No: 314, Kirinda Godana, 82600 Yala, Sri Lanka
#4 of 43 hotels in Yala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 194 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 November 2024
Corinne
LuxembourgWe loved everything about our stay here. The staff is very caring and the location itself is just amazing<3
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Reichegger
Italythe staff was super friendly and helpful
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 27 October 2024
Jiří
Czech RepublicVery nice hotel near Yala National Park. Beautiful swimming pool, in the evening there was a possibility to watch the sunset. Very helpful staff who arranged a safari for us in the park. Great breakfast and dinner.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 15 October 2024
Ethan
United StatesStaff, especially Upul were top notch and the most attentive and welcoming I've experienced in a very long time. They made us feel at home immediately, and we even extended our stay. Accommodations were excellent, clean and modern. Views from the grounds were lovely and peaceful. Truly a revitalizing environment.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Zhanel
United KingdomNothing we didn't like
Really love place to stay when visiting Yala. The room, the hotel, and the food were just amazing. We arrived around 8 and they cooked us dinner and brought to the room, so we didn't have to go anywhere. Very spacious rooms.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Max
United KingdomNothing it was great!
Very friendly and helpful staff on hand 24/7, a great place to plan your safari excursions and also relax for the rest of your stay, really enjoyed our time there and a very luxurious stay!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Elisa
Germany- Very beautiful, spacious and modern rooms. - One of the most beautiful pools we have seen so far. Very clean and beautiful especially at night. - Food (breakfast and dinner) was also good. - “Private Safari” directly in the hotel: We saw a lot of buffalos and peacocks. - Safari was perfectly organised by the hotel and we got lucky and could see a leopard. Nothing related to the accommodation but more about the safari in general: we liked the safari in Udawalawe more as it was less touristic, the driver was driving more quietly and it seemed that driver and guide very much enjoyed the tour and the animals themselves. In Yala, the main goal of the driver and guide was to find the leopards. Partially, they drove very fast and did not pay attention to other animals. Still, seeing the leopard was very special and all in all, we would recommend doing a half-day safari in Yala.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Nushara
Sri LankaN/A
Location and the layout of the property
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Angelika
PolandUnfortunately, we stayed for only one night, but the hotel made a huge impression on us. Friendly staff, clean, beautiful, and quiet surroundings. Amazing pool!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Sophie
United KingdomNothing at all to not like, we absolutely loved it!
Wow, amazing property. Wonderful rooms, excellent food and drink. Absolutely amazing staff!!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Clara
SpainBeautiful hotel and the personal is so kind, the manager helped us with any question we had, to booked the safari, etc. Plus, everything was very clean. Great experience!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Todd
AustraliaStaff were very welcoming - help arranged our Yala half day safari, sent us off with water and some snacks.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Winstanley
United KingdomThe pool was gorgeous and the rooms were very spacious and really comfortable. It is really close to the entrance to Yala National park and the safari that was organised by Wild Culture was amazing, we really enjoyed it. The staff were so kind and really when the extra mile to make a birthday we were celebrating special for us! Thank you so much, we couldn’t recommend it enough!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Mike
United KingdomLovely location, rooms were spacious, staff were friendly, food was very tasty.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Manisha
United KingdomWi-Fi could be better. Although not bad.
Lovely setting, overlooking paddy fields. Spacious big and clean rooms. Great swimming pool. Lovely meals - Very happy to customise to needs. Lots of vegan options available. Upul the manager was very courteous and pleasure to communicate with - he and his staff were very attentive to the needs.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Daisley
United KingdomWe loved our brief (one night) stay at wild culture and will be recommending to friends. The staff were so friendly and the food was incredible - my partner is gluten free and his dietary requirements were catered for. The pool area and pool bar were great and it was great to spend time there relaxing in the sun. The setting of the accomodation is beautiful and the rooms were stunning. I spent some of my birthday at wild culture and they made me a cake, which was lovely :) it was also really helpful that the accomodation booked our safari for us. 10/10
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Sam
United KingdomLovely place to stay in yala. The hotel arranged our safari which was great and packed us water and biscuits! On the morning safari, they had breakfast prepared for our return which was lovely after an early start! The room was very big and comfortable and the pool was a great size to enjoy while relaxing during the day! Breakfast and evening meal were also very nice and we enjoyed both! Upal the manager and all his staff were also great and couldn't do more for us and constantly seeking to impress and make sure we had a good time. Would highly recommend as a stay for a safari in yala
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Jo
United KingdomNothing
The property is beautiful with great facilities - the pool is lush, basket ball, crazy golf, archery all done in a really tasteful manner. The room was beautiful spacious with great facilities x The food was excellent and plentiful. We loved our stay and special thanks to Upul who couldn’t have been more helpful - he really enhanced the stay. Everyone that worked there was fabulous. Perfect if you are visiting Yala park - a real oasis xxx
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Druvi
Hong KongThere was nothing I did not like.
Excellent room, new and immaculate. Beautiful pool area. Everything worked according to request and precisely on time. Staff attentive and friendly.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Linda
United KingdomNothing
Everything Amazing staff Food better than a lot of good restaurants Cleanliness of room Pool
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Nicola
United KingdomNothing really - more awareness for others that a morning safari means being picked up at 5am. Also, we booked the morning and afternoon safari - this is actually a very long day so with hindsight, I would've stuck with the half day option instead.
We had an amazing time here! Everyone was so friendly, particularly Uppal who could not do enough to help us! The hotel is small, peaceful & immaculately maintained! Our rooms were huge and spotlessly clean and we loved the shower! The pool is beautiful and we enjoyed a couple of meals sat around it. We took the safari organised by the hotel and we were very pleased with our driver and the guide that we had who was very knowledgeable - we even got to see the elusive leopards!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Elizabeth
AustraliaNothing
Amazing views, great pool, only 8 rooms so very quiet and relaxing. Very modern and clean. Food and drinks were fantastic, try the Sri Lankan breakfast! Staff were lovely, we felt very special on the bonfire night! Go here! It is better value than the big Yala resorts!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Andrea
New ZealandThere was nothing
The location was idyllic, and there was absolutely everything to love about it
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Jen
United KingdomNothing … all great. Was. Little worried on the drive up as middle of nowhere but once you arrive you see it is beautiful and safe.
Beautiful, modern, clean, safe. Bedroom and bathroom was lovely. Restaurant and pool bar great. Staff helpful and polite. Very quiet and peaceful. Pool is gorgeous.
Stayed in August 2024
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