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Udara Guest - Yala Safari

Yala

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Udara Guest - Yala Safari is located in Yala, 1.5 km from Kirinda Beach. This villa provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

J
Jasmina
From
Croatia
Had a great tima At Udara’S place! We had a lovely welcome,and Udara gave us a lot information about his garden. Room was big and clean. Udara’s mum prepared us a dinner-so far the best one we Had in Sri Lanka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

Yala

Located 6.6 km from Tissa Wewa, Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

A
Ale And
From
Germany
Very quite place. We stayed in the hut and it was comfortable. The stuff is very caring and friendly. Food was delicious. Would love to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$38.67
1 night, 2 adults

O2 Villas Yala

Yala

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, O2 Villas Yala is located in Yala. This 5-star villa offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security.

S
Sara
From
Belgium
staff was so friendly and helpfull. there was also 2x free drive with golf cart to the sea. very clean room, good food!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$437.25
1 night, 2 adults

Wild Culture Yala

Hotel in Yala

Set in Yala, 1.6 km from Kirinda Beach, Wild Culture Yala offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

S
Sofia
From
Argentina
Paradise. This stay was one of my favourite in Sri Lanka. Even Before we arrived they had been so thoughtful, they organised the transport for a very fare price and since the warm welcome (with umbrellas cause it was raining) to The safari they organised for us with the picnic that was amazing (even with short notice) they surprised us. Special mention to Upul, who went beyond every day and night to make us feel so special. We visited wild culture in our honeymoon and they give us great memories, so I can’t thank enough. Distance to Yala park it’s pretty good. I read many comments before booked about the food price, let me tell was perfectly reasonable and accurate for the service, i left just one page of the menu. Also, breakfast was like a huge Brunch, once again Upul was very attendant about what we like and always offered a bit more. Rooms are huge, very well maintained and lovely decorated. Bed was comfortable, the pillows I didn’t like that much but that’s really personal i prefer the hard ones. Do not hesitate about this hotel, we have really high standards and they have been beyond expectations it’s even better than pictures.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults

Tree Tops Yala

Yala

Providing pool views, Tree Tops Yala in Yala provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

M
Mohan
From
Sri Lanka
Very close to Yala National Park. Good facilities for large group. We booked one triple and one family room. Ample space for groups to hang out. Very clean. Very nice food too. We enjoyed our stay. They arranged us safari at reasonable rate with breakfast packs. Clean pool and garden. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$76.50
1 night, 2 adults

Yakaduru - Yala

Yala

Yakaduru Yala is located on the buffer Zone of Yala National Park. It's just 5 minutes away from the Yala National Park Entrance.

T
Tuomas
From
Finland
Unique place, really beautiful garden area and cozy rooms. Comfortable bed. Food was really good and staff was amazingly nice. We enjoyed especially the bushwalk tour in the nearby area with Yakaduru staff and watching the sunset in the rocks behind the hotel. The (morning) safari bpoked through hotel was also very we'll arranged: they offer you tea/coffee in the hotel before heading to the safari, they give you a basket of soft drinks for safari and serve breakfast when you return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 975 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$153
1 night, 2 adults

Yala Podi Hoona Bush Camp

Yala

Boasting lake views, Yala Podi Hoona Bush Camp features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 13 km from Tissa Wewa. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

K
Kumar
From
United Kingdom
Podi Hoona bush camp is a charming place, likely focused on eco-friendly accommodations and offering a closer experience with nature in the vicinity of Yala National Park. If you're planning a visit there, it could be a great opportunity to explore the natural beauty and wildlife of the area while enjoying a unique stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$42.75
1 night, 2 adults

White Sand Bungalow Yala

Yala

Located in Yala, 10 km from Tissa Wewa and 27 km from Situlpawwa, White Sand Bungalow Yala provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a shared lounge.

C
Caitlin
From
Australia
The staff were so welcoming and lovely. Couldn’t speak strong English but always went above and beyond to make my partner and I feel welcome and comfortable. Sad to leave this place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

Yala Jungle Haven

Yala

Situated 14 km from Tissa Wewa, Yala Jungle Haven features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

S
Swee Ong
From
Singapore
Yala Jungle Haven, as its name imply, is quite a haven in the jungle. It is quite literally next to Yala National Park. So, the jungle hut is rustic, and my room have seen visitations from many frogs and geckos. You will hear many bird calls early in the morning, which is wonderful if you are into birding. But the best part is the owner Thushara, who is also a safari driver+guide. So if you book this accom, go with their safari! He is very experienced as evident in his driving and wildlife spotting skills. We had THREE (3) sightings of leopards and even a sloth bear! While wildlife sightings need the element of luck, one of the sighting of the leopard was initially spotted by him, so yes our vehicle was the first on the encounter. The sloth bear too. Needless to say, I had one of the best safari experience ever. Oh, their homecooked dinner is authentic curry & rice cooked by Thushara's parents :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Location 9.9
Price from
US$60.30
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Yala Resort

Yala

Hilton Yala Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and private beach area in Yala. 21 km from Situlpawwa and 22 km from Tissa Wewa, the property provides a terrace and a bar.

S
Simone
From
Switzerland
We had the most magnificent stay at Hilton Yala. Everything was perfect. You could really see that the hotel was newly built, everything in the room was perfect and designed to perfection and the rooms are very spacious. The personal was also super helpful and very friendly and catered all of our wishes. We even had the chance to see an elephant only a few meters away while we were laying on the pool and he entered the property which was amazing! Would definitely go back immeadiately.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$332.35
1 night, 2 adults
All cheap hotels in Yala

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 975 reviews

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  • Yala Leopard Lodge

    Yala
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

    Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the pool, Yala Leopard Lodge is located in Yala and provides accommodation with free WiFi.

    From US$154.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Situated in Yala, less than 1 km from Situlpawwa, Kulu Safaris - All Inclusive features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace.

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Yala and nearby

  • Eagle Eye Yala

    Yala
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Eagle Eye Yala is a recently renovated campground situated in Yala, 16 km from Situlpawwa. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    From US$106.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

    Located in the deep south of Sri Lanka, Chena Huts is just 5-minute away from Yala National Park.

    From US$1,255.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Tented Safari Camp by Base Camp Yala, a property with a bar, is set in Yala, 15 km from Situlpawwa, 22 km from Tissa Wewa, as well as 47 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

    From US$46.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Situated within 16 km of Situlpawwa and 22 km of Tissa Wewa in Yala, Makini Bush Camp, Yala provides accommodation with seating area.

    From US$475 per night
  • Yala Wild House

    Yala
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Yala Wild House offers accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 14 km from Tissa Wewa.

    From US$40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

    Situated in Yala, 500 metres from Palatupana Beach, Yala Ying Yang Hostel & Camping features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

    From US$29.97 per night
  • Randunu Resort Yala

    Yala
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Set within 8.9 km of Tissa Wewa and 22 km of Situlpawwa, Randunu Resort Yala provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yala.

    From US$44.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    Set in Yala, 9.2 km from Tissa Wewa, Aqua Hotel & Sea Food Restaurant Yala offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    From US$87.91 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$141.70
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
    Friendly and helpful staff, nice property and convenient for safaris at a good price. Very clean and comfortable and loved the pool too. Ideal base for safaris and local trips
    Guest review by
    Karthik
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$76.92
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
    very nice location in the middle of green lush. The accommodation was spacious, very clean, had comfortable mattresses and was well equipped. even equipped with things as luxurious shower gel, shampoo and toothpaste. owners of the accommodation were very sweet, friendly and funny - they even made us a nice dinner last minute after a long day of safari. besides that we would definitely recommend their sri lankan breakfast, it was one of the best we had in 5 weeks of our holiday in sri lanka. thanks a lot for the nice stay ❤️
    Guest review by
    Madelon
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$93.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
    The house was ideal to entertain a large group of people. The location was quiet and peaceful. Appu and his family were wonderful hosts. They prepared all of our meals and everything was delicious.
    Guest review by
    Tharindu Dushyantha
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$259.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
    Beautiful property, ideal location if you want to be surrounded by nature. Staff were really nice and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic.
    Guest review by
    Shivanthika
    Young couple