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"A special place close to Yala that makes you feel like you’re in the park. Small staff was so friendly and lovely, and I felt well taken care of. Delicious meals—often candlelit and with an outdoor grill. Room was air conditioned and well appointed, despite the jungle setting. Only caution: there probably will be some wildlife in your bathroom! They also organized my safaris in the park, as well as pick ups and drop-offs, which I appreciated."

"Everyone was super accommodating, the food was excellent and the area is beautiful truly amazing spot."

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30 July - 31 July

"This hotel is our usual place to stay when we go to Kataragama with the whole family. It’s very welcoming and a happy place to stay for the night. Very clean and food is great."

2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar

"Rooms, food and staff were excellent"

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30 July - 31 July

"Great place to go"

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1 Aug - 2 Aug

"Great location. Great rangers, especially Gayan Great catering team and restaurants staffs, especially Kasun. Spa is a bit basic."

"Amazing place highly recommend "

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2 Aug - 3 Aug

"Great experience to stay there, unique hotel! "

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28 Aug - 29 Aug

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished

"Great stay here. Food options are limited, but great for a night or two. "

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30 July - 31 July

Daily English breakfast (LKR 3960 per person)

"Amazing staff and magical place! We enjoyed a BBQ dinner and did a morning safari. Facilities could be a bit better maintained but it seems to be a standard in Sri Lanka :) "

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13 Aug - 14 Aug

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30 July - 31 July

"We had an excellent stay! Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Room was very clean and had everything we needed. They helped us to arrange safari, food and transport as well. The safari was amazing and our driver was the best! Food was also amazing. "

"Hotel a 3 km de la ville, assez éloigné sans service a proximité. Safari trés cher. J'avais résérvé une chambre mais a mon arrivée il n'y en avait pas alors on m'a proposé le dortoir au meme tarif se que j'ai refusé et aprés discussion j'ai obtenu une tente-chambre. Trés bien dans la grosse savane mais prés de la grande route pas nécessaire du tout. Personnel serviable mais on sans que l'argent et le but premier du centre. "

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7 Aug - 8 Aug

"All in all, happy to stay here, just be prepared to do a lot of extra work to check-in. The location is incorrectly indicated on Facebook, TripAdvisor & hotels.com, and is 10km north of Tissa. Easily accessed by public transit if you've got the correct address. Make sure they know you're coming, as they were unaware I had made the reservation. If you can't find their phone #, try them on Facebook, or worst case scenario, go to to their Tile & Bathroom Shop, next to Sampath Bank... Don't...

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2 Aug - 3 Aug

"Hi, the property was nice, but in the middle of the rice fields. They did not serve dinner, so you have to take a tuktuk to town. The room itself was large and beautiful, but the AC did not work and there was no fridge in the room."

"Perfect location, caring hotel staff, delicious food, cleanliness all over the property…all together a wonderful stay! "

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2 Aug - 3 Aug

"Beautiful hotel, grounds, rooms & pool. Staff were really good, friendly & nice. Fantastic Safari with Asela."

Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers

"We enjoyed our stay, the staff is really nice and helpful. The property is well maintained and clean. "

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30 July - 31 July

Top Yala National Park Hotel Reviews

Hilton Yala Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing beautiful resort, friendly service, great food, top notch safari experience with knowledgeable guides. All for a very reasonable price. "

Cinnamon Wild Yala

10/10 Excellent

"Spent 2 amazing nights here for safari tours situated right outside the national park. The hotel staff and location is amazing. The cabanas are beautiful and air conditioned. We even had elephants in the lagoon outside our room one night. As additional the safaris are excellent, the park is dripping with wildlife, we booked directly from yalla national park but the hotel does similar tours do a full day as 1/2 is not enough."

Yala Safari Camping

10/10 Excellent

"Wow, what an experience. When we pulled up into the camp, there was an elephant just there (a tusker no less). The standards were consistently high from there. We were well looked after by the manager Ravi, with impeccable service throughout. My wife's gluten free requirement being well looked after. The views are stunning, the food was great. At camp we sat and watched birds, and beyond seeing an elephant we saw a leopard just crossing the road outside! Before going to bed... Shine a torch into the canopy overhead, and there was a polecat (civet), desperately climbing away from us! Two days of safari in yala, were two of the best of our lives. Elephants, leopards, bears, birds, jackals, buffalo... Achi (driver) made sure we didn't miss a thing. 10/10, if you love nature, don't hesitate to stay here. One thing to note is the price doesn’t include safari. Top tip - take ear plugs, you really are completely surrounded by nature all the time."

Wadula Safari Yala

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice place surrounded by nature and adjacent to a serene lake. Lots of birds to watch while sipping your tea on your private patio and even the odd visit from neighbhood monkeys. Rooms are clean, with ceiling fan and AC, with very few bugs/mosquitoes inside. The staff are incredibly helpful and kind. They also offer safari from 4 hours to full day at seemingly standard prices. We did a six hour private safari for 31K PP where we saw elephants, mongooses, loads of birds, and even (just about) a leapord. Food is good, simple, traditional vegetarian Sri Lankan cuisine. No fresh coffee and no alcohol served but seemed ok with others bringing their own. The biryani comes with the local buffalo curd which is delicious."

Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala

10/10 Excellent

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What's the area like around Yala National Park?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Yala National Park, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches, sightseeing and temples. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Yala National Park?

Adjacent to Yala National Park, Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this tentalow offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options in the area include Jetwing Yala and Cinnamon Wild Yala.

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Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala

Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala

Wadula Safari Yala

Wadula Safari Yala

Mandara Rosen

Mandara Rosen

Jetwing Yala

Jetwing Yala

Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux

Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux

Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive

Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive

Cinnamon Wild Yala

Cinnamon Wild Yala

Hilton Yala Resort

Hilton Yala Resort

Big Game Yala by Eco Team

Big Game Yala by Eco Team

Yala Wild Hut

Yala Wild Hut

River Edge Yala

River Edge Yala

Flamingo Nature Resort

Flamingo Nature Resort

Tree Tops Yala

Tree Tops Yala

Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park - Hostel

Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park - Hostel

The Forest

The Forest

Kirinda Paradise Yala

Kirinda Paradise Yala

Kethaka Aga

Kethaka Aga

Jetwing Jungle Lodge, A Luxury Reserve

Jetwing Jungle Lodge, A Luxury Reserve

My Village

My Village

Blue Turtle Hotel

Blue Turtle Hotel

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Hilton Yala Resort

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