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Kirinda Heaven - Yala

Kirinda

Kirinda Heaven - Yala, a property with an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, is set in Kirinda, 700 metres from Kirinda Beach, less than 1 km from Nidangala Beach, as well as 14 km from Tissa Wewa. Housed in a building dating from 2023, this guest house is 21 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 31 km from Situlpawwa. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Very new build hostel, beds are comfy, AC modern and quiet, WiFi very good, bathroom in top condition, great looking big pool, remote area, stuff is very friendly and helpful, delicious dinner.

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9.5
Exceptional
148 reviews
Price from
$57.50
per night

JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place

Tissamaharama

Guests at the guest house can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and high tea. Absolutely wonderful experience. The host was so kind, gracious, and whenever she saw me offered to prepare fresh tea or juice. I arrived on a Thursday, and requested help to arrange a safari the next day. Her nephew was able to get everything sorted for me, and I was picked up at the hotel the next morning. The bathroom is great with a waterfall shower head and handheld one. Perfect for getting all the safari dust off. The room is impeccably clean. The owner even had a bike available to ride to town, and arranged a tuk tuk for me to get to the bus stop when I left. 100% recommend!

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9.7
Exceptional
128 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Tissa Rainbow Guest & Yala

Tissamaharama

Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. All units are equipped with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer quiet street views. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. Wonderful hosts were so welcoming. They took care of everything for us. The rooms were very comfortable. We enjoyed a beautiful welcome drink and offers of transportation to the local restaurants at no charge. Our hosts arranged a super safari experience for us; our guide was outstanding. On our return another beautiful juice was prepared for us and we could freshen up before being transported to our next destination .

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9.5
Exceptional
177 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Riverview Cabana Tissamaharama

Tissamaharama

Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

Guests at the guest house can enjoy cycling and walking tours nearby, or make the most of the garden. Great spot to base yourself for Yala Park. The Cabana has 2 rooms available to book, one on the top floor with a terrace and one on the ground floor. My friend and I each booked one of the rooms which are equal in size and amenities. Very clean and a decent shower, good ac and wifi. The host was incredibly friendly and accommodating. She helped us with booking a Yala Park Tour. Best breakfast! Overall, great price and spot for access to Yala.

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9.8
Exceptional
118 reviews
Price from
$22.40
per night

Blue Sky Hotel Yala

Yala

Offering a garden and lake view, Blue Sky Hotel Yala is located in Yala, 3 km from Tissa Wewa and 28 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary. This guest house provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers full-day security, room service and currency exchange for guests. We were only at the hotel for 1 whole day to go on a safari in Yala National Park, still, it was a very nice stay with a warm welcoming and smiling hosts. We got a nice room with air condition and when we were picked up the next morning at 4:30 am for safari, the host came out with breakfast for us which was very ice.

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9
Wonderful
146 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Mailagama Cinnamon Residence

Kataragama

Mailagama Cinnamon Residence features free WiFi and views of mountain in Sellakataragama. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Every room comes with a patio with garden views. The property is within 6 km of Yala Block 5 and Lunugamwehera wildlife parks.

At the guest house, every room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. At Mailagama Cinnamon Residence rooms are equipped with a seating area. My wife and I spent 7 days at Mailagama Cinnamon Residence. The hotel is located in a very beautiful and quiet place in the middle of green rice fields. We loved to walk and there were many routes around - there were large lakes nearby. You meet very few people, just many-many peacocks or a lonely lizard. The hotel is nice looking and comfortable. Our room was clean and large. There was very good hot water pressure, probably the best of the 9 hotels in Sri Lanka where we stayed. Terrace with beautiful views of the surrounding area. There was a large space for working on a laptop, doing yoga and meditation, with fans running. As we are freelancers it was essential for us. We were delighted with the food cooked by two very kind ladies. The hotel manager was incredibly attentive to all our needs, very punctual and obliging. We were also glad to meet the hotel owners. Indira and her husband showed us their cinnamon plantations. It is not like in numerous “Spice gardens”, where they try to sell tourists cinnamon at an increased price. There was a small family production here, which was specially shown to us. You can buy cinnamon, but no one imposes it. We bought some as gifts for our friends. And we were also very grateful to our hosts for driving us along the highway. Within half an hour we met 3 elephants, a herd of buffalo and deer. And this was not a nature reserve, but an ordinary road. On another day we went on a safari to Yala Park. We saw 3 leopards, wild pigs and many other animals. The safari was booked through the hotel, the price was quite normal. Overall, this is one of the best hotels in terms of price-quality. Many people only stay for a day to go on safari, but this place deserves more. We are going to return here next year and recommend this hotel to everyone who likes nature

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9.5
Exceptional
208 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Lake Front Yala Safari

Kataragama

Some units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and outdoor furniture. Units are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, while certain units at the guest house also provide guests with a seating area. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. An amazing property and family. The room was huge and spacious with fan and AC and the bathroom was big. The whole property was very clean and tidy. The owner, his wife and daughter were lovely and made us so welcome. The daughters English is fantastic and she loves to practice it with you. This has to be the best place we stayed in 16 days in Sri Lanka. If you are doing a safari to Yala then this place is so close to the entrance (closer thank Tisso) and the owner can organise a jeep at a very good price. The owners wife even allowed me to watch and help her cook our dinner in her kitchen. The food was amazing. We would definitely recommend this place.

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9.2
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Blue Birds Tissa & Yala safari

Tissamaharama

Located just 2.5 km from Tissa Wewa, Blue Birds Tissa & Yala safari provides accommodation in Tissamaharama with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The host was incredibly friendly and helped us out with any matter we had and also organized an amazing safari for us. After we arrived he took us for a little bird tour, which was really nice. He treated us with a fresh coconut, fruits and little snacks. The hospitality was outstanding. The room and generally the whole property was clean and comfy. We felt really welcomed and enjoyed our stay! We can definitely recommend this awesome place! Thank you very much for everything, we will come back! :-)

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9.7
Exceptional
276 reviews
Price from
$21.60
per night

Lake Face Cabana

Tissamaharama

There is a seating and a dining area in all units. All units at the guest house come with a safety deposit box and a private bathroom.

Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 26 km from the guest house, while Situlpawwa is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 28 km from Lake Face Cabana. The owners were very friendly and helpful with everything we needed. The location is right by the lake and the view is fantastic. The place is very well kept with a lot of love and attention to details like beautifully arranged plants. We had dinner and breakfast there, both were absolutely delicious, better than in many restaurants!

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9.8
Exceptional
230 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

V Cabanas

Tissamaharama

Featuring garden views, V Cabanas features accommodation with terrace, around 2.6 km from Tissa Wewa. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. I had an amazing stay at V Cabanas! The host is a great person. I was scammed during a safari and when I came to V Cabanas the day after, the host and his friend figured out how I was scammed (I was taken for a "safari" out of the official Yala Park). They offered to take me to the police and they did all the communications for me. He and his friend treated me like I never was before in all my travels. If you need to feel in safe hands and that you will find help when needed, come here. The accomodation it self is excellent. Super clean room and bed sheets, with new modern bathroom. I have only positives to say about the hosts and the room it self!

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9.6
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
$21.66
per night

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