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Located 4.1 miles from Tissa Wewa, Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Some accommodations include a balcony and a satellite flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or Asian breakfast is served at the property. At Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala you'll find a restaurant serving Chinese, British and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy darts on site, or cycling in the surrounding areas. Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 15 miles from Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala, while Situlpawwa is 15 miles from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 21 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.0
High score for Yala

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    Austria Austria
    What a great place to stay if you’re planning a safari in Yala National Park. You can also book a safari through them. We had the pleasure of staying at their newest tent (they currently have 3 of them and some lodges). The tent is very large...
  • Sim
    Canada Canada
    The dinner and breakfast was very wholesome and tasty. The caretaker and staff's service was exceptional. The price is reasonable.
  • Alexandra
    Russia Russia
    We love barbecue dinner and private safari which we ordered. The driver was a professional!!! And he was so motivated to find a leopard for us😅 He has 10 years of experience and such a high level of motivation, that’s cool
  • Magennis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I stayed with my friend in a tent for 2 nights to allow us to safari at Yala- The campsite is beautiful with lots of nature right outside. There is hammocks and chairs in the patio area to enjoy the surroundings. The tent is super clean and sturdy...
  • Isabelle
    United States of America United States of America
    On a very large piece of land with a little pond. At night we ate outdoor, under the stars which was magical. They are building what is going to be a beautiful restaurant with a thatch roof and one wall. Our room had really good AC and Internet, a...
  • Mackenzie
    United States of America United States of America
    The food was great, affordable prices and truly delicious. Simple place but great value. They booked an awesome safari for us. Our driver was so excellent (so sorry I forgot his name). He helped us see 2 leopards for almost 40 minutes and we had a...
  • Zachary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super friendly staff and excellent food. Room was lovely also and very comfy bed. Not one thing to complain about
  • Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    The family running the site are so friendly and really care about your experience. They were also very helpful arranging a safari for our family as well as a transfer after our stay and both went flawlessly!
  • Selen
    Turkey Turkey
    The tents were super comfortable and clean. The atmosphere was so nice, pitch dark at night with fireflies all around. There are peacocks, all kinds of birds, cows, dogs in the hotel perimeter, kids enjoyed a lot. Dinner (bbq) and breakfast was...
  • Gloria
    Canada Canada
    The ambience was lovely and the tents are so comfortable. The shower was great as well. The folks here are delightful and the food was outstanding.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • British • Indian • Italian • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Darts

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Tamil

    House rules
    Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $5 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    $0 per child, per night
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $5 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

    • Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala is 15.5 miles from the center of Yala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala include:

      • Double
      • Tent
    • The prices at Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Darts
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Cooking class
      • Themed dinners
    • Guests staying at Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Asian
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go
    • Check-in at Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

    • Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1