Safari Lodge Yala

No. 101/18 Wallimathagama Manikpuragama, 10500 Kataragama, Sri Lanka – Great location - show map

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Safari Lodge Yala

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Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
726 reviews

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Set in Kataragama, Safari Lodge Yala provides a restaurant and garden views, 1.4 mi from Kataragama Temple and 9.9 mi from Lunugamvehera National Park. Complimentary WiFi is provided. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and bath. A continental, à la carte or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can relax in the garden. Safari jeep services and safari tours to Yala National Park can also be arranged on request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
6.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Beatriz
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    “Te peace and quietness of the place is incredible. The Cabanas are surrounded by nature. Its perfect if you go to the safari as its pretty close to the park.”
  • Kavi
    Australia Australia
    “Clean, great location, close to safari entrance. Aircon and ensuite.”
  • Myriam
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Lovely helpful staff and great food! U need to order it in advance. They organized a safari for me and the driver was great. The lodge is close to one of the gates of Yala”

Managed by Safari Lodge Yala

Company review score: 9.2Based on 722 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Being able to host you at Safari Lodge Yala is both an enjoyable and a satisfying experience for the entire team. We always try to provide the best customer service for our guests while trying to correct from our mistakes (if any). Guest feedbacks and reviews drives us further and makes our efforts worth while. Our team loves the coexistence with nature and we try and work hard to give the same experience to our guests while keeping the deluxe room standards. We invite you all to come, visit and enjoy.

Property info

Safari Lodge Yala is a one of a kind hotel set in Kataragama. Located facing the Yala National Park (Sri Lanka's Most Visited National Park) Safari Lodge Yala is built in a natural setting with minimum deviation from mother nature's gifts to us. Our guests can get a true living in the nature experience at the same time enjoying the modern luxuries and amenities provided by us in our deluxe rooms. Just 1.5Km to Kataragama city center and 2.0Km to the Yala National Park entrance, Safari Lodge Yala is strategically located for easy commuting of our guests. Here at Safari Lodge Yala we give priority for our guest needs and wants. We offer one of the best Yala Safari Experiences to our guests. Our set of well experienced drivers provides our guest with life time memories in the wild, specially showing the Sri Lankan Leopard (and other animals as well). So come visit Sri Lanka and visit Safari Lodge Yala. We will be here for you.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Safari Lodge Yala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Good free Wifi 46 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Packed lunches
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Child safety socket covers
    Safety & security
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 14:00
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:30
    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.

    Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 18:00.

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

    Please note that a separate accommodations for drivers can be arranged at a request.

    Please inform Safari 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.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 18:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Safari Lodge Yala

    • Safari Lodge Yala has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Safari Lodge Yala is 1.4 miles from the center of Kataragama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

      • Room options at Safari Lodge Yala include:

        • Double
        • Triple
        • Family

      • Check-in at Safari Lodge Yala is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.