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The Cool Nest Yala Hotel

No.137/A, Halabagaswala Road, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka – Great location - show map

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The Cool Nest Yala Hotel

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Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
59 reviews
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath

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Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Offering a shared lounge and garden view, The Cool Nest Yala Hotel is set in Tissamaharama, 2.2 km from Tissa Wewa and 24 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the holiday home, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and dishwasher. Some accommodation includes a terrace and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning. Continental and Asian breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the holiday home. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours, in addition, car hire and free use of bicycles are available at this holiday home. An indoor play area is also available at The Cool Nest Yala Hotel, while guests can also relax in the garden. Situlpawwa is 35 km from the accommodation, while Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is 1.3 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Tissamaharama
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Greta
    Italy Italy
    “Great little hotel close to Tissa station. The host was very friendly and gave us some great recommendations. He also woke up at 4:30am to make sure all was well with our Safari tour.”
  • Nanna
    Denmark Denmark
    “We stayed for two nights and really enjoyed ourselves - the staff was very friendly and helpful! They were great with our baby and so nice to our 9 year old as well, playing both badminton and dart with him. We booked a Safari with the hotel,...”
  • S
    Sophia
    Germany Germany
    “Friendly and helpful staff Clean room Nice interior Close to city centre and bus station Delicious breakfast Air condition and fan”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great staff really nice friendly people who helped me with my travel plans buses. Great location. Spacious bedroom with comfortable bed and balcony. Good air conditioning with fan as well. Beautiful relaxing garden. Had great two days staying...”
  • Jake
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hotel and staff: The hotel was really nice and the staff were super helpful and assisted us with booking our safari for the following day. We had tea at the hotel on the evening and it was amazing, the portion sizes are HUGE. They make you feel...”
  • Isabel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The staff of the hotel was really nice. They gave us some tips to do/see and it were really nice places. The rooms are as on the pictures”
  • Andrew
    Canada Canada
    “Wifi working decently. Had fridge. Accommodation was able to assist with tour to Yala.”
  • Martina
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “We only stayed one night and appreciated both the 2-bedroom apartment and especially the very attentive host. He organised a last minute safari to Yala for us and personally accompanied us. We were grateful for that as he was able to point out...”
  • Tobin
    Canada Canada
    “We had a great stay at Cool Nest Yala. Anu, the host, went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, and more. When we arrived, he showed us around the apartment and gave us a detailed explanation of where everything was. The...”
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing!! In the perfect location, close to the restaurant and supermarket & bus station. Big, clean rooms and super safe :) our host was extremely helpful and talked us through everything! Organised our safari at a great price and found us a...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi, do you provide driver's quarters for them to sleep?

    yes. we provide
    Answered on 25 February 2024

  • Hi, traveling from Ella the 30st of January, will it be possible to organise a safari in Yala National Park that day (afternoon)?

    yes.we can arrange it behalf of you
    Answered on 25 February 2024

Managed by Anuruddha

Company review score: 9.6Based on 59 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I'm the manager of the cool nest yala hotel. I supported customers in 24*7 service.

Property information

The cool nest yala is a villa type resort which make families and groups stay free in calm surrounding background without any doubts. It is in the Tissamaharama town area. This is an ideal place to launch your journey in the south east costal line of srilanka. The cool nest, situated in the heart of tissamaharama is a special place which gives you a unique experience. It is a blend of modern and stylish furniture which will give you a homely feeling. A traveler who values privacy and independence and families who value love and warmth will find the most comfortable place in “THE COOL NEST” .

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Cool Nest Yala Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Chapel/shrine
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:30 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Cool Nest Yala Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Cool Nest Yala Hotel

  • The Cool Nest Yala Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour

  • Check-in at The Cool Nest Yala Hotel is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Cool Nest Yala Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Cool Nest Yala Hotel (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 10 guests
    • 2 guests
    • 3 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, The Cool Nest Yala Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Cool Nest Yala Hotel on this page.

  • The prices at The Cool Nest Yala Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Cool Nest Yala Hotel on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Cool Nest Yala Hotel (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.