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The Cool Nest Yala Hotel

No.137/A, Halabagaswala Road, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
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The Cool Nest Yala Hotel

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Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
68 reviews
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub

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The Cool Nest Yala Hotel offers accommodations in Tissamaharama, 22 miles from Situlpawwa and a 15-minute walk from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. The vacation home, set in a building dating back to 2016, is 1.4 miles from Tissa Wewa and 15 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the vacation home, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace, and dishwasher. Some accommodations include a terrace and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning. Continental and Asian breakfast options with pancakes, fruit, and juice are available every morning. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours. In addition, car rental and free use of bicycles are available at this vacation home. An indoor play area is also available at the vacation home, while guests can also relax in the garden. Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village is 5.4 miles from The Cool Nest Yala Hotel, while Kirinda Temple is 7.6 miles from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 17 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 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 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 4
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.2
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

  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Super friendly host who organised breakfast when we came back from safari and even a taxi to our next destination the day after. Room was spacious and air con was lovely, we even had a kitchen! Good base point for Yala, only about 35mins drive...”
  • James-cad
    Germany Germany
    “The hotel was clean and the room was in level of my expectation. the host was very friendly and arrange safari tour for us in reasonable price . i just say because i compared the prices with different places before i get them. the hotel prepared...”
  • Merlin
    Germany Germany
    “Anu the host is a wonderful person. The safari we booked online was canceled in the morning and helped us more than we would ever expect from a host. I can highly recommend to book the tour in the hotel and not on fake park websites. (Yes...”
  • Ikram
    Belgium Belgium
    “The owner is incredibly friendly and helpful, always going out of his way to assist guests. He personally dropped us off at the bus station and provided detailed, accurate information about the area. The hotel is in a convenient location, and...”
  • Ina
    Germany Germany
    “Nice house for the five of us. We had plenty of room and could use the whole house. We booked the Yala safari with them and had a great experience as our host travelled with us and acted as a guide. We were offered a cooking class for free when we...”
  • Marcel
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “It was a pleasure to stay in this hotel for a safari tour. The owner was very helpful. Gave me information what to see in Tissa. He was extremely kind and honest. Not only did he prepare breakfast at 4 a.m., before jeep picked me up, he also let...”
  • Aarya
    Australia Australia
    “One of the best properties we stayed at during our trip to Sri Lanka. The value for money is amazing, and the host family were incredible. Anu and his family took great care of us and made sure we were comfortable. Their kid was very cute and so...”
  • 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”

Managed by Anuruddha

Company review score: 9.6Based on 68 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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

Property info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

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

  • Valet parking
  • Street 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
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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 18 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
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The Cool Nest Yala Hotel 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.

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

FAQs about The Cool Nest Yala Hotel

  • The Cool Nest Yala Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center 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) that can accommodate:

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

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

  • 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

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

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 4 bedrooms

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Check-in at The Cool Nest Yala Hotel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

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