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Kirinda Paradise Yala

Kirinda

Situated within 400 metres of Kirinda Beach and 15 km of Tissa Wewa, Kirinda Paradise Yala offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kirinda.

W
Wojciech
From
Poland
Great, clean and well-maintained pool. Clean rooms with air conditioning and ceiling fan. Very nice and caring owners. One of the tastiest cuisines served on site. The hosts organized a Christmas Eve dinner for us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$50.62
1 night, 2 adults

JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place

Tissamaharama

Featuring river views, JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place provides accommodation with patio, around 2.1 km from Tissa Wewa.

J
Judit
From
Hungary
5* service! Su welcomed me with a big hug and that kidness was constant during my short stay. She brough me a passion fruit juice after my long trip and woke me up with a coffee for the safari. Her husband was waiting with me to help me catch the right bus. The room was spotless, clean and comfortable with a nice balcony.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Price from
US$20.70
1 night, 2 adults

Tissa Rainbow Guest & Yala

Tissamaharama

Located within less than 1 km of Tissa Wewa and 25 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary in Tissamaharama, Tissa Rainbow Guest & Yala provides accommodation with seating area.

L
Lazaros Kanxidis
From
Greece
We were really happy we chose this place for our 3-night stay at Tissa. I will not write much about the place, the room and the facilities provided and the quality of services provided by the host; they are all better described by other guests and they are all true. I will - above all - point out the amazing care dedicated by the host and his wife in order to serve us the best quality of ingredients and prepared the finest dishes of Sri Lankan cuisine! That was the only place of all Sri Lanka over a 3+ week period where we had the chance (and the luck) to taste authentic local food - and it was amazing! Don't miss this opportunity and book your dinner (half-board) with them... you won't regret it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Price from
US$12.60
1 night, 2 adults

Mailagama Cinnamon Residence

Kataragama

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Mailagama Cinnamon Residence is a recently renovated guest house set in Kataragama, 21 km from Situlpawwa.

M
Mikkel
From
Norway
Perfect place to stay! I really recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Front Yala Safari

Kataragama

Offering a garden and garden view, Lake Front Yala Safari is located in Kataragama, 18 km from Tissa Wewa and 18 km from Situlpawwa.

L
Liam
From
Australia
The hosts were very welcoming when I arrived in the night- there was a really nice juice on arrival and the daughter Nithya was helpful in recommending places to visit in Kataragama and in organising a safari in Yala. Meals were great (including take away breakfast during safari), everything was clean and there was AC in the bedroom. There’s also a bicycle to use to get around in. Would highly recommend a night here if you plan to explore Yala national park.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Máté
From
Austria
The hotel's proximity to Yala National Park was perfect for our wildlife adventures, making it an ideal base for exploring the area. Our room was exceptionally clean, providing a comfortable retreat after a day's exploration. The host's passion for bird watching was contagious, and his guided tours for crocodile and bat spotting were unforgettable highlights of our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults

Kethaka Aga

Tissamaharama

Set 3.7 km from Tissa Wewa, 29 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 34 km from Situlpawwa, Kethaka Aga features accommodation situated in Tissamaharama.

M
Monika
From
Lithuania
Very nice and comfortable place. the staff are very well taken care of and prepare breakfast before an early safari. at the same time, the staff is also invisible, so you feel that the whole villa belongs to you (if there are no other guests). we spent most of our time on the terrace by the pool, meaning in the common area, which was very nice to be around.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$73
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Face Cabana

Tissamaharama

Boasting lake views, Lake Face Cabana offers accommodation with terrace, around 4.5 km from Tissa Wewa. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

C
Carel
From
Lebanon
astonishing view and very generous hosts :) i recommend them
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Suduweli Beauties of Nature - Yala

Kirinda

Located just 2.1 km from Kirinda Beach, Suduweli Beauties of Nature - Yala provides accommodation in Kirinda with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

K
Kevin
From
Switzerland
- very nice garden to relax - organised all requests - lovely owners - it is possible to eat dinner and lunch - good safari for a fair price (cheaper than usual)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

V Cabanas Yala Safari Place

Tissamaharama

Featuring garden views, V Cabanas Yala Safari Place features accommodation with patio, around 2.6 km from Tissa Wewa. This guest house provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free...

A
Aspasia.
From
Greece
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Without doubt one of the favorite homestays I stayed during my time in Sri Lanka! Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the family. We had three great days here, which obviously also added up to the experience. I truly enjoyed walking through the village. The scenery was beautiful and it was a relieve to walk in such a quiet and peaceful environment.
Guest review by
evangelia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$56.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews
Great host. Took us through their spice trail and cinnamon processing plant which was a great experience!
Guest review by
Richie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$30.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
Everything was clean and the Cabanas are beautiful! Lovely hosts and very tasty dinner and breakfast! We can highly recommend it!
Guest review by
Moritz
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 918 reviews
Great host and food was amazing. The stay was comfortable and location was good
Guest review by
Arun Madhavan
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$11.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Incredibly helpful and friendly host! Beautiful scenery. Convenience of having the safari organised with the home stay.
Guest review by
Aoife
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
The host family is very nice. The young daughter speak a very good english and looks eager to train it and talk about their culture and traditions). The food I had was really good and they also greeted me with a fresh welcome juice. They let me help and Watch the dinner making and it was very pleasant. The rooms are big, very clean and Probably recently renewed (the a/c system seemed pretty new). The area is out of the city centre, but it is ist to get there in 20 minutes by walk.
Guest review by
nadia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$19.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 676 reviews
I loved the authenticity of the place and the people here. Chilled backpacker vibes. Roberto is a great host ensuring a very warm welcome to guests offering tea etc . Loved the rustic architecture , very much in tune to surrounding Nature complimented with the animals on site. Lodge is set by the river so you can go for a dip and cool down. And ample space for you to relax, read and do yoga.
Guest review by
Ling
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Amit is a lovely host with a stunning home to match. We can’t fault the cleanliness and comfort of the room we stayed in, not to mention his generous and hospitable personality. Amit greeted us with welcome beverages and arranged a private tour to Yala park with a packed breakfast. We chose to stay with Amit as his home is within close proximity to the safari park. After our safari morning, Amit organised a taxi for us to transport onto our next location. We wish we could have stayed longer! We would strongly recommend staying with Amit :)
Guest review by
Libby
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$29.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
The Perfect home stay, a wonderful and loving family. We spent two nights at this calming place. The host made us feel safe and welcomed, a lovely experience. We had a super fun evening with her beautiful daughter and would love come back any time❤️ Best wishes Marie and Sofia from Germany
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Sofia
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
The homestay is located in a beautiful garden. The room was spacious and clean. The hosts are the nicest people. They organized the safari and the private car to Ella for us. Homecooked breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious and among the best food we had in Sri Lanka. Also we could try the fruit from the garden. Highly recommended!
Guest review by
Stephanie
People with friends