Hotels in Yala, Sri Lanka
A national park featuring rare, exotic wildlife and ongoing conservation efforts, Yala lies in the southeast area of the island of Sri Lanka, and is about 178 miles from the capital city of Colombo.
Because of the park’s emphasis on preserving the environment and ecosystems, hotels in the area focus on ecotourism and interaction with nature. Hotel guests might see elephants roam by their room, rare birds in flight or a leopard on a rocky outcrop.
Elephant Reach
Stretching across 4 acres of land and populated with indigenous trees, such as mango and cashew, Elephant Reach comprises 21 chalets and 14 standard rooms.
Each air-conditioned chalet has a mini-bar, electronic safe, satellite TV and DVD player, as well as and tea/coffee making facilities, with hot water and a hair dryer in the bathrooms. The hotel also offers laundry facilities, a landscaped garden, swimming pool and children’s play area. Other amenities are an air-conditioned restaurant, a bar and a pool-playing area.
Elephant Reach
Yala Junction, Kirinda
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
011-94-47-567-7544/5
elephantreach.com
Yala Village
Bordering the national park and the sea, Yala Village consists of 54 jungle chalets, six beach chalets and a suite. The jungle chalets sit inland, while the beach chalets include a private veranda that overlooks the ocean.
The interior decor of each air-conditioned chalet features animal and jungle elements and offers IDD (international direct dialing) telephones, cable TV, a mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and a balcony. The spacious bathrooms include hot water, a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.
Amenities at the hotel feature a swimming pool, a restaurant, an observation deck bar with a 360-degree view, WiFi and organized excursions.
Yala Village
P.O.Box 01, Kirinda
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
011-94-47-223-9450/1
srilankayala.com
Hibiscus Garden Hotel
With an outdoor area known for bird-spotting, the Hibiscus Garden Hotel also has its own beach. The hotel’s 14 rooms have air-conditioning and a mini-bar. It also offers an open-air restaurant with views of nature and a spacious lobby.
The hotel owns a fishing hut located a short distance away, where guests can relax or enjoy a meal organized by the hotel.
Hibiscus Garden Hotel
Mahasenpura,
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
011-94-47-492-5617
hibiscus-garden.com
Priyankara Hotel
Set among rice paddies, the Priyankara Hotel offers 26 colorful, air-conditioned rooms with in-suite bathrooms. Each room features satellite TV and a private balcony overlooking the rice paddies and a stream that runs through them.
Hotel facilities include a swimming pool, a TV lounge, a bar, a restaurant and a children’s pool and play area. Laundry facilities and a doctor-on-call service are also available.
Priyankara Hotel
Kataragama Road
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
011-94-47-223-7206
priyankarahotel.com
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