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Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari

2.0 star property
Lakefront lodge with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Aerial view
2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Game drive
Exterior
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari offers a tranquil lakeside escape for families. The MANDARA RESTAURANT provides garden-view meals, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Children love the on-site playground, and practical laundry facilities make longer stays convenient.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Exclusive Cabin, Lake View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Dishwasher
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Kataragama, Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari is in the historical district and on a lake. Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yala National Park and Lunugamvehera National Park. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Map
Goyagala Canal Road, Gaminipura, Kataragama, Yala, 94100

What's nearby

  • Kataragama Temple - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sacred Bo Tree - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kataragama Archaeological Museum - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Yala National Park - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery - 50 min drive - 15.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lavendish Leisure - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kodigaha Wewa Resort - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cafe J Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hopper Shops - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari

Family-friendly lodge near Yala National Park
At Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, MANDARA RESTAURANT, offers lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a safari
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Room features
All guestrooms at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • MANDARA RESTAURANT

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 3000.00 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 3000.00 per pet, per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari Kataragama
Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari
Heina Nature Yala Safari Kataragama
Heina Nature Yala Safari
Heina Nature & Yala Safari
Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Lodge
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Kataragama
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Lodge Kataragama

Frequently asked questions

Is Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 3000.00 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari located?

This family-friendly Kataragama lodge is located in the historical district, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sacred Bo Tree, Kataragama Archaeological Museum, and Kataragama Temple. Yala National Park is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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