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Yala Wild Hut

3.0 star property
Tentalow in Palatupana with free parking

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Daily English breakfast (LKR 3960 per person)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, bed sheets
Front of property
Garden
Yala Wild Hut offers a genuine escape with its garden sanctuary and outdoor firepit. Travelers enjoy meals with scenic views at Restaurant 1, while staying connected with public WiFi. The property's bike rentals make exploring the surrounding area both convenient and memorable.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Separate bedroom
Fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Separate bedroom
Fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Palatupana, Yala Wild Hut is in a rural area and near the beach. Patanangala Tsunami Memorial and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yala National Park and Bundala National Park.
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Palatupana, Yala, Thissamaharama, Southern Province, 82600

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 18 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Kirinda Beach - 23 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Kirinda Temple - 23 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Tissa Lake - 32 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 52 min drive - 24.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar at Jetwing Yala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Flavors Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Yala Wild Hut

Tentalow near Yala National Park
Consider a stay at Yala Wild Hut and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant 1, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bicycle tour information, a nature reserve, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Fans and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: LKR 3,960 for adults and LKR 1,980 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant 1

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: LKR 15000 per accommodation, per stay
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately LKR 3960 for adults and LKR 1980 for children

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 only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Yala Wild Hut pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yala Wild Hut?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yala Wild Hut?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Yala Wild Hut?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yala Wild Hut located?

Situated in a national park, this tentalow is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Yala National Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Palatupana Beach and Kirinda Beach. Kirinda Temple and Patanangala Tsunami Memorial are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Yala Wild Hut Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and magical place! We enjoyed a BBQ dinner and did a morning safari. Facilities could be a bit better maintained but it seems to be a standard in Sri Lanka :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Amazing location with a super helpful team of people. The perfect location for a safari at Yala wildlife park as it is 10 minutes from the entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trupti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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