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The Yala Adventure

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Tissa Lake

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Steps lead up to a charming thatched-roof bungalow with a warm and inviting entrance.
Stroll along the serene lake at sunset, taking in the peaceful atmosphere.
Set amidst lush surroundings, this charming lodge offers a warm welcome.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Cozy space with high ceilings and wooden furniture, perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Glamping Tents | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Luxury Glamping Tents

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Waweyaya, Yodakandiya, Thissamaharama, 82600

What's nearby

  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 19 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Tissa Lake - 20 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Yatala Dagoba - 22 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 39 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • Bundala National Park - 42 min drive - 13.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gaga Bees - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Yala Adventure

Hotel near Yala National Park
Located close to Tissa Lake, The Yala Adventure provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Eco, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an infinity pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Yala Adventure feature perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate sitting areas, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eco

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Infinity pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night

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 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Yala Adventure have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is The Yala Adventure pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Yala Adventure?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Yala Adventure?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Yala Adventure?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Yala Adventure provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Yala Adventure located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tissa Lake, Yala National Park, and Kirinda Temple. Yatala Dagoba and Bundala National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Yala Adventure Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Häftigt ställe med känslan av att vara i vildmarken. Maten tog lite tid men var helt fantastik god. Poolområdet var härligt med tanke på värmen!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great Find

Wonderful location, on a lake. Lovely pool with great view of Lake. Stay in the Tents of possible. Everyone was very friendly. Food very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Josie

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

Perfect quiet getaway

Great relaxing place! Great service, food, clean room but it’s faraway from everything really. Would recommend there to be a pool and bar! Otherwise they were great and provided my sister with a lovely birthday cake!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Relaxing and peaceful

The Yala adventure is a very relaxing place to stay. It is very peaceful and the butterflies abundant. It is definitely the place to rest and relax. The tent and bathroom were very clean and the most comfortable bed we have had in Sri Lanka. There is nothing at all nearby to do, it is about 10km out of Tissa so you have to eat all meals at the hotel. Food selection is very tasty, but small portions and no extras eg order soup, a very small bowl of soup but no bread or anything to go with it. The view from the top of the He tower is a great place to sip on a beer watching sunset over the lake. They could use some more comfortable chairs to relax in, everything has a very straight back. Staff were very attentive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Angela, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quiet lake edge countryside

Our tent accommodation was amazingly comfortable - even air conditionied! Lakeside location afforded opportunities for walks and bird watching. The small number of staff were helpful arranging transport into town. We were disappointed at the lack of upkeep of the grounds, although the butterflies loved the vegetation! The food/drink menu was minimal, but adequate; however, very hot conditions in the open air dining area (& lots of flies).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

入住这个酒店千万不要期望值太高。这是个在野外的酒店。周边几乎没有东西。不过能看到满天的星光。房间里有蜈蚣，壁虎，苍蝇。洗澡的地方是个1平米左右的水泥地。wifi 和电视都不work。不过考虑到就一晚，也就算了。

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, Devon UK

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

Lovely lakeside lodge perfect for a Yala Safari

This is lovely place to stay for a visit to Yala. It's very quiet on the edge of Lake Yoda. There is a superb open sided reception area overlooking the lake and organic vegetable garden. Ecology is one of the key themes of the hotel and a member of the team is responsible for this. We stayed in one of the luxury tents, the only real similarity to camping is you have to zip up the door and if it rains it's very loud on the roof . Otherwise apart from the open setting it's like a large comfy hotel room with a generous bathroom and shower and a/c. The staff are all extremely welcoming and helpful. They organised and took us on our Yala safari where we were lucky to see a leopard and an elephant as well as many other animals and birds. The bird life on the site is very good especially early in the morning. We also hired bikes for a small fee.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

excellent experience

very friendly staff, delicious food, nice view and considerable service. only pity is the air conditioner too noisy.

6/10 Okay

Kin Yuen

10/10 Excellent

Øystein

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

Excellent.

Staff very friendly and eager to please. Offered activities like archery and rappelling for free, there were canoos and a boat for a trip on the lake. Good food, BBQ on the beach one night, provided boxed lunches when we went on an early morning safari in Yala. Very relaxing atmosphere away from town. Some minor details like no shower curtain (leaves bathroom floor wet), and a gap between the window frame and the wall (small lizzards and a frog entered) leave room for a little adjustment.