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Wadula Safari Yala

3.5 star property
Lakefront guesthouse in Kataragama with a restaurant

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Wadula Safari Yala, surrounded by the serene lake, offers a peaceful escape. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy flavorful meals at the restaurant, or access a nearby pool. The guesthouse's distinctive charm leaves a lasting impression on all who stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Economy Cottage, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Cottage, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Situlpawwa Road, Kataragama, uva, 82600

Restaurants

  • ‪Mia Mia Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cafe J Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sigithi Food Cabin - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Plummy dale restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Wadula Safari Yala

Guesthouse by the lake
A garden, car rentals on site, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Wadula Safari Yala. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Wadula Safari Yala boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 2,000 to 3,000 for adults and LKR 1,000 to 2,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 23.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately LKR 2000 to 3000 for adults, and LKR 1000 to 2000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 45000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 23.0 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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wadula Safari Yala Guesthouse Tissamaharama
Wadula Safari Yala Tissamaharama
Wadula Safari Yala Tissamahar
Wadula Safari Yala Guesthouse
Wadula Safari Yala Kataragama
Wadula Safari Yala Guesthouse Kataragama

Frequently asked questions

Does Wadula Safari Yala have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Wadula Safari Yala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wadula Safari Yala?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Wadula Safari Yala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Wadula Safari Yala?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Wadula Safari Yala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 45000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Wadula Safari Yala located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Yala National Park, Kataragama Archaeological Museum, and Kataragama Temple. Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery and Sacred Bo Tree are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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