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Joe's Bungalow Yala

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Kirinda with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Front of property
Dining
Exterior
Standard Room, Garden View | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
This tranquil retreat offers a perfect base for exploring the adjacent national park. Guests can relax on the terrace after a day of adventure or borrow the complimentary bicycles to discover nearby trails and wildlife at their own pace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Kirinda, Kirinda, Southern Province, 95000

What's nearby

  • Kirinda Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Kirinda Temple - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Tissa Lake - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Bundala National Park - 32 min drive - 13.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Joe's Bungalow Yala

Bed & breakfast in a national park
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit at Joe's Bungalow Yala. In addition to a garden and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a dock
Room features
All guestrooms at Joe's Bungalow Yala boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Property is also known as

Joe's Bungalow Yala Kirinda
Joe's Bungalow Yala Bed & breakfast
Joe's Bungalow Yala Bed & breakfast Kirinda

Frequently asked questions

Does Joe's Bungalow Yala have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Joe's Bungalow Yala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Joe's Bungalow Yala?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Joe's Bungalow Yala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Joe's Bungalow Yala?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Joe's Bungalow Yala located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kirinda Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kirinda Temple and Palatupana Beach. Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Tissa Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Joe's Bungalow Yala Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

5 stars

Amazing. Staff were brilliant and cooked us one of best meals ever. Pool was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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