Safari Lodge Yala

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

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About this property

Set in Kataragama, Safari Lodge Yala provides a restaurant and garden views, 2.3 km from Kataragama Temple and 16 km from Lunugamvehera National Park. Complimentary WiFi is provided. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and bath. A continental, à la carte or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can relax in the garden. Safari jeep services and safari tours to Yala National Park can also be arranged on request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Viola
Italy Italy
“Nice room with all the essentials, very good dinner at a reasonable price, good breakfast and helpful staff. They gave me the room in advance and help me a lot. Locations in included in many tours as pick up location.”
Gemma
Australia Australia
“The Safari Lodge was the perfect stay for us prior to completing the Yala Safari. The room was lovely, with everything we needed, and the accommodation as a whole was really cool. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable,...”
Rukshan
Australia Australia
“Unique cottages close to nature. Clean rooms and linens. Food options and potions were satisfactory. Friendly staff. Nice outdoor setup to wind down. Bugs in the rooms and toilets when lights out. Convenient location if you're planning an early...”
Theepa
Germany Germany
“This complex is beautifully designed and truly luxurious. It is managed by young people. Food and drinks can be easily booked. Huge portions. I Love Here.”
Tomàs
Spain Spain
“We had a great stay at Safari Lodge Yala! They organized an amazing safari for us with a very professional and friendly driver — everything went perfectly. They also arranged a tuk-tuk for us in the evening so we could go out for dinner, which...”
Indrasoma
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The food was great, the room was clean and comfortable, and the service was excellent. The staff were friendly and always ready to help, which made the whole experience better. Thanks to manager Sameera and his team for a great job!”
Chathuranga
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Staff was very kind and helpful. Calm place for staying. If the signal issues (both TV and wifi) are sorted, that will ensure the achievement of 100% leisure experience.”
Shentthan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place is more than just a hotel — it’s an experience. It invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature. Perfect for couples, solo travelers, or anyone needing a reset. It's closer to Katikgamam Divine Temples and Yala...”
Silvia
Andorra Andorra
“Clean, nice and spaacious. We booked the safari directly with them so it wss so easy.”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were all very friendly, and very understanding with us arriving at around 9.30pm. They organised a safari for us which was amazing! Each room is it's own little lodge, with a small balcony, where you can sit, read and listen to the...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Safari Lodge Yala

Company review score: 9Based on 900 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Being able to host you at Safari Lodge Yala is both an enjoyable and a satisfying experience for the entire team. We always try to provide the best customer service for our guests while trying to correct from our mistakes (if any). Guest feedbacks and reviews drives us further and makes our efforts worth while. Our team loves the coexistence with nature and we try and work hard to give the same experience to our guests while keeping the deluxe room standards. We invite you all to come, visit and enjoy.

Property information

Safari Lodge Yala is a one of a kind hotel set in Kataragama. Located facing the Yala National Park (Sri Lanka's Most Visited National Park) Safari Lodge Yala is built in a natural setting with minimum deviation from mother nature's gifts to us. Our guests can get a true living in the nature experience at the same time enjoying the modern luxuries and amenities provided by us in our deluxe rooms. Just 1.5Km to Kataragama city center and 2.0Km to the Yala National Park entrance, Safari Lodge Yala is strategically located for easy commuting of our guests. Here at Safari Lodge Yala we give priority for our guest needs and wants. We offer one of the best Yala Safari Experiences to our guests. Our set of well experienced drivers provides our guest with life time memories in the wild, specially showing the Sri Lankan Leopard (and other animals as well). So come visit Sri Lanka and visit Safari Lodge Yala. We will be here for you.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Safari Lodge Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 18:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a separate accommodation for drivers can be arranged at a request.

Please inform Safari Lodge Yala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 18:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.