The Grand Yala Hotel

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Grand Yala Hotel in Tissamaharama offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a balcony, sofa, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, or on-site restaurant serving dinner. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, family rooms, and free private parking. Convenient Location: Located 16 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is 1.2 mi from Tissa Wewa and 2.5 mi from Tissamaharama Rajah Maha Vihara. Nearby attractions include Bundala Bird Sanctuary (15 mi) and Kirinda Temple (9.3 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved this hotel. The staff were amazing and so kind. Our room was basic, but perfectly good for our family, with a lovely spacious bathroom. I think that the meals we had here were the best that we had at any hotel in Sri-Lanka. As well as...”
Subhankar
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Amazing location with nice landscape, serene and pristine. Comfortable facilities and courteous staff”
Abhishek
New Zealand New Zealand
“Exceeded my expectations several fold. Incredible for what it cost per night as well. Staff very helpful, attentive. Restaurant on site. Pool was lovely, with a pleasant touch of serving my morning coffee poolside. Accommodated my electric vehicle...”
Estela
Spain Spain
“This hotel is perfect. Big room, nice swing pool, delicious and big quantity breakfast. We staid only one night but we would like to be more for sure. Personal very kindly. Our kids love it”
Lakmali
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Super Friendly staff, good clean room with adequate facilities, nice surroundings, tasty food..”
Prasanth
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Stay was very comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was very nice as well”
Davide
Portugal Portugal
“Very very wide room and bathroom in the middle of nature. Swimming pool available and super kind hosts.”
Ludovica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff was friendly and polite, and the food was really good, both the dinner and the breakfast. The room was big and perfectly suited our needs.”
Gokulnaath
India India
“This property is what you someone would have called a 'Guest House' in the 90s. There are about 6 huge Villas, with individual sit-out areas and a large pool. The rooms could definitely use some renovation, the age shows. But I am not...”
Naima
France France
“Exceptionnel endroit Personnel incroyable D’une gentillesse sans faille Nourriture juste délicieuse”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.