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Hide Yala

2.0 star property

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Pool
Interior
Standard Double Room | Living area
Standard Double Room | Dining room
Standard Double Room | Balcony

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Kirinda, Sithulpauwa Road, Thissamaharama, 82600
  • Place, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Tissa Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Thissamaharama

At Hide Yala, you'll be 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Yala National Park and 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Kirinda Temple. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy access to bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Thissamaharama hostel include Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Tissa Lake.

What's nearby

  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Tissa Lake - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Kirinda Beach - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Yala National Park - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Yatala Dagoba - 16 min drive - 10.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hath Maluwa - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Hide Yala

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Hide Yala. Self parking is free.

This Thissamaharama hostel is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hide Yala offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. This Thissamaharama hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hide Yala

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hide Yala Hostel Tissamaharama
Hide Yala Hostel
Hide Yala Hostel Tissamaharama
Hide Yala Tissamaharama
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hide Yala Tissamaharama
Tissamaharama Hide Yala Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hide Yala Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hide Yala
Hide Yala
Hide Yala - Hostel Thissamaharama
Hide Yala - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hide Yala?

Hide Yala offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hide Yala?

Yep, Hide Yala has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hide Yala?

The closest beach to Hide Yala is Kirinda Beach (5.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hide Yala?

No, Hide Yala does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hide Yala?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hide Yala's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hide Yala?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hide Yala?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hide Yala Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I arrived later in the day on a dark road to a dark villa behind a locked gate. When my driver phoned the property, the manager stated the hotel had no record of my reservation and seemed to not be aware of the hotels.com platform at all. Concerned about this lapse when I had a confirmed, paid reservation, I no longer felt secure and proceeded to find alternative accommodation in town. The hotel first refused to issue me a refund, instead shifting the blame to a “miscommunication” with my driver. At no point did they attempt to contact me directly nor did they respond to multiple attempts from hotels.com to contact them. Ultimately, after a long day of back-and-forth, the hotel accepted responsibility over the lost booking, stating it was no problem to issue a refund. However, two days out they appear to have ghosted me when following up on my refund status. Avoid avoid avoid and save your money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a tiny gem, don't expect any luxuries but it is well worth a stay if you are in the Yala area for a safari. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and accomodate your every need. Special thanks to Pravin, he is just seventeen at the time I'm writing this, speaks just a little english but was smart enough to whip out the translate app on his phone and we had fun communcating back and forth on that!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025