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Saffron Lake Yala

Property class: 3.5

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A rustic outdoor area with thatched-roof huts, lanterns, and a pathway.
A thatched-roof hut with a wooden porch, surrounded by grass and trees.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a large window with curtains.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and benches, a thatched roof, and hanging light fixtures.
Two people dining at an outdoor table with a thatched roof, surrounded by greenery and a night sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$91
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Explore the area

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Weweyaya,Yodakandiya, Thissamaharama, SP, 82600
  • Place, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Tissa Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

A thatched-roof hut with a wooden porch and steps leading to the entrance.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

A bathroom with a toilet, a shower, and a towel rack.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Thissamaharama

At Saffron Lake Yala, you'll be 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and 8 km (5 mi) from Tissa Lake. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers a garden, charcoal grills and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include free use of bicycles and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Thissamaharama hotel include Yala National Park and Yatala Dagoba.

What's nearby

  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 20 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Tissa Lake - 21 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Kirinda Beach - 21 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Yatala Dagoba - 22 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Yala National Park - 23 min drive - 10.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lake Side Hotel - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Main Restaurant - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Saffron Lake Yala

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Saffron Lake Yala. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Thissamaharama hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Saffron Lake Yala offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 3000.0 per day.

Payment types

  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: LKR 500 per accommodation, per stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 3000.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Saffron Lake Yala Hotel
Saffron Lake Yala Thissamaharama
Saffron Lake Yala Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Saffron Lake Yala?

Yep, Saffron Lake Yala has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Saffron Lake Yala?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saffron Lake Yala on 27 Oct 2026 start from NZ$91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Saffron Lake Yala?

The closest beach to Saffron Lake Yala is Kirinda Beach (7.1 km).

What makes Saffron Lake Yala a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Saffron Lake Yala.

Does Saffron Lake Yala serve breakfast?

Yep, free English brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Saffron Lake Yala?

No, Saffron Lake Yala does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Saffron Lake Yala?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Saffron Lake Yala?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Saffron Lake Yala?

No, pets are not allowed.

Saffron Lake Yala Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property when you visiting yaps national park. Safari driver will pick you up from this location. Nice lake front location with very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the most pleasant stay in Sri Lanka this far and considering the standard of hospitality in Sri Lanka this hotel was exceptional. The staff could not be more amazing. We stayed two nights and certainly wish we stayed longer. 10/ 10 would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

きれい！
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026