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The Yala Adventure

3.5 star property

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A thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating and a bar area, surrounded by vegetation.
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a coffee pot and cups, and a view of a lake with trees and a partly cloudy sky.
Check-in/check-out kiosk
A small, well-lit wooden structure with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees and grass.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Waweyaya, Yodakandiya, Thissamaharama, 82600
  • Place, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Tissa Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Glamping Tents

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Luxury Glamping Tents

  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a green wall, and a framed artwork above the bed.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Thissamaharama

At The Yala Adventure, you'll be 8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Tissa Lake and 9.6 km (5.9 mi) from Yala National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The restaurant, Eco, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to bike hire, archery and a ropes course. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Thissamaharama hotel include Kirinda Temple and Yatala Dagoba.

What's nearby

  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 19 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Tissa Lake - 20 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Kirinda Temple - 20 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Yatala Dagoba - 22 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Yala National Park - 24 min drive - 10.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Yala Adventure

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly The Yala Adventure. Self parking is free.
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Dining venue
The Yala Adventure offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eco

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Infinity pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Yala Adventure

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 15.00 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 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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 or credit 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 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 and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Yala Adventure?

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

Is parking available at The Yala Adventure?

Yep, The Yala Adventure has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Yala Adventure?

The closest beach to The Yala Adventure is Kirinda Beach (7 km).

Does The Yala Adventure have a pool?

The Yala Adventure has an infinity pool.

What makes The Yala Adventure a romantic place to stay?

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

Is The Yala Adventure family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Yala Adventure is a hit with families.

Does The Yala Adventure serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Yala Adventure?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Yala Adventure?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Yala Adventure's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Yala Adventure?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Yala Adventure?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Yala Adventure Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Häftigt ställe med känslan av att vara i vildmarken. Maten tog lite tid men var helt fantastik god. Poolområdet var härligt med tanke på värmen!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great Find

Wonderful location, on a lake. Lovely pool with great view of Lake. Stay in the Tents of possible. Everyone was very friendly. Food very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Josie

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

Perfect quiet getaway

Great relaxing place! Great service, food, clean room but it’s faraway from everything really. Would recommend there to be a pool and bar! Otherwise they were great and provided my sister with a lovely birthday cake!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Relaxing and peaceful

The Yala adventure is a very relaxing place to stay. It is very peaceful and the butterflies abundant. It is definitely the place to rest and relax. The tent and bathroom were very clean and the most comfortable bed we have had in Sri Lanka. There is nothing at all nearby to do, it is about 10km out of Tissa so you have to eat all meals at the hotel. Food selection is very tasty, but small portions and no extras eg order soup, a very small bowl of soup but no bread or anything to go with it. The view from the top of the He tower is a great place to sip on a beer watching sunset over the lake. They could use some more comfortable chairs to relax in, everything has a very straight back. Staff were very attentive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quiet lake edge countryside

Our tent accommodation was amazingly comfortable - even air conditionied! Lakeside location afforded opportunities for walks and bird watching. The small number of staff were helpful arranging transport into town. We were disappointed at the lack of upkeep of the grounds, although the butterflies loved the vegetation! The food/drink menu was minimal, but adequate; however, very hot conditions in the open air dining area (& lots of flies).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

入住这个酒店千万不要期望值太高。这是个在野外的酒店。周边几乎没有东西。不过能看到满天的星光。房间里有蜈蚣，壁虎，苍蝇。洗澡的地方是个1平米左右的水泥地。wifi 和电视都不work。不过考虑到就一晚，也就算了。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Lovely lakeside lodge perfect for a Yala Safari

This is lovely place to stay for a visit to Yala. It's very quiet on the edge of Lake Yoda. There is a superb open sided reception area overlooking the lake and organic vegetable garden. Ecology is one of the key themes of the hotel and a member of the team is responsible for this. We stayed in one of the luxury tents, the only real similarity to camping is you have to zip up the door and if it rains it's very loud on the roof . Otherwise apart from the open setting it's like a large comfy hotel room with a generous bathroom and shower and a/c. The staff are all extremely welcoming and helpful. They organised and took us on our Yala safari where we were lucky to see a leopard and an elephant as well as many other animals and birds. The bird life on the site is very good especially early in the morning. We also hired bikes for a small fee.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

excellent experience

very friendly staff, delicious food, nice view and considerable service. only pity is the air conditioner too noisy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Øystein

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

Excellent.

Staff very friendly and eager to please. Offered activities like archery and rappelling for free, there were canoos and a boat for a trip on the lake. Good food, BBQ on the beach one night, provided boxed lunches when we went on an early morning safari in Yala. Very relaxing atmosphere away from town. Some minor details like no shower curtain (leaves bathroom floor wet), and a gap between the window frame and the wall (small lizzards and a frog entered) leave room for a little adjustment.
Verified

8/10 Good

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

6/10 Okay

Kin Yuen