Hambantota District, Southern Province
Where to stay in Yala National Park
28 well-reviewed hotels, villas, guest houses and homestays - compared in one place.
- Places listed
- 28
- Average rating
- 4.6 / 5
- SLTDA registered
- 2
- No website of their own
- 10
Staying in Yala National Park
This is the complete list of well-reviewed places to stay in Yala National Park - 28 properties across hotels (13), eco lodges & cabins (8) and resorts (4), every one holding a Google rating of 4.0 or better from real guests. The table below ranks the standouts; the sections after it cover every listed property by type.
Unlike the big booking platforms, this directory also includes the 10 Yala National Park properties that run no website of their own - family guest houses, small villas and homestays you would otherwise only find by walking past. 2 of the 28 are registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, and the average guest rating across all of them is 4.6.
The shortlist
Top-rated stays in Yala National Park
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume - a lone perfect score doesn't beat hundreds of consistent ones.
| # | Property | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uga Chena Huts | Resort | 4.8(632) | - |
| 2 | Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais & Chateaux | Hotel | 4.7(660) | - |
| 3 | Laya Safari Army Welfare Holiday Resort | Guest house | 4.2(853) | SLTDA |
| 4 | Yala Peace Cottages & Restaurant | Hotel | 4.7(379) | - |
| 5 | Tribe Yala | Hotel | 4.8(218) | - |
| 6 | Koragaha Lodge | Eco lodge & cabin | 4.7(168) | - |
| 7 | Jetwing Yala | Hotel | 4.8(129) | SLTDA |
| 8 | Leopard Nest - Treehouse Safari in Yala | Eco lodge & cabin | 4.3(219) | - |
| 9 | Makini Bush Camp | Eco lodge & cabin | 4.8(116) | - |
| 10 | Ceylon Wild | Hotel | 4.8(114) | - |
13 listed
Hotels in Yala National Park
Hotel
The Den at Yala
Sithulpawwa Road, Kohchipatana, Kataragama
Hotel
Wadula Safari - Yala
Kochchipathana Wewa asala, Kataragama - Situlpawwa Road, Kataragama
Hotel
Tribe Yala
Kirinda - Situlpawwa Road, තිස්සමහාරාමය, 82600
Hotel
SLTDAJetwing Yala
PALATUPANA,YALA
Hotel
Ceylon Wild
Kataragama - Situlpawwa Road, Yala, 95000
Hotel
Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais & Chateaux
Wild Coast Tented Lodge Palatupana, Yala
8 listed
Eco lodges & cabins in Yala National Park
Eco lodge & cabin
Yala Jungle Haven
79CJ+VJ, Palatupana
Eco lodge & cabin
Animal View Point Yala
Road, Situlpawwa
Eco lodge & cabin
Makini Bush Camp
Yala, Kataragama
Eco lodge & cabin
Yala Wild Hut
Robiel Wewa, Palatupana, Yala, Tissamaharama, 82614
Eco lodge & cabin
Yala Wild Safaris Camp by Malith
Rotawewa Sithulpahuwa Road Yodakandiya, Tissamaharama, 82600
Eco lodge & cabin
Koragaha Lodge
23, Koragaha Ulpatha Ranakeliya Tissamaharama, 82600
4 listed
Resorts in Yala National Park
Resort
Uga Chena Huts
Tala-Palatupana, Wildlife tourism zone, Yala, Tissamarama, 82000
Resort
Thumbaya Resort Yala
Palatupana, Yala, Tissamaharama, 82600
Resort
Allure Yala
259 Waweyaya, Mahadeyra, Yodhakandiya, Thissamaharamaya, 82600
Resort
Kele | Yala Sri Lanka
Sithulpawwa Road Bodhirajapura, Kataragama, 91400
2 listed
Villas in Yala National Park
1 listed
Guest houses in Yala National Park
Good to know
Yala National Park accommodation questions
How many places to stay are there in Yala National Park?
This directory lists 28 places to stay in Yala National Park with consistently strong reviews - hotels (13), eco lodges & cabins (8) and resorts (4). Every property listed holds a Google rating of at least 4.0 from a minimum of 10 reviews.
What are the highest-rated places to stay in Yala National Park?
Based on current Google review data, the top-rated stays include The Den at Yala (5.0), Wadula Safari - Yala (4.9), Yala Jungle Haven (4.9). Ratings shift as new reviews arrive, so treat them as a strong signal rather than a fixed ranking.
Are Yala National Park hotels and guest houses SLTDA-registered?
2 of the 28 properties listed here appear in the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority's public register. Registration is a good trust signal, but plenty of excellent small guest houses operate informally - check recent reviews either way.
How do I book a Yala National Park guest house that has no website?
10 of the listed properties have no website of their own. Call them directly (numbers are on each listing page), message them on Facebook where linked - or tell us your dates and we'll arrange the stay as part of a tailor-made Yala National Park trip.
Can CeyRoutes arrange my stay in Yala National Park?
Yes - that's what we do. We build tailor-made Sri Lanka trips with hand-picked stays, a private driver and local support, and we know Yala National Park first-hand. Tell us your dates and style, and we'll recommend the right base and handle the booking end to end.
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