The Yala Adventure

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Tissa Lake, The Yala Adventure provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Eco, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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

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

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 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Thissamaharama, The Yala Adventure is in the historical district. Yatala Dagoba and Kataragama Archaeological Museum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tissa Lake and Yala National Park. Kirinda Temple and Bundala National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Thissamaharama travel guide
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Waweyaya, Yodakandiya, Thissamaharama, 82600

What's nearby

  • A leopard in a natural setting with sparse vegetation and dry grass.
    Yala National Park
    23 min drive - 10.2 km
  • 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

Restaurants

  • Cafe Culture
    12 min drive
  • Refresh Sea Food Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Lake Side Hotel
    12 min drive
  • Main Restaurant
    27 min drive
  • Calorian Restaurant
    13 min drive

About this property

The Yala Adventure

  • Hotel near Yala National Park
  • Located close to Tissa Lake, The Yala Adventure provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Eco, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an infinity pool
    • Supervised childcare (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Yala Adventure feature perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
    • Separate sitting areas, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Yala Adventure have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is The Yala Adventure pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Yala Adventure?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Yala Adventure?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Yala Adventure provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Yala Adventure located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tissa Lake, Yala National Park, and Kirinda Temple. Yatala Dagoba and Bundala National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Yala Adventure Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay