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Mallara RestSafari (Cabana & Family Restaurant) is a recently renovated campground in Malasnegalewewa where guests can make the most of its garden and bar.

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Rienk

From

Netherlands

Had a wonderful experience staying at the RestSafari. The place is set up in a big area where one can rest comfortably, and looks out on the jungle, where many animals (mainly buffaloes, peacocks, elephants, varanes, foxes) pass by during the day/night. Owners (and staff) are taking good care and are very friendly & relaxed. Nice campfires and surprisingly few mosquitoes. Slept really well in the cabana (great experience!) in a nice, natural breeze, and my room had a nice viewing spot to lay down and look out over the jungle area. Possible to take safari’s from here. The food/drinks served were also real good. Happy to have stayed/rested here. For directions: many (if not all) busses from Ella/Wellawaya to Matara/Tissamaharama will pass close by the RestSafari. Get off at 22 Junction (bus drivers know). It will cost about Rs. 200-350, and from the Junction you can take a local bus, tuktuk or arrange something with the RestSafari.

Located in Hambantota, 30 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Birds Resort Hambantota provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Michael

From

United States

Love the staff and incredible calming atmosphere! We plan to return for special occasions and just to get away from the noise of city life.

Located in Tissamaharama, 1.6 miles from Tissa Wewa, Hotel River Front provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

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Jihao

From

Switzerland

The facilitate is very good and the staff are very friendly.

Located in Tissamaharama, 1.4 miles from Tissa Wewa, Art Yala Boutique Resort has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Sebastiaan

From

Belgium

One of the hidden gems of Sri Lanka! This beautiful hotel is set around a serene lake, with stunning views from the room overlooking water lilies, palm trees, and grazing buffalo. The rooms are stylishly decorated, spacious, and impeccably clean. The breakfast is fantastic, with something for everyone. Madu, the manager, is incredibly approachable and goes above and beyond to make everything possible. A truly amazing stay!

Located in Tissamaharama, 2.7 miles from Tissa Wewa, My Resort Yala has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

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Tim

From

Vietnam

Clean and very spacious rooms. Stunning view towards the rice paddies and lake. Lovely pool to refresh and relax. The host family could not be more welcoming, they went out of their way to make us feel at home. Dinner and breakfast were very, very delicious!! We would have loved to stay much longer. Thank you everyone for being so kind to us, we'll come back some day. Also you can back your Safari here. The host Janaka organizes the trips himself and has the best drivers. We saw 2 Leopards with his diver Damith and were very happy with how he guided us through the Safari!

Located in Tissamaharama, 1.6 miles from Tissa Wewa, New Cormorant Lake Resort & Yala Safari Place provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

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Dmytro

From

Ukraine

This is the perfect spot to unwind before and after a safari adventure. The location is stunning, with the serene Debarawewa Lake right in front, offering a chance to spot plenty of water birds and even a few crocodiles from a safe distance. The resort staff was incredibly helpful - they arranged a jeep to share for the safari, making it much more affordable. The shared safari option also gave us the chance to connect with other travelers, which was a lovely bonus. The rooms were comfortable, and I loved the cozy communal area in front of them. It’s a great space to relax, exchange safari stories, and chat with fellow adventurers about travel experiences. The atmosphere here is friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. If you're planning a trip to Yala, I highly recommend this place for its comfort, location, and the overall experience it offers. I’d happily stay here again!

Located in Tissamaharama, 1.8 miles from Tissa Wewa, Black Panther Yala provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Alexander

From

United States

Black Panther is the reason I like to stay in well run family hotels. Exceptional service! I’m not exaggerating. We stayed at a 5star hotel in Ella prior for 2nights and the service provided by the owner Nalin is comparable or better as he will personally cater to your needs as requested. The place is clean, the room we stayed in was a good size, had a clean comfortable bed, shower has hot water, good air conditioning kept room at perfect temp, and strong WiFi throughout the whole property. Food prepared by Nalin and his wife is delicious. Also the hotel is located close to Debarawewa lake which is full of birds and saw several crocodiles along the edge of the lake. Tissa lake with even more birds and fruit bats is a short tuk tuk ride away which the host can arrange. Great communication via Whatsup before arrival. Host can arrange transportation from Ella or Mirissa for a fair price as well.

Located in Tissamaharama, 1.4 miles from Tissa Wewa, Elegant Lake Yala Safari House has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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Abdelrahman

From

Egypt

Amazing hospitality, great local tour in the village from Randy (the owner) , facilitated the safari trip for us and a car to drive us to our next destination, whenever we want anything Randy is always responsive and there to help literally in anything, and the room was so clean and cozy, would definitely come again.. highly recommended!

Located in Tissamaharama, 1.9 miles from Tissa Wewa, Double Lake View Tissa & Safari provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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Douglas

From

Saudi Arabia

Super clean, amazing and very attentive owner and staff and gorgeous view of the lake. The owner picked us up from the bus stop and showed us around the lakes. He is so knowledgeable about all the fauna and takes time to tell you about everything. We saw all kinds of birds, crocodiles, bats and the water buffalo. The owner showed us interesting places related to local culture and it was fascinating. The food and service were both exceptional. We did the safari tour and it was great but my favorite part of the trip was the Tissa tour by the hotel owner. Don’t miss it!

Located in Tissamaharama, 2.8 miles from Tissa Wewa, Yala Safari River View Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Clayton

From

United States

Large, clean and comfortable room with a beautiful balcony overlooking the river. This hotel is great value for your money.