Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala in Yala offers family rooms with garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a work desk, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local specialties, warm dishes, and international cuisines. Guests can enjoy halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Leisure Facilities: The lodge features a garden, terrace, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating areas. Additional amenities include a pool with a view, balcony, and outdoor play area. Nearby Attractions: Located 4.3 mi from Tissa Wewa and 21 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the lodge is close to Bundala Bird Sanctuary and Tissamaharama Rajah Maha Vihara.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Rania
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“It’s clean even if it’s a tent … clean more than a 5 stars hotels I swear … they are very helpful.. flexible.. nice chatting smiling staff … and I met the owner it was even better he is updated with himself with everything in the place”
Lakmal
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“We had a wonderful stay at Ranakeliya Lodge. The location is beautiful and truly gives you the feeling of being in the middle of the jungle. The peaceful atmosphere, cool breeze, and surrounding trees made it a perfect place to relax. We...”
Tony
Australia Australia
“Great place we ordered a Sri Lankan Curry one evening and to our surprise the staff had set our dining area in the garden with a candles, a bon fire and cold beer really nice.”
Bathiya
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The calm location blends with nature. Nice surrounding. Delicious breakfast. Good service.”
Rodrigo
Spain Spain
“The staff was amazing they even showed me the crocodile that lives in the pond. I liked the lodge and the amenities. They even packed our breakfast to go for the safari which was really nice”
Allison
United States United States
“Everything! Beautiful property, privacy, wonderful hospitality, delicious dinner as good as any expensive restaurant, and they set up a great safari for us. Supan (?) was a lovely and very experienced guide and we saw all kinds of wildlife...”
Brigitte
Switzerland Switzerland
“This was a great place to stay at. We had one bungalow and one tent and both were very clean and easily big enough. We got a welcome drink while doing the checkin. We were served dinner (you need to order in advance) outside, next to a fire and a...”
Hutchison
Canada Canada
“This property was fantastic! Our tent was clean and spacious with mosquito nets provided upon request. We had the BBQ for dinner which was delicious. They helped organize a safari for us with Supun was incredible, he was very knowledgeable and...”
Jackson
Canada Canada
“Awesome location, great staff, had a really good safari day too through them. the guide was great too and knowledgable about the wildlife. Very cool little stay”
Stuart
New Zealand New Zealand
“Unique experience in a semi tent but air con, hot shower made it glamping. Food a highlight. Very tasty dinner. Organised safari including lunch. USD 155 for half a day.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • British • Indian • Italian • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$12 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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