Saffron Lake Yala

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

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10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Saffron Lake Yala in Tissamaharama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or lake views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, Indian, American, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and Asian. Additional services include room service and in-room breakfast. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy fishing, outdoor seating, and a terrace. The hotel provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and bike hire. Nearby Attractions: Located 23 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is close to Tissa Wewa (5.6 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (16 mi). Other attractions include Tissamaharama Rajah Maha Vihara (4.3 mi) and Kirinda Temple (6.2 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Elizabeth
United States United States
“AMAZING. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, great wifi and even better dinner. The staff were so helpful and lovely to talk to. Cant recommend enough.”
Philp
New Zealand New Zealand
“The Staff were excellent. I am Gluten intolerant - the chef went out of his way to make sure I had food that was delicious He made me a lunch for the Safari - really good salade It was really appreciated”
Maksim
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Very nice place near the lake. Big and clean rooms, tasty breakfast. Special thanks to Umesh, who organized a bike rental and an amazing safari for us. Totally recommend!”
Lauren
United States United States
“Beautiful view of lake Clean and comfortable Kind, helpful staff Tasty local food”
Rita
Denmark Denmark
“The atmosphere, food and location were all top top notch. They also work with the best safari people. Fantastic experience, great day at Yala National Park and beautiful sunset.”
Zhile
China China
“First the hotel supply Yale national park Safari! Good price and prepare good breakfast Room are large space.bathroom has shampoo body wash ！”
Tharushi
Australia Australia
“Location and the staff was really nice. Specifically Umesh who looked after reception desk was really friendly and supportive and made our stay even more comfortable.”
Luca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were exceptional - went above and beyond. Helped us to organise our safari. Would highly recommend”
Jasmine
Australia Australia
“Janika our host was fantastic. Anything we needed no ask was too big or small. Our Safari was unforgettable and our guide knew where all the animals were. Chef made one of the best club sandwiches I’ve ever had an overall everything was just...”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Umesh & staff were fantastic, welcomed us in very late and immediately got us settled and fed. What made dinner even better was him bringing over the two new pups, one of which he allowed us to name. Welcoming, little Lola <3 Umesh arranged...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Saffron Café
  • Cuisine
    American • British • Indian • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Saffron Lake Yala

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

Saffron Lake Yala takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 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
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per stay

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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