Yala Southern Retreat

–Great location - show map
+48 photos
Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Yala Southern Retreat in Tissamaharama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a balcony, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, free WiFi, and free use of bicycles. Additional amenities include a garden, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring full English/Irish, vegetarian, and Asian options. Breakfast in the room is available for added convenience. Convenient Location: Located 3.7 mi from Weerawila Airport, the homestay is near attractions such as Tissa Wewa (2 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (14 mi). Guests appreciate the host’s support for nature trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Unlock members-only prices

Save instantly at this Genius property – just sign in or join for free
Sign inCreate a free account
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Select occupancy
Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

Chandralal
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Family friendly environment. Wonderful people. Very helpful.”
Genevieve
Australia Australia
“The hosts were so lovely, we regret not booking longer. They were very accommodating with a date change, were very nice when our ETA was delayed and even woke up early to make us a cup of coffee and packed breakfast for our 5am safari. The host...”
Andrew
Australia Australia
“Very lovely host and lovely big spacious rooms. Massive breakfast, nearly too much food.”
Michael
Canada Canada
“The breakfast was SO GOOD. The best Sri Lankan breakfast we have had so far. The owners are very friendly, as is their GIANT dog. The room itself is pretty typical. Nice and clean and comfortable. The cost for a night was a great value.”
Francisco
Mexico Mexico
“Everything was good with the stay, the staff were awesome with us, I highly recommend them.”
Renata
Australia Australia
“The hosts were absolutely lovely. They made us feel welcomed, showed us around their garden, and introduced us to their adorable pets. They organized transport for us including hiring a tuk tuk which was great fun to tour independently. The...”
Gorm
Denmark Denmark
“Wery welcoming, good beds, and prepared a nice to-go breakfast for our morning safari.”
Kothari
India India
“Very kind and helpful hosts, helped me a lot from making me breakfast at 4 am to helping me book my buses, made me feel like i was home, 100 percent would recommend,”
Ilaria
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything was absolutely perfect! The property was immaculate and the hosts were so sweet and hospitable. We booked the safari through them and we had and ended up being cheaper than anywhere else. Our host woke up super early to pack us...”
Hannah
Germany Germany
“Perfect stop for Yala safari! Thank you for making us feel comfortable and safe”

Area info

Amenities of Yala Southern Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

House rules

Yala Southern Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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 Yala Southern Retreat 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.

FAQs about Yala Southern Retreat