Name: The Den at Yala
Address: Kochchipathana, Sithulpawwa Road, Yala National Park, Yala, Kataragama, 91400 Kataragama, Sri Lanka, Kochchipathana, Sithulpawwa Road, Yala National Park, Yala, Kataragama, Monaragala District, 91400, Sri Lanka
Rating: 9.7

The Den at Yala

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Den at Yala in Yala offers a resort with a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Family rooms and free on-site private parking enhance the stay. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include a balcony, terrace, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Local Attractions: Located 3.1 mi from Kataragama Temple and 7.5 mi from Situlpawwa, the resort is also near Bundala Bird Sanctuary (29 mi) and Weerawila Airport (19 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Family Room with Balcony 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed
Family Room with Terrace 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Vidya

United States

“It's in a beautiful location, very tranquil and well maintained. It's canvas and lot can be done. It's a good start and the host is outstanding, makes an effort to make the experience memorable for his guests!”

Susan

United States

“Gabriel, the owner, was wonderful. He made sure everything ran like clockwork, and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t make happen. He organized safaris and transport to another city, he got my laundry done, and he prepared food without spices for...”

Cheryl

United States

“Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations. The homecooked Sri Lankan food was out of this world, the generousity of the owner, Gabriel, was something we have not experienced in our years of traveling! The accomodations were clean, modern...”

Tiffany

Spain

“The location was in close proximity to the park and was a boutique hotel with outstanding food and service. Our host Gabrielle was very well informed and an interesting man. He had a real love for the park and the region, with framed photos he’d...”

Lateefa

United Arab Emirates

“I had a wonderful stay at The Den at Yala. The place was spotless and very well maintained, which made it super comfortable. The hosts were so welcoming and made me feel at home right away. The food was homemade, fresh, and absolutely delicious –...”

Preston

Kuwait

“The whole property was perfect for our family of four. We have 2 young kids (2 and 5 years old), and they loved playing with the dogs, and running around in the large yard area. My son spent all his time catching frogs and lizards while my...”

Matthew

United Kingdom

“Amazing hospitality and dinner was delicious. The rooms are enormous and the location near a quiet gate for Yala make this the perfect place to stay if you are planning a safari in Yala.”

Clinton

Australia

“The service is outstanding. Local food served is delicious and fresh. The local knowledge and information about the national park is 2nd to none. Rooms are large, clean and presented perfectly.”

Christopher

United Kingdom

“What a great place, clean, modern with an excellent host and team. The meals were amazing. I would highly recommend 👌”

Julie

United Kingdom

“We loved the Den. We booked it on the strength of other reviews and we were not disappointed. The location is perfect for access to a less busy entrance into the Park so that made our safari simple. The transfers and safari were sorted by the Den...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Main

Cuisine
Local
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

Resort facilities at The Den at Yala

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules

The Den at Yala takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 11:00 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 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years

Extra bed upon request

Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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 allowed. Charges may apply.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Den at 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.