Yala Elephant Cottage

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Yala Elephant Cottage in Tissamaharama offers a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel features air-conditioning, carpeted floors, and a traditional restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. Additional facilities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and children's playground. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes an à la carte full English or Irish with juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Lunch and dinner are available with kosher and vegetarian options. Local Attractions: Located 9.3 mi from Weerawila Airport, the property is near Tissa Wewa (4.3 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (20 mi). Guests can enjoy fishing and walking tours.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Saika
Canada Canada
“We had a wonderful stay at Yala Elephant Cottage during our honeymoon. The property is peaceful, surrounded by nature, and very close to Yala National Park, making it a perfect base for a safari. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The...”
Anneli
Estonia Estonia
“Pleasant accommodation in a quiet location. Beautiful, spacious and clean room and bathroom. A pool is a nice bonus. A good place to stay if you are planning a safari.”
Rehab
Egypt Egypt
“Got everything u need, beach, pool, garden, clean spacious room and very responsive staff.”
Hana
Ireland Ireland
“Very kind & friendly staff. Very attentive. Beautiful surroundings. Comfortable stay.”
Prakash
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Yala Elephant Cottage is a hidden gem near the heart of Yala National Park. The staffs were amazing, friendly and very helpful from the moment we arrived to our departure. The chef was incredible, creating so many delicious dishes for all the...”
Mostafa
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Beautiful set up on the lake, clean, good AC and facilities, good food, the mosquito nets are on wide bed posts making them more comfortable Nice friendly staff without being pushy or intrusive”
Vishesh
India India
“Location right on Yoda lake! The swimming pool was spotless clean all the time! Rooms are private in true sense! No photo scam, they provide what they show. Amazing relaxing stay! I did book it for my girlfriend's birthday, they helped me...”
Felix
Spain Spain
“A very good place to stay near Yala. The rooms were clean. The staff is very friendly. Dinner is very delicious. A very valuable safari was organized for us.”
Japaki
Germany Germany
“A nice clean room to stay in, in between the Safaris. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the beautiful view of the lake because we got home quite late from Bundala and we left before the parks opened as we had Yala booked the next day. They arranged a...”
Schuh
Austria Austria
“It's perfect if you do the yalla national park half day, because checkout is timed after you return”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian
Restaurant #2
  • Cuisine
    Chinese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Yala Elephant Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

House rules

Yala Elephant Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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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.

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