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Jetwing Yala

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel near Yala National Park

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Lobby sitting area
Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Yala, Tissamaharama
  • Palatupana Beach
  • Yala National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kataragama Temple
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Family Room

  • 1152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 609 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | View from room

Deluxe Room

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palatupana

Steps from the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Yala National Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Kirinda Temple. Tissa Lake and Yatala Dagoba are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Kirinda Beach - 23 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Tissa Lake - 32 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 51 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Patanangala Tsunami Memorial - 53 min drive - 13.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar at Jetwing Yala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Roof Top Bar @ Cinnamon Wild Yala - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Main Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Laya Safari - Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Jetwing Yala

5-star beach hotel near Yala National Park
Jetwing Yala offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Jetwing Yala. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Palatupana hotel.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Jetwing Yala offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include Swedish massages and Thai massages. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 31-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Jetwing Yala

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 196 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 196 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Additional fees apply to children for meals. Children ages 5-11 are charged 50% of the meal rate when sharing existing bedding.
Property Registration Number PV 73458

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Jetwing Yala Hotel Kirinda
Jetwing Yala Kirinda
Jetwing Yala Hotel Palatupana
Jetwing Yala Hotel
Jetwing Yala Hotel
Jetwing Yala Hotel Tissamaharama
Jetwing Yala Tissamaharama
Hotel Jetwing Yala Tissamaharama
Tissamaharama Jetwing Yala Hotel
Jetwing Yala Hotel
Hotel Jetwing Yala
Jetwing Yala Tissamaharama
Jetwing Yala Tissamaharama
Jetwing Yala Hotel Tissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

How close is Jetwing Yala to the airport?

Jetwing Yala is 185.3 mi (267-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jetwing Yala?

As of Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jetwing Yala on Jun 22, 2025 start from $168.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Jetwing Yala have an airport shuttle?

Jetwing Yala offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 196 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Jetwing Yala to the beach?

This hotel is 5 mi (31-min drive) from Palatupana Beach and 7.8 mi (29-min drive) from Kirinda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Jetwing Yala offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Jetwing Yala, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Jetwing Yala?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Jetwing Yala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Jetwing Yala?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Jetwing Yala have a pool?

Jetwing Yala features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Does Jetwing Yala have a restaurant?

Jetwing Yala is home to The Dining Room, which features local cuisine.

Does Jetwing Yala have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages.

How close is Jetwing Yala to downtown Palatupana?

Jetwing Yala is 1.7 mi away from Palatupana.

Jetwing Yala Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 144 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ashleigh

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mariette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. We loved our room, verandah and open air shower. The bar and buffet dining was excellent. Staff was extremely courteous and professional. During our stay there it rained and we had rooms furthest from the lobby area. Parts of the walk to our room were unprotected from the rain and the walkways were quite wet and slippery despite attempts by the staff to mop. Further protection from adverse weather conditions would be appreciated. Overall, loved our stay at this property and would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Mayfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Jetwing From the start the staff were friendly and welcoming. Easy check in and shown to our beach view room. Room was very clean and spacious. Large shower room and deck area were great. Extensive food options avaialble and all that we had were very tasty. Other facilities like pool and gym appeared inviting, although we only had 2 nights and so were unable to make use, as we had trips planned. Had a great stay and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is spacious and very clean. The buffet was ok but not worth the price. We found great food at the a la carte restaurant fir half the price. The pool is excellent for lap swimmers. At night occasionally elephants come to the pool and other animals. Lots and lots of monkeys but they did not bother us at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sajith

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Overall pleasent stay but room not fully clean

Had a very nice stay and was pleased overall. However room was dusty and needed a good clean. Various bits of the place beed a good tidy up. Not sure its 5* now. It definitely was when it opened 10 years ago
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As anticipated, terrific place to stay and enjoy Yala NP. All excellent and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Hotel is a little tired but functional. Good base for a safari with a pleasant beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahamat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing n nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mc

Friendly staff and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and extremely helpful. The food is very good with an extensive breakfast buffet, cooked by very friendly chefs to order. They will pack up a picnic if you’re going into the Park early. The swimming pool is desperately in need of repair as there are many missing tiles and the flagstones around it wobble when walked on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the hotel and the ambience, especially how it's blended into the nature. It's lovely to see the monkeys, birds, lizards running around. We took the safari the hotel arranged and it was amazing. However, the dinner buffet was disappointing and overpriced. For the second evening we had to drive out for 30 minutes to the nearby town Tissa to eat out. The service is lacking and it's not 5-star hotel standard. The staff were more friendly to the locals than foreigners. We felt slight judgement from them too. They weren't keen to offer help or service. We had to ask and keep asking. Although for what we asked we got the service needed. Overall we are happy with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Overall good with so much potential

The place is so lovely with a very nice pool and beach access. So much potential and so near the safari. However, I had some mishaps which might be isolated to me. The porters accidentally broke my Samsonite luggage handle, no towels in the room and called for ice twice but wasn't sent. Other than these, I would recommend them highly. Oh yes, toilet smelt slightly mouldy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roshan, Chicago

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, however the bathrooms were not air conditioned as they were open to the air, which made them quite hot during the day. Food selection was reasonable and the chef was nice and very careful to accommodate my spouse’s dietary restrictions (food allergy). Staff was professional and very nice, which was our experience across all resorts in Sri Lanka. Amazing service by super nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyamalee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow!!! One of the best hotels ever. Staff are so friendly, kind and attentive. The food is out of this world. The chef at Jetwing Yala is such a wonderful person. My family are all in agreement- this is the best hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
This was the fourth hotel I stayed in in Sri Lanka, and unfortunately was a let down in a number of respects. My initial impression was positive as the property is large, (seemed) peaceful and has lovely views. While being checked into my room I was a bit surprised about being asked if I needed to know how to use the facilities in the room. Of course I would! The air con had no remote control and was hidden in the corner and I wouldn’t have found the controller had I not asked. The woman showing me in seemed sullen and miserable. Again, initial impressions of the room were quite good - very large and spacious with a ginormous bathroom. After that I noticed a few minor inconveniences - hardly any plug sockets, room safe didn’t work and the bedding was really uncomfortable. The sheet was too small for the bed and was fitted over a slippery mattress protector. Later that night I found myself slipping and sliding around a lot, which contributed in part to two very bad nights’ sleep. First morning I woke early to go on safari and the packed breakfast was adequate although the bread was stale and I couldn’t eat most of what was in the box as it had cakes/croissants etc. and I can’t eat anything containing dairy. After the safari I went to the pool. Very quiet and peaceful but hard to relax as there are little shaded areas and the loungers don’t have cushions and so are really uncomfortable. I was going to order a drink but asked for the menu and asked for about ten minutes to cons
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place to stay

It’s a wonderful hotel set in an amazing location. The beach and pool were great, my massage was fantastic. The location next to the National Park is just another plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Rana

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible Experience

Truly one of the best days of my life was at this hotel. The location and views are a dream and the buffet breakfast was one of the best meals I had in Sri Lanka. I spent the day at the pool, in the spa, drinking a mojito on the beach front, and enjoying the views. They helped me arrange a safari to Yala which was wonderful. A must stay on any trip to Sri Lanka! The only downside was the dirt road leading to the hotel is in really banged up condition so was a bit hard on the car that dropped me off, but I was told the hotel is on a national park land so it can't be paved. So not really their fault.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kataraina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff who go the extra mile. Exceptional food, facilities, and cleanliness. Very handy if you are planning a safari in Yala National Park.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff! Very helpful and courteous. Awesome location and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023