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The Yala Adventure

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Tissa Lake

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A thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating and a bar area, surrounded by vegetation.
A small, well-lit wooden structure with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees and grass.
A nighttime outdoor area with a pathway, illuminated by several lights, and a body of water in the background.
A spacious room with a high wooden ceiling and a thatched roof. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for dining.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with lights in the background.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waweyaya, Yodakandiya, Thissamaharama, 82600
  • Place, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Tissa Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Glamping Tents

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Luxury Glamping Tents

  • Lake view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a green wall, and a framed artwork above the bed.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Lake view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Thissamaharama

In historical district.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Thissamaharama hotel, you'll find Tissa Lake and Yala National Park. Kirinda Temple is within 6 miles (10 km) and Yatala Dagoba is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 20 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Tissa Lake - 21 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Kirinda Temple - 21 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Yatala Dagoba - 22 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Yala National Park - 23 min drive - 6.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Red - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Yala - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Flower Garden Lale Resort Bar - ‬21 min drive

About this property

The Yala Adventure

3.5-star hotel near Tissa Lake
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly The Yala Adventure. Self parking is free.
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Dining venue
The Yala Adventure offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Infinity pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Yala Adventure

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. This property accepts Visa and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Yala Adventure have an airport shuttle?

The Yala Adventure offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, on request, for a charge.

How close is The Yala Adventure to the beach?

This hotel is 5.5 mi (17-min drive) from Kirinda Beach and 8.1 mi (26-min drive) from Palatupana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Yala Adventure offer free breakfast?

The Yala Adventure offers free continental breakfast every day from 5 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Yala Adventure?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Yala Adventure?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Yala Adventure?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Yala Adventure have a pool?

The Yala Adventure features an outdoor pool.

Does The Yala Adventure have a restaurant?

The Yala Adventure is home to Eco, which features international cuisine.

Does The Yala Adventure have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Yala Adventure to downtown Thissamaharama?

The Yala Adventure is 2.1 mi away from Thissamaharama.

The Yala Adventure Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Häftigt ställe med känslan av att vara i vildmarken. Maten tog lite tid men var helt fantastik god. Poolområdet var härligt med tanke på värmen!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great Find

Wonderful location, on a lake. Lovely pool with great view of Lake. Stay in the Tents of possible. Everyone was very friendly. Food very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Josie

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

Perfect quiet getaway

Great relaxing place! Great service, food, clean room but it’s faraway from everything really. Would recommend there to be a pool and bar! Otherwise they were great and provided my sister with a lovely birthday cake!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Relaxing and peaceful

The Yala adventure is a very relaxing place to stay. It is very peaceful and the butterflies abundant. It is definitely the place to rest and relax. The tent and bathroom were very clean and the most comfortable bed we have had in Sri Lanka. There is nothing at all nearby to do, it is about 10km out of Tissa so you have to eat all meals at the hotel. Food selection is very tasty, but small portions and no extras eg order soup, a very small bowl of soup but no bread or anything to go with it. The view from the top of the He tower is a great place to sip on a beer watching sunset over the lake. They could use some more comfortable chairs to relax in, everything has a very straight back. Staff were very attentive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quiet lake edge countryside

Our tent accommodation was amazingly comfortable - even air conditionied! Lakeside location afforded opportunities for walks and bird watching. The small number of staff were helpful arranging transport into town. We were disappointed at the lack of upkeep of the grounds, although the butterflies loved the vegetation! The food/drink menu was minimal, but adequate; however, very hot conditions in the open air dining area (& lots of flies).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

入住这个酒店千万不要期望值太高。这是个在野外的酒店。周边几乎没有东西。不过能看到满天的星光。房间里有蜈蚣，壁虎，苍蝇。洗澡的地方是个1平米左右的水泥地。wifi 和电视都不work。不过考虑到就一晚，也就算了。
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Lovely lakeside lodge perfect for a Yala Safari

This is lovely place to stay for a visit to Yala. It's very quiet on the edge of Lake Yoda. There is a superb open sided reception area overlooking the lake and organic vegetable garden. Ecology is one of the key themes of the hotel and a member of the team is responsible for this. We stayed in one of the luxury tents, the only real similarity to camping is you have to zip up the door and if it rains it's very loud on the roof . Otherwise apart from the open setting it's like a large comfy hotel room with a generous bathroom and shower and a/c. The staff are all extremely welcoming and helpful. They organised and took us on our Yala safari where we were lucky to see a leopard and an elephant as well as many other animals and birds. The bird life on the site is very good especially early in the morning. We also hired bikes for a small fee.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

excellent experience

very friendly staff, delicious food, nice view and considerable service. only pity is the air conditioner too noisy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Øystein

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

Excellent.

Staff very friendly and eager to please. Offered activities like archery and rappelling for free, there were canoos and a boat for a trip on the lake. Good food, BBQ on the beach one night, provided boxed lunches when we went on an early morning safari in Yala. Very relaxing atmosphere away from town. Some minor details like no shower curtain (leaves bathroom floor wet), and a gap between the window frame and the wall (small lizzards and a frog entered) leave room for a little adjustment.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

6/10 Okay

Kin Yuen