The Grand Yala Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (64 reviews)
Gunawardana Mawatha Debarawewa , Tissamaharama , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Comfortable facilities
Great location
Cons:
Long wait for food preparation
Cleanliness standards could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Service
8.98
Le personnel était au petit soin et très gentil.
Location
8.52
Amazing location with nice landscape.
Room Quality
8.47
Les chambres sont spacieuses et confortables.
Amenities
8.5
Pool was lovely and open till late.
Value for Money
7.96
Exceeded my expectations for the cost.
Food and Beverage
7.51
Food was good but preparation time was too long.
Overall Experience
8.48
Overall very positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:05

Property Description

Luxury Accommodation with Pool Views

Outdoor Pool and Garden BBQ
The Grand Yala Hotel offers a refreshing outdoor pool with picturesque pool views. Guests can also indulge in a delightful barbecue experience amidst the serene garden surroundings, perfect for relaxing evenings.

Modern Amenities and Comfort
Each room at the hotel is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, and a cozy seating area for relaxation. The private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Convenient Services and Nearby Attractions
With a 24-hour front desk and bike hire services, guests can enjoy a hassle-free stay. Situated just 1.5 km from the stunning Tissa Lake, The Grand Yala Hotel offers a perfect blend of convenience and natural beauty.

Book your stay at The Grand Yala Hotel for a luxurious and memorable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 64 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 7.51
Overall Experience: 8.48
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Chaminda solo_traveller lk
6
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Rosental couple es
10
Agradable y relajada
Pros:

Alojamiento muy cómodo. Disfrutamos de la piscina y el restaurant, con comida muy casera. Super tranquilo y buen ambiente

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Enrique couple es
10
Todo muy correcto
Pros:

Las habitaciones son muy amplias, mucho más que cualquier hotel por un precio similar. La terraza es inmensa y en la piscina del hotel se nadaba muy a gusto ya que la temperatura era perfecta. Íbamos al safari la mañana siguiente muy pronto y nos tenían el picnic preparado a las 5 de la mañana. Muy atentos y uno de los mejores que hemos estado en Sri Lanka.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Rousseaux extended_group fr
9
Très bon spot pour faire le safari, personnel très arrangeant et serviable.
Pros:

Personnel très serviable, belle piscine, bonne nourriture

Cons:

Pas d’eau chaude, toilettes défectueux

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Clare family_with_children ae
10
Fantastic property with amazing staff!
Pros:

This was by far the best property we stayed in during our trip to Sri Lanka. It’s a beautiful property with a lovely pool. The rooms are a great size and really clean. A lovely balcony area to sit. The staff here - beyond amazing. Super organised and accommodating. We booked a two night stay - the host arranged the Yala Safari for us at a competitive price. As we left early on the morning of the Safari, he packed us a picnic breakfast to take with us which was fabulous. We also added on dinner on evening - all the food we had was fantastic. I cannot recommend enough.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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joop couple nl
7
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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QIWEN solo_traveller cn
9
Pros:

早餐很不错,丰富的种类,周到的服务。位置也很好,周围购物方便。房间很大还有舒适的庭院和游泳池,爽!

Cons:

台面太少,东西没处放。

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Sabine solo_traveller de
8
Gute Preisleistung
Pros:

Leckeres, frisch zubereitetes Essen, hilfsbereites Personal, Pool, Flexibilität beim Check-out und den Frühstückszeiten, Kartenzahlung möglich.

Cons:

Die Einrichtung ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Anita family_with_children nl
10
Fijn!
Pros:

Zwembad, mooie tuin, vriendelijkheid

Cons:

-

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Janelle solo_traveller au
10
Great location, very clean, lovely staff!
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Denise solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

Sehr gutes Essen, super Frühstück mit leckeren Pancake, Rührei, Früchten,...
Sehr nette Gastgeber. Schöner, sauberer Pool. Alles top!!!

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Wiebke couple de
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at this Hotel after our safari, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

From the moment we arrived, the hotel manager and the entire staff made us feel incredibly welcome. Everyone was exceptionally kind, warm, and helpful, and you could truly feel how much they cared about their guests.

Our room was spotless, very spacious, cozy, and beautifully prepared.

The hotel also organized our safari, and everything was arranged perfectly. They made the whole experience easy and stress-free.

One of the highlights was the delicious dinner. The staff prepared a variety of authentic local dishes for us to try, explained each one, and shared interesting information about the food and the surrounding area. Their genuine hospitality and the effort they put into making our stay special were truly remarkable.
We highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a warm, authentic, and unforgettable experience!

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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MANIK solo_traveller in
10
Pros:

Ambience ..nice and natural view

Cons:

Pool and garden

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Ivan family_with_children ch
10
Pros:

Cooler Pool und sehr leckeres Frühstück. Alles frisch zubereitet.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Ariadna couple es
10
Pros:

La facilitat d'adaptació del personal envers els àpats.
La piscina és excel·lent i l'habitació molt amplia i confortable.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Marco family_with_children nl
8
Prima!
Pros:

Prima locatie als uitvalsbasis voor je Safari. Personeel is heel vriendelijk en zwembad is heel fijn. Goed eten en uitstekend ontbijt.

Cons:

Het voelt niet heel schoon.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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James family_with_children au
10
This may have been my favourite hotel we stayed at on our 3 week trip
Pros:

Nice quite location and very private, beautiful trees and pool

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Caitlyn couple au
10
Pros:

They were fantastic at getting us sorted for our safari. They gave us a packed breakfast and lunch for the trip & They let us check out late so we could have showers after the safari.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Siobhan solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

A great hotel about 30mins from Yalla. Transport can be arranged. We had a wonderful guide to the park who was keen for us to have the best experience.
Great wifi. TV. Food was great. Best thing was the wonderful swimming pool.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Will couple gb
8
Excellent place for safari. Friendly host and great pool.
Pros:

We had a fantastic stay in Yala! The property itself is lovely, with a great large pool that was perfect for relaxing after a day out. The location is ideal for safari trips, and it was easy to get a tuk-tuk to Tissamaharama for shops and restaurants.

Our room was spacious and very comfortable, and the host was incredibly welcoming from the start. He organised the entire safari for us, making everything completely stress-free, and even prepared a packed breakfast for us to take along on our early morning trip.

Everything about our stay was easy, relaxing, and well taken care of. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Yala!

2026-04-18 via Nuitee