The Grand Yala Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (27 reviews)
Gunawardana Mawatha Debarawewa , Tissamaharama , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Tour desk
Car hire
Packed lunches
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 27 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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Kristina • extended_group • sk
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel! Breakfast and dinner options are great and the food was delicious.

The hotel is very well placed to reach Yala national park for early safaris, and walking distance to the nearby lakes to catch the sunset and wander around.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Rhian • couple • gb
7
Lovely stay & friendly staff
Pros:

Great room, reasonably priced. They prepared a nice breakfast for us to take on the safari. The staff were lovely and organised a birthday cake for my boyfriend’s birthday which was very thoughtful. We ate here both nights for ease with the safari and the food was lovely, I would reccomend the rice and curry!

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
10
Gorgeous base to explore Yala and Tissmarahama
Pros:

This hotel is a gem. It's a quiet paradise with the most comfortable rooms we have had on Sri Lanka. Lovely restaurant on site and a pool which sadly we didn't have time to use. Staff so friendly and organised a private safari for us and an onward taxi

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Bourdy • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Le personnel était au petit soin pour nous, la nourriture excellente. Les chambres sont simple mais nous nous sommes très bien senti dans cet établissement.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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M.Duipmans • family_with_children • nl
9
Vriendelijk en comfortabel
Pros:

Heerlijke comfortabele bedden, grote kamers en fijne warme douche.
Het zwembad is heerlijke temperatuur met een fijn ondiep gedeelte voor onze jonge kinderen.

De host was zeer vriendelijk en was erg behulpzaam.

Cons:

Het eten werd vers bereid en was heerlijk. Echter duurde de bereiding steeds meer dan 45minuten. Zelfs voor een broodje.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
C
Covadonga • couple • es
8
Pros:

Piscina, instalaciones y exteriores y desayuno muy bueno

Cons:

El baño

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • extended_group • es
8
2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Zoe lola • solo_traveller • fr
10
Très reposant et parfait pour aller au Yala Safari.
Pros:

Les chambres sont vraiment spacieuses avec la clim et tous les équipements nécessaires ! Le personnel est vraiment très gentil ! Mention spéciale pour la piscine ouverte jusqu’à tard.

Cons:

Rien

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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nathalie • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Très bon stop pour 1 nuit avant un Safari, le personnel a vraiment été très sympathique et arrangeant.
La piscine est encore plus belle que sur les photos

2025-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Subhankar Chatterjee • family_with_children • ae
9
Royal stay in the Serenity
Pros:

Amazing location with nice landscape, serene and pristine. Comfortable facilities and courteous staff

Cons:

Not much to say but a consideration on having better food and muticuisine dishes will enhance the experience

2025-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Abhishek • solo_traveller • nz
10
Would definitely stay here again!
Pros:

Exceeded my expectations several fold. Incredible for what it cost per night as well. Staff very helpful, attentive. Restaurant on site. Pool was lovely, with a pleasant touch of serving my morning coffee poolside. Accommodated my electric vehicle and charging very well. Large rooms, comfy bed!

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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MURUGIAH • family_with_children • lk
8
2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Mette • family_with_children • dk
10
Pros:

Fantastisk hyggeligt lille sted med pool og omgivet af frugttræer. Meget sød og rar personale

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
D
Delphine • couple • be
8
2025-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Estela • family with young children • es
10
Great hotel
Pros:

This hotel is perfect. Big room, nice swing pool, delicious and big quantity breakfast. We staid only one night but we would like to be more for sure. Personal very kindly. Our kids love it

Cons:

All ok , nothing to mention hear.

2025-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Lakmali • young couple • lk
10
Great and satisfactory!
Pros:

Super Friendly staff, good clean room with adequate facilities, nice surroundings, tasty food..

Cons:

Nothing much... but could have rearranged tha parking facility with the space that they have.

2025-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Aziz • young couple • ie
9
Superb
2025-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Rakesh • family with young children • in
10
Exceptional
2025-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Prasanth • family with young children • ae
9
Superb
Pros:

Stay was very comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was very nice as well

2025-03-13 • via Nuitee