The Grand Yala Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (53 reviews)
Gunawardana Mawatha Debarawewa , Tissamaharama , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Tour desk
Car hire
Packed lunches
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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 53 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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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
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Michele • solo_traveller • au
10
Peaceful & Relaxing
Pros:

The rooms are enormous. The bathroom as well. Had air conditioning and tv. The rooms were clean and bathroom. Lovely lush gardens and swimming pool was inviting but I didn’t get chance to have a dip.
Staff were attentive and lovely

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • couple • gb
8
Ideal for a safari, nice pool and lovely staff, although slightly dated rooms (although very large!)
Pros:

Organised an amazing safari for us to Yala and provided breakfast! Lovely pool and let us have a late check out.

Cons:

Felt a bit dated/old but the staff are lovely and it is kept clean. Not many surrounding restaurants but perfect for a 1 night safari stay.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Nice and big swimming-pool, friendly and welcoming staff, big room/bathroom, delicious hearty breakfast. We only stopped in Tissa because we were with our tuktuk (no safari) but the area with the lakes is very nice.
As the room is very big, some additional furniture like a chair would be a good idea!

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • couple • de
9
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Marlene • couple • ca
9
Good value
Pros:

The pool was great.

Cons:

Wifi was slow.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Saurabh • family_with_children • in
10
Pros:

Wonderful property and hosts, pool was well maintained, rooms were big and spacious.

Breakfast was good, they specially considered our request for a vegetarian breakfast.

Also helped us with safari booking at a reasonable price.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Norman • extended_group • se
9
Pros:

Fräscha och rymliga rum. Trevligt med pool precis utanför boendet. Hjälpsam personal. Bra läge för safari i Yala.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Rahul • family_with_children • in
10
Simply superb stay with premium experience
Pros:

Our stay at Grand Yala Hotel was truly exceptional. The property is luxurious, beautifully maintained, and offers a very premium experience. The rooms were extremely spacious, featuring comfortable double beds and fully functional air conditioning. We also spent a wonderful time with our family at the swimming pool, which was very clean and well maintained.

The breakfast was outstanding, with a delicious spread of Sri Lankan cuisine that exceeded our expectations. The staff were incredibly supportive, friendly, and always ready to help. As we were visiting from India during the Holi festival, we requested if we could play a little color, and the team kindly agreed—it was a thoughtful gesture that made our stay even more special.

Thank you, Grand Yala Hotel, for such a memorable experience. Highly recommended!

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Charbel • family_with_children • lb
9
Pros:

Old hotel with swimming pool.
They packed a very good breakfast from my private safari.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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angela • extended_group • gb
10
Wonderful place to stay .. great room .. perfect location for yala safari .. & the staff were fabulous.. they bent o
Pros:

Loved the calm of the place .. the room was fab & the staff could not do enough for you .. we only stopped 1 night to do safari but could easily have stopped longer .. tranquil setting & the staff were fabulous.. they packed us breakfast for safari & brought us coffee at 0430 !! . 10/10 for everything .. highly recommend .. thank you to you all at Grand Yala .. you were great x

Cons:

Nothing .. everything was perfect

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Chamika • couple • lk
8
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Chelsea • family_with_children • au
9
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Pros:

Great place to stay and kids all loved the pool. Went on a Yala safari tour on our stay & they had our breakfast packed and ready for us. Great staff and delicious food.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Novák • family_with_children • cz
9
Pros:

Personál byl velmi vstřícný, ubytování na místní poměry velmi čisté a dobře vybavené. Jídlo je zde trochu dražší, ale výborné. Zaplatili jsme si safary, které bylo úžasné na cestu jsme dostali snídaňový balíček. Doporučuji.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Josiah • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, great breakfast, accommodating people

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Domen • extended_group • si
10
Highly recommend.
Pros:

Excellent stay 10/10. Really nice host and staff , they made our stay perfect and arranged everything we needed. Really nice pool for afternoon activities.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Grace • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel in Yala
Pros:

The pool was excellent, and the room was very clean and comfortable. We stayed in the triple room and had everything we needed. Breakfast was included and was perfect.
The staff were so lovely, and even took us to the kitchen to show us the deer that comes in the morning ever day to collect some breakfast.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee