The Grand Yala Hotel

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

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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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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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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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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Chamika couple lk
8
2026-03-09 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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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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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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Josiah family_with_children au
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, great breakfast, accommodating people

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
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Julian family_with_children gb
10
Great base for a Yala safari
Pros:

Great base from which we did a Yala safari which was booked through the hotel and which was exceptional.
The room was clean comfortable and the bathroom had plenty of hot water.
We only ate breakfast (which was excellent )at the property during our stay so can't comment on other meals.
We did a couple of walks around the locality and into Tiss via the back roads, flat, easy and excellent way to see local life in the raw.
The staff were excellent and so friendly.

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Florian family_with_children de
8
Perfect place as safari starting point.
Pros:

Great hospitality and friendly staff.
We started our safari 5:30 am but still got out morning coffee! Thanks a lot

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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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
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Covadonga couple es
8
Pros:

Piscina, instalaciones y exteriores y desayuno muy bueno

Cons:

El baño

2025-09-14 via Nuitee