The Grand Yala Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (62 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

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 62 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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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:

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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
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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