Mamba Yala

Hotels
9.3 (40 reviews)
Kirinda - Situlpawwa Road , Tissamaharama , lk

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful natural setting
Friendly and attentive staff
Unique treehouse accommodations
Cons:
Accessibility issues with outdoor bathrooms
Cash only payment policy

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
There were some complaints about the outside toilet and access paths.
Service
10
Staff are very friendly, attentive, and go above and beyond for guests.
Location
9.86
Incredible jungle location close to Yala National Park, allows for unique wildlife experiences.
Room Quality
9.4
Unique treehouse-style accommodations praised, though some issues with outdoor bathrooms.
Amenities
8.85
Private pools and outdoor bathrooms enhance the experience despite some minor issues.
Value for Money
9.38
Guests find the experience as good value given the uniqueness and quality of service.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Meals are reported as excellent and varied, adding to the pleasant experience.
Overall Experience
9.69
Overall, an exceptional stay highlighted by its unique setting and attentive service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:48

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Garden Oasis
Mamba Yala offers a refreshing outdoor swimming pool and a lush garden oasis for guests to relax and unwind during their stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights with buffet, à la carte, or continental breakfast options at the on-site restaurant serving American, British, and French cuisine.

Adventurous Activities
Explore the picturesque surroundings with bike and car hire services available at the hotel, perfect for guests looking to embark on cycling adventures or day trips to nearby attractions.

To experience a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, book your stay at Mamba Yala today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 40 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 10
Location: 9.86
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 9.38
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 9.69
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Islandi • couple • is
10
Helt suverænt, 5 stjerner
Pros:

Fuldstændig fantastisk sted at bo, husene er utroligt godt lavet med udsigtsplatform i trækronerne og en skøn privat pool. Bedst af alt er dog personalet, de tre gutter laver virkelig god mad og bossen Sampath vil gøre alt for du har det bedste ophold. Man kan sagtens vente med at booke safari, Sampaths ven Agi har en fin safari til Yala

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Balázs • couple • hu
10
Pros:

Very nice stay, the host was super nice, he invited us for dinner.

He also organised a Tut Tuk for us to Tissa for a very very good proce

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Tracey Humphreys • couple • gb
10
Amazing- Stay here*
Pros:

Great location , lovely accommodation and Mr Sampath was wonderful, he cooked a beautiful Sri lankan curry for supper and arranged Taxis and The jeep safari to Yala and ..we got an upgrade to a treehouse with a pool..xx

Cons:

A mirror in the accommodation would be useful

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • couple • es
10
Pros:

Everything was so chilled , the food was amazing and the dogs 🐕 where great , Simpat was amazing he got us our car when we left at a good rate ,his food was the best authentic cooking and chat his was great!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • vn
7
Lovely location, but be aware of actual room expectations
Pros:

The location is fantastic and feels like a proper escape from the city.
The resident dogs are lovely, and we almost adopted them.
Having dinner included was a pleasant surprise.

Cons:

The photos of the accommodation do not give a proper indication of what to expect.
We booked a 'Deluxe Double Room with Balcony' and found ourselves staying in a treehouse (lovely views), but with a horrible stairway, leaking roof, and a bed that was at a slant. The staff seemed quite embarrassed by the state of this treehouse room.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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JINYUAN • extended_group • cn
1
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Hébergement atypique en plein milieu de la jungle !
Personnel aux petits soins..
Le dîner était délicieux et nous avons eu droit à un petit déjeuner à emporter pour notre safari.
Très proche du parc yala
On recommande ++

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Leonie • couple • gb
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Niina • couple • fi
9
Very memorable over night. Very kind staff.
Pros:

Unique place. The owner made exceptional delicious dinner Kotta.

Cons:

The wine brought by the owner was a nice welcoming gesture but when we checked out we noticed the price of the bottle in our bill and it was very expensive. Should have told to us

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Echt een prachtige locatie, weg van alles en iedereen. Een hele vriendelijke gastheer voor wie niks teveel was. Er werd 2 avonden heerlijk voor ons gekookt. De boomhut is ruim en een echt uniek verblijf.

Cons:

Het is echt back to basic dus ook de douche heeft geen warm water, dit is 's avonds toch een beetje koud.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria Vittoria • family_with_children • id
9
Magico soggiorno vicino al parco Yala su una casa sull’albero.
Pros:

Questa struttura è costruita davvero in modo incredibile: le stanze tutte in legno sono state costruite attorno (o sopra) gli alberi in maniera davvero eccellente. Eravamo nella stanza Queen con la piscinetta per rinfrescarsi. Splendido il bagno e doccia a a cielo aperto e spettacolare il terrazzo sull’albero. Indimenticabile. I ragazzi molto gentili, ci hanno preparato cena e anche chiesto se volevamo qualcosa da bere a orario aperitivo.

Cons:

Lo staff non parla inglese quindi la comunicazione è stata difficile. In qualche modo siamo riusciti a cavarcela ma decisamente non facile.
È necessario che la struttura inizi a offrire pick-up e drop-off con una jeep, oppure fornire più info su come arrivare: il nostro driver ha rotto l’auto cercando di andare sulle strade dissestate.
Nella stanza - per andare in bagno non c’è il corrimano nella scala quindi può essere un po’ pericoloso.
Comunque 9/10 raccomandatissima!

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
10
Pros:

Starting with Sampat's service ending with remoteness and the awesome feel of being in the middle of the jungle, makes for one of a kind experience!

Cons:

Really, there is nothing one can not like.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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peter • couple • de
8
Leuk, vooral voor wat jongere mensen
Pros:

Fijne simple boom hut
Geen luxe maar wel price zwembad voor de deur
Echt een aanrader als je van een beetje avontuur en simpel houdt
Personeel is zéér behulpzaam, maar praten zeer gebrekkig Engels

Cons:

Geen warm water
Toegangsweg is eigenlijk niet geschikt voor een normale auto

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Alvaro • couple • es
10
Pros:

If you want to live the real experience, don’t think twice. This is incredible: Middle of the jungle, great food and even greater people

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Javier • family_with_children • es
9
Es muy rustico, con cabañas en los árboles, para impregnarte de la naturaleza.
Pros:

La tranquilidad, lo cerca del parque Yala.
El chico que lleva el hotel es una bellísima persona, siempre sonriendo y dispuesto a ayudar.

Cons:

El baño está fuera de la cabaña y el día que llueva, seguramente te mojarás.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Clément • couple • fr
9
Cabanes sauvages
Pros:

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour !
Les personnes sont très accueillantes, chaleureuses et serviables, ce qui rend l’expérience encore plus agréable. Le petit déjeuner est excellent, copieux et varié. L’endroit est propre et les cabanes, perdues au milieu de nulle part, offrent un véritable dépaysement et un retour à la nature.

En plus, c’est situé juste à côté du parc national de Yala : on peut y voir de nombreux animaux et même les entendre la nuit, ce qui rend l’expérience encore plus unique.

Cons:

Petit bémol toutefois : la route pour y accéder est en très mauvais état. Il est préférable de posséder une jeep, ou bien de demander à l’hôtel d’organiser votre transfert à l’avance.

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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iMirco • couple • it
10
Unique jungle experience with private pool and treehouse terrace
Pros:

Mamba Yala was one of the most spectacular and unforgettable stays of my trip. The location, right in the middle of the jungle, is absolutely breathtaking. Waking up to the sounds of nature and being surrounded by wildlife made the experience truly special.

The accommodation itself was stunning: a beautiful treehouse-style cabana with a private pool, an open-air bathroom, and a panoramic terrace on top of the treehouse – perfect for relaxing, stargazing, or just enjoying the jungle views. The staff went above and beyond and even prepared a spectacular dinner for us at their own expense, making the stay truly memorable.

The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring everything was perfect throughout the stay. If you’re looking for a unique and peaceful escape in Yala, this is definitely the place to be.

Positive points:

Spectacular jungle location
Private pool and open-air bathroom
Treehouse terrace with panoramic views
Unique and authentic experience in nature
Friendly and attentive staff
Special dinner prepared by the hosts

Cons:

Nothing at all – everything exceeded expectations

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Moira • family_with_children • hk
9
Stay in a tree house
Pros:

Incredible to stay in a ‘tree house’ type cabina with a view over Yala! The staff made us very welcome. You need to ask them to collect you in a jeep from the main road. The accommodation was comfortable and very different. Be fit enough to climb the stairs! They cooked us an excellent dinner and breakfast.
Would stay again for absolute novelty value!

Cons:

They only took cash.
Be nice to have bedside tables and somewhere to put your suitcase.
The air con goes off at 11pm to save electricity but the fan was good.
Walking along an elevated bridge to the outside toilet felt a bit scary. Simple rails would help.

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Abril • couple • es
10
Gran experiència al mig de la natura
Pros:

Gran experiència de dormir en una caseta de fusta al mig de la natura, tranquil•litat absoluta. Personal molt amable, ens van preparar esmorzar i sopar boníssims. També ens van organitzar un safari amb l'Agi, un gran guia que va estar molt atent per ensenyar-nos tots els animals possibles.

Cons:

Ens va agradar tot. S'ha de tenir en compte que és al mig de la natura i s'hi poden trobar diferents insectes, granotes...

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • family_with_children • nl
8
Prettig, mooie ervaring!
Pros:

Mooie plek midden in de Jungle. De hutjes met zwembad zijn leuk opgezet. De badkamer is buiten wat een leuke jungle ervaring is. Personeel doet erg hun best en zetten lekkere maaltijden neer.

Cons:

Het zwembad is gevoegt met een voegmiddel dat afgeeft, dat is niet goed. Je kunt niet met kaart betalen dus neem genoeg cash mee.

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee