Curated luxury hotels near Yala National Park

When you stay at Hilton Yala Resort in Palatupana, you'll be by the ocean and 7 minutes by car from Yala National Park. This luxury resort is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Palatupana Beach and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Kirinda Beach.

With a stay at Jetwing Yala in Palatupana, you'll be 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Yala National Park and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kirinda Temple. This luxury hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Tissa Lake and 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Yatala Dagoba.

With a stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive in Palatupana, you'll be 2.5 mi (4 km) from Yala National Park and 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Bundala National Park. This all-inclusive tentalow is 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from Kataragama Temple and 30.2 mi (48.6 km) from Lunugamvehera National Park.

With a stay at Thaulle Pure Ayurveda Resort - Yala in Thissamaharama, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Yala National Park and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. This luxury hotel is 29.2 mi (47.1 km) from Udawalawe National Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Tissa Lake.

With a stay at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika in Thissamaharama, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. This luxury resort is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Yala National Park and 27.7 mi (44.5 km) from Udawalawe National Park.

When you stay at Cinnamon Wild Yala in Palatupana, you'll be on the beach and 7 minutes by car from Yala National Park. This luxury hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Palatupana Beach and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Kirinda Beach.

When you stay at Laya Safari in Palatupana, you'll be on the beach and 8 minutes by car from Yala National Park. This beach hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Palatupana Beach and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Kirinda Beach.

With a stay at Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive in Palatupana, you'll be 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Yala National Park and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Kirinda Temple. This all-inclusive hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Tissa Lake and 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Yatala Dagoba.

With a stay at Grand Tamarind Lake, you'll be centrally located in Kataragama, within a 10-minute drive of Yala National Park and Kataragama Archaeological Museum. This luxury hotel is 30 mi (48.2 km) from Udawalawe National Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kataragama Temple.

In the heart of Thissamaharama, Tamarind Tree Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Tissa Lake and Yatala Dagoba. This family-friendly hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Kirinda Beach and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Kirinda Temple.

Located in Thissamaharama, Magampura Eco Village Resort is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Kataragama Temple. This family-friendly hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Yala National Park and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Tissa Lake.

With a stay at EKHO Safari Tissa in Thissamaharama, you'll be on a lake, just a 1-minute walk from Tissa Lake and 12 minutes by foot from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Yala National Park and 26.8 mi (43.2 km) from Udawalawe National Park.

Located in Kirinda, Elephant Reach is on the boardwalk – a 2-minute drive from Kirinda Temple and 10 minutes from Tissa Lake. This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Yala National Park and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Yatala Dagoba.

When you stay at Kithala Resort in Thissamaharama, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Yala National Park and 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from Udawalawe National Park.

Kele Yala is a boutique hotel situated in the dry zone in Kataragama. It Offers barbecue facilities and on-site dining,

Kele Yala is located just 15 minutes and 7 km away from the Katagamuwa Entrance of Yala National Park, where there is less traffic compared to the main entrance of the National Park.

The chalets are built on stilts 5 feet above the ground. Kele Yala provides all rooms with a balcony, and all rooms include a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Rooms at the accommodation also feature air conditioning and a desk. The property offers a view of the surrounding wilderness.

Located in Yala, 14 km from Tissa Wewa, Lowin Yala provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Lowin Yala features certain rooms with pool views, and each room includes a balcony. All units include a safety deposit box.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Situlpawwa is 19 km from Lowin Yala, while Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 39 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 41 km from the property.

Mandara Resort is located in the south of Sri Lanka, about 37 km from Yala National Park. This tropical resort comes with an outdoor pool, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi in its public areas. The on-site restaurant, The Petal, serves both international and local dishes.

All guests will be welcomed with a drink and fresh towels. The guestrooms are all equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, minibar and personal safe. En suite bathrooms are equipped with hot water showers and free toiletries.

Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama is 66 km from Udawalawe National Park. It is 285 km from Bandaranaike International Airport and 295 km from Colombo City.

Airport transfers and day trips can be arranged at the tour desk. The hotel also provides laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. Parking is free.

Set within 18 km of Situlpawwa and 19 km of Tissa Wewa, Lavendish Tamarind Lifestyle provides rooms in Kataragama. Featuring a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is a restaurant serving Indian cuisine, and free private parking is available.

At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. Lavendish Tamarind Lifestyle offers some units with pool views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.

Lavendish Tamarind Lifestyle offers an indoor pool.

Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 44 km from the hotel, while Kataragama Temple is 1.6 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 33 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Set in Kataragama, 19 km from Tissa Wewa, Ovenro Hotel Yala, Kataragama offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

At the hotel, all rooms include a balcony with pool view. All guest rooms at Ovenro Hotel Yala, Kataragama come with a seating area.

Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide information at the reception.

Situlpawwa is 20 km from Ovenro Hotel Yala, Kataragama, while Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 37 km from the property. Weerawila Airport is 28 km away.

Set in Kataragama, 19 km from Situlpawwa, INTEC Kedella Guest offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 20 km from Tissa Wewa.

At the hotel, every room includes a desk and a terrace with a garden view. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at INTEC Kedella Guest have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation, all rooms come with a seating area.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Asian and vegetarian options.

Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 45 km from INTEC Kedella Guest, while Kataragama Temple is 3.3 km away. Weerawila Airport is 28 km from the property.