Curated luxury hotels near Yala National Park

When you stay at Hilton Yala Resort in Thissamaharama, 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 3.1 mi (5 km) from Tissa Lake and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Yatala Dagoba.

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 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Yatala Dagoba.

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.

With a stay at Laya Safari in Thissamaharama, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Yala National Park and Palatupana Beach. This beach hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Kirinda Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Kirinda Temple.

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 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kataragama Temple and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Sacred Bo Tree.

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, Lake Wind Hotel is just steps from Tissa Lake and a 3-minute drive from Yatala Dagoba. This hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Kirinda Temple and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Yala National Park.

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 1.2 mi (2 km) from Yatala Dagoba.

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.

Set in Madam, 14 km from Situlpawwa, Sky 14 Resort Yala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 20 km from Tissa Wewa.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a balcony with a garden view. At Sky 14 Resort Yala all rooms come with bed linen and towels.

Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 45 km from the accommodation, while Kataragama Temple is 3.3 km away.

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 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Yatala Dagoba.

Set in Kirinda, 1.3 km from Kirinda Beach, Yala Chalets by Lalan Leisure offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel, every room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.

A continental, Full English/Irish or Asian breakfast is available every morning at the property. At Yala Chalets by Lalan Leisure you will find a restaurant serving local, international and Grill BBQ cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play billiards at the accommodation, and bike hire and car hire are available.

Tissa Wewa is 12 km from Yala Chalets by Lalan Leisure, while Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 27 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 39 km from the property.

When you stay at NIKARA Yala Beach Villas in Kirinda, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Kirinda Temple and Kirinda Beach. This beach hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Palatupana Beach and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara.

Located in Tissamaharama, 5.7 km from Tissa Wewa, Diya Dahara Lake Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 4-star resort offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Each room is fitted with a balcony.

At the resort each room includes air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a lake view. All units in Diya Dahara Lake Resort are equipped with free toiletries and a CD player.

Breakfast is available daily, and includes Full English/Irish, Asian and vegetarian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 23 km from Diya Dahara Lake Resort, while Situlpawwa is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 33 km from the resort.

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.