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Wadula Safari Yala

3.5 star property
Lakefront guesthouse in Kataragama with safari and restaurant

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Safari
Safari
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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Surrounded by the serene beauty of the lake, Wadula Safari Yala offers a tranquil retreat. Relax in the garden, indulge in delicious meals at the restaurant, or unwind with nearby pool access. Previous guests have appreciated this guesthouse’s unique charm.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $48
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Cottage, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Situlpawwa Road, Kataragama, uva, 82600

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ceybank Rest - Ceybank Holiday Homes - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Nishadi Hotel - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Plummy dale restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Eth Yahana - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Hopper Shops - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Wadula Safari Yala

When you stay at Wadula Safari Yala, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yala National Park. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 6562 ft; reservations required

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 200 kilometers*
    • Beach shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 5:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Safari
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
STAR_OUTLINE

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately LKR 2000 to 3000 for adults, and LKR 1000 to 2000 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of LKR 45000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Area shuttle and beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for LKR 23.0 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Wadula Safari Yala Guesthouse Tissamaharama
Wadula Safari Yala Tissamaharama
Wadula Safari Yala Tissamahar
Wadula Safari Yala Guesthouse
Wadula Safari Yala Kataragama
Wadula Safari Yala Guesthouse Kataragama
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Wadula Safari Yala?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Wadula Safari Yala?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Wadula Safari Yala?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is LKR 45000 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wadula Safari Yala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Wadula Safari Yala and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes a safari. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area, a garden, and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Wadula Safari Yala?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.

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Wadula Safari Yala Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Tuk tuks
Jungle
Wildlife
Lake
Bed
Service staff

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was super accommodating, the food was excellent and the area is beautiful truly amazing spot.
Bineth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The setting is beautiful with abundant wildlife. The food was superb as were the excellent staff. Highly recommended.
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

very nice for one night.
yasmatti, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for easy access to a Yala safari. The room was very clean, looked brand new. Great service ans the food was good!
Luc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful place. Very quiet, green and glorious forest around it. The lake next door is beautiful. The sunset from the restaurant was beautiful. One slight issue I found was big red ants in bathroom (didn't come to bedroom and didn't trouble when in bathroom but was concerning). Rest everything was fantastic. Dulaj and Chamita were wonderful hosts
Amit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room is a spacious cabin and it’s beautiful. There is a nearby lake where we saw wild water buffalo and wild peacocks. The food in the hotel is a little pricey but well worth it. The best vegetable curries I have eaten in Sri Lanka! This hotel is a hidden gem!
Alessandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

Amazing experience. Had a great time - thank you :)
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place👌

Amazing place👌 The rooms were so nice and clean, the service was great and friendly and also the food was good. A big recommendation from me🙏
Christina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value in nature

Really nice place surrounded by nature and adjacent to a serene lake. Lots of birds to watch while sipping your tea on your private patio and even the odd visit from neighbhood monkeys. Rooms are clean, with ceiling fan and AC, with very few bugs/mosquitoes inside. The staff are incredibly helpful and kind. They also offer safari from 4 hours to full day at seemingly standard prices. We did a six hour private safari for 31K PP where we saw elephants, mongooses, loads of birds, and even (just about) a leapord. Food is good, simple, traditional vegetarian Sri Lankan cuisine. No fresh coffee and no alcohol served but seemed ok with others bringing their own. The biryani comes with the local buffalo curd which is delicious.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

the safari was somewhat cool but overly crowded. very annoying
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal place to stay for Yala National Park

At end of a 4x4 dirt trail, the brothers have worked hard during difficult times to create a small high-end eco-friendly resort in the woods where monkeys play and peacocks crow. Recently built modern brick and plaster cottages with a/c face a lagoon lake with a property adjacent to Yala National Park. Service is excellent.
Scene typical of Yala National Park
Romantic Dinner
Foot trail to cottage
Forest cottage
Ernest, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Little slice of paradise

This was a great location. It was peaceful and secluded. Breakfast was served on the porch. It was delicious. Bed was a little firm.
Cristian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel

This place is wonderful. The 2 brothers really go all out to take care of you. They have a western menu and food is plentiful. The rooms sit in front of a surprise beautiful lake inside the park. Wifi and TV were not expected so glad to have, as well as a spacious bathroom with Toiletries. They picked us up in a tuk tuk and gave door service no where did they lack service. Really nice owners.
meeka, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The whole experience with Chamith and Dulash was absolutely perfect, from minute 1. Chamit was in contact with us since we left Ella, just to make sure that we were OK and that our arrival to his place was without any incident. We hired 2 safaris, the first one on the day of our arrival and the second one on the next day. And, of course, everything was also perfect. The food they prepared for us was world-class, including breakfast and dinner. They were so warm that we felt at home. And of course, room was pristine when we arrived. Room and all of the rest was clean and neat. I would stay at Wadula 100 times if needed.
Gipsy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best service in Sri Lanka! We stayed one night in this property in the middle of the jungle. The staff is amazing - from pick up, through check in and until check out, they treated us like nowhere in Sri Lanka. They prepared an awsame dinner, took us for an hour tour around the property to explore the wildlife, organized a wonderful safari for us and even brought us things we needed from the shop in the city! The room si super clean and you will find there everything you need. A couple of practical advices: inform the property before arrival so that they can pick you up. Your driver won’t be able to go that far with the car. Buy the things you need before checking in, going back to the city is not an option in the night. But, you will be privileged to enjoy the wildlife and the nature and see some of the most beautiful scenaries and animals just a couple of steps from your room!
Marina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, excellent service

The accommodation is off-roads, 2-3 kms, needing a 4-wheeler drive (which the staff will pick you up on) to access. It is a bit remote, and takes a narrow dirt path, so I recommend arriving before dusk. The rooms are cute & comfy. There are telephone networks in the property, so Internet isn't an issue. While getting off the 4-wheeler safari jeep, I missed a step (my fault) and ended up spraining my ankle, hurting my ligament. My ankle was pretty swollen, and I needed help to hop to my cottage. I was pretty bummed out - but, the staff totally turned around the situation for me. - Chamit and Nisal immediately got us ice & first aid to reduce the swelling. - They arranged for me to see the nearest doctor (around 10 kms away). Chamit drove us to the doctor. The doctor didn't have an x-ray machine and Chamit drove us another 30 kms to the hospital with the nearest x-ray machine. Thankfully, I didn't have a fracture and it was just a ligament tear. Chamit drove us back 40 kms to the cottage. That night's dinner at our cottage was the best food I have ever eaten in Sri Lanka. I was able to go on the safari the next day and see peacocks, alligators, wild buffalos, monkeys, deers and leopard. The food packed by the staff for the trip was delicious. This story would have been us being stuck in forest land with a swollen ankle not knowing what to do - I deeply owe it to Nisal, Dulaj & Chamit for their calm, patience, kindness & hospitality and being a source of strength!
Sathish, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The accommodation was lovely but there’s no where to sit just hard wooden seats. Also the pool wasn’t available. The staff pick you up 2km from the lodges as the road is bad but that means you’re limited in what you can do without a car.
Nina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sunjum, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Opplevelsen i Wadula Safari var noe utenom det vanlige. Det er nok ikke stedet man reiser om man trenger et høyt tempo hele dagen, da det er ganske isolert. Men om man ønsker å ha et sted som man kan senke skuldrene å slappe av er dette helt perfekt. Eieren Dulaj sto til service hele tiden, og var hyggelig og svært imøtekommende. Han ordnet transporter, safari og andre ting vi ba om. Forbedringspotensialet i våre øyne ligger vel i at de ikke serverer kjøtt på restauranten, og heller ikke har en bar, så man kan få kjøpt seg et glass vin eller en øl. Dette løste han greit med å reise inn til byen for å handle inn alkohol for oss. Sengene var nok i overkant harde, så søvnen ble nok litt dårlig før en tidlig start på safari. Savnet også et par stoler plassert i resorten's egen lille oase som man kunne sittet å sett solnedgangen ved vannet med krokodiller og vannbøfler.
Simen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

highly recommend

an amazing experience. from the pickup on the road to the spectacular diner with candles light
Mickey, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Varmeste anbefaling

Virkelig hjælpsomme smilende medarbejdere. Vejforhold er virkelig ringe i regnvejr. En almindelig taxa kan under ingen omstændigheder komme frem, sidste stykke SKAL være med tuktuk, så det anbefales at få hotellet til at arrangere transport til og fra. Sengen var meget hård, kunne afhjælpes med en topmadras. Dejlig mad, dog kun vegetar. Serveres i hytten. De serverer ikke alkohol. Et kort over området med hytter kunne være en fordel, det er svært at finde rundt specielt i mørke eller skilte ved stierne kunne også hjælpe.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wunderbare Unterkunft mitten im Dschungel. Die beiden Brüder sind überaus hilfsbereit und haben mit uns sogar einen kleinen Bushwalk gemacht. Wunderbares Essen, perfekte Organisation unserer Safari in den Yala Nationalpark, wo wir Bären, Leoparden und Elefanten gesehen haben. Alles in allem sehr zu empfehlen!! Das war einer unserer schönsten Orte in ganz Sri Lanka.
Christian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gabriella, 1-night trip