Curated luxury hotels near Yala National Park

When you stay at Hilton Yala Resort in Thissamaharama, you'll be on the beach 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 beach 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 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 Thissamaharama, 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 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.

Set in Yala, 1.6 km from Kirinda Beach, Wild Culture Yala offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features garden views and a terrace.

At the hotel all rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms include a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have pool views. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

At Wild Culture Yala you will find a restaurant serving British, Seafood and local cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play mini-golf at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling.

Tissa Wewa is 13 km from Wild Culture Yala, while Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 21 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 40 km from the property.

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Kithala Resort - Thema Collection is located in Tissamaharama. Free WiFi access is available in this resort.

The accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and a flat-screen satellite TV. There is also a minibar. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. You can enjoy garden view from the balcony.

At Kithala Resort - Thema Collection you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The property offers free parking.

If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Tissa Wewa (3.7 km). This resort is 21 km from the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

You can enjoy refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the bar. Packed lunches can be requested. Room service is available.