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<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Animal View Point Yala in Thissamaharama offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or lake views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free toiletries. <h2>Dining and Leisure</h2> Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving Asian and international cuisines, a bar, and a coffee shop. The hotel features a terrace, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating areas. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 25 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Tissa Wewa (8.1 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (21 mi). Activities include fishing, walking tours, and cycling. Highly rated for nature trips and peaceful nature-centric trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for Tissamaharama

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fred
    United States United States
    The name of this property is only partially accurate because it is much more than just a viewpoint for animals in Yala. Here you have a viewpoint into the heart and soul of Sri Lankan culture. Shasika and his family were so sincere and welcoming...
  • Raquel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Our stay at the tree house in Animal View Point is one of the biggest memories that we brought with us from Sri Lanka. The views are unbelievable beautiful. Sunrise and sunsets were something from another world, there is so much life awakening...
  • Patrik
    Slovakia Slovakia
    The place is fairly new (it was just 8 months old when we stayed there) so you can see it has been taken care of and it feels fresh. The owner Shashika was very helpful, polite, and thoughtful. The food was also one of the best we had in Sri...
  • Munirah
    United States United States
    Our stay at Animal View Point Yala was nothing short of magical! We live in Miami, Florida and this quite a wonderful change of pace for us. The treehouse room offered a unique and immersive experience with stunning views of nature. The...
  • Carly
    United States United States
    Great host & staff, the tree house is very cool, and you’re surrounded by nature and animals
  • Shameezh
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Animal View Point Yala provided an extraordinary opportunity for us, the combination of comfortable accommodations, knowledgeable staff, and amazing wildlife sightings made this trip unforgettable. It's close to the Yala national park and...
  • Robart
    Belgium Belgium
    Amazing little nature walks in the proximity of the stay. Delicious dinner and breakfast. Best we had in Sri Lanka. Very new and proper infrastructure. Wish we could stay longer to fully immerse in the beautiful environment and jungle life.
  • Robart
    Belgium Belgium
    Ideal place for nature lovers and astronomy lovers. Since there is no light or air pollution, can see the milky way and many more constellations. Environment is rich in bio diversity. Many birds, plants and animals endemic to sri lanka can be...
  • Cassandra
    Australia Australia
    The owner, Shashika, was so friendly, hospitable and generous with his time and knowledge of the area. The home cooked meals were exceptional, and though you don’t choose what dishes you get, we got serve a huge variety (our favourite being the...
  • Erik
    Denmark Denmark
    This is the perfect place for people who love nature and still want comfort. The location is right next to Yala park. The view from the treehouse over Yala park is magnificent. The host is extremely helpful regarding safari, transport and more.The...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • On site Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Animal View Point Yala
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Wake-up service
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Animal View Point Yala takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Animal View Point Yala