Back of Beyond Dune Camp Yala
Back of Beyond Dune Camp Yala
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Boasting a private beach area, open-air bath and views of garden, Back of Beyond Dune Camp Yala is set in Yala, a few steps from Palatupana Beach. This beachfront property offers access to darts, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Some units feature a terrace and/or a patio with sea views and an outdoor dining area. At the campground, units come with a private bathroom. Guests can dine in the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Chinese cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. A car rental service is available at the campground. Tissa Wewa is 17 km from Back of Beyond Dune Camp Yala, while Situlpawwa is 25 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 44 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jiayu
Thailand
“The location is wonderful at the dune and right next to the sea. You can fall asleep to the sounds of the waves and nature. The property is not huge with only four glamping tents and you feel very secluded and private with the greeneries. The...” - Katy
Sri Lanka
“Amazing view and scenery. It’s the most unique place I’ve been to. The tents were comfortable and you shower under the stars! Its covered so that you have your privacy. The safari that they arranged was also good. The food was great and on one...” - Brown
Australia
“I agree with the previous reviews. The location is absolutely spectacular. Most definitely the most scenic view we’ve had in Sri Lanka. Its also very private and we had the beach and dunes virtually to ourselves and the other couple that were in...” - Katherine
United Kingdom
“Staying here is an unforgettable and amazing experience. The location is utterly beautiful with the breathtaking beach and wonderful dunes. The tents are very glamorous and not like tents at all. They are raised up with their own verandas with...” - Amelia
Australia
“The location is amazing, as were the staff. A big thank you to Asela, who took us on a fantastic safari, and all rounder Karu!” - Chiara
Italy
“Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Yala National Park to the fullest. Witness the spectacular sunrise and sunset over the ocean from the glamping site behind natural dunes. Wake up to the sound of birds chirping in the morning and...” - Keren
Singapore
“A tent in nature, near a dune and a beautiful shor with ppl around. Great and friendly staf. Prepare our breakfast in boxes to take to Yala Park. Dinner and bonfire in front of the see. Highly recommend for nature lovers” - Eva
Germany
“Wir haben 2 Nächte in dieser Unterkunft verbracht und hatten eine tolle Zeit! Von unserem Zelt aus konnten wir das Meer sehen und direkt am menschenleeren Strand spazieren gehen. Das Zelt war sehr komfortabel und sauber und hatte alles, was man...” - Dietrich
Germany
“Unser Zelt lag wunderbar in den Dünen mit Blick aufs Meer. Es erinnerte uns sehr an ein Safari-Zelt, in dem wir uns in Südafrika einmal sehr wohl gefühlt haben. Das Frühstück direkt auf der Terrasse mit diesem gigantischen Blick war ein riesiges...” - Kyra
Switzerland
“Exklusive Lage direkt in den Dünen. Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und hat alles organisiert, damit wir einen perfekten Aufenthalt geniessen konnten. Das Essen war sehr sehr gut.”

Managed by Back of Beyond
Company information
Property information
Neighbourhood information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- CuisineChinese • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Back of Beyond Dune Camp YalaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
Activities
- Archery
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- HikingAdditional charge
- Darts
Food & Drink
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
- Open-air bath
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesBack of Beyond Dune Camp Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that by making a reservation, you would be entering a wildlife area and staying in an unfenced property. The stay/tours conducted might take or bring you into contact or vicinity of wild animals (including snakes, spiders, wild boar, elephants etc.). Back of Beyond staff members, associates and/or agents cannot be held liable for any encounters involving the behavior of wild animals.
The stay and entry into the wildlife area and Back of Beyond is at your own risk and responsibility. Please note that driver's accommodation is available for USD 10 per night.
Please note that a non-refundable deposit of 50% will be charged from the credit card (Visa or Mastercard) within 14 days of arrival. Please note that a 3% fee will be charged on all credit card payments. The balance has to be settled at the lodge in cash (USD, Euro or Sri Lankan Rupees), as the property does not accept card payments, or we shall collect the balance payment from your card on your arrival or 7 days before your arrival date from the head office.
Please inform Back of Beyond Dune Camp Yala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.