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Located in Kataragama, 7.6 miles from Situlpawwa, Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a bar, the property is located within 14 miles of Tissa Wewa. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Rooms contain a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also feature garden views. At the hostel every room has a seating area. Guests at Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Local, European and Grill/Bbq cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park. Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 30 miles from the hostel, while Kataragama Temple is 3.5 miles from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 24 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Kataragama

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Geeta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice air conditioned rooms. Bathroom small but adequate. Comfortable bed and nice veranda for good/drinks. Anton was very helpful and did a great job providing our meal and looking after us
  • Catherine
    Ireland Ireland
    We had a wonderful peaceful stay at the Funky Lepord. The staff worked between here and a neighbouring campsite. They were very welcoming and helpful. Special shout out to Santos who went above and beyond to make us comfortable.
  • A
    Anonymous
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Everything ... The staff, rooms,location and that calm environment ❤
  • Courtney
    Australia Australia
    We stayed for 2 nights in a cabin. The staff were really friendly. We did the morning and afternoon game drive and the safari guide was really knowledgeable. We saw a lot of elephants. We had breakfast and dinner and all the food was lovely
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A perfect stay! Anton and Aruna were fantastic hosts and really looked after us. Anton went out of his way to provide gluten free food for me which was so appreciated. Aruna was incredibly passionate about his work and it was great that he...
  • Zoë
    France France
    Surrounded by nature, with monkeys and peacocks Brilliant BBQ dinner and a lovely takeaway breakfast provided for the Safari. Tea, coffee and biscuits at both 5pm and 5am! Anton made our stay wonderful and organised our Safari - we had the most...
  • Leith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff at the lodge were exceptionally accommodating and knowledgeable of the wildlife/area. They were flexible and adaptive to providing safari and meals. The setting was beautiful with amazing animals to see within the grounds
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    On arrival we given complementary tea and each evening before dinner, afternoon tea. The food was excellent, and the staff looking after us were outstanding, so friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable.We also had a night time nature walk which...
  • David
    Poland Poland
    The team here are super! Great people, friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Created a really relaxing atmosphere. Food great, location great, price great.
  • Paulina
    Poland Poland
    Amazing and quiet place. Friendly and attentive host. Tasty food. They helped to arrange safari. 100% recommend!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

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

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

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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