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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Wadula Safari - Yala in Kataragama offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a serene garden, and an outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The lodge provides private check-in and check-out services, a concierge, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a picnic area, bike and car hire, and free private parking. Local Attractions: Kataragama Temple is 1.2 mi away, while Situlpawwa is 9.3 mi distant. Other attractions include Tissa Wewa (12 mi), Bundala Bird Sanctuary (27 mi), and Kirinda Temple (19 mi). Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 22 mi from the property. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the lodge's convenience for nature trips, deserts, safaris, and lakes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
2.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wadula Safari was amazing. We were greeted by the friendliest staff, taken for a walk around the jungle (where we saw monkeys, all kinds of birds, and lizards), and then served a delicious dinner. The room is spacious, clean and comfortable with...
  • Sumeet
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Don’t look for any other place when looking for a place in Yala. This one is it.
  • Davide
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We enjoyed our stay at Chamith’s hotel. He owns the place with his brother and they’ve had a really hard go at it since covid. You can now really tell they’re doing their absolute best to give you an amazing experience. The bungalows are new,...
  • Yidi
    Japan Japan
    deep in the forest. Very special experience. Staffs were very nice and food was delicious.
  • Kristal
    United States United States
    Felt like you were camping in luxury and great hosts.
  • Rosebell
    India India
    Super hospitality , clean rooms and highly supportive staff . The food was authentic Sri Lankan food and very tasty . The staff picked us up and dropped us off from /to the town and the whole day safari is a must have .
  • Maarten
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great location near Yala entrance, you get a small safari already when you take the jeep into the jungle where the hotel is and if you walk from your room to the eating area! Skilled staff and tasty food.
  • Jordan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent, located on the boarder of the safari park. The staff were very attentive and friendly. They took us out on the lake for an extra 2,000 Sri Lankan rupees which we thoroughly enjoyed. They also dropped us off in the...
  • Frank
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed two nights, my wife and I. The two brothers who own wadula, picked us up exactly as promised on time, and were so attentive to all our needs. We had not booked the safari but they got that sorted and the safari itself was...
  • Isabelle
    Australia Australia
    Remote location in the middle of the jungle, rooms are separate little houses linked by forest paths. Loved being surrounded by all the nature, vegetarian dinner was delicious.

Area info

Amenities of Wadula Safari - Yala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

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

Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:30 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

6+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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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.

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

Please inform Wadula Safari - Yala 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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