Animal View Point Yala

–Excellent location – show map
+78 photos
Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Animal View Point Yala in Tissamaharama 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. Dining and Leisure: 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. Convenient Location: Located 25 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Tissa Wewa (8.1 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (24 mi). Activities include fishing, walking tours, and cycling. Highly rated for nature trips and peaceful nature-centric stays.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

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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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rohan
Denmark Denmark
“We had a pleasant stay at the tree house. It is quite new and even if there are frogs coming up the toilet (expected in the forest area) it is very clean. Shashika is a very passionate owner who cares about his guests needs. When we had an issue...”
Tammy
Canada Canada
“It’s a true gem in the middle of the jungle. If you like nature and raw environment, this is for you. Plus, the owner and his family are really good people and they will help you with planning and day-to-day things. You can have a walk around...”
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...”

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

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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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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.
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.