The Den at Yala

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Den at Yala in Kataragama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, and a dining area. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the modern, family-friendly restaurant serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. The restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan options. Leisure Facilities: The resort features a garden, terrace, and balcony. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, room service, and free on-site private parking. Location and Attractions: Weerawila Airport is 30 km away. Nearby attractions include Kataragama Temple (5 km), Bundala Bird Sanctuary (47 km), and Tissa Wewa (22 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Xenia
Spain Spain
“We loved everything! But especially how welcoming the hosts were. Thank you so much 😌”
Shilpa
Ireland Ireland
“A well deserved 10/10. The Den at Yala is a beautiful property with lots of character. The rooms were so clean and spacious. The location is superb close to national park entrance especially if early morning start. Surrounded by nature so you...”
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gabriel and Sanjana were the most amazing hosts. They were so welcoming to us and helped us with every aspect of our trip. The food was delicious and plentiful and they were a wealth of local information and knowledge. I would highly recommend...”
Paula
Spain Spain
“We loved our stay! Rooms are huge, as well as the bed, and super comfortable. The staff very friendly and the cook excellent. Gabriel and his family are a delight. he helped us at all times and provided us with the info we needed to go on...”
Leon
Israel Israel
“The Den at Yala is a true gem! This small, intimate hotel with only four rooms offers an incredibly personal and welcoming experience. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted so warmly by Gabriel, his wife, their children, the stuff, and even...”
Karen
Australia Australia
“Definately book here. Everything was perfect. Friendly staff, great food and plenty of it, best accomodation we’ve had in Sri Lanka, beautiful attention to detail and idealic location so close to the Yala NP. Gabriel organised the safari for us...”
Graham
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Location ideal for easy access to national park entrance. Gabriel very helpful and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Home cooked sri lankan food was good.”
Till
Germany Germany
“The ideal location towards the Katagamuwa entrance of the Yala Nationalpark with roughly 20min drive was perfect for the safari we did (organized by the host). Besides that, the hotel itself also is great. The rooms are ultra spacious, clean,...”
Ingrid
Austria Austria
“The room is fantastic. The food is fantastic. Gabriel is a wonderful host. We were lucky to meet him and the whole family and he made us feel at home right away. If you want to see Yala National Park, The Den at Yala is the place to stay: very...”
Judith
Germany Germany
“The staff and owner were incredibly friendly and helpful! The rooms and and the hotel itself are very new and pretty. Again, we we‘re amazed by the friendliness of the staff!”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Main
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

The Den at Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Please inform The Den at 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.