Wild Lotus Yala
Villa in Southern Province
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About this villa rental
Situated within 4.9 km of Tissa Wewa and 30 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Wild Lotus Yala features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tissamaharama. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Family friendly
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Available Rooms
Deluxe Villa
1 King • 1 Double • 1 King • 4305 ft²
Sleeps 11
+
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Deluxe Bungalow
1 Queen • 3229 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Ratings and reviews
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10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely stunning property. Incredible value for money too in terms of what we paid to stay.
We had to move some plans around in order to get a nights stay (it’s clearly very popular and for good reason!) and it was totally worth it.
Villa was so stunning and a joy to stay in. Loved the owners’ story and would have loved to have met them. An afternoon of relaxation there and a wonderful dinner under the stars was exactly what we needed at this point in our trip.
Staff were very helpful and kindly sorted a breakfast for us in between returning from a morning safari and check out.
Plus the puppies were glorious!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing stay, the place was clean and comfortable. The food was great and staff super helpful and accommodating, there was nothing too much trouble for Justin. Remote location, it’s so peaceful!
We did the safari tour with Nelson and he was incredible!! We got to see a leopard and elephants as well as loads of other birds and animals, he was extremely knowledgeable.
100% would recommend to anyone and would love to stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice facility, and dito staff. Great outdoor shower, great bbq and perfect atmosphere.
If i have to give tips for improvement: shower pressure was very low. Also we found the safari we did in Ranawarnawa more fun and meaning-full. Yala park on this side is extremely crowded, resulting in a ‘zoo experience’.
10.0 / 10.0
One of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed in! HUGE apartment, gorgeous bathroom/ shower and beds. Pool was amazing, tour guides excellent and the under the stars meal was magical! Such amazing value for money and all staff went above and beyond for us! 10/10
10.0 / 10.0
This Villa is insane! I mean there is even a slider on the stairs 🤪! It’s even better than on the pictures! The ambient is so calm and peaceful and the staff is wonderful too.
The food, OMG delicious! we had a dinner with our friends it was just perfect! We stood 2 nights in this villa but could have stay easily 1 week!
simply nothing
10.0 / 10.0
By far my favourite stay during my 10-day trip to Sri Lanka! The Manager, Gamini, is the most accommodating, friendly and helpful Manager I have encountered at any stay. The property is stunning and exceeded my expectations! Tranquil, surrounded by nature, and the pool area was ideal for spending a relaxing day. We even worked here and it was a great place to work as the wifi worked very well and the quiet made it easy to concentrate.
Close proximity to Yala National Park, and we did the Safari arranged by Wild Lotus, and our guides were the best!! We also did the village tour and boat tour on Tissa lake - same guides, and both tours were great. The surrounding areas are absolutely stunning, didn't want to leave. We stayed here for 3 nights and ate here for lunch & dinner on all days (and breakfast) because the food was really good and affordable! A MUST stay when visiting Yala/Tissa!!
9.0 / 10.0
Beautiful big villa. lovely beds with decent mattress and pillows. lovely pool, super quiet. some house animals that keep you company. super sweet staff that would move heaven and earth.
the food for dinner was a bit too well done. fish and chicken were baked super dry. breakfast on the other hand was really nice.
9.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property in beautiful surroundings. Hardly any other tourists in sight. :) Gamini took amazing care of us. We booked a Yala Safari through Wild Lotus, which I absolutely enjoyed. Our phantastic driver Nelson was able to spot animals even really far away.
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning decor. In the middle of open fields they're 2 houses with a shared pool.
If you're looking to 'escape' book 2 nights because the safari is from before sunrise till about midday depending on your package.
10.0 / 10.0
A real jungle oasis - we loved our stay at Wild Lotus! The property itself is stunning, very lush and green, a perfect place to relax. It is family run and their warm hospitality is what make this place so special. Everyone we encountered was welcoming, friendly and accommodating. The owners even helped organize with our friends abroad to make our stay extra special since it was our honeymoon. We had two lovely and delicious dinners (including the BBQ bonfire) and a full day safari with Nelson (the best safari guide!) where we saw so many animals. The Bungalow was spacious & comfortable, the perfect place to come home to after a full day of exploring.
10.0 / 10.0
We've stayed at many wonderful places during our travels, but this place was really one of the very best for us.
The property is lovely and very clean. The pool is nice, you can take in the view from their lookout tower, and they have options for eating dinner (our 2nd night, they had a barbecue with a bonfire and torches lit around your table).
The room was also fantastic... incredibly clean, very spacious, and had anything and everything you'd need as a traveler. We did a full day game drive with Nelson, and he was a great driver and guide... we eventually saw a leopard towards the end of the day!
Lastly, the staff are some of the most friendly people ever. Gamini is incredibly helpful, answering our questions on next steps of our journey (self-drive trip) and is just a great person to talk with to get to know.
10.0 / 10.0
the rooms, view, food, and services are so good. we would like to go back again for next time.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything! The setting, the property, the comfort, the staff, the outstanding food. Can't say enough. It's perfect in every way!
That we couldn't stay longer. We have to go back!
10.0 / 10.0
Wild Lotus was the best experience we have had as a family in a long time. The villa easily accommodated five adults and two children extremely comfortably. We all had two amazing nights sleep. The pool was stunning and was a big hit with our little ones as well as feeding the goats and using the hammocks.
Sudhu and the team were so helpful and friendly they were all very accommodating, nothing was too difficult. Sudhu even took us to the doctors when our little one was unwell. The level of care and attention to detail is unparalleled.
We also did an afternoon safari with Nelson who went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience despite the rain and we even saw a leopard.
This was the experience of a lifetime we would highly recommend.
Overall our experience was amazing, if we were to really be picky while the food was amazing and the service incredible there were a few minor errors with orders placed. This however did not take away from the whole experience which was amazing!
8.0 / 10.0
Incredible accommodation and nice pool.
Barren surroundings and average safari experience.
9.0 / 10.0
The villa is clean and very comfortable. The food is also very good, the staff try to do their best..
It’s not a place when you can spend time separate from other people and feel like at home(staff and second villa). Internet connection is very weak inside the villa.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything, this is the best place in Yala, with an amazing staff, absolutely chill environment. The Safari was great, we've seen literally every possible wild animals in the park
10.0 / 10.0
Wow! Exceeded all our (high) expectations. Our first visit to Sri Lanka for our Honeymoon and my 30th Birthday. The communication in advance from Madu and Kristin was fantastic. They organised a transfer from the airport by Chimander in THE comfiest van. We had arrival drinks, cold towel and the owners were kind enough to invite us to celebrate Vesak at a local temple in the evening. We booked an afternoon Safari with Nelson in a HUGE truck and were lucky to see all sorts of animals including elephants, mongoose, beautiful birds and monkeys. The weather early May was mainly sunny / cloudy with a few hours of rain most days, usually in the morning. We were lucky to spend time with Jayantha whom showed us many local sites and we saw fruit bats and some very special owls! The food was INCREDIBLE and a huge highlight- we recommend the pumpkin curry, green bean curry, fruit bowl, Sri Lanka breakfast, buffalo curd and warm cinniman bananas. The actual accomodation is superb and SO clean, the outdoor shower is hot and good power but still feels tropical. The bath was pure luxuary. Sudu, the manager, was very attentive and speaks great English and was able to organise everything we needed. He was good fun and a character! There were no real negatives to the stay.
Coffee could have been better, a little more choice with snacks / tuk shop / mini bar.
Maybe a local cookery type experience?
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely everything. Sudu and the team were incredible, nothing was too much trouble and the facilities were perfect. We went on a full day safari with Wild Lotus (highly recommended too*) for my brothers birthday and the morning we went Sudu greeted him with a very cheerful Happy Birthday at 5.30am! They also organised a birthday cake for him and presented it after a wonderful BBQ in the garden. There were some blackouts while we were there but if we wanted to there was a back up generator. It really did feel like a home from home especially having the dogs and chickens wondering around too! Can’t recommend enough!
*Nelson took us on a full day safari and from start to finish we enjoyed every minute. We went out in a classic Land Rover Defender which was really comfortable even over the rough terrain. He was so knowledgeable and clearly loved what he did as he even asked me to send him a photo I took of a young deer feeding on its mother. He showed us lots of species of birds, multiple elephants, Sloth Bear and he was determined to show us a leopard and we were lucky enough to see two in the end! Highly recommend!
Nothing it was perfect.. even though Sudu tried to trick me into eating chilli! 😆
10.0 / 10.0
Everything. The villa is beautifully designed and so spacious. The bbq dinner by the bonfire was a special experience and the staff and owners are so friendly and genuine people. Thank you Madu, Kristin and the whole team for hosting us on this amazing property!
Nothing! We were sad we had to leave
10.0 / 10.0
Sudu and the rest of the staff were incredibly nice and attentive. The bungalow is the best hotel we‘ve stayed so far, with such beautiful grounds and pool. We could definitely tell that the owner is an art teacher, as the rooms were designed and furnished in a unique way that we loved. Especially the outdoor shower is amazing! It‘s very peaceful and quiet, so we could really enjoy our stay. The food is tasty and plentiful. We cannot recommend this hotel enough and look forward to visiting again!
10.0 / 10.0
Our visit to Wild Lotus was amazing! Even before we arrived Madu, the owner, arranged our transport from Colombo and our onward journey. The place is beautiful, so tranquil with lots of natural wildlife especially birds. Madu’s team made sure we were well looked after throughout our whole stay. On arrival Sudu showed is where everything was and made sure we had everything we needed. The staff keep the accommodation spotlessly clean and gardens well manicured. The food we had was excellent especially the Sri Lankan curries. We did a number of excursions which they arranged, all were extremely well organised and very enjoyable. The Safari in particular with our driver and guide Nelson, who made sure we saw as much as possible, was a highlight.
Nothing, all perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect stay, in beautiful villa, very helpful host and wonderful food. I recommend it deeply.
10.0 / 10.0
We cannot say enough good things about Wild Lotus. The staff are all amazing.
The manager Sadu went over and above to make our stay perfect. Breakfasts were so delicious, we had the sri lankan breakfast and smoothie bowls. We had both dinners on site. One night we had prawn curry which was excellent and the other night we had BBQ whole fish, which was served amidst torches beside a bonfire. The grounds and buildings are beautiful. Everything is carefully considered to make guests comfortable,including a fridge full of cold drinks and a water cooler to refill our bottles at any time.
Unfortunately their safari jeep needed repair and could not be used on the day planned. Sadu quickly arranged a jeep and driver and accompanied us on safari to ensure we has the best experience possible. Which we did, we saw so many animals and the highlight of the day was seeing a Leopard right at the end of the day, thanks to his expertise. We highly recommend Wild Lotus!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent food for breakfast and dinner
10.0 / 10.0
Service, Pool and Location were perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Saruh! thanks for sense of humor and your attentiveness for all our requests)
We lived in a very comfortable villa. on the territory of 2 villas and at the same time with us there was another family with a child. it was comfortable, quiet, cozy.
a chic place to stop in a secluded village.
all was perfecto 😍
10.0 / 10.0
everything about this place is wonderful, they took care of every single detail to make our stay perfect, very friendly and lovely place, it’s exactly what we wanted to be distant from the world and enjoying solidarity with nature, very comfy, the food was perfect
Sudu is the best ever, mom loved everything at your place
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
An absolutely amazing place with lovely hosts and fabulous food options.
The apartment is spacious, clean and well equipped, like as you were at home.
Wild Lotus offers Yala Safari as well, which is professional.
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10.0 / 10.0
Everything! Sedu was perfect and made sure we had everything we needed. refreshments on arrival. The moonlight dinner. The BBQ. the sunset from the water tower. The safari. The pool. The bathtub! The outdoor shower and the Villa itself. The staff were so helpful and friendly and let me hold the baby goat. Friendly dogs everywhere. Can’t find anything wrong with this place. it was nothing short of perfect!
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
The best hotel we stayed in Sri Lanka. Everything was just perfect: beautifully decorated, spacious and sparkling clean villa. The pool area is well maintained. Hosts and staff are very friendly and caring. They arranged for us a barbecue dinner near the bonfire, the atmosphere was fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay and can’t recommend better!
10.0 / 10.0
We had the most wonderful stay at Wild Lotus - everything was absolutely perfect. On arrival we were made welcome by Sudu, who continued to look after us exceptionally well during our stay. He was really kind and helpful and sorted out whatever needed to be sorted. Our room (or should I say flat?!) was beautiful - the team had even decorated it for our honeymoon. There are lots of little touches, polished concrete floors, an outdoor shower and a huge bath. The bed was extremely comfortable (with proper mattress) and we even had a kitchen area and living space with board games. It had been raining heavily so some
of the garden was under water but that only brought the lake with all of the birds even closer. The food (rice and curry) was delicious and we got a packed breakfast for our safari which we arranged with wild lotus. The safari was a complete highlight - Jayantha spotted so many animals (including the elusive sloth bear and sambar deer) and was really helpful and kind. He also provided binoculars and a bird watching book to show us all the animals. The driver did an excellent job navigating even the almost completely swept away roads. One minor car hiccough in the park was swiftly resolved by the very professional team.
The road in was difficult to navigate so make sure you book a driver who is happy with that (our standard Toyota did ok). The road is currently being repaired and should be finished when the rains have gone.
10.0 / 10.0
I loved the place, it is at awesome location and staff was very helpful and soft-spoken, Mr. Madu the owner has given us a best experience.
Mr. SUDU THANKS ALOT FOR SERVING US AT THE BEST.
RECOMMENDED 100%
5/5 RATING
10.0 / 10.0
Great property. Had everything we wanted. Lovely pool, nice garden, great BBQ. Very relaxing. Staff was exceptional and very friendly and attentive. Excursions were arranged by the staff and the food was great. Very child friendly.
Just the distance from the main road. Not an issue if you have a vehicle.
10.0 / 10.0
Very charming boutique hotel with nicely designed family room/ bathroom, most charming outdoor shower with palm trees, very lovelygarden and pool, all specklessly cean and well maintained. Family run, one feels the personal touch and loving hand. Excellent dinner, very good breakfast with mangoes picked freshly from the trees. we loved the atmosphere and would have liked to stay longer. They offer safaries, have good looking bikes (we didnt use them). We can wholeheartedly recommend, also for a longer stay, i. e. those that want to work remotely in nature setting.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Southern Province?
The average price for a rental in Southern Province is R 737 per night. This rental is R 455 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wild Lotus Yala. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Wild Lotus Yala. Enjoy the water!
Is Wild Lotus Yala pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Wild Lotus Yala?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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