Yakaduru - Yala
Resort in Southern Province
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About this resort
Yakaduru Yala is located on the buffer Zone of Yala National Park. It's just 5 minutes away from the Yala National Park Entrance.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Family friendly
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Available Rooms
10 Double • 1001 ft²
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1 Queen • 473 ft²
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Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
De locatie is erg bijzonder. Het personeel is super behulpzaam en vriendelijk. Ze maken je het zo comfortabel mogelijk. We werden verwelkomd met een verfrissend doekje en een overheerlijke lunch. We hebben een wandeling gedaan en thee gedronken op de rots. Dit was een leuke ervaring, vooral de Bush walk ernaartoe. De host deelde zijn kennis van dieren, de omgeving en de geschiedenis met veel passie. In de avond maken ze de insect vrij op een natuurlijke manier met rook en bepaalde kruiden. Ze maken ook de klamboe voor je gereed. Hierdoor hebben we erg fijn kunnen slapen.
De badkamer was een plek waar de insecten, vogeltjes en kikkers ook erg van hielden. Hierdoor vond ik persoonlijk het gebruik van de badkamer minder comfortabel. Maar dat weet je als je dit boekt.
5.0 / 5.0
La habitación estaba genial y la atención de todo el personal fue excepcional. En alguna ocasión nos encontramos varios animalitos en la habitación y rápidamente vino el personal a solucionarlo. Además cada noche hacían una revisión a fondo de la habitación.
Además hicimos el safari de todo el día con ellos y fue fenomenal, finalmente vimos hasta leopardos!!
A tener en cuenta que estás en medio de la naturaleza y por lo tanto hay animales. Se colaron en el baño de la habitación una iguana, ranas, arañas,etc. Totalmente normal debido donde se encuentra el hotel.
5.0 / 5.0
Struttura molto caratteristica, totalmente immersa nella natura che trasmette un senso di pace e tranquillità. Tutto molto pulito nonostante le camere e i bagni siano all’aperto. Personale gentilissimo e molto disponibile. Qualità del cibo ottima. Ci siamo trovati benissimo, assolutamente consigliato.
5.0 / 5.0
Lodge aan de rand van Yala NP. Erg aardige mensen die heerlijk eten bereiden. Je kunt buiten slapen, waarbij ze ongedierte voor het slapen gaan verjagen. Veel aandacht en respect voor de natuur.
Niets.
4.5 / 5.0
Wir hatten eine super Zeit im Yakaruru. Vielen Dank für die Organisation der fantastischen Safari (wir haben Leoparden bei der Jagd, Krokodile und Elefanten mit ihren Babys gesehen), das köstliche Essen (bestes Curry in Sri Lanka), die schönen Zimmer mit Freilichtdusche und die große Freundlichkeit aller Mitarbeitenden. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und wären gerne länger geblieben!
5.0 / 5.0
Had a lovely two night stay - they staff are wonderful, the close proximity to Yala meant we were one of the first heaps in.
The first night we visited a fisherman’s temporary village and small farm on the park buffer zone followed by an appetiser next to a lagoon with crocs. Loved it!!
5.0 / 5.0
Una experiencia increíble, una visita obligatoria. El alojamiento y la ubicación son alucinantes. Estás alojado en medio de la nada, rodeado de naturaleza y animales. La habitación/cabaña es grande, la
cama es super comoda y se duerme super bien. Desde el alojamiento te proponen diferentes actividades, una obligada es hacer un safari por Yala. Kusal lo gestionó todo y estuvimos como en casa. Todo el staff es súper amable. Estuvimos con Nisandt (perdón si no escribo el nombre correctamente) y nos trató como dos amigos, nos sentimos como parte de la familia. Muchas gracias por todo!
No puedo decir absolutamente nada malo o que mejorar: todo perfecto!
5.0 / 5.0
Lo que más me gustó fue la atención de todos los trabajadores. Además de ser un complejo muy bonito, se preocupaban en todo momento por nuestro bienestar, siendo muy atentos pero no “pesados”. Nos llevaron a dar un paseo por la tarde totalmente gratuito y nos hicieron un reportaje que luego nos pasaron sin coste tampoco y me pareció un detalle. Nos llevaron a casa de un lugareño a tomar té y a una cabaña en un árbol para disfrutar de las vistas desde lo alto, terminando en un alto rocoso viendo el atardecer.
La estancia en sí fue toda una experiencia, aventura , gastronomía local, música en directo y relax en la piscina!!
5.0 / 5.0
Un sitio muy especial para entrar en contacto con el parque de Yala. Instalaciones muy cómodas. Comida muy buena. Personal superatento. Vale la pena dejarase aconsejar para las actividades que ofrecen. Volveríamos sin dudarlo.
5.0 / 5.0
Proximity to the NP entry. Beautiful buildings, grounds, decorations and pool. Additional excursions offered. Attentive and friendly staff. Meals included were delicious and plentiful.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent and beyond friendly service. Meals were great and all activities offered by the camp were the best we have experienced in Sri Lanka! We would truly recommend Yakaduru to our friends. Nishantha was a great host to us. When we arrived a traditional lunch was served to us along with a surprise dinner on a scenic rock near our room.
No complaints at all.
5.0 / 5.0
10/10 stay at Yakadura lodge. Nishantha the camp host is extremely knowledgeable, kind and takes the utmost care of you. I was a solo female traveller and the whole team made me feel exceptionally safe and welcomed. The food is incredible as are the activities. I had a truely local experience here and learnt a lot about the locals, the environment and the animals. The setting itself is serene, set in the wild bush it truely makes for an immersive experience. I really appreciate their sustainable approach and the charitable work they do for local farmers in the buffer zone. I would highly recommend tea on the rocks, moonlight safari and the bush walk. The whole team goes the extra mile to make this a special experience and they are genuinely kind people. I would highly recommend you make the trip to stay at Yakadura safari camp in Yala, you will not regret it.
That I had to leave!!
5.0 / 5.0
Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka- staff were so so friendly and kind. Rooms were spacious and fumigated every evening to avoid critters (although frogs did like spending time in the toilet). Fans available. Daily breakfast lunch dinner. Pool was great. Complimentary bushwalk around the campsite and tea on the rocks was nice. Helped arrange a full day safari for us as well. Reasonably priced for Yala area for glamping. No extra hidden charges. Staff actually cleaned our Tuktuk as we were leaving by themselves. Fresh wet wipe towels every time you arrive at the campsite. Special shout out to staff members Nishantha (naturist and host) and Dinesh (played the flute beautifully and always smiling) who made our stay delightful. We would 100% recommend Yakaduru for anyone wanting to experience proper glamping.
Nothing- the trip was fantastic.
5.0 / 5.0
Yakaduru Safari Camp offers an exceptional safari experience! The small but beautiful pool is a perfect spot to unwind after a thrilling day in the wild. The staff is wonderful and takes guests on an engaging bush walk, starting around 4:30 PM and ending at the picturesque Yakaduru viewpoint, also known as Yakaduru Rock. The safari itself is simply unparalleled; we were lucky to spot three leopards on our full-day adventure and enjoyed our meals right inside the park. We highly recommend staying for two nights, as it's more cost-effective to opt for a full-day safari than a half-day, with the park ticket being the major expense.
5.0 / 5.0
This is an incredible place to stay, especially if you want to support nature and the local environment.
Our late afternoon walks with our host and guide Nishanthe were a highlight of our trip - we learned so much. He is fearless and a wealth of information. But the whole staff goes out of their way to make sure you feel safe and comfortable. We loved the nightly ritual of smoking our room (it smelled so good) for bugs before putting the mosquito netting down.
Dinners were excellent too. We loved our stay. Perfect for kids too.
Nothing. Everything exceeded our expectations.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful camp set 5 mins from Yala entrance. All of the buildings are lovingly built and blend into the environment. Nice pool and lots of lovely relaxing areas.
The bedrooms are spacious with semi open bathrooms. There are bugs but a mosquito net over the bed and regular cleaning and smoking out of mosquitos before bed is carried out by the staff.
The guys who work here are just amazing, so kind and helpful, I can’t say enough about them. They took me on a nature walk each late afternoon and even did some exercises and stretching on the 2nd day. Lovely local flute entertainment after dinner as well.
The food was hearty and generous and beers are available for a small extra cost. We were also served watermelon juice at breakfast which was delicious.
Very sad to leave, feel like they’re family.
Nothing.
5.0 / 5.0
staying here exceeded all our expectations! The chalet is amazing and the staff does everything they can to make your stay unforgettable. The host knew a lot about nature and the animals that live in the area. We had a bush walk, a cup of tea with the sunset. An adventurous ride in the dark to the beach, a campfire with a beer and a delicious dinner. Recommended !
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5.0 / 5.0
De accommodatie is heel bijzonder. Je slaapt echt midden in de natuur. De medewerkers zijn heel vriendelijk en gastvrij, elke avond komen ze langs om de kamer te checken op ongedierte. De locatie is fantastisch, op slechts een paar minuten rijden van het nationaal park. We hadden de safari geboekt bij Yakaduru en deze was heel goed. We hadden een eigen jeep en de chauffeur was heel kundig.
Als je een safari wilt doen in Yala nationaal park, moet je zeker overnachten bij Yakaduru.
4.5 / 5.0
Great camp. Comfortable beds. Well decorated rooms. You must love nature to come here, and we do! No noises. Nice staff. I would suggest to go on a half day safari only, max one full day safari.
Food could be improved
5.0 / 5.0
We booked and came to Yakaduru for 2 days. Throughout those two days, we collected a bunch of memories and good experiences. They warmly welcomed us with drinks, and we had our breakfast. As we needed, we could manage things. We went to rock areas and looked at the great scene of view. We also had a safari experience. We went to Yala National Park by Yakaduru safari jeep and saw many different animals on this safari. We could enjoy well. That forest ride was an adventure with rough ways, bushy areas, and around wild animals. A grateful experience for us. In the evening, we went to the chena. We visited the chena areas and climbed treehouses also. So this stay was interesting with such traditional and adventurous experiences.
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay at Yakaduru was amazing!! We did the sunset on the rocks, the bbq night and morning safari. Everything was amazing from start to finish, the staff were so friendly and welcoming. It was an experience we will never forget and our favourite part of our Sri Lanka trip!
Nothing.
5.0 / 5.0
Yakaduru Lodge is an amazing place near Yala National Park and Palatupana Beach. It's perfect for safari adventures and traditional living experiences. During the day, guests can enjoy exciting safaris and beach rides. Evenings are filled with fun activities like cooking hoppers together. The lodge has a beautiful environment with friendly staff. It's a great place to relax and make memories. With its lush surroundings and wildlife, Yakaduru Lodge offers a unique and unforgettable stay. Don't miss the breathtaking view of the evening sky and the chance to explore the rock areas, where you'll discover a variety of wonders, from unique bushes and flowers to specific birds and insects. We enjoyed our time here immensely and wish the Yakaduru team all the best!
5.0 / 5.0
10/10 experience!!
Everything was so perfect and much more than we could imagine!
The huts are so beautiful and cute, you really get the feeling of being among wildlife, but in a safe and calm way.
The service was the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka! They were helpful, polite, showed us around in the era! And the FOOD! Omg, the best dinner and lunch we’ve had during our 2 weeks here.
We booked the safari through the hotel and we had the best driver and experience. Got lucky enough to see the leopard!! We went on the morning safari at 5.30 am, we skipped the big line entering the park, because they arranged everything beforehand. Our driver gave us a great experience! He focused on avoiding the other cars as much as possible so we could get the feeling of being in nature.
Don’t settle for less, book this place, you’ll not regret it!!
4.5 / 5.0
Une vraie communion avec la nature
Immersion dans la jungle
Une ambiance de safari
Un personnel aux petits soins
Merci à Nishantha de nous avoir fait découvrir tant de choses, avec une gentillesse incroyable
Rien, mais attention aux personnes qui n’aiment pas les insectes/ petits animaux en tout genre qui peuvent s inviter dans les chambres
5.0 / 5.0
Yakaduru Yala offers a unique and immersive experience amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Yala National Park. The attentive hospitality and well-organized activities ensure a seamless and enjoyable stay. The safari adventures provided an up-close encounter with the diverse wildlife, creating unforgettable memories. The camp's commitment to environmental quality is evident, contributing to a sustainable and harmonious experience. From the delicious local cuisine to the cozy traditional rooms, Yakaduru Yala is a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts seeking a blend of adventure and comfort.
4.5 / 5.0
De locatie is uniek, midden in de natuur
De kleinschaligheid en de omgeving
4.5 / 5.0
Great location in the buffer zone of the national park.
The staff is amazing. It is the best we had in whole Sri Lanka! Also Lassie the dog is very cute.
It is impossible to get to the hotel, but they come and get you in a 4x4.
The bbq evening and tea on the rocks were amazing en we will remember this forever.
All food was amazing!
Big shout out to the staff for making our stay memorable.
Sometimes there is no running water (only for 1 person) and it is cold. So because there was no water we could not shower.
Beds are to short. I am 1,83 meters and I was missing 20-30 cm.
More powerful fan, it was still so hot…
No cold drinks besides beer.
5.0 / 5.0
They were extremely accommodating and allowed us to check in late and was in constant contact with the manager. They greeted us with a fresh juice. The sevice was exceptional as well. Overall had a wonderful experience and wouldn’t imagine a better place to stay in Yala NP - at just 10min from the entrance. Every staff member I encountered, from were delightful and eager to help! The dinner provided was top-notch too as well as the safari takeaway breakfast. Thank you! Will recommend to my colleagues!
5.0 / 5.0
This place really exceeded expectations - from the minute we booked someone was in contact and even at short notice they arranged a number of activities for us. As soon as we arrived we were welcomed by our hosts and shown our amazing room. The room was like nothing I’ve ever experienced before and the whole experience was brilliant - cannot recommend highly enough if you’re staying in Yala and wanting to feel close to nature. The safari organised by the hotel was also excellent - their guides are very knowledgeable and put in the extra effort to ensure you have a good time. 10/10 perfect luxury experience.
5.0 / 5.0
Breakfast was delicious. Homemade Sri Lankan breakfast with additional options for kids.
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5.0 / 5.0
The place has such a peaceful feel, and being close to nature was really nice. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They served delicious meals that were included in the package. Our room, called "Jeena," was big, clean, and had everything we needed.
We went on a full-day safari with the driver Manju and owner Kusala, and it was amazing. We got to see everything we wanted to see. They took care of all the details, like getting us e-tickets to skip the lines and making sure we had enough food and drinks for the whole day in the park. It was a fantastic experience!
We will tell our friends or even bring them back here:)
4.0 / 5.0
Great atmosphere, great staff
A few animals in the hut but its open so i guess you have to accept
4.5 / 5.0
Beautiful place very close to the Yala entry. Real safari vibe and experience. We enjoyed the tea on the big boulder at sundown a lot. The new swimming pool is a great plus.
5.0 / 5.0
The location was amazing. So special from the rest of our trip, I felt we were in a whole different world. Everything was new and fresh, the beds were perfect and the bathroom really comfortable.
We went on the most beautiful safari with a driver who made it his mission to find al the animals in the park. We have seen it all! Bear, monkey, leopard, elephant, python, water buffelo, mongoose... really exciting and special.
We spent 2 nights, that was perfect.
5.0 / 5.0
The campsite was located close to the park and provided great comfort without destroying the atmosphere
The menu could have had a bit more variety
5.0 / 5.0
Yakaduru was the most perfect safari camp. We were made to feel so welcome upon arrival, and had the most memorable safari. The camp huts were comfortable and clean and made for an authentic experience. Tea rock and the moon drive we’re both an absolute highlight. We would absolutely recommend this stay.
Nothing it was fantastic!!
4.5 / 5.0
Wonderful location on the edge of the National Park. Tea on the rock overlooking the park after our safari was a treat.
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Southern Province?
The average price for a rental in Southern Province is $40 per night. This rental is $34 above the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Yakaduru - Yala. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Yakaduru - Yala. Enjoy the water!
Is Yakaduru - Yala pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Yakaduru - Yala?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.
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