Kele Yala

8.9 / 10.0

Excellent(175 Ratings)

Chalet in Southern Province

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this chalet rental

Kele Yala is a boutique hotel situated in the dry zone in Kataragama. It Offers barbecue facilities and on-site dining,

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Udawalawe National Park Safari

32.5 mi

Galle Fort Jumpers

82.8 mi

Galle International Cricket Stadium | ගාල්ල ජත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රිඩාංගනය

82.7 mi

Patna View Point

52.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 398 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Kele Yala

$$$$

8.9 / 10.0

Excellent(175 Ratings)

Chalet in Southern Province

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this chalet rental

Kele Yala is a boutique hotel situated in the dry zone in Kataragama. It Offers barbecue facilities and on-site dining,

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Udawalawe National Park Safari

32.5 mi

Galle Fort Jumpers

82.8 mi

Galle International Cricket Stadium | ගාල්ල ජත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රිඩාංගනය

82.7 mi

Patna View Point

52.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 398 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.9 / 10.0

Excellent(175 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

A beautiful stay

Absolutely beautiful stay - the friendliest staff and the best food we had in all of Sri Lanka. Everything was perfect, they arranged our safaris for us which were fantastic and the staff were so kind with our baby girl. The pool was beautiful and so clean, the rooms were lovely. Honestly can't think of a bad word to say!

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Eine Oase im Grünen

Sehr schön inmitten der Natur. Herrliche Ruhe in komfortablen Lodges. Freundliches Personal

Die Straße zur Unterkunft ist sehr sehr schlecht. Die Safari in den Yala Nationalpark war enttäuschend

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Trop cher pour la nuit passée

Nous avons aimé la chambre, belle décoration, les boissons chaudes disponible, la salle de bain très belle et la terrasse. Nous avons aussi passé un très bon moment à la pisicine

Nous avons été deçu par rapport à la description sur Booking.com. Il n’y a pas d’expérience ou de moment spécial le soir. Le repas n’était pas un BBQ,… bref il faut être plus clair, c’est un repas froid.. et pourquoi proposer de la nourriture Western si il n’y a pas de boissons Western au moins une bière ?

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Saffari Special

Location, rooms, lovely food, relaxing pool & really friendly staff. We wanted some beer for dinner & they organised that for us by TutTut. Fantastic service. The safari they organised for us was excellent & we saw a leopard!! - not that usual. Overall if you are after a safari then this is definitely the place. They organised taxis etc for us. The staff really made the place special.

We stayed for 2 days but the rooms were not serviced on day 2. Not really a problem.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Super friendly staff, big room.and big bed. Delicious meal included in half board. We had resort to ourselves! Organized safari for us & driver to our next destination.

No wifi....but not really a big deal when you in the jungle on safari

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

A very real life jungle experience!

The property would be perfect for a group of friends or families.We had the outdoor pool to ourselves & the restaurant where we dined. We checked out at 5.30AM for our Safari and Eranga had packed us brekkie on the go an egg sandwich,juice,fruit,water & snacks. It was a fab brekkie. If your looking to really immerse yourself in the jungle then Kele is the choice for you.The wildlife surrounds you and once dark you can hear all the birds & loads of monkeys on your apartment roof.We had a short power cut but luckily it only lasted 10mins and we also had loads of torches.There is no wifi and my E sim was a bit patchy there for coverage so it’s a place to turn off your phone really.Great staff really friendly & helpful and they all live on the campus incase you need any assistance.

The entrance road is a bit off the main road and in bad condition so our driver found accessing Kele entrance hard.We were the only guests staying there that night and they didn’t tell us this when we checked in .Had I known this I would have cancelled our stay as it’s very remote as it was an eerie experience. At dinner they ask you to fill out a questionnaire and they read what you write in front of you.I found this weird not to ask us to complete the questionnaire on departure.The dinner portions are big & they don’t sell any soft drinks or beers to accompany.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

amazing place to relax between your safaris

we loved our stay here, especially due to the amazing staff which are more than welcoming and supportive! thank you! additionally the rooms are nice and clean and the food is delicious!

pool and pool area could be a bit cleaner and it would be nice to have an area here with some shade to hang out during the day.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

absolutely everything!! the staff was incredibly helpful in everything, the food was amazing, location was perfect really close to the park and facilities were stunning from the bedroom to the pool, really recommend :)

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Beautiful jungle retreat.

This hotel is set in superb jungle location. The rooms are beautifully decorated with forest themes and are immaculately clean and very comfortable. The food is excellent and served in an open air dining room which, like the bedrooms, is decorated in a unique jungle style. Purple sun birds took the nectar from the flowers which were growing inside the dining room. What a wonderful accompaniment to breakfast! All the meals are outstanding. Congratulations to the chef! Eranga is the manager and went out of his way to make our stay so enjoyable. He arranged our safari to Yala in the morning and made sure we had an exceptionally experienced driver - then again the afternoon with the same driver to Bundala. Our driver arranged for the best guide we could possibly have ever had in Bundala. Bundala has an amazing variety of birds and a good guide is a must. Eranga can arrange this for you. The swimming pool at Kele is also good and the gardens very interesting with a variety of trees, shrubs, flowers and wild life. Being wifi free made Kele even more peaceful.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

A great place to stay while visiting Yala NP

Eranga and staff provide exceptional service. They made our stay very comfortable. He arranged our safaris into Yala NP with a great driver. The food was great - always checking with us to make sure he was providing meals to our taste.

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

It was a pleasant stay overall...staff was really helpful amd cooperative. But it was expensive

It was a packed breakfast as we were going for a safari...but packed breakfast was good n sufficient quantity 👍

Small area not like a proper resort...no wifi...only ala carte menu was avble for dinner...no buffet

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Wonderful ❤️❤️❤️

Wow! Exceptional property with exceptional staff. It was a delight to stay at this wonderful property located in the Sri Lankan jungle, very close to Yala National Park. We had breakfast and dinner included, and the food was amazing. Thanks a lot for the entire staff for the excellent service. We will miss you all, but we hope we will meet again. Thanks also for the safari guide. We were very lucky to see a leopard at about 5 to 10 metres from us. We recommend this property for everyone who enjoys untamed Sri Lanka! 1000 thanks!!!

Not applicable! Everything was perfect!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Excellent

Everything. Use the park entrance close to the hotel, not the main one, it is not crowded. The safari organized by the property was very good.

Road to the property is not suitable for low cars, the property should be more clear about that. In any case, they immediately sent a tuk-tuk.

7.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Not a useful experience, but too much "but"

Great room, comfortable bed, good breakfast

I have no idea why there's a "Yala" in the name of this hotel on booking.com. In the Google Map, it's just Kele Resort. Most probably, to confuse tourists. I booked the hotel being sure it's close to Yala national park entrance. However, it turned out the hotel is located quite far from the entrance (25-30 minutes by car). Even more, it's not easy to reach this hotel. The property informed me I had to come to Kataragama city and went 3 km on foot along a forest road. And they did it only when I asked them in PM. Actually, I was shocked because it was already dark. Also, I would like to notice there is no WiFi in the rooms. I understand that it's such a concept of this hotel but I believe it isn't a good idea nowadays. And I'm pretty sure the property must add all this information in the "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" block since it's the only place which is read by customers thoroughly. Finally, I don't like a shower here. It looks unusual but the usability isn't good enough.

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Superb

unique jungle theme

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Very nice hotel, clean pool, clean room with lot of amenities. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. The food is spectacular: I recomend, at least, to dinner there to eat the good menu they serve. We booked with them a private safary and they took care of everything. I highly recommend this hotel

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Exceptional

We loved our stay at Kele the staff here went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. A special shout out to the chefs who made us the best Sri Lankan food we had on our whole stay, making Roti in front of you. Our safari and the driver provided were incredible resulting in us spotting 3 Leopards!! would highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Exceptional

Very attentive staff. Good food. Nature walks &. Informal cookery lesson.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Hospitality +++++

Everything, room immaculate, great amenities, wonderful meals, fantastic caring staff. A total package for an exiting stay very close to Yala. The Jeep safari organised with Kele was an amazing experience and the best safari we have ever done, extremely well organised and saw elephants, crocodiles, peacocks, other birds (so many), deer, monitor lizards, monkeys, wild boar, water buffalo, and privileged to have a leopard walk right alongside us. Thanks Vasantha for the most amazing time!

Nothing could be done better

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

A taste of a jungle retreat

Everything! This little gem of a place was every thing I expected from Kele Yala. The place was lovely, left you feeling relaxed and totally isolated in a safe and lush environment. Staff were attentive, informative and helpful. Vasantha was a perfect host and guide on our safari. The safari was included in our all inclusive, so no worries there to book else where. Loved, loved the safari although we did not see a leopard (just bad luck) we were happy. Our room accommodation was super clean and again everything I expected and more. Food was a set menu and was delicious. Made us feel special, with a beautiful candle lit dinner under the stars on one night. The pool was a lovely cooling added touch. We couldn’t ask for more. Thank you Vasantha and Kele Yala.

Nothing I can think of.

FAQs

How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Southern Province?

The average price for a rental in Southern Province is $40 per night. This rental is $118 above the average.

Is parking included with this chalet?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kele Yala. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this chalet?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Kele Yala. Enjoy the water!

Is Kele Yala pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this chalet is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Kele Yala?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, and parking.

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Kele Yala

Chalet in Southern Province

Reasons to book

About this chalet rental

Amenities

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Kele Yala

Chalet in Southern Province

Reasons to book

About this chalet rental

Amenities

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Southern Province?

Is parking included with this chalet?

Is there a pool at this chalet?

Is Kele Yala pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Kele Yala?

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