Title: Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Family-friendly lodge with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk ![Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/6144fbfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/03e8359d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/23827217.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/02ac4573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game drive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/b2630061.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari offers a tranquil lakeside escape for families. The MANDARA RESTAURANT provides garden-view meals, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Children love the on-site playground, and practical laundry facilities make longer stays convenient. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Breakfast available - Kitchen - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 29 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=11567036&PinnedHotelID=11567036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=11567036&PinnedHotelID=11567036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 30 - Dec 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=11567036&PinnedHotelID=11567036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=11567036&PinnedHotelID=11567036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=11567036&PinnedHotelID=11567036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=11567036&PinnedHotelID=11567036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=11567036&PinnedHotelID=11567036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=11567036&PinnedHotelID=11567036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/23827217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Exclusive Cabin, Lake View, Garden Area ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Dishwasher - 495 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 6 - 3 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKataragama-Hotels-Heina-Nature-Resort-Yala-Safari.h11567036.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKataragama-Hotels-Heina-Nature-Resort-Yala-Safari.h11567036.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.43567%2C81.32750&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=plgsORyUfVNBlH7mdN6K5RrZJko=) Goyagala Canal Road, Gaminipura, Kataragama, Yala, 94100 #### What's nearby - Sacred Bo Tree - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles - Kataragama Temple - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles - Yala National Park - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles - Lunugamvehera National Park - 21 min drive - 7.1 miles - Bundala National Park - 40 min drive - 25.2 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Mia Mia Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cafe J Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sigithi Food Cabin - ‬7 min drive - ‪Plummy dale restaurant - ‬9 min drive ## About this property ### Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Family-friendly lodge near Yala National Park At Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, MANDARA RESTAURANT, offers lunch, dinner and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a safari - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in Room features All guest rooms at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Extra amenities include: - Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds and free cots/infant beds - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers - Flat-screen TVs with premium channels - Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31710000/31701800/31701758/dc5ff14f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wadula Safari Yala Kataragama - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews £47 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=31701758&PinnedHotelID=31701758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Free daily manager's reception - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - MANDARA RESTAURANT ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Fishing - Game drive - Playground - Safari ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - In-room cot - In-room kitchen - Laundry facilities - Living room - Playground - Refrigerator on request - Separate in-room dining area - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Newspapers in lobby - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 24-hour business centre - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - In a national park - On a lake - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 8 accessible parking spaces - Fixed shower seat - Hand-held showerhead - Lever door handles - No lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 2 buildings - 2 floors - Built in 2005 - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Egyptian cotton sheets - Free cot - Memory foam mattress ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen - Limited room service - Minibar - Refrigerator on request - Separate dining area ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Dryer - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Living room - Safe - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 3000.00 per pet, per day Welcoming dogs and cats only Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 10 for children - Pet fee: USD 3000.00 per pet, per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari Kataragama Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari Heina Nature Yala Safari Kataragama Heina Nature Yala Safari Heina Nature & Yala Safari Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Lodge Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Kataragama Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Lodge Kataragama ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari pet-friendly? > Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 3000.00 per pet, per day. ### How much is parking at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari? > Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari located? > This family-friendly Kataragama lodge is located in the historical district, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sacred Bo Tree, Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Kataragama Temple. Yala National Park is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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