Title: The Yala Adventure 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) # The Yala Adventure Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Tissa Lake ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11867600/11867521/08560944.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11867600/11867521/8949602d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, an infinity pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11867600/11867521/cb6fbcdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11867600/11867521/1874cd2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Check-in/check-out kiosk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11867600/11867521/dd27680e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Tissa Lake, The Yala Adventure offers a tranquil escape with free continental breakfast, an international cuisine restaurant, and a rooftop terrace. Enjoy the outdoor pool or explore nearby Yala National Park while staying connected with in-room WiFi; previous guests have praised the hotel's convenient services. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Pool - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 20 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-20&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=11867521&PinnedHotelID=11867521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-20&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=11867521&PinnedHotelID=11867521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 21 - Sept 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-21&endDate=2025-09-22&selected=11867521&PinnedHotelID=11867521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-21&endDate=2025-09-22&selected=11867521&PinnedHotelID=11867521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=11867521&PinnedHotelID=11867521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=11867521&PinnedHotelID=11867521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=11867521&PinnedHotelID=11867521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=11867521&PinnedHotelID=11867521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11867600/11867521/979bb170.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Separate bedroom Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Free bottled water Desk - 344 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed ![Luxury Glamping Tents | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11867600/11867521/4cee60fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Glamping Tents ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Separate bedroom Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Free bottled water Desk - 400 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11867600/11867521/f119a6ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Separate bedroom Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Free bottled water - 301 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThissamaharama-Hotels-The-Yala-Adventure.h11867521.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThissamaharama-Hotels-The-Yala-Adventure.h11867521.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Thissamaharama, The Yala Adventure is in the historical district. Yatala Dagoba and Kataragama Archaeological Museum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tissa Lake and Yala National Park. Kirinda Temple and Bundala National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. [Visit our Thissamaharama travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thissamaharama.dx691013963817435136) ![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%7C6.27597%2C81.32053&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_1FE7ImHO8XKhvv_LfAgO26pCTY=) Waweyaya, Yodakandiya, Thissamaharama, 82600 ### What's nearby - Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 19 min drive - 5.7 miles - Tissa Lake - 20 min drive - 6.2 miles - Kirinda Temple - 20 min drive - 6.8 miles - Kirinda Beach - 20 min drive - 6.8 miles - Yatala Dagoba - 22 min drive - 6.8 miles ### Restaurants - ‪999 cafe & restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Red - ‬13 min drive - ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬27 min drive - ‪Cafe Culture - ‬12 min drive ## About this property ### The Yala Adventure Hotel near Yala National Park Located close to Tissa Lake, The Yala Adventure provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Eco, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an infinity pool - Supervised childcare (surcharge), tour/ticket information and free newspapers Room features All guest rooms at The Yala Adventure include perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds - Separate sitting areas, daily housekeeping and desks ### Awards and affiliations The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 5 AM to 9:30 AM - A restaurant - Couples/private dining - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Eco ### Things to do - Archery - Bicycle rentals - Infinity pool - Library - Outdoor pool - Ropes course ### Family friendly - In-room cot - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Separate bedroom - Snack bar/deli - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Free cot - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Rainfall showerhead - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Free daily newspapers - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per night. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night 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 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 and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Yala Adventure Hotel Tissamaharama Yala Adventure Hotel Yala Adventure Tissamaharama Yala Adventure Hotel Tissamaharama Yala Adventure Hotel Yala Adventure Tissamaharama Hotel The Yala Adventure Tissamaharama Tissamaharama The Yala Adventure Hotel Hotel The Yala Adventure The Yala Adventure Tissamaharama Yala Adventure Yala Adventure Tissamaharama The Yala Adventure Hotel The Yala Adventure Thissamaharama The Yala Adventure Hotel Thissamaharama ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Yala Adventure have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools. ### Is The Yala Adventure pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Yala Adventure? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Yala Adventure? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at The Yala Adventure? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Does The Yala Adventure provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. ### Where is The Yala Adventure located? > Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tissa Lake, Yala National Park and Kirinda Temple. Yatala Dagoba and Bundala National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Yala Adventure Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 6.2 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Anton 2 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Häftigt ställe med känslan av att vara i vildmarken. Maten tog lite tid men var helt fantastik god. Poolområdet var härligt med tanke på värmen! ##### Anton Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 2 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Find Wonderful location, on a lake. Lovely pool with great view of Lake. Stay in the Tents of possible. Everyone was very friendly. Food very good. ##### Gary Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Fredrik 29 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Fredrik Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Josie 5 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect quiet getaway Great relaxing place! Great service, food, clean room but it’s faraway from everything really. Would recommend there to be a pool and bar! Otherwise they were great and provided my sister with a lovely birthday cake! ##### Josie Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa 20 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Relaxing and peaceful The Yala adventure is a very relaxing place to stay. It is very peaceful and the butterflies abundant. It is definitely the place to rest and relax. The tent and bathroom were very clean and the most comfortable bed we have had in Sri Lanka. There is nothing at all nearby to do, it is about 10km out of Tissa so you have to eat all meals at the hotel. Food selection is very tasty, but small portions and no extras eg order soup, a very small bowl of soup but no bread or anything to go with it. The view from the top of the He tower is a great place to sip on a beer watching sunset over the lake. They could use some more comfortable chairs to relax in, everything has a very straight back. Staff were very attentive and kind. ##### Lisa Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Angela, Australia 24 Oct 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Quiet lake edge countryside Our tent accommodation was amazingly comfortable - even air conditionied! Lakeside location afforded opportunities for walks and bird watching. The small number of staff were helpful arranging transport into town. We were disappointed at the lack of upkeep of the grounds, although the butterflies loved the vegetation! The food/drink menu was minimal, but adequate; however, very hot conditions in the open air dining area (& lots of flies). ##### Angela Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond 30 Mar 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Raymond ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 6 Feb 2017 入住这个酒店千万不要期望值太高。这是个在野外的酒店。周边几乎没有东西。不过能看到满天的星光。房间里有蜈蚣，壁虎，苍蝇。洗澡的地方是个1平米左右的水泥地。wifi 和电视都不work。不过考虑到就一晚，也就算了。 ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley, Devon UK 1 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely lakeside lodge perfect for a Yala Safari This is lovely place to stay for a visit to Yala. It's very quiet on the edge of Lake Yoda. There is a superb open sided reception area overlooking the lake and organic vegetable garden. Ecology is one of the key themes of the hotel and a member of the team is responsible for this. We stayed in one of the luxury tents, the only real similarity to camping is you have to zip up the door and if it rains it's very loud on the roof . Otherwise apart from the open setting it's like a large comfy hotel room with a generous bathroom and shower and a/c. The staff are all extremely welcoming and helpful. They organised and took us on our Yala safari where we were lucky to see a leopard and an elephant as well as many other animals and birds. The bird life on the site is very good especially early in the morning. We also hired bikes for a small fee. ##### Lesley ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Feb 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### excellent experience very friendly staff, delicious food, nice view and considerable service. only pity is the air conditioner too noisy. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Kin Yuen 24 Aug 2015 ##### Kin Yuen ### 10/10 Excellent #### Øystein 17 Aug 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent. Staff very friendly and eager to please. Offered activities like archery and rappelling for free, there were canoos and a boat for a trip on the lake. Good food, BBQ on the beach one night, provided boxed lunches when we went on an early morning safari in Yala. Very relaxing atmosphere away from town. Some minor details like no shower curtain (leaves bathroom floor wet), and a gap between the window frame and the wall (small lizzards and a frog entered) leave room for a little adjustment. ##### Øystein ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Le Grand Galle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Le-Grand-Galle-By-Asia-Leisure.h24010679.Hotel-Information) > > [98 Acres Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ella-Hotels-98-Acres-Resort-Spa.h15504051.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westbury Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels-The-Westbury-Palace.h48402950.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sun House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-The-Sun-House.h15677263.Hotel-Information) > > [W15 Weligama](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-W15.h11560777.Hotel-Information) > > [Jetwing Yala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palatupana-Hotels-Jetwing-Yala.h7686053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Cinnamon-Lodge.h1854476.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Wild Yala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palatupana-Hotels-Cinnamon-Wild-Yala.h4031774.Hotel-Information) > > [Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwood-Hotels-Ceylon-Tea-Trails.h4045356.Hotel-Information) > > [Shinagawa Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Shinagawa-Beach.h7672790.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritance Ahungalla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Heritance-Ahungalla.h1526822.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tangalle-Hotels-Anantara-Peace-Haven-Tangalle-Resort.h11229814.Hotel-Information) > > [Vivanta Colombo, Airport Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seeduwa-Katunayake-Hotels-Vivanta-Colombo.h526350.Hotel-Information) > > [Talalla Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Talalla-Hotels-Talalla-Retreat.h7088443.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bey Beruwala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beruwala-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bey-Beruwala.h8256226.Hotel-Information) > > [Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Cape-Weligama-Relais-And-Chateaux.h11470023.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bentota-Beach.h36466861.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun Siyam Pasikudah](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pasikuda-Hotels-Sun-Siyam-Pasikudah.h9272270.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) > > [Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Induruwa-Hotels-Pandanus-Beach-Resort-Spa.h11289546.Hotel-Information) > > [go camping](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Go-Camping.h23256271.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kosgoda-Hotels-Sheraton-Kosgoda-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h48743974.Hotel-Information) > > [Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna-Hotels-Thaproban-Pavilion-Waves-Unawatuna.h20583896.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fortress Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koggala-Hotels-The-Fortress-Resort-Spa.h7821441.Hotel-Information) > > [Kahanda Kanda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Angulugaha-Hotels-Kahanda-Kanda.h11263998.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Hambantota](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hambantota-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hambantota.h15083331.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Bentota Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Taj-Bentota-Resort-Spa.h581365.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sandhya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahangama-Hotels-The-Sandhya.h18099343.Hotel-Information) > > [Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) > > [Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Chaarya-Resort-Spa-By-Chandrika.h7855822.Hotel-Information)