Title: Yala River Moonlight 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) # Yala River Moonlight Riverside hotel with rooftop terrace and restaurant ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926300/100926264/0db7d06c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926300/100926264/0f28d019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926300/100926264/a33cb9c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926300/100926264/e602a5ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926300/100926264/c5708a31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Yala River Moonlight sits peacefully along the riverbank, offering a genuine retreat from everyday life. Travelers can relax on the rooftop terrace, wander through the garden, enjoy meals at the restaurant, use the in-room WiFi, and take advantage of self-parking. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant £15 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 18 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=100926264&PinnedHotelID=100926264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=100926264&PinnedHotelID=100926264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 19 - Oct 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=100926264&PinnedHotelID=100926264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=100926264&PinnedHotelID=100926264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=100926264&PinnedHotelID=100926264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=100926264&PinnedHotelID=100926264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=100926264&PinnedHotelID=100926264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=100926264&PinnedHotelID=100926264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100926300/100926264/ba4179df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Individually furnished Separate bedroom Private bathroom Located on the ground floor Desk - 150 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![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%2FThissamaharama-Hotels-Yala-River-Moonlight.h100926264.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThissamaharama-Hotels-Yala-River-Moonlight.h100926264.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%7C6.27834%2C81.26350&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Fq4Tr3V00Gs1FCQEHn-IZ-SK8xw=) Gangasiripura Road, Thissamaharama, Hambantota, 82600 #### What's nearby - Yatala Dagoba - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - Bundala National Park - 21 min drive - 12.3 miles - Kataragama Temple - 24 min drive - 15.2 miles - Yala National Park - 25 min drive - 12.2 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cafe Culture - ‬15 min drive - ‪Red - ‬4 min drive - ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪999 cafe & restaurant - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### Yala River Moonlight Hotel by the river Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and a restaurant at Yala River Moonlight. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: LKR 5 for adults and LKR 5 for children - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Outdoors - Garden - On a river - Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - 2 steps to reach entrance - No lift - Tile flooring in room ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom ### More - Desk - Individual furnishings - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately LKR 5 for adults and from LKR 5 for children 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 only accepts cash ### 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 River Moonlight Hotel Yala River Moonlight Thissamaharama Yala River Moonlight Hotel Thissamaharama ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Yala River Moonlight pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Yala River Moonlight? > As of 18 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yala River Moonlight on 20 Oct 2025 start from £14.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Yala-River-Moonlight.h100926264.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Yala River Moonlight? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Yala River Moonlight? > Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Yala River Moonlight? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Yala River Moonlight located? > Situated on a river, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Yatala Dagoba, Tissa Lake and Debarawewa Lake. Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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