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# The Grand Yala Hotel

Travelers find respite in a peaceful garden with an outdoor pool. The 24-hour front desk assists with nearby tour arrangements after exploration.

## Photo gallery for The Grand Yala Hotel

![Lobby sitting area - The Grand Yala Hotel (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/e1bcd53c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

The Grand Yala Hotel offers a tranquil garden retreat and outdoor pool for unwinding after adventures. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, on-site laundry, and barbecue grills. The helpful front desk staff is available around the clock.

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
- Laundry room

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## Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

### View all photos for Deluxe Room

![Deluxe Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/004bcf46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Deluxe Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Flat-screen TV 

Separate bedroom 

Daily housekeeping 

Wardrobe 

- 195 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Deluxe Room

![Deluxe Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/293affe4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Deluxe Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Flat-screen TV 

Separate bedroom 

Daily housekeeping 

Wardrobe 

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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### Deluxe Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Flat-screen TV 

Separate bedroom 

Daily housekeeping 

Wardrobe 

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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## About the area

Thissamaharama is home to The Grand Yala Hotel. Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Kataragama Archaeological Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary and Birds Park. [Visit our Debarawewa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Debarawewa.dx3000003218)

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Gunawardana Mawatha, Deberawewa, Thissamaharama, SP, 82600

### What's nearby

- ![Yala National Park in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 if you like animal this is the right place to see them their nature life 🐘🐐🦎🦌🐖 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/645003002291478528/8b54d939-acff-4272-b304-3dddf7885617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Yala National Park  
24 min drive \- 11.5 miles
- ![I was very surprised to see a few skin-and-bones elephants in Udawalawe National Park despite it's seemingly lush greenery.  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655797/319c5efc-6a00-424d-860d-3821e87eb749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Udawalawe National Park  
50 min drive \- 32.1 miles
- Debarawewa Lake  
5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- Yatala Dagoba  
13 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- Tissa Lake  
3 min drive \- 1.4 miles

### Restaurants

- Red  
2 min drive
- Refresh Sea Food Restaurant  
3 min drive
- Calorian Restaurant  
3 min drive
- Cafe Culture  
13 min drive
- Hath Maluwa  
4 min drive

## About this property

### The Grand Yala Hotel

Property highlights 

At The Grand Yala Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: 

- An outdoor pool
- Free self-parking
- A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
- Smoke-free property and tour/ticket information

Room features 

All guest rooms at The Grand Yala Hotel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking

### Food and drink

- A restaurant

### Things to do

- Outdoor pool

### Family friendly

- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities

### Guest services

- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### More

- Mosquito nets
- Smoke-free property

## Room amenities

### Entertainment

- Flat-screen TV

### More

- Air conditioning

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon 

Late check-in subject to availability

### Check-out

Check-out before noon

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cots (infant beds) are not available

## Important information

### 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

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.

### Property is also known as

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Grand Yala Hotel

Grand Yala Tissamaharama

Grand Yala

Bed & breakfast The Grand Yala Hotel Tissamaharama

Tissamaharama The Grand Yala Hotel Bed & breakfast

Bed & breakfast The Grand Yala Hotel

The Grand Yala Hotel Tissamaharama

The Grand Yala Thissamaharama

The Grand Yala Hotel Thissamaharama

The Grand Yala Hotel Bed & breakfast

The Grand Yala Hotel Bed & breakfast Thissamaharama

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## Reviews

## The Grand Yala Hotel Reviews

8.0

### Very good

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### 6.0

Cleanliness

### 10

Staff & service

### 6.0

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

0

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

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## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Verified traveller

3 Feb 2020

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

#### Great stay

Good Hotel. Rooms are large. Pool is great to relax after the safari. Excellent restaurant and food. Staff is very friendly and helpful. 

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

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