The Cool Nest Yala Hotel
No.137/A, Halabagaswala Road
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Why people book this hotel
“People are very friendly”
“The host is really friendly and recommended some places we could check out in Ti…”
“Supper breakfast”
“He gave us packed breakfast for the safari and let us keep our backpacks at the …”
“Staff were kind enough to allow us to leave our bags in the room & then shower a…”
“The room had 3 bedrooms and was satisfactory for our needs”
“Close to bus station and restaurants, the room was big and comfortable, shower w…”
“The location is close to the city centre and the shared rooms are great”
“The hotel is nice and for a reasonible price”
“Good value for money”
“Nice room, very clean”
Overview
Offering a shared lounge and garden view, The Cool Nest Yala Hotel is set in Tissamaharama, 2.2 km from Tissa Wewa and 24 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the holiday home, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and dishwasher. Some accommodation includes a terrace and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. At the holiday home, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Continental and Asian breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the holiday home. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Car hire and free use of bicycles are available at The Cool Nest Yala Hotel and the area is popular for cycling and walking tours. An indoor play area is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden. Situlpawwa is 35 km from The Cool Nest Yala Hotel, while Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 28 km from the holiday home, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Tatiana D. Weber
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
Close to bus station and restaurants, the room was big and comfortable, shower was good, the owner was very friendly and helpful and he helped me book my safari trip!
Stephen
family_with_children
April 13, 2026
People are very friendly. Supper breakfast. Great AC and fan.
Manuel
family_with_children
February 28, 2026
“Hotel in Tissa”
The host is really friendly and recommended some places we could check out in Tissa which we really liked. He gave us packed breakfast for the safari and let us keep our backpacks at the hotel until 13:00 which was really nice. The location is close to the city centre and the shared rooms are great
Mark
family_with_children
February 27, 2026
“The Cool Nest”
Anu was a great host, breakfast was good, and even made me a packed breakfast when I had to catch an early bus. The safari he booked for me was amazing, seeing all Yala has to offer, including 3 Leopards.
Simone
family_with_children
February 25, 2026
“Great staff & customer service”
Our host Anu and the staff were super friendly and helpful. A hot shower and air conditioning was most appreciated. Staff were kind enough to allow us to leave our bags in the room & then shower and change on our return from a safari.
Steven
family_with_children
February 21, 2026
Great breakfast. Good at arranging safari.
AmandaR84
family_with_children
February 17, 2026
Staff were 10/10.. location was good.. breakfast was great
Marina
solo_traveller
February 3, 2026
Very good host and was arranged very good shared full day safari
Diana
extended_group
January 31, 2026
“Ok stay. Nothing flash.”
We just stayed here for one night as we were doing a safari in Yala. The room had 3 bedrooms and was satisfactory for our needs. The staff were nice and helpful and organised my safari trips.
Saliza
extended_group
January 5, 2026
“It was just alright.”
Huge space in the house.
Kathy
couple
January 4, 2026
“Pleasant and an extremely good value place to stay for a couple of nights”
Friendly host and very comfortable. The breakfast was huge and fantastic. Arranged a safari through the hotel and we went on a full day excursion to block v and vi, which wasn’t very busy with other Jeep tours.
Petra
family_with_children
January 3, 2026
Really good located place and the kindest staff! They helped us with everything, and were quick to answer all of our questions. They also gave us useful tips what to do in Tissamaharama :-)
Nicolò
family_with_children
December 17, 2025
“Geckos home”
Good staff very friendly and helpful, very helpful also the mosquito tent over the bed. Good breakfast and wifi.
Guest
solo_traveller
December 15, 2025
“Excellent”
The hotel is nice and for a reasonible price. You can do the yala safari from here, the owner can help you to arrange it. The owner of the hotel was perfect, he was helpful and gave me tips what to do in Tissa.
Maeve
couple
December 14, 2025
“Short stay and it did the job.”
Breakfast was great. And it was close to a few restaurants and we were able to get collected for our safari at the property. The owner was really nice.
Marina
solo_traveller
December 9, 2025
“Nice place in Tissa”
The manager was very attentive. Nice room and facilities. 5 min away from restaurants, supermarkets.
Natasha
couple
November 27, 2025
Nice room, very clean. Organised the best safari where we saw leopards and so much more! He made sure to not organise safari on bad weather days so we wouldn’t be wasting our money. Nicest guy ever who helped us in any way he could, even giving us a lift to a restaurant when it rained and helping us organise our transport to Ella. Couldn’t recommend more :)
Cooper
couple
October 22, 2025
We stayed one night at this lovely accommodation. The owner is amazing! He is very attentive and prepared a special dinner for us. The food is very delicious. We were served various curries. Ideal place to stay if visiting National safari park. Good value for money.
Lisa
couple
September 28, 2025
Awesome place to stay for family. We had a good time. Good food and great service. highly recommends
Olivia
couple
September 24, 2025
Simply amazing. hotel surrounded by full of green. The owner was very kind. So helpful and welcoming. They booked our safari for us and made it a truly memorable stay. Dinner and breakfast were also delicious.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Entertainment and family services
Indoor play area, Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Allergy-free room, Chapel/shrine, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge)
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