Yala Hotel Elephant Eye
540, Gangasiripura, Debarawewa,
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Why people book this hotel
“The beds are very comfy”
“Beautiful hotel, the rooms were really nice, clean and comfortable”
“The staff is very friendly and the new manager is working hard to improve the sm…”
“Very helpful and friendly Staff - they prepared breakfest boxes for us as we nee…”
“Rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable”
“Spacious clean rooms”
“Clean swimming pool”
“The pool looks clean but we didn’t have time to stay”
“Hotel location although a little inside, surrounding is peaceful”
“Pool was great after a long walk”
“Good restaurants at fair prices”
“Good value for money”
Overview
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, Yala Hotel Elephant Eye is set in Tissamaharama, 2.4 km from Tissa Wewa. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Guests can enjoy garden views. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a kettle and a private bathroom, while selected rooms come with a balcony. The units at Yala Hotel Elephant Eye have air conditioning and a desk. A continental, à la carte or Asian breakfast is available every morning at the property. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak Arabic, English and Hindi. Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is 2.8 km from the accommodation while it is a 15 minutes drive to the Yala national park.
Traveller reviews
cj
family_with_children
January 18, 2026
Good breakfast very nice big swimmingpool. The staff is very friendly and the new manager is working hard to improve the small imperfections BEST warm shower so far!!!.
Przemek Pustelnik
family_with_children
March 29, 2025
“Very nice place, convenient for Yala Safari”
We enjoyed our stay in the hotel. Rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. Very helpful and friendly Staff - they prepared breakfest boxes for us as we needed to leave for safari very early in the morning. Good restaurants at fair prices. I can definitely recommend this place - great value for money.
Nicole
couple
January 12, 2025
“Disappointing but cheap”
The beds are very comfy
DISSANAYAKE
couple
January 10, 2025
FAMILY WHO RUN THE BUSINESS ARE AMAZING PEOPLE. PROVIDED EVRYTHING WHATS NEEDED. EXCEPTONAL.
Vithanage
family_with_children
January 1, 2025
“Good hotel but need more experienced and accountable staff”
Spacious clean rooms. Calmed and relaxed environment. Ample vehicle parking. Clean swimming pool.
Sapan Chetankumar
extended_group
December 30, 2024
“Was not a great experience given the negative things written below - hope they take the feedback and improve”
Insects all around the place (including room) Unclean linen Lack of hot water supply Lack of food services Lack of card payment option
Liam
family_with_children
December 28, 2024
“Needs investment and to make sure it's key facilities are ready for guests.”
The staff tried their best. Although it seemed a constant surprise to them they had guests. The ops manager was very friendly. Shower was good and hot.
Harry
extended_group
December 9, 2024
“I would not stay here again”
The staff were very friendly and easy to speak to.
Alice
couple
November 9, 2024
“Amazing stay would definitely recommend”
Beautiful hotel, the rooms were really nice, clean and comfortable. Everyone working there was amazing and friendly, we felt so welcome. We had dinner prepared for us one evening and they delivered to the room which was nice.
Magdalena
family_with_children
November 3, 2024
“Great location”
We had a big apartment with a great bathroom. The pool looks clean but we didn’t have time to stay. Good breakfast also.
Pallob
couple
October 28, 2024
“Good value for money,”
Hotel location although a little inside, surrounding is peaceful. All amenities are available. we'll maintained swimming pool. Good value for money
Anne
couple
October 11, 2024
“Comfortable spacious room and very attentive staff”
Room was spacious and clean. Pool was great after a long walk. Meals were tasty and good portion sizes. Staff were extremely helpful and attentive, especially Kavindi and the young man who walked us to the bus stop and helped us get on the right bus to our next destination.
Chanel
couple
October 10, 2024
“Hotel with potential but does need some improvements.”
Staff were very friendly upon arrival and gave us a watermelon juice. Staff gave us a nice room with a balcony and it was very clean and comfortable air-con worked well.
Don
family_with_children
August 21, 2024
“Affordable budget option for Yala Safari.”
All staff were extremely helpful and accommodating, especially with regards to food for our fussy children. Our family room was very comfortable and spacious. Food was pretty good and delicious. All in all, a very good value hotel, that's a good option as a base for the Yala safari.
Enrico
family_with_children
August 9, 2024
“Simple accomodation that can be easily improved by a little better hygiene in bathroom and working shower”
Location, close to Yala entrance
Vladimir
solo_traveller
July 7, 2024
Great host. He helped with some currency exchange (I did not got enough from the airport), arranged a good (and cheap) dinner on the new year's eve when everything around was closed, helped with a tuk tuk. Was very attentive and kind. Room was also better than I expected. AC worked fine, the window blinds worked perfectly.
Noah
couple
March 29, 2024
We had a really comfortable stay at this hotel. In the evening, we had a nice chat with the hotel manager, who shared some insights about the significance of Tissamaharama with us. The staff here is also very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Olivia
couple
March 19, 2024
The rooms are really roomy and comfortable. The hotel's surroundings are absolutely stunning, offering a picturesque backdrop for your stay. Each room even has its own small private terrace, which was a lovely spot to relax and enjoy some quiet moments outdoors. We definitely made the most of it during our stay!
Cas
couple
March 19, 2024
Everything is Perfect
Jan
couple
March 18, 2024
We had a wonderful time at the pool, spending around two hours splashing around. It's a pretty spacious pool, which was nice. The food at the hotel was delicious, and we enjoyed every bite. Additionally, the hotel staff went above and beyond by arranging an adventure safari for us, which was an exciting addition to our trip.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Walking tours, Bike tours, Happy hour, Cooking class, Cycling
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
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Soundproof rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Minimarket on site
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, 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
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Family Room
The spacious family room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with a quiet street view as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with a quiet street view as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Triple Room
The spacious triple room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with a quiet street view as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Twin Room
The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with a quiet street view as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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