Elephant Lake Yala

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
All-inclusive
Pool
Room service
Breakfast included
24/7 front desk

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Rota Wewa, Sithul Pawwa Road, Yodakandiya, Thissamaharama, Southern Province, 82600

Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
‪8 min drive‬
Yala National Park
‪9 min drive‬
Kirinda Beach
‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Tent with A/C

63 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Comfort Tent with No A/C

63 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

Family Tent with A/C

65 sq m
Partial lake view
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed

About this property

Luxury tentalow with free breakfast and free valet parking

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this tentalow. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and free use of bicycles.

Elephant Lake Yala offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include bathrobes, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the tentalow include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Elephant Lake Yala, you'll be close to Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking.

Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Free valet parking and self-parking
Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at The Forest
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include tour or ticket assistance, a porter and luggage storage
On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles and hiking/biking trails
4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Yala National Park and 31 mi (49.9 km) from Udawalawe National Park
Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Some rates at Elephant Lake Yala are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Elephant Lake Yala offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Elephant Lake Yala. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Thissamaharama tentalow.

Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Forest – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

"Under the Stars" – Overlooking the garden, this theme restaurant specialises in barbecue and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Elephant Lake Yala are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and select beverages included

Room service during certain hours

Activities and facilities/equipment

All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Land activities

Cycling

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Offsite parking available (USD 12 per day)
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9 AM to 6 PM on request
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

"Under the Stars"
The Forest

Things to do

Free bicycle rentals
Game drive
Hiking/biking trails
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
In a national park
On a lake
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Limited room service

Air conditioning
Desk
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

The property transfers guests to Elephant Lake Yala from a pre-arranged pickup point off Sithulpawwa Road in Tissamaharama Town. Guests must contact the property at least an hour prior to arrival in Tissamaharama Town to arrange transfers.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Airport shuttle fee: USD 165.00 per vehicle (one way)
Nearby parking fee: USD 12 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

This property accepts credit cards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Elephant Lake Yala offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The hotel advises that WiFi access may be intermittent due to weather conditions.

Full-day or half-day safaris, bush walks, and boat rides are not included in the room rates; additional fees apply.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 6 PM
Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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