Kele Yala

Unforgettable Experience We chose to visit because my partner has a strong preference for nature and wildlife, and it was her first time in Sri Lanka. We stayed for three nights, and I must say, the eco-friendly atmosphere was remarkable! The rooms were spacious and comfortable, providing plenty of room for relaxation. The staff's service was exceptional, and they were always willing to assist us. A special shoutout to the chef, who was incredibly helpful in catering to our preferences. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Eranga, the hotel manager, who, along with his team, made our stay truly unforgettable. During our visit, I arranged a Yala safari. We opted for the full-day trip, which was indeed a great experience and worth every penny. However, I found that the half-day safari might be a more enjoyable option, as the full day can be quite exhausting due to all the movement around the park. We were fortunate to see a variety of animals, especially the leopard and the bear. The safari guide was fantastic, although I regret that we couldn't recall his name. Looking forward to returning! ❤️

The room and the bathroom is spacious. The shower imitates a waterfall, but with too little water...We stayed two nights, but got the impression that most of the guests stay just for one night to visit the national park. There's no where to go for another restaurant, so you have to eat on the compound: basic Sri Lankan tasty food...and just water or tea to drink. The staff is really helpful and friendly and made our stay as comfortable as possible.

We spent two nights at the wonderful Kele Yala in 3 adjoining chalets, and I really didn't want to leave. If you want to really get away from it all, this is the perfect place. It's right off the beaten track in the middle of the countryside next to the Yala national park. The staff were incredibly helpful and the rooms were beautiful. There's no restaurant as such but if you tell them what you'd like they prepare your meals for you - we had delicious home cooked Sri Lankan food for breakfast and dinner. They arranged a private jeep safari (lasting about 4 hours) for us in the national park which was the highlight of our trip - we saw a lot of birds and animals including an elephant and a leopard, and the joy of being in this part of the park was that we were away from the crowds of jeeps in the main part. For the rest of the time we hung out on our patio watching the animals and birds, stopping only to swim in the beautiful flower-surrounded pool. Two things to note - there's no WiFi which was a positive as it meant we really focussed on our beautiful surroundings, and this is an alcohol free area, so if you'd like a drink on your patio, you need to bring your own.