Elephant Lake Yala

3.0 star property
Lakefront tentalow in Thissamaharama with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Interior entrance
Balcony
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

Comfort Tent with A/C

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Comfort Tent with No A/C

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Family Tent with A/C

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 65 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Tissa Lake - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Yala National Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Yatala Dagoba - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Kirinda Beach - 14 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 117.6 miles/189.3 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gaga Bees - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Elephant Lake Yala

At Elephant Lake Yala, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yala National Park. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Forest, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and free bike rentals are other highlights at this luxurious tentalow.

All-inclusive

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 cabins

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
  • Express check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, 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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (5 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking
  • Off-site parking nearby (USD 12 per day)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 9 AM to 6 PM*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Wildlife and game drive
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • Built in 2014
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 165.00 per vehicle (one way)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 12 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 6 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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.
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.

Also known as

Elephant Lake Yala Safari Tissamaharama
Elephant Lake Yala Safari
Elephant Lake Yala Tissamaharama
Elephant Lake Yala
Elephant Yala Safari Tentalow
Elephant Lake Yala Thissamaharama
Elephant Lake Yala Safari/Tentalow
Elephant Lake Yala Safari/Tentalow Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Elephant Lake Yala?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Are pets allowed at Elephant Lake Yala?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Elephant Lake Yala?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Elephant Lake Yala?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9 AM to 6 PM on request. The charge is USD 165.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elephant Lake Yala?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Elephant Lake Yala and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the tentalow's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Elephant Lake Yala?
Yes, The Forest offers Regional cuisine and garden views.

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