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Comfort Tent with A/C

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Tent with A/C

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Comfort Tent with No A/C

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

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 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from Udawalawe National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

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

Not included

  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Activities and services offered by independent operators
  • Off-site tours
  • Transport to off-site activities

  • Buffet-style meals included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Service charge included
  • Local non-alcoholic drinks and soft drinks included
  • Additional service charge accepted
  • All meals included
  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic drinks
  • Surcharge for bottled wine
  • Surcharge for bottled liquor
  • Bicycling included
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Activities/services from independent operators not included
  • Transport to offsite activities not included
  • Room service during certain hours
  • All on-site activities, and facilities and equipment included
  • Offsite tours not included

Property Features

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.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2014
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

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 dressing gowns, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Sitting area
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Dressing gowns
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

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.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Game drive nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 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.

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. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Staffed front desk

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • 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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