Wadula Safari Yala

3.5 star property
Lakefront guesthouse in Kataragama with a restaurant

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Exterior
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
Safari
Safari

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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Situlpawwa Road, Kataragama, uva, 82600
  • Place, Kataragama Temple
  • Place, Yala National Park
  • Place, Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery

Room options

Economy Cottage, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kataragama

At Wadula Safari Yala, you'll be 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Yala National Park and 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Kataragama Archaeological Museum. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Plus you'll find tour/ticket assistance. Continental breakfast is available daily between 5:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Kataragama guest house include Kataragama Temple and Sacred Bo Tree.

Restaurants

  • ‪Mia Mia Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cafe J Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sigithi Food Cabin - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Plummy dale restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Wadula Safari Yala

Lakefront guesthouse in Kataragama with a restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 200 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Wadula Safari Yala also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Kataragama guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Wadula Safari Yala offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 kilometres
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 2,000 to 3,000 for adults and LKR 1,000 to 2,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Wadula Safari Yala

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 23.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately LKR 2000 to 3000 for adults and LKR 1000 to 2000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 45000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 23.0 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Wadula Safari Yala Guesthouse Tissamaharama
Wadula Safari Yala Tissamaharama
Wadula Safari Yala Tissamahar
Wadula Safari Yala Guesthouse
Wadula Safari Yala Kataragama
Wadula Safari Yala Guesthouse Kataragama

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Wadula Safari Yala?

The closest beach to Wadula Safari Yala is Palatupana Beach (16.1 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Wadula Safari Yala?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wadula Safari Yala on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$95.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Wadula Safari Yala serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is available daily from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wadula Safari Yala?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wadula Safari Yala?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Wadula Safari Yala's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wadula Safari Yala?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wadula Safari Yala?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.