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Laya Safari

Property class: 4

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Front of property
Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)
Front of property – evening/night
Property amenity
Aerial view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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Palatupana, Yala, Thissamaharama
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kirinda Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Kirinda Temple
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)

Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)

Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)

  • Garden view
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Palatupana

A family-friendly stay in Thissamaharama awaits you at Laya Safari. You'll be 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Palatupana Beach and 11.8 km (7.3 mi) from Kirinda Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, kids' swimming pool, free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and massage/treatment rooms. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 4-property class Thissamaharama hotel you'll find Yala National Park.

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kirinda Beach - 27 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Kirinda Temple - 27 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Tissa Lake - 36 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Kataragama Temple - 56 min drive - 47.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Main Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yala Addara - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Crab House Seafood Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Laya Safari

Some rates at Laya Safari 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.

Laya Safari offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Laya Safari. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Thissamaharama hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 15 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2012
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Laya Safari offers 22 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 15 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Laya Safari

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 3 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 14 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and 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

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Laya Safari Hotel Kirinda

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Laya Safari Kirinda

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Laya Safari Hotel Palatupana

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Hotel Laya Safari Tissamaharama

Tissamaharama Laya Safari Hotel

Hotel Laya Safari

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Laya Safari Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Laya Safari?

Yep, Laya Safari has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Laya Safari?

As of 9 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laya Safari on 14 Sept 2026 start from AU$180, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Laya Safari?

The closest beach to Laya Safari is Kirinda Beach (7.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Laya Safari?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like beachside massages.

Does Laya Safari have a pool?

Laya Safari has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Laya Safari a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and winery tours, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Laya Safari.

Is Laya Safari family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Laya Safari is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Laya Safari?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Laya Safari serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Laya Safari?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Laya Safari?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Laya Safari?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Laya Safari?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Laya Safari Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 152 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally a paradise, the view from the room or actually anywhere in the hotel is amazing. Great food, good gym and pool. Very relaxing, since you can hear the ocean 24/7. Location is amazing cause it’s very convenient to the national Park. If you are doing a safari it’s a great option, it makes everything way easier. The room, was recently renovated and it was perfect. Very comfortable and luxurious. This place has some extra magic with elephants occasionally roaming the property. And every staff member being super friendly going above and beyond making sure you have the best time. Already planning to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were extreemely helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A great hotel on the beach and close to gates of yala safari park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great location overall. Nice place to stay to plan a safari at Yala Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, and gorgeous rooms. Staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful quiet location,but still very close to Yala to go on a safari .Right on the beach with stunning views from the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very friendly & helpful - amazing location & outlook
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to base your self for a Safari.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Resort!!!

We stayed in Laya SAfari for the second time and still want to go back again. Amazing resort, astonish location, friendly staff, good value for money. Infinity pool and Jacuzzi make perfect the outdoor stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is beautiful- we saw wild boar, many birds, a tortoise and even an elephant wondering around. Pool, service and food are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in great location near safari park. Food and drinks are expensive though
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Closed to Yala National Park entrance. stunning view of the beachside. Comfortable stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

X

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great trip with 4 family! The hotel is clean and nice. Worth every penny.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

manisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic resort in the heart of Yala.

We loved our stay at the Laya Safari lodge. The staff went out of their way to ensure we were happy, the pool is just incredible, the views are stunning and the ambience is second to none. I would highly recommend and will certainly come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Very good very nice rooms n awesome food n service
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique experience in the jungle with wild animals coming to the hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel for safari

Fantastic hotel, rooms are very spacious and well designed to make the most of the amazing views out to sea. The pool is a fantastic place to relax and unwind. Very close to the entrance to the national park.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super good and the environment is very good. We enjoy the view, room and the pool. Nice stay good food
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jlly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, right on beach and very convenient for Safari Park and Bird Safari. Staff are outstanding, food exceptional. Very impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool is lovely. Seeing animals from poolside and our room is a bit hit. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and views. With amazing wildlife. The water could have been hotter in the shower though
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dominik

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
great hotel - rooms clean - but could be cleaner (especially windows)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful view of an very rough beach!

The staff was great. The pool is cold but nice. The food is good. The views are amazing.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay if you are planning to visit the national park at Yala. The staff are great and the facilities are good. The food in the restaurant is quite good. The only negative is that the resort is starting to show signs of aging and wear but you shouldn’t put you off, It’s still a good value place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

beautiful view and villas

The proximity to the sea and the pool makes the villas an ideal location for relaxing. The room was significantly surrounded by glass making looked like very close to the sea. I had a memorable and pleasant time during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018