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Laya Safari

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Palatupana, Yala, Thissamaharama
  • Place, Palatupana Beach
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Kirinda Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)

Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 61 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Palatupana

A family-friendly stay in Palatupana awaits you at Laya Safari. You'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Yala National Park and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Palatupana Beach. Highlights at this beachfront 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. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym and kids' swimming pool. 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. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Palatupana hotel include Kirinda Temple and Kirinda Beach.

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Kirinda Beach - 20 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Kirinda Temple - 20 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Tissa Lake - 29 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Kataragama Temple - 49 min drive - 43.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thaulle Beach Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yala Addara - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Laya Safari

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
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.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Laya Safari such as an outdoor pool, a children's 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. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Palatupana 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 and includes desks. 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. 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
  • 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
  • On the beach
  • 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)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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

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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Laya Safari Hotel Kirinda
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Laya Safari?

Laya Safari offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Laya Safari?

Yep, Laya Safari has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Laya Safari?

The closest beach to Laya Safari is Palatupana Beach (0.5 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.