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Laya Safari

Property class: 4

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $145
$122 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8

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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

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Room

Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)

  • Garden view
  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 656 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palatupana

When you stay at Laya Safari in Thissamaharama, you'll be by the sea and 13 minutes by car from Palatupana Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Kirinda Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Kirinda Temple.

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 10 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Kirinda Beach - 27 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Kirinda Temple - 27 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Tissa Lake - 36 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 56 min drive - 29.2 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Laya Safari

Laya Safari offers 22 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Laya Safari has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Laya Safari are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Entertainment

Onsite live performances

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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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

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were extreemely helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, and gorgeous rooms. Staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very friendly & helpful - amazing location & outlook
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to base your self for a Safari.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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.
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8/10 Good

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Closed to Yala National Park entrance. stunning view of the beachside. Comfortable stay.
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8/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Very good very nice rooms n awesome food n service
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10/10 Excellent

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

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

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

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