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Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari

2.0 star property
Lakeside serenity meets family fun at this peaceful retreat where guests enjoy meals at MANDARA RESTAURANT surrounded by beautiful garden panoramas

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Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari offers a tranquil lakeside escape for families. The MANDARA RESTAURANT provides garden-view meals, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Children love the on-site playground, and practical laundry facilities make longer stays convenient.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

View all photos for Exclusive Cabin, Lake View, Garden Area

2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Exclusive Cabin, Lake View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Dishwasher
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Kataragama, Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari is in the historical district and on a lake. Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yala National Park and Lunugamvehera National Park. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kataragama travel guide
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Map
Goyagala Canal Road, Gaminipura, Kataragama, Yala, 94100

What's nearby

  • OLYMPUS E-PM1 Exposure Time: 1/50 sec ISO-800 Focal Length: 40 mm A fruit stall near the Katharagama Maha Devalaya. There are many shops in this area as people buy loads of fruit baskets in order to observe them to the gods in the kovil.
    Kataragama Temple
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Yala National Park in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 if you like animal this is the right place to see them their nature life 🐘🐐🦎🦌🐖
    Yala National Park
    9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Sacred Bo Tree
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tissa Lake
    23 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Bundala National Park
    40 min drive - 40.5 km

Restaurants

  • Cafe J Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama
    9 min drive
  • Wild Edge Restaurant & Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Shaiwa Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Plummy dale restaurant
    9 min drive

About this property

Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari

Family-friendly lodge near Yala National Park
At Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, MANDARA RESTAURANT, offers lunch, dinner and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a safari
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Room features
All guest rooms at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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 continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • MANDARA RESTAURANT

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 3000.00 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 3000.00 per pet, per day

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari Kataragama
Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari
Heina Nature Yala Safari Kataragama
Heina Nature Yala Safari
Heina Nature & Yala Safari
Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Lodge
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Kataragama
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Lodge Kataragama

Frequently asked questions

Is Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 3000.00 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari located?

This family-friendly Kataragama lodge is located in the historical district, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sacred Bo Tree, Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Kataragama Temple. Yala National Park is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

A delightful wild experience with lovely staff.

We arrived to a warm welcome from the staff. They were caring and attentive throughout our stay. There's not a lot to do after your safari in the surrounding area in terms of shops or stalls. There are however really beautiful rice paddy and lake scenes for anyone who wants to get adventurous on the bikes they provide and the locals are really friendly. The food was delicious. We didn't request anything in particular they just cooked up rice or noodles with chicken one night and the garlic prawns the next. The stay overall was simple yet relaxing and a great place to unwind with a partner or with family. Bring a book and sit outside and listen to the wildlife. We woke up to monkeys on the roof the first morning of our stay which was an exciting experience. The shower facilities are awesome.

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay and fantastic safari (as well as temple visit) organised by hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

A recommander.

Excellent accueil dans une large propriété très bien entretenue. En dehors des sentiers battus. Le propriétaire nous a accompagné au festival de Kataragama et la soirée fut magnifique.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

nicolas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

herbergement rustique et très loin de tout

l'hôtel est trèstrès loin de tout. sans chauffeur, il est impossible d'aller manger à l'extérieur Comme partout au sri lanka, il faut demander 2h à l'avance pour avoir un repas; qui était succulent l'hébergement est rustique mais confortable l'hotel est particulièrement bien entretenu et le personnel de service très sympa l'hotel peut vous réserver la jeep et le chauffeur pour le safari ainsi que le taxi pour aller à votre prochain hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Duncan

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

Good

Staff were very friendly and helpful and able to arrange our Safari at Yala easily. The location is quiet and there only seemed to be two chalets on the site. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable, with a welcome refrigerator, external toilet and shower - but no kettle! Great for experiencing local wildlife. Kataragama has religious significance with many temples and shrines, but little else with much charm.

8/10 Good

WEI HSIANG

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
生態鄉村住宿，靠近湖邊，可親近大自然

10/10 Excellent

Lionel, rodez

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

super hotel pour une expérience différente

Personnel très accueillant et très disponible Merci de leur gentillesse pour la préparation du repas avec les enfants et très bon repas différent de ce que nous mangions habituellement Très bon rapport qualité prix

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très belle chambre familiale avec quatre grand lits dans un joli chalet au milieu d'un parc magnifique. Idéal pour se préparer au départ le lendemain à l'aube pour le safari. L'accueil, la gentillesse et la prévenance de nos hôtes sont à la hauteur du lieu. Diner succulent à la tombée de la nuit au milieu du jardin Que du bonheur.

8/10 Good

Missaka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

pieceful environment

good

8/10 Good

Anne Kellemann, Copenhagen

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

Nicest owner and staff

We stayed two nights in a huge room with an outside bathroom, which was very cool, eg shower carved into rocks. The host and staff were extremely friendly and helpful, eg the gave us free rides to downtown, where they showed us around the Kataragama festival. They helped us out with different things, such as getting some medication, providing us with free bikes and were overall very friendly. On the downside, we would have liked the option of a Western breakfast. As far as we know there is only Sri Lankan breakfast available and that is a bit much for us at least. By much I mean that my boyfriend and I are not up for fish/meat and chili in the morning.

8/10 Good

Ilkka, Espoo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hyvää huolenpitoa Heina Nature Resortissa

Tässä resortissa on vain kaksi majoitustaloa, joihin kumpaankin mahtuu max. 8 henkilöä. Paikka on hiljaisella alueella ja luonnonläheinen. Huoneissa ei ole ilmastointia; pesutilat, suihku ja WC ovat erillisessä rakennuksessa, joka toisaalta oli ihan kiinnostava. Palvelu oli henkilökohtaista, avluliasta ja ystävällistä: meitä jopa käytettiin perin kilometrin päässä sijaitsevissa temppeleissä tutustumassa iltarituaaleihin!

6/10 Okay

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service