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Reviews of Wadula Safari Yala

3.5 out of 5
Wadula Safari Yala
Situlpawwa Road, Kataragama, uva

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal place to stay for Yala National Park
At end of a 4x4 dirt trail, the brothers have worked hard during difficult times to create a small high-end eco-friendly resort in the woods where monkeys play and peacocks crow. Recently built modern brick and plaster cottages with a/c face a lagoon lake with a property adjacent to Yala National Park. Service is excellent.
Scene typical of Yala National Park
Romantic Dinner
Foot trail to cottage
Forest cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

meeka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
This place is wonderful. The 2 brothers really go all out to take care of you. They have a western menu and food is plentiful. The rooms sit in front of a surprise beautiful lake inside the park. Wifi and TV were not expected so glad to have, as well as a spacious bathroom with Toiletries. They picked us up in a tuk tuk and gave door service no where did they lack service. Really nice owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little slice of paradise
This was a great location. It was peaceful and secluded. Breakfast was served on the porch. It was delicious. Bed was a little firm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Amazing experience. Had a great time - thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, we saw crocodiles on the lake and could hear elephant at night The service was fantastic, they arranged all the transportation and safari for us Food was absolutely delicious Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Top location for safari, modern but disappointing
The rooms are lovely and fairly new, only opening in 2019. The finish is excellent and they are set amongst the jungle with a view of the lake. We arrived late in the afternoon so probably did not get to make the most of it. We had to be driven down a dirt track on a Tuk Tuk, about 2km, as the road was not fit for our driver. Jamit was lovely and were were offered freshly made juice on arrival. Good access to safar Whilst the room was spacious, clean and modern there was no storage space which was Ok for a one night stay but might not be ideal for those staying longer. Also the bed was rock hard, very uncomfortable. We had Dinner on site, which was the only option due to the dirt track and general access to the local town. It was a lovely meal of curries and rice, though some of it was cold. It was eaten in a lovely setting under a coconut-leafed hut with paraffin lamps for lights, very intimate. However, in the morning we were given the bill in USD (baring in mind we hadn’t been given a menu or cost) and the meal was 3x what we have paid anywhere else. This was apparently due to the rapid inflation currently in the country. It wasn’t that the food or experience was not worth it, it was just the manner in which it was done. It was unexpected and out of keeping given everywhere else is facing the same issues and whilst we have seen some price increases (which we fully understand) this seemed excessive and due to the lack of other options, opportunistic on their behalf.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Dulaj on 16 Mar 2022
Thank you for your visit and comments. But your comments mean that our hotel is not suitable for guests who want to choose our hotel. The question is not our hotel but your choice. This is because of not choosing a hotel that fits your budget. We kindly inform you that it has nothing to do with us. We are subject to the rules and regulations approved by the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hotels have been instructed to accept only dollars from tourists visiting Sri Lanka. So we quote the price in dollars for each transaction. Inflation in the country has pushed up the prices of all goods and services. The other reason is that our hotel is located far from the city. Transportation costs are high. So our price is high but not as big as you say. Prices are quoted on our websites. I hope you have not seen it. If you've going somewhere again, I kindly ask you to choose a hotel according to your budget.

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing !
This place was absolutely amazing. I actually had no idea what i was getting myself into staying in the jungle but it was truly peaceful. it was off the road quite a bit so they took us in a tuk tuk to get to our room. we then traveled a short bit with a flashlight. the room was very clean and actually had all the amenities .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Dulaj on 12 Mar 2022
Thanks 🙏

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre impeccable située dans la forêt tout près de l’entrée du Parc Yala, donc idéal pour les safaris. Le lieu est enchanteur et très bien maintenu. Le souper était très bon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Dulaj on 7 Mar 2022
Je vous remercie pour vos aimables paroles. à la prochaine

10/10 Excellent

Kirstine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surrounded by nature and excellent service!
This Yala hotel is pretty new - opened at the end of 2019 and we were some of their first guests because of the pandemic. Each of the huts are built to a high spec, had air conditioning and spacious bathrooms, plus a little terrace at the front for relaxing. It was surreal arriving at the hotel as they arrange their jeep to pick you up from a nearby temple because the road leading to the hotel is a dirt road and too bumpy for regular cars. It was like we were already on safari when we got there as the huts are all in a wooded area and we saw lots of wildlife (monkeys, an eagle, wild boars and deer) leading up the hotel. What made this stay great was the service from staff - they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. They were happy to adjust their dinner menu to vegetarian for me, and provided us with delicious welcome drinks when we arrived and when we got back from our safari. When we commented on the coconut honey used in one drink (with ice cream!) they even brought us a small bottle of honey to take home! We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Dulaj on 19 Jan 2022
Very nice people and very kind! It was a pleasure to host Kristine and his Partner.Very friendly and recommended guest! Thank you and come back always!

10/10 Excellent

Anish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a hotel within a forest by a lake!
We enjoyed 1 Night in the beautiful cottage surrounded by the jungle and it was excellent, unfortunately due to Covid 19 our trip was cut short so could not enjoy the safari. Dinner near the lake by candlelights just for us. Food was delicious! Breakfast was also good. All in all a memorable stay, higly recommended. The team made a good effort for us and we are very appreciative of this. Definitely will return. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Dulaj on 21 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your kind words and positive comments

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique experience
Super wilderness stay, excellent service from the three lads who worked hard to make our stay comfortable and pleasurable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a piece of paradise! No way to describe how much we loved it. It’s tucked away in the jungle but you arrive to luxurious cabin surrounded by nature. From the fresh squeezed juice upon arrival to the magnificent dinner and an unbelievable sunset over the lake it was perfect! They made us feel like royalty. The nicest young men and the absolute best food in the entire country!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Dulaj on 29 Aug 2019
Thank you for your kind comments. Nice to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Crystal Lake, IL (USA)

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very special and unique resort, with personalized touches. Beautiful villas in a peaceful pristine forested area near a lake and close to Yala National Park. The management was outstanding -- they went out of their way to surprise me with a birthday cake. The food prepared by their chef was delicious. The safari they booked was easily accessible to the park and made the adventure an exciting destination. We highly recommend Wadula Safari Yala as the place to stay when visiting Yala.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Dulaj on 29 Aug 2019
Thank you for your kind comments. Nice to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place👌
Amazing place👌 The rooms were so nice and clean, the service was great and friendly and also the food was good. A big recommendation from me🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best service in Sri Lanka! We stayed one night in this property in the middle of the jungle. The staff is amazing - from pick up, through check in and until check out, they treated us like nowhere in Sri Lanka. They prepared an awsame dinner, took us for an hour tour around the property to explore the wildlife, organized a wonderful safari for us and even brought us things we needed from the shop in the city! The room si super clean and you will find there everything you need. A couple of practical advices: inform the property before arrival so that they can pick you up. Your driver won’t be able to go that far with the car. Buy the things you need before checking in, going back to the city is not an option in the night. But, you will be privileged to enjoy the wildlife and the nature and see some of the most beautiful scenaries and animals just a couple of steps from your room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Varmeste anbefaling
Virkelig hjælpsomme smilende medarbejdere. Vejforhold er virkelig ringe i regnvejr. En almindelig taxa kan under ingen omstændigheder komme frem, sidste stykke SKAL være med tuktuk, så det anbefales at få hotellet til at arrangere transport til og fra. Sengen var meget hård, kunne afhjælpes med en topmadras. Dejlig mad, dog kun vegetar. Serveres i hytten. De serverer ikke alkohol. Et kort over området med hytter kunne være en fordel, det er svært at finde rundt specielt i mørke eller skilte ved stierne kunne også hjælpe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gipsy, santiago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience with Chamith and Dulash was absolutely perfect, from minute 1. Chamit was in contact with us since we left Ella, just to make sure that we were OK and that our arrival to his place was without any incident. We hired 2 safaris, the first one on the day of our arrival and the second one on the next day. And, of course, everything was also perfect. The food they prepared for us was world-class, including breakfast and dinner. They were so warm that we felt at home. And of course, room was pristine when we arrived. Room and all of the rest was clean and neat. I would stay at Wadula 100 times if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderbare Unterkunft mitten im Dschungel. Die beiden Brüder sind überaus hilfsbereit und haben mit uns sogar einen kleinen Bushwalk gemacht. Wunderbares Essen, perfekte Organisation unserer Safari in den Yala Nationalpark, wo wir Bären, Leoparden und Elefanten gesehen haben. Alles in allem sehr zu empfehlen!! Das war einer unserer schönsten Orte in ganz Sri Lanka.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotels in Sri Lanka
The hotel was incredible. The host did an excellent job, he took us on a walk around the place and was really Nice. He also joined us for the Safari, he made us breakfast for the Safari and lunch when we came back to the hotel. The place was so beautiful. The food was also good. Really recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great visit!
This was an amazing hotel with a clean room and great service. It was easy to get there so I really recommend this one if you’re staying near the safari.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Dulaj on 8 Mar 2022
Thanks 🙏

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig fornøyd!
Super opplevelse! Hotellet ligger langt inn i skogen og man må ha jeep for å komme frem. De møtte oss i byen og viste vei til et sted vi kunne parkere vår egen leiebil trygt, og så kjørte de oss resten av veien. Hotellet ligger øde og midt i naturen,rett ved grensen til yala national park. Hotellet arrangerte en heldags safari i Yala for oss, og hadde pakket med frokost og lunsj for oss. Vi var heldige og så 3 leoparder. De ansatte er veldig hyggelige og hjelpsomme! Servisen er helt super! Vi spiste middag på hotellet på kvelden og de ordnet med vegetarmat til oss som vi ble servert ute ved insjøen med levende lys som belysning. Veldig god mat og hyggelig stemning! Obs: de tar ikke kort på hotellet, så ta med kontanter
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019