Saffron Lake Yala

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Saffron Lake Yala in Tissamaharama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or lake views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, Indian, American, and barbecue grill cuisines. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambiance. Breakfast options include continental, vegetarian, and Asian. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and free WiFi throughout the property. Location and Attractions: Located 23 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near Tissa Wewa (5.6 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (16 mi). Guests can enjoy fishing, safaris, and deserts during their stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

Free private parking available at the hotel

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1 king bed
2 full beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Maksim
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Very nice place near the lake. Big and clean rooms, tasty breakfast. Special thanks to Umesh, who organized a bike rental and an amazing safari for us. Totally recommend!”
Lauren
United States United States
“Beautiful view of lake Clean and comfortable Kind, helpful staff Tasty local food”
Rita
Denmark Denmark
“The atmosphere, food and location were all top top notch. They also work with the best safari people. Fantastic experience, great day at Yala National Park and beautiful sunset.”
Zhile
China China
“First the hotel supply Yale national park Safari! Good price and prepare good breakfast Room are large space.bathroom has shampoo body wash ！”
Saman
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“wonderful place nice climate and we love the nature in hotel and It has beautiful lake view and full of nature. The staff is so friendly and gave us a wonderful service. hotel has a very enthusiastic and boutique atmosphere with the Restaurant...”
De
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The place was bordering to the Yodawewa historical tank in Sri Lanka. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The facilities were very clean and comfortable.”
Viren
India India
“location was superb and caretaker was very good and took good care of our stay”
Cathy
Australia Australia
“A very pleasant place to stay. The room was a very generous size with a lovely balcony. Great bed and good hot shower. The breakfast is catered to whatever you want and the staff were extremely helpful and super friendly. The grounds were...”
Kaushalya
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The location and the food was amazing. Staff was very helpful”
Bo
France France
“This was a fantastic stay on the edge of the national park The staff are absolutely outstanding and always ready to help, engage and enhance your stay. We really couldn't ask for more. The location near the lake is lovely, nice breeze comes in...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Saffron Café
  • Cuisine
    American • British • Indian • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

House rules

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From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

7+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per stay

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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