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Laya Safari

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 614 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Palatupana, Yala, Thissamaharama

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Kirinda Temple - 18 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Palatupana Beach - 18 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kirinda Beach - 23 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Tissa Lake - 26 min drive - 21.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar at Jetwing Yala - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roof Top Bar @ Cinnamon Wild Yala - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Main Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • Laya Safari - Restaurant

About this property

Laya Safari

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Yala National Park
A beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Laya Safari. With a white sand beach, beach massages, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Newspapers in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Laya Safari offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down comforters and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

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

Languages

English, Russian

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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
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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

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

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

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Laya Safari Hotel Kirinda
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Laya Safari Kirinda
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Laya Safari Hotel Palatupana
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Frequently asked questions

Does Laya Safari have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Laya Safari?

As of Apr 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laya Safari on Apr 23, 2025 start from CA $208.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Laya Safari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Laya Safari?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Laya Safari?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Laya Safari?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Laya Safari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Laya Safari?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Laya Safari located?

This Palatupana hotel is on the beach, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Yala National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Palatupana Beach and Kirinda Beach. Kirinda Temple and Patanangala Tsunami Memorial are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Laya Safari Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 148 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Maciej

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid. Derelict, ghost hotel, with crumbling infrastructure. Although staff are nice and helpful. Stayed March 2025.

6/10 Okay

Lalith

Didnleave the hotel after 1 day because of hot water issue
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

lorraine

A great hotel on the beach and close to gates of yala safari park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Great Hotel
Great location overall. Nice place to stay to plan a safari at Yala Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Beautiful location, and gorgeous rooms. Staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The staff very friendly & helpful - amazing location & outlook
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place to base your self for a Safari.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE. This is not a four star hotel. However they charge that way. Our room was filthy when we checked in. It did not looked like it had been cleaned in over a month. No hot water in main shower head. Electricity went out in middle of the night. Blinds broke and fell from wall leaving dust and dead bugs everywhere. The pictures told a story of a beautiful resort. It is no longer that. I have never written a bad review before. When we complained to the GM on departure (after telling staff of issues throughout stay) he was rude and told us we should have complained earlier. The Sri Lankan people are beautiful, this man was not. There is an advertised spa service that does not exist. The staff also did not honor the Expedia Gold Status deal we signed up for. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luca

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice hotel in great location near safari park. Food and drinks are expensive though
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Closed to Yala National Park entrance. stunning view of the beachside. Comfortable stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

X

It was a great trip with 4 family! The hotel is clean and nice. Worth every penny.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

manisha

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing
Very good very nice rooms n awesome food n service

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Unique experience in the jungle with wild animals coming to the hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Super good and the environment is very good. We enjoy the view, room and the pool. Nice stay good food

10/10 Excellent

Jlly

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Pool is lovely. Seeing animals from poolside and our room is a bit hit. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Great place and views. With amazing wildlife. The water could have been hotter in the shower though
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness
great hotel - rooms clean - but could be cleaner (especially windows)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Debbie

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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