Yakaduru - Yala Hotel

Eco-safari camp on the buffer zone of Yala National Park

Location & Architecture

Yakaduru - Yala sits on the buffer zone of Yala National Park, a 5-minute drive from the park entrance. The property is built using mud and palm thatched roofing, blending into the surrounding landscape. Guests have views of the sea or garden from certain rooms.

Accommodations

Accommodations include queen rooms with garden views and deluxe double rooms, plus villas with private pools. Certain rooms have a seating area and an open-air bath with outdoor shower. Daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, and ironing service are provided, and rooms are smoked with cinnamon each evening for insect control.

Dining & Culinary

The restaurant serves fresh, locally sourced meals with options like themed dinner nights and BBQ facilities. Guests can request kids' meals and packed lunches for safari trips. Breakfast in the room is available, and the hotel offers a grocery delivery service.

Activities & Wildlife

The hotel offers guided bush walks, moon drives, and full-day safaris into Yala National Park with priority access to skip queues. Guests can join cooking classes, evening entertainment including traditional dance and fire performances, and walking tours of local farms. Bicycle rental and hiking trails are available on-site.

Sustainability & Community

Yakaduru Yala runs entirely on renewable energy sources. The property supports local farmers through visits to chena (village farms) and treehouse climbs. An outdoor pool with sun loungers, a garden with outdoor fireplace, and a terrace are open year-round.

• Location: Buffer zone of Yala National Park, 5 min from park entrance
• Rooms: Queen rooms, deluxe doubles, and pool villas with open-air baths
• Dining: Restaurant with themed dinners, BBQ nights, and packed safari lunches
• Activities: Moon drives, bush walks, full-day safaris with priority access
• Sustainability: Entire property powered by renewable energy
• Family: Kids' meals, family rooms, and cultural dance performances