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Yala Golden Wild

3.0 star property

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An outdoor swimming pool with a blue-lit water feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered area with hanging lights.
A multi-story building with balconies, a well-lit entrance, and a fenced garden area.
A dining area with glass-top tables and wooden chairs, a staircase, and a view of greenery outside.
A dining table set with various dishes, including bread, pasta, and vegetables, with chairs around it.
A courtyard with potted plants, a palm tree, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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No. 107 Court Road, Akurugoda, Thissamaharama, Hambantota, 82600
  • Place, Tissa Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a door leading to another room.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two twin beds with green and white bedding, a framed picture on the wall, and wall-mounted lights.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and green striped blankets. There is a framed picture on the wall above the beds.

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chair, and a door with a plant decoration.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Yala Golden Wild

Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a rooftop terrace. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a children's pool and dry cleaning.
Yala Golden Wild offers 3 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, printers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Yala Golden Wild, you're just a quick walk from Tissa Lake. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and locker space
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Tissa Lake and a 3-minute drive from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
Yala Golden Wild offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Yala Golden Wild. Valet parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Thissamaharama hotel.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
On-site venue – restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Yala Golden Wild

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests will receive lockbox information.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Yala Golden Park Hotel Tissamaharama
Yala Golden Park Hotel
Yala Golden Park Tissamaharama
Golden Wild Yala
Yala Golden Park
Tissa Lake Resort
Yala Golden Wild Hotel
Yala Golden Wild Thissamaharama
Yala Golden Wild Hotel Thissamaharama

Yala Golden Wild Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, pleasant staff, and very convenient location for safari.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most comfortable beds I’ve experienced in a long time, and also compared to many 5-star hotels I’ve tried, this place had very simple but spacious and comfortable rooms with good AC, huge beds and nice balcony. The owners were very helpful and friendly. Can recommend this place if you are visiting this area!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was large and spotlessly clean. Swimming pool was gorgeous. Staff were welcoming and very helpful. Breakfast was amazing. Lovely shady garden area to sit in with a drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was superb, the room was cleaned very spacious and comfortable, a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MOSAB

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

Good place to stay

Very quiet place except once the power goes down and the generator starts Nice swimming pool also and secure place for car parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very nice and accommodating to help with transport and safari. The room was basic but clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

We were there for a quick over-night to go on a safari in the early morning. The evening meal was poor, in fact it was take-out from another supplier and not prepared on the spot. The box breakfast was poor. The room was fine. We did not use the pool. It is quite far from the nature park so requred a long drive to get to the safari. Generally it was OK for the price. Just have realistic expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sajeevkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. They can arrange tickets and safari jeep to Yala wildlife safari. Breakfast is packed and given at 5AM in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay, great pool and plenty of space in our room, hotel is a little bit tired but definitely sufficient for our stay. Best part was our hosts were super friendly and tried to go above and to make sure we had a perfect stay. We booked our safari through them and our guide was excellent. I would definitely recommend a stay here and booking safari with them as our guide knew exactly where to spot the animals and we saw so many where others we spoke to didnt get to see much. He was definitely knowledgeable and made the trip super enjoyable for the 12 hours we were in the jeep. We totally booked this hotel on other recommendations and it was totally worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inge

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

A perfect hotel and the best safari ever!!

The hotel was very nice and it was so nice to have a swim in the pool when we arrived. The hotel was very clean and the facilities and standarts was very high. A perfect hotel to the price! The owner of the hotel was so kind and helpful, and helped us to arrange a full day safari through the hotel in Yala National Park. We were extremely lucky and had the best driver on our Safari, he knew everything about the animals, the nature in the park and knew exactly where to find them. On top of that he was a very kind person! You should definitely go here and ask for Taridu to be your driver and you are sure to have the best Safari ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Clare

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Give this place a miss - very disappointed

Very disappointed with this hotel - we booked 2 nights unfortunately. Room was ok but lots of flies & bugs. Tv didn’t work with a message saying the bill had not been paid. Offers a restaurant but it’s just tables in reception & food cooked badly by receptionist. Breakfast wasn’t good either. No alcohol, the guy drove off & came back with 2 cans of warm beer. Has potential to be nice but poorly run. Location is rural, you need a car
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het wordt gerund door drie fijne mensen. Super vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Er wordt nog volop verbeterd aan de accomodatie, maar het is nu al zeer de moeite waard. De kok is geweldig. De meest simpele gerechten zijn super smaakvol en beter dan de lokale restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bon accueil avec un verre de bienvenue Chambre spacieuse et propre avec une belle terrasse mais pas d eau chaude pour la douche Piscine mais un peu fraiche Très bon petit déjeuner en buffet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Great hotel, great safari

Brilliant guest house, with pool! We saw langur monkeys whilst in the pool, huge bats flying off from the lake and a monitor lizard on the way back from lunch. The owner and his family were incredibly helpful and booked us a full day safari. We have done a few safaris and this was the best we have ever taken, the driver Tharusha and his assistant worked incredibly hard, had very good knowledge both of species and habitat which paid off as after waiting quietly for probably 40 minutes the driver spotted the tip of a leopard's tail slightly sticking out of a bush. We were the only people in that area of the park to see the leopard so close, about 2 meters away, on our own, for a good 15 minutes before the rest of the world arrived. I recommend you book through the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Uffe

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

Ikke just i "city"

Meget venlig og serviceminded personale/maneger. Vi fik brug for en sen udcheckning og det var intet problem. Vi havde vores egen lille veranda, men ingen udsigt til den nærliggende sø. 1-2 km ind til byen/spisesteder. Men man kunne spise på hotellet - store portioner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient for Yala National Park

We had a very short stay, basically only slept one night and left 5 am in the morning. For that short stay, the hotel is ok. For those who want to stay longer, they may find the facilities are limited. There are restaurants nearby and staff packed breakfast for us to bring to the park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place to stay

Stayed for 2 nights as we were only in the area to do the safari ( which cost 8500 rupees through this accom). Room was clean. Clean linen, working aircon, good shower water pressure. Kettle and tea provided. Didnt explore local area so cannot comment on whats around. Food was decent. Despite accom stating there is a 24hr front desk, theres no front desk area. Had to go looking for the guy a number of times (without success) as theres no designated spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel A

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

Thanks for a great stay

Stayed for 2 nights and we were very happy with our stay. Room was very new and good condition. Wifi was good and the owner was very helpful for getting our breakfast boxes ready at a very early morning hour as we had to leave for the early morning safari. Hot water shower available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

SUGIKO

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018