"Spent 2 amazing nights here for safari tours situated right outside the national park. The hotel staff and location is amazing. The cabanas are beautiful and air conditioned. We even had elephants in the lagoon outside our room one night. As additional the safaris are excellent, the park is dripping with wildlife, we booked directly from yalla national park but the hotel does similar tours do a full day as 1/2 is not enough."
"Wow, what an experience. When we pulled up into the camp, there was an elephant just there (a tusker no less). The standards were consistently high from there. We were well looked after by the manager Ravi, with impeccable service throughout. My wife's gluten free requirement being well looked after. The views are stunning, the food was great. At camp we sat and watched birds, and beyond seeing an elephant we saw a leopard just crossing the road outside! Before going to bed... Shine a torch into the canopy overhead, and there was a polecat (civet), desperately climbing away from us!
Two days of safari in yala, were two of the best of our lives. Elephants, leopards, bears, birds, jackals, buffalo... Achi (driver) made sure we didn't miss a thing. 10/10, if you love nature, don't hesitate to stay here.
One thing to note is the price doesn’t include safari.
Top tip - take ear plugs, you really are completely surrounded by nature all the time."
A verified traveller stayed at Yala Safari Camping
"We loved staying here. The rooms were large, clean, and very comfortable. The owner organized the safari for us and had prepared a to-go breakfast for us as well. We would come back here and stay for sure! "
A verified traveller stayed at Yala Hotel Elephant Eye
"There was an infinity swimming pool overlooking, the wilderness, it was stunning and unforgettable. The hotel was to a high standard overall. Would return. "
"Great location to Yala park for safaris and as soon as we arrived they booked this for us and arranged that we had a breakfast to take due to the early start. Nice pool.
It is a really nice hotel but looks like it hasn’t been updated in many years, such as a snooker table with many tares on it. Room could have been cleaner. At checkout the staff member asked us to review for them when we were still there which I didn’t like so didn’t do. "
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Debarawewa, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Debarawewa is known for its local tours and riverfront. Make sure you have time to check out the gardens while you're in the area.
What can I see and do in Debarawewa?
Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Birds Park, or get out into nature at a spot like Tissa Lake. Bundala National Park and Kataragama Temple are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.
What are holiday rentals like in Debarawewa?
Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Debarawewa. Holiday rentals feature extras such as WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about a sanitised environment, a holiday rental can offer a sense of seclusion away from shared hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the enjoyment of travel. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a holiday rental an attractive option for a family getaway.