Yala Elephant Cottage
Main amenities
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Free Wi-Fi
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24-hour services
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Swimming Pool
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Sports activities
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On-site Dining
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Meeting facilities
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No Smoking
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Child-friendly
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Air conditioning
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No pets allowed
Location
Located about 10 minutes by car from Tissa Wewa Lake, the elegant Yala Elephant Cottage Tissamaharama hotel offers amenities such as a sun deck and a picnic area. Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, the hotel is 3.5 km from the ancient Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple.
A popular place in Tissamaharama is Tissa Dagoba, which is approximately 15 minutes' drive away. Standing 6 km away, Yatala Vehera Buddhist Temple is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
The Yala Cottage Tissamaharama offers its own Chinese restaurant, where guests can try Chinese dishes. The outdoor bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay.
Review by hotel critic
Nestled right by the shimmering Yoda Lake, Yala Elephant Cottage was an absolute gem for my recent weekend escape. The clean and cozy rooms truly offered a private sanctuary, and I was pleased to find that they matched the stunning photos online-no deceptive listings here! A special shoutout to Gurry and the team for helping me surprise my girlfriend with a beautifully decorated room and a complimentary birthday cake; it made her day extra special. Though our time was brief-coming back late from Bundala and heading out early for a safari-the staff packed us a delightful breakfast to take with us, which was a thoughtful touch. With unbeatable rates and a fantastic swimming pool that was spotless throughout our stay, Yala Elephant Cottage made for an amazing, relaxing retreat. If you're planning a trip for adventure or a romantic getaway, this place is a must-visit!
