Hotel Elephant Reach - Yala

Nature resort bordering Yala National Park with outdoor pool and spa

Accommodations

Hotel Elephant Reach Yala offers chalet-style rooms with wooden decor and flooring, each equipped with a minibar and tea/coffee maker. The spacious bathrooms provide hot and cold water. Interconnected chalets with a two-way door between bedrooms are available for families or groups.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves diverse international cuisines and local specialties, with a wide variety of options including kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus. Chef-led cooking classes are offered for culinary enthusiasts. Breakfast in the room and packed lunches for early safaris are available upon request.

Activities & Experiences

Elephant Reach is a 30-minute drive from Yala National Park, and the hotel arranges jeep safaris to the park. Guests can participate in fishing, tours about local culture, and birdwatching from the property. The hotel also provides public transport tickets and a shuttle service to nearby attractions.

Wellness & Relaxation

The spa and wellness center offers relaxation treatments, including Ayurveda massages noted by guests as one of the best in the area. An outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, beach chairs, and sun umbrellas is open year-round. Pool towels are provided free of charge.

Family-Friendly

Hotel Elephant Reach has a children's play area and offers kids' meals and a kid-friendly buffet. The property spans 2 hectares of landscaped gardens with a picnic area and BBQ facilities. Baby cots are available upon request (suitable for infants).

• Location: 30 minutes from Yala National Park, near historic towns Kataragama, Kirinda and Sithulpahuwa
• Rooms: Chalet-style with wooden flooring, minibar, tea/coffee maker, and spacious bathrooms
• Dining: On-site restaurant with international cuisines, special diet menus, and chef-led cooking classes
• Wellness: Spa and wellness center with Ayurveda massages; outdoor pool with sun loungers
• Activities: Jeep safaris, fishing, local culture tours, and birdwatching
• Family: Children's play area, kid-friendly buffet, and interconnected chalets
• Ideal for: Nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and families seeking a retreat