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5.6

5 reviews

Arana Yala

Arana Yala

No 1, Diyawara Gammanaya, Yala Junction, Kirinda, Tissamaharama, 82600, Sri Lanka

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Tour desk

Arana Yala

Arana Yala is a 4-star hotel in Kirinda, Sri Lanka, just 1mi from the city center. Located at No 1, Diyawara Gammanaya, Yala Junction, Kirinda, this property invites travelers with a welcoming vibe and garden views, with rates starting from $68 per night.

Guest favorites include an on-site restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool (free), and free Wi-Fi, along with free private parking and air-conditioned rooms with private entrances. A terrace and balcony offer garden views, while soundproof rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and non-smoking accommodations ensure comfort. Extras include live music/performances (free) and beach chairs/loungers (free), plus a picnic area and garden for outdoor enjoyment.

With 5 reviews backing the experience, Arana Yala presents a traveler-friendly option in Kirinda. Optional transfers include shuttle service (extra charges) and airport shuttle (extra charges), while a tour desk helps with planning. Private parking is free on site.

Arana Yala spoils travelers with a lively on-site Restaurant #1 that carries a Traditional vibe and serves a wide range of cuisines, including American, Chinese, British, Seafood, Asian, International, European, and Grill BBQ. The outdoor pool with a shallow end is free to use, and live music performances add a festive touch to evenings. Terrace or balcony spots overlook the garden, and garden spaces—including a picnic area—invite easy, relaxed moments, all paired with free Wi-Fi for staying connected.

Logistics are traveler-friendly, with private parking free on site. Optional transfers are available, including shuttle service and an airport shuttle (extra charges). A tour desk helps plan adventures, and payment is accepted in cash only.

A variety of room options awaits, including Deluxe with 2 Twin beds (345 sqft; accommodates 4 adults and 3 children; beds: 2 x Twin) and Deluxe Queen (accommodates 4 adults and 3 children; beds: 1 x Queen), plus Superior Queen (accommodates 4 adults and 3 children; beds: 1 x Queen) and King Room (accommodates 4 adults and 3 children; beds: 1 x King). Additional choices include Deluxe Ensuite variants (2 Twin, DoubleOrTwin), Lodge, and Apartment 1 Room, with all listed accommodations non-smoking.

Closest airports

Hambantota International Airport

14.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

Beach chairs/Loungers

Bidet

Free toiletries

Picnic area

Balcony

Garden

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Rooms

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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

345 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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x3

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Superior, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Superior, Twin

1 Twin Bed

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

x4

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x3

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Superior, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

x4

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x3

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Deluxe Ensuite, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

x4

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x3

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Lodge

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Deluxe Ensuite, Doubleortwin

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Apartment 1 Room

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Guest reviews

5.6

5 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

Featured reviews:

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Rod

9.1

May 2022

While I was a very, very late and unexpected booking (I only booked 15 minutes before arriving at the property), the staff jumped into action upon my arrival. After cranking up the generator (Sri Lanka was suffering from enforced power cuts), my air-conditioned room was offered up in a matter of minutes. This was indicative of my stay with staff being friendly, responsive and eager to please (they also organised an all-day private safari at Yala National Park for me). My room was spacious, and my breakfasts and dinners were tasty and filling.

While my meals were tasty, they were served in an open-air dining room that was a beacon for all sorts of insects. This did dampen my dining experience. The dining room also seemed to be the only space in the property to have a wi-fi signal, so a double whammy for keeping connected with the outside world. Luckily, the great staff made up for these two issues.

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Anonymous

10

April 2022

Beautiful property, with nice, clean and newly furnished rooms. The location is a bit off road, so it is very peaceful and calm. We enjoyed our stay here.

The pool is nice, however, there were no sunbeds, so it wasn't that comfortable to relax by the pool. Also there was no wifi in the rooms. It was working well only around the reception.

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Anonymous

8.2

April 2022

The pool was lovely!

We had fried rice for lunch and dinner, which was a pitty. the online reviews and pictures suggested a more diverse food offer.

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Menuka

10

May 2022

located in a secluded place and buildings are relatively new and well kept.

not having an al a cart menue

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Kasturi

7.3

January 2025

This was a nicely designed hotel, with spacious rooms. Conveniently located for Yala safari pickups. There was even a peacock to greet us every morning outside our balcony!

Though the room was mostly clean, there were some stains on our sheets. The friendly staff quickly rectified this. When we had to leave early for our safari, there was no staff available on site to unlock the gate and we had to do a real life jailbreak from the hotel! Also the water is reliant on solar so you may have to have a cold shower on a cloudy/rainy day.

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Kristian

7.3

April 2022

Nice place with nice people. I believe that the stay would have been much better if they had electricity, But thats the governments fault, not the hotel.

They could have said something on their page about the situation in the country, and also that they cannot afford to refill the generators. This was a very hot place, and with no working AC, it was very expensive stay compared to what we expected from a nice place like this.

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Stephan

7.3

March 2022

Nice hotel, nice help of the staff with arranging safaris and other things

Pool not yet clean, no restaurants, cocktails / drinks as shown on the pictures. Hope will change in the future

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Shanika

1.9

April 2025

the rooms were not cleaned so we left

it was not maintained well

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Rupasinghe

1.9

January 2025

Don’t recommend to anyy

Not happy at all.

Points of Interest Around Arana Yala

Airports

Hambantota International Airport

14.8mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • American
  • Chinese
  • British
  • Seafood
  • Asian
  • International
  • European
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Arana Yala

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

Beach chairs/Loungers

Bidet

Free toiletries

Picnic area

Balcony

Garden

View

Stay rules - Arana Yala

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property