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Cinnamon Wild Yala

Palatupana, near Tissamaharama, between the beach and a lagoon on the edge of Yala National Park

About Cinnamon Wild Yala

Rooms
2 types
Dining
4 places
Swimming
Pool

A resort of 68 chalets in the scrub at Palatupana, between the beach and a lagoon on the boundary of Yala National Park.

The chalets stand on raised timber terraces, some near the shore with part sea views and some facing the sanctuary, where wildlife comes close to the pool.

It is a relaxed, family-friendly base for safaris in Yala and Bundala, with a rooftop bar and dinners served out in the wild.

Rooms and suites

  • Beach Chalet
    34.01 sq mKing bedUp to 2TerraceSea view

    34.01 sq m including the terrace, with a king bed and part sea views, up a wooden stair; sleeps 2 adults.

  • Jungle Chalet
    44.97 sq mKing bedUp to 2TerraceConnects

    44.97 sq m including the terrace, facing the sanctuary, with a king bed or twins and interconnecting doors; sleeps 2 to 3 adults.

Dining

  • TuskersThe main restaurant, a buffet of Sri Lankan and international dishes, with curries and seafood.
  • PugmarksA lively, partly open-air bar.
  • Peacock BarA rooftop bar looking over the wilderness.
  • Dine in the WildAn early dinner served outdoors in the bush.

Amenities

Pools and spa

Swimming pool

More dining

Champagne breakfast on the beach

Activities

Yala National Park safariBundala National ParkMorning with a dairy farmerStargazingSnorkelling and diving, in season

For families

Interconnecting Jungle Chalets

Services

Room serviceFree parkingMeeting and event space

Rooms

Private terraceAir conditioningWi-FiFlat-screen TVMinibar and fridgeCoffee makerSafeIronHair dryer

Good to know

  • Breakfast is included in the room rate.
  • Children aged 2 to 11 are booked as children; Jungle Chalets connect for families.
  • Yala National Park closes Blocks 1 and 2 for part of each dry season, usually for about a month from September, with dates set each year; safaris then run in other blocks or at Lunugamvehera.

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