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Laya Safari

4.0 star property
A beachside retreat where travelers can feel sand between their toes while sipping drinks from the poolside bar or enjoying a massage right on the shore

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Laya Safari offers relaxation and recreation on its white sand beach. Guests can unwind on sun loungers, book outdoor spa treatments, or join a beach volleyball game. The property provides in-room WiFi and a coffee shop for a sweet treat after a day by the water.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Sea view
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About the neighborhood

Located in Thissamaharama, Laya Safari is in a rural area and on the beach. Patanangala Tsunami Memorial and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yala National Park and Bundala National Park. Visit our Palatupana travel guide
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Palatupana, Yala, Thissamaharama

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 if you like animal this is the right place to see them their nature life 🐘🐐🦎🦌🐖
    Yala National Park
    9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Kirinda Beach
    20 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Kirinda Temple
    20 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    29 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Tissa Lake
    29 min drive - 23.6 km

Restaurants

  • Cafe Culture
    16 min drive
  • Main Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • restaurant@jetwingyala
    8 min walk
  • Thaulle Beach Restaurant
    18 min drive
  • Crab House Seafood Restaurant
    19 min drive

About this property

Laya Safari

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Yala National Park
A beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Laya Safari. With a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • An elevator, barbecue grills, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at Laya Safari offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down comforters and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Laya Safari are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Entertainment

Onsite live performances

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 15 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 3 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Laya Safari Hotel Kirinda
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Laya Safari Kirinda
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Laya Safari Hotel Palatupana
Laya Safari Hotel Tissamaharama
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Tissamaharama Laya Safari Hotel
Hotel Laya Safari
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Laya Safari Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does Laya Safari have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Laya Safari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Laya Safari?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Laya Safari?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Laya Safari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Laya Safari?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Laya Safari located?

This Thissamaharama hotel is on the beach, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Yala National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Palatupana Beach and Kirinda Beach. Kirinda Temple and Patanangala Tsunami Memorial are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Laya Safari Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were extreemely helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maciej

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid. Derelict, ghost hotel, with crumbling infrastructure. Although staff are nice and helpful. Stayed March 2025.

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location for safari

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll start by saying we would definitely stay here again! The property manager was a very friendly and interesting man and very helpful along with the other staff members and the rooms were incredibly spacious with a great view of the ocean! My only recommendations to the owners would be to really play up the view of the rooms and make sure the blinds are up and windows facing the ocean are freshly cleaned. Having chose this hotel over others mainly because of the amazing windows it was a little disappointing to find out that a lot of the blinds no longer worked and couldn't be opened all the way. We were there during slow season so it was very quiet and not all the facilities were open but I can imagine it's a lot of fun when it's more full. We enjoyed the quiet though. The hotel has lots going on as well, atv dune rides, swing bar, infinity pool, and very soon horses for beach and jungle rides! And the proximity to Yala is perfect. They even have a resident elephant that might wander through while you're there! I would definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful oasis in Yala

When we arrived at Laya Safari, the property was virtually empty - and we could hardly believe it, as it was one of my top hotel experiences…and I have spent hundreds of nights in hotels. While the road to get to this little beachside oasis is very bumpy, it is well worth the ride. The rooms have an amazing view of the pool area and the coastline and while the current is too strong to swim in the sea, the roar of the ocean is the perfect sound to fall asleep to. The new manager has taken a lot of pride in the property and put up some very insta-worthy amenities like swings, a tree with lampoons and a small wooden boat. You also get a visit from a wild elephant each night (I‘m guessing semi-wild - they do feed it with fruits which I am not totally in favor of but the bull looked very healthy). We would really like to highlight the friendliness of every single employee from the receptionists to the waiters and poolboys - everyone went out of their way to make us comfortable. Meals were delicious and well-priced. We particularly loved the pineapple fritters for desert. As the hotel is very close to the park, you get picked up a bit later by the jeeps which allows you to sleep a bit longer. The pool itself comes with very comfortable sun loungers and the wonderful water is impressively clean (considering it was stormy each night we were there). The only suggestion we would have would be to open a small souvenir shop. Overall, we loved this place and will recommend highly. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A great hotel on the beach and close to gates of yala safari park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great location overall. Nice place to stay to plan a safari at Yala Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, and gorgeous rooms. Staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful quiet location,but still very close to Yala to go on a safari .Right on the beach with stunning views from the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very friendly & helpful - amazing location & outlook
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to base your self for a Safari.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Resort!!!

We stayed in Laya SAfari for the second time and still want to go back again. Amazing resort, astonish location, friendly staff, good value for money. Infinity pool and Jacuzzi make perfect the outdoor stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is beautiful- we saw wild boar, many birds, a tortoise and even an elephant wondering around. Pool, service and food are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in great location near safari park. Food and drinks are expensive though
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Closed to Yala National Park entrance. stunning view of the beachside. Comfortable stay.

8/10 Good

X

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great trip with 4 family! The hotel is clean and nice. Worth every penny.

10/10 Excellent

manisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic resort in the heart of Yala.

We loved our stay at the Laya Safari lodge. The staff went out of their way to ensure we were happy, the pool is just incredible, the views are stunning and the ambience is second to none. I would highly recommend and will certainly come back again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Very good very nice rooms n awesome food n service

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique experience in the jungle with wild animals coming to the hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel for safari

Fantastic hotel, rooms are very spacious and well designed to make the most of the amazing views out to sea. The pool is a fantastic place to relax and unwind. Very close to the entrance to the national park.

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super good and the environment is very good. We enjoy the view, room and the pool. Nice stay good food

10/10 Excellent

Jlly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, right on beach and very convenient for Safari Park and Bird Safari. Staff are outstanding, food exceptional. Very impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool is lovely. Seeing animals from poolside and our room is a bit hit. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and views. With amazing wildlife. The water could have been hotter in the shower though
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Dominik

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
great hotel - rooms clean - but could be cleaner (especially windows)