The Warden'S House - Yala Hotel - Mailagamuwa

Intimate safari house with just 4 rooms, set along the Menik River near Yala National Park.

Accommodation

The Warden's House - Yala offers just 4 rooms, each with air-conditioning and a private bathroom. Rooms include a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries, plus free WiFi. Family rooms are available with two queen beds or a four-poster bed, and the décor follows a colonial style.

Facilities

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and pool towels, plus a garden and terrace for relaxation. A fitness centre and sauna are available for guest use. Behind the garden, guests can swim in the Menik River that borders the property.

Dining

An à la carte breakfast is served each morning, featuring full English or Irish options. For lunch and dinner, the chef prepares a set menu with two choices for starter, main course, and dessert. Dietary preferences such as vegetarian are accommodated upon request, and meals are often served outdoors.

Safari & Location

The Warden's House is a 15-minute drive from Block 5 of Yala National Park, where in-house rangers lead game drives. Guests commonly see leopards, elephants, and sloth bears during the included safaris. The hotel also lies 6 miles from Kataragama Temple and 16 miles from Tissa Wewa, with Weerawila Airport 21 mile away.

Family & Services

The property is family-friendly, offering family rooms and a butler service that attends to every need. The ranger engages children with activities such as cricket games and river swims. Free on-site private parking is provided, and the entire hotel is non-smoking.

• Location: 15 min to Yala Block 5, 6 miles to Kataragama Temple
• Rooms: 4 rooms with family options and colonial décor
• Dining: À la carte breakfast, set menu lunch and dinner
• Facilities: Pool, fitness centre, sauna, river access
• Safari: In-house ranger, game drives included
• Service: Butler service, personalized attention
• Family: Family rooms, kids activities