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Located in Tissamaharama, 5.6 miles from Tissa Wewa, Saffron Lake Yala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 16 miles from Situlpawwa, 16 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 4.6 miles from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms come with an electric tea pot, while some rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature lake views. At Saffron Lake Yala the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A continental, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. The area is popular for fishing, and bike rental and car rental are available at the accommodation. Kirinda Temple is 6.4 miles from Saffron Lake Yala, while Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village is 9.2 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 22 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • R
    Rita
    Denmark Denmark
    The atmosphere, food and location were all top top notch. They also work with the best safari people. Fantastic experience, great day at Yala National Park and beautiful sunset.
  • Zhile
    China China
    First the hotel supply Yale national park Safari! Good price and prepare good breakfast Room are large space.bathroom has shampoo body wash !
  • Saman
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    wonderful place nice climate and we love the nature in hotel and It has beautiful lake view and full of nature. The staff is so friendly and gave us a wonderful service. hotel has a very enthusiastic and boutique atmosphere with the Restaurant...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Saffron Café
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Indian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Saffron Lake Yala
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Walking tours
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Baby safety gates
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Saffron Lake Yala takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.

    FAQs about Saffron Lake Yala

    • Yes, Saffron Lake Yala is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Saffron Lake Yala can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Asian

    • Room options at Saffron Lake Yala include:

      • Double
      • Villa

    • Saffron Lake Yala is 2.6 miles from the center of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Saffron Lake Yala is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

    • The prices at Saffron Lake Yala may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Saffron Lake Yala has 1 restaurant:

      • Saffron Café

    • Saffron Lake Yala offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Themed dinners
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental