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Leopard Nest in Yala

Name: Leopard Nest in Yala
Address: Palatupana, Yala National Park, Monaragale, Uva, Sri Lanka, 82600, Palatupana, Uva, 82600, Sri Lanka
Rating: 8.4

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8.4

/10

Very Good

31 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

SATYAJIT

10.0

/ 10

We were the only guests in this sprawling property within the buffer zone of the Yala National park. The BBQ dinner under the stars was worth remembering. The whole property kept the entire electric generation system running for only 2 guests. The air conditioning was perfect and the view from above the canopy was very good. Mention must be made of Patisa and his team. The chef was wonderful with his breakfast and dinner. A great stay. Never felt unsafe as were the only guest on the day.

Tia

10.0

/ 10

A special place close to Yala that makes you feel like you’re in the park. Small staff was so friendly and lovely, and I felt well taken care of. Delicious meals—often candlelit and with an outdoor grill. Room was air conditioned and well appointed, despite the jungle setting. Only caution: there probably will be some wildlife in your bathroom! They also organized my safaris in the park, as well as pick ups and drop-offs, which I appreciated.

becs

10.0

/ 10

Wonderful unique experience with excellent staff and attention to detail. Fabulous lantern lit dinner. Kid’s thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon safari. Comfortable air-conditioned rooms in the trees. I wish we could have stayed longer.

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Palatupana, Yala National Park, Monaragale, Uva, Sri Lanka, 82600

Main Facilities

Swimming Pool

24-Hour Front Desk

WiFi

Leopard Nest in Yala is a accommodation is located at Monaragala. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.

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Palatupana, Yala National Park, Monaragale, Uva, Sri Lanka, 82600

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General
Near Yala National Park

Location
With a stay at Leopard Nest in Yala in Yala, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Yala National Park and 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from Kataragama Temple. This tentalow is 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Bundala National Park.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Yala National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Patanangala Tsunami Memorial - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery - 20 km / 12.4 mi
Palatupana Beach - 24 km / 14.9 mi
Kataragama Archaeological Museum - 28.1 km / 17.5 mi
Kataragama Temple - 28.1 km / 17.5 mi
Kiri Vehera - 29.1 km / 18.1 mi
Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 33 km / 20.5 mi
Kirinda Beach - 34.3 km / 21.3 mi
Tissa Lake - 34.3 km / 21.3 mi
Kirinda Temple - 34.6 km / 21.5 mi
Yatala Dagoba - 35.4 km / 22 mi
Debarawewa Lake - 37 km / 23 mi
Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary - 39.5 km / 24.6 mi
Wirawila Lake - 41 km / 25.5 mi

Facilities
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this Art Deco tentalow include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Dining
At Leopard Nest in Yala, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

All facilities in Leopard Nest in Yala

Entertainment Facility

Common Space

Lobby

Accommodation Services

Exterior

Things to Do

Outdoor pool
Barbecue
Picnic area
Garden

General

Smoking area
Terrace

Hotel Services

Luggage storage
24-hour Receptionist

Transportation

Bicycle rental

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Sports and Recreations

Safari

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Leopard Nest in Yala

Important Note

Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:

14:00 - 16:00

Check-out:

Before 11:00

Pets Not Allowed

Property does not require health documentation at check-in, Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities	Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 14:00 - 16:00 - to 11:00
Available rooms at Leopard Nest in Yala	5
Another facilities in Leopard Nest in Yala	Outdoor pool, Barbecue, Picnic area, Garden, Smoking area

Frequently asked question in Leopard Nest in Yala

What are available facilities at Leopard Nest in Yala?

There are top facilites at Leopard Nest in Yala such as Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)

What is normal check-in & check-out time at Leopard Nest in Yala?

The standard check-in time at Leopard Nest in Yala is starting from 14:00 - 16:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00

What is the star rating of Leopard Nest in Yala?

Leopard Nest in Yala is a 4.0-star hotel.

How many rooms are available at Leopard Nest in Yala?

Leopard Nest in Yala has 5 rooms in total.

What do past guests say about Leopard Nest in Yala?

Leopard Nest in Yala is well-known for its Room Comfort, Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Leopard Nest in Yala

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8.4

Very Good

From 31 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

8.8

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SATYAJIT

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Frank

with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location and the place are nice, but it is about 30 minutes away from the nearest town.

Tia

10.0

/10

Reviewed 76 week(s) ago

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becs

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 92 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Magen

Leisure with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 132 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Overall a cool experience, we stayed in the sky nest. It is important to know that the road getting to resort is very very rough, essentially off-roading in a jeep, maybe even worse than safari. I wouldn’t recommend older adults or young children or anyone with a disability. The resort had kind staff, great evening bbq and early morning safari packed breakfast. Our only negative was that the safari guide booked through them was not good, of note he was not their usual safari guide on staff. We had a much better guide with a private group the evening before we stayed at the resort.

Tiffany

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 137 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic stay! My husband and I have been glamping in Africa before, so we knew what to expect when we booked a glamping hotel in the Yala National Park buffer zone. We had read reviews from others beforehand and despite what some others said, we booked Leopard Nest anyway. We are so glad we did! The actual room itself (treehouse room) was the same quality as what we spent $700 a night on glamping in Africa. It was clean, had a strong AC, and an updated toilet/shower. They provided a mosquito net for us, but in general, we did not see any bugs (even if we did, this would have been totally normal as it is glamping in the wild) Our room also had a big balcony that overlooked a watering hole that elephants are sometimes spotted at, which was cool. The best part was the food - we were served a prefix 4 course dinner under the stars, outside in our own private “rock table”. It was so cute and we weren’t expecting this, so it was such a special touch! Breakfast was also a prefix, multi course meal that had us full and happy. The staff was so helpful and eager to assist us. We were happy with our one night stay here. They are advertised as a glamping hotel, and as long as you have the correct expectations going into it, you will be satisfied. It is good for a night, I would probably not book more than that just because there aren’t too many things to do once you are there, besides go on safari. But overall, fantastic!

jonathan

Leisure with Partner

2.0

/10

Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

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This place is not as described. By no means can it be described as a luxury experience. I actually believe a a lot of the reviews are misleading or circumspect. Like others have said if this was a third of the price then I would have kinda been ok with it. But at best it is a poorly maintained man made camp site in an area of overgrown “bush”. The description talks about it being jungle. I think that is stretching it. Eg the “lake” is a man made and badly finished pond. The tree house room I stayed in is old, very tired, very grubby and poorly maintained. The food whilst plentiful is back packer fare at best. There is no culinary ability on display here. The “restaurant” is a basic deck type structure. Quite simply I hoped this would be the highlight of my trip but it has become my nightmare. Literally stuck in the middle of nowhere, requested to check out early which was denied. If you’re happy to go somewhere really basic and pay absolute top dollar for it and continue to be gouged whilst here for extras. Sign up! If not then please try one of the alternatives. I feel We have paid for luxury and got budget. Would have been better off booking the cheapest place if this is the standard of the “high end”. Literally anything has to be the same or better.

Tal

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 163 week(s) ago

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This property was amazing! It was a unique experience that we didn’t get anywhere else in Sri Lanka. The bbq dinner was our favorite and the treehouse was beautiful ! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a true nature experience to go with the safari

JAMES

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 169 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

My wife and I have just returned this afternoon from here. A unique experience in the trees. The bbq at night time is very good. The staff are all very attentive and make for a wonderful experience. You are in jungle so enjoy it

christopher

Leisure with Children

10.0

/10

Reviewed 194 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Getting to the property was hard, you can’t drive up to the property. Wish there was more amenities like a pool.

Yugandhar Pawan

Leisure with Children

2.0

/10

Reviewed 245 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The review is based from a perspective of travellers with young kids. This place would be a big NO The whole experience below: - Check-in: there is no direct access to this place and the resort will arrange a pickup from somewhere outside the area. Our pickup was horrible! The driver had no idea of the route. (Also fyi, its a jungle, so if u miss a turn, u r lost in a JUNGLE!) Thats what happened with us. We got stuck and waited for an hour in middle of nowhere & electric fences all around. Somehow, we reached the property and first thing the manager asked us (after a simple sorry) was to make the payment. That was off-putting - Room :its nothing like u see on their website. Its within the bushes & no maintenance whatsoever. Ours was a luxury tent, wherein the bathroom is outside the room (which for us was not very ideal ,atleast). The beds looked clean but there were bugs and mosquitoes & ants inside the room. No mosquito net were provided so it was very uncomfortable. We requested a changed & were offered jungle nest but it was no different (bathroom being inside was the only plus) - The campsite : the impression on the website is more of a jungle campsite but its nothing of that sort. We could only do a basic bnb, as one cant really step out cos of various reasons as it is absolutely dark, various kinds of animals in the bushes (gets scary) & no seating facilities outside the room. - Seriously Overpriced (we’ve had amazing stays in other cities for lesser).

Alex

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 342 week(s) ago

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Leopards nest provided the most incredible experience, with a reservation on valentines day I took this opportunity to propose to my girlfriend. The staff were all extremely helpful in setting up the perfect scene and very congratulatory after. We enjoyed a fantastic safari the following morning, with the driver, Isanka, and the naturalist, Sumedha, providing a great service and really guiding us through the animals we could see, including the Leopard and Jackal, two of the rarest! The binoculars really helped wit the Leopard, so these would be useful to be provided to all jeeps. Huge thank you to all the staff for making this an experience we will never forget.

Laura

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 348 week(s) ago

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We had a wonderful stay at the leopards best. The tree house room was AMAZING, staff very friendly and professional and the safari was unreal. We saw leopards and lions and our guide was fantastic

Disappointed

Leisure

4.0

/10

Reviewed 356 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I paid almost $800 for a single night at their King nest with a package inclusive of all meals and two safari game drives. Most of the reviews are misleading. It is about 45 mins to actually get to Yalla park gate. While it was OK, it was certainly not worth the amount we paid and is grossly overpriced. The hotel is probably a 2 star or 2.5 stars. There are no real amenities. Our lunch was tuna sandwiches only, and I am not exaggerating. Breakfast was just as disappointing. The safari drive was ok but the driver seemed rushed and was not as aggressive as other drivers in helping us get closer to the animals. For what we paid, they can do better. A lot better. It should not be priced at more than $150-200/ night for what you get.

Verified traveler

6.0

/10

Reviewed 410 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Luxury price tag for a hotel though comfortable not what would be considered luxury based on experience for similar packages in Africa. No tea and coffee making facilities, no bedside lights just a single bare bulb in the bedroom, bathroom light on a timer which went off whilst showering, etc. The staff and Roy in particular, went out of their way to try and make up for the disappointment in the facilities. There was no mention in the literature that the nearest part of the park was closed and it was over an hour each way to get to where was open. Roy accommodated this by offering an all day game drive for which we were very grateful.

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Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 421 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent lodge, serene surroundings, helpful staff, meals were perfect...

Verified traveler

10.0

/10

Reviewed 423 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

They made us feel so special during our 2-day stay. The food was fantastic with some of the best curry we’ve tasted in Sri Lanka. Get ready for an early start with 6am through the safari gates. We were very lucky to see a sloth bear but unlucky not to see a leopard. Animals aren’t to order! There is also an afternoon tour as an option. Thanks to Madhu and the rest of the team.

Catherine

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 442 week(s) ago

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We had a great stay at Leopard Nest. The team looked after us really well, and the treehouse was really quirky and different - you can even see the indian ocean from the balcony. Quite cosy, but enough space for two and the air con worked well (if a little noisy). It was great to have a different experience from the usual hotels we stayed in during our trip. We were the only guests for the one night we stayed which made it even more of a unique experience. I was worried it may feel a little intense, but we were really well looked after and it didn't feel at all like the staff were looking over us all of the time - all of the team were so friendly and made us feel so welcome. We were all inclusive, which included two game drives. Drives were well organised and whilst the leopards didn't come out for us, the team tried really hard and we still saw plenty of wildlife and birds. Food and drink was plentiful and good quality. We were greeted from our afternoon safari with a large, ice cold G&T and a cold towel. Perfect!

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Leisure with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 340 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Der Service ist sensationell, bester Service seit langem - die lesen jeden Wunsch von den Augen ab. Essen einfach aber sehr gut. Abends Barbeque mitten im Jungle unter Sternen und Fakeln. Wunderschön. Die Einrichtung ist einfach, praktisch und gut. Man würde es sich aufgrund des Preises und der Bilder etwas luxuriöser vorstellen. Die angebotenen Safaris sind super. Wir hatten Rumesh als Fahrer, welcher zu den schnellsten Fahrern gehört. Er macht alles, dass man die Tiere sieht und wir sahen unglaublich viele.. Leopard, Sloth Bear, Elephanten und vieles vieles andere.. fast wie im Zoo. Von Leopard Nest zum Eingang des Nationalparks sind es mit dem Auto ca 45min. Empfehlenswert für einfaches, gemütliches und eco-friendly Jungle/Safari Feeling. Wer Luxus sucht, ist jedoch woanders wohl besser aufgehoben.

Luis

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 353 week(s) ago

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Un estancia de ensueño en la selva de yala! Hay que ir subiendo que es un camping y no un hotel 5*... Pero el personal te hará sentir muy cuidado. La habitación muy bonita. La bbq de la cena super rica. El safari que nos organizaron con Jeep privado por la tarde y otro por la mañana espectaculares. El Driver y el guía saben muy bien como encontrar todos los animales. Vimos 2 leopardos y 1 oso... Y era temporada lluviosa por lo cual es aún más difícil verlos. Totalmente recomendable, no te arrepentirás.

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