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8.0
/10
Very Good
140 reviews
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Andie
10.0
/ 10
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!
eannine
10.0
/ 10
Amazing views, great food, friendly staff. The only downside is the hotel is a little tired but I would still recommend.
Diane
10.0
/ 10
Stunning location right on the beach, noone else around. The room was fab, second/third floors so great view from the balcony, sunset especially. Not many guests while we were there so dinner was table d'hote, several choices, all were tasty, well presented, fresh and plentiful. Staff friendly ans attentive. Best bit is wild elephant who seems to regularly roam around the grounds, eating the palm fronds and drinking the lily pond! Also saw boar, hares, iguana, plenty birds in grounds.
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Palatupana, Yala, Hambantota Division, Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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Palatupana, Yala, Hambantota Division, Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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Location
Staying at Laya Safari is a good choice when you are visiting Hambantota Division.
About Laya Safari
Be ready to get the unforgettable stay experience by its exclusive service, completed by a full range of facilities to cater all your needs.
The hotel’s fitness center is a must-try during your stay here.
Have an enjoyable and relaxing day at the pool, whether you’re traveling solo or with your loved ones.
Get the best deal for finest quality of spa treatment to unwind and rejuvenate yourself.
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.
Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Laya Safari exclusively for you.
Get precious and unforgettable moment during your stay at Laya Safari.
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Things to Do
- Winery tours
- Romantic proposal packages
- Beach umbrella
- Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Garden
- Beach towel
- Barbecue
- Pool cabanas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Newspaper in lobby
- Tours
- Luggage storage
- Express check-out
- 24-hour Receptionist
- Concierge
General
- Banquet
- Lockers
- Smoking area
- Parking
- Terrace
Public Facilities
- Others
- Restaurant
- Safety deposit box
- Coffee shop
- Elevator
Food and Drinks
- Bar
- Poolside bar
- Beach Bar
- Breakfast
Business Facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Business center
Sports and Recreations
- Billiard
- Fitness center
Family-friendly Facilities
- Children pool
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Shuttle Service
- Airport transfer (surcharge)
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Laya Safari
Important Note
- 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'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.
- 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 16
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00
Hotel policy is not yet available.
General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - Before 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Laya Safari | 22 |
Number of floors in Laya Safari | 2 |
Another facilities in Laya Safari | Winery tours, Romantic proposal packages, Beach umbrella, Spa, Outdoor pool |
Frequently asked question in Laya Safari
What are available facilities at Laya Safari?
There are top facilites at Laya Safari such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Laya Safari?
The standard check-in time at Laya Safari is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Laya Safari provide breakfast?
Yes, Laya Safari provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
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8.0
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Cleanliness
8.2
Room Comfort
8.8
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10.0
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8.6
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
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Despite being told we had “the best room”, the blinds were broken, the walls were peeling, the shower was broken, the bathroom was mouldy, and the fridge was broken.
For dinner, we ordered lamb and mash potato as we had seen an image online that looked great. When it arrived, there were chips on the plate and the lamb was full of bones and fat which made it inedible.
The next day, we had to meet our safari driver at 5am. However, when we tried to go through to reception, all of the doors were locked and the lights turned off. This is different to the 24/7 reception advertised. We had to walk around the building in the pitch black. The welcome letter said to watch out for poisonous snakes and elephants. This was an extremely stressful moment, particularly as two young women in the middle of nowhere.
We spoke to the general manager who was originally apologetic and agreed that renovations were necessary. However, when we requested a partial refund to reflect the quality of service, he started interrupting us and lying that someone was on reception at 5am. What is worse is they refused to get it up on CCTV. Upon our departure, the general manager decided to go outside and speak to our driver. He complained about us which again made us feel unsafe.
It’s a shame because some staff were lovely, and the swimming pool and beach front are nice – but the only thing 4-star about this hotel are the prices.
They have still refused our refund request and Hotels.com have been useless.
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Maciej
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Avoid. Derelict, ghost hotel, with crumbling infrastructure. Although staff are nice and helpful. Stayed March 2025.
Michael
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
DO NOT STAY HERE. This is not a four star hotel. However they charge that way. Our room was filthy when we checked in. It did not looked like it had been cleaned in over a month. No hot water in main shower head. Electricity went out in middle of
the night. Blinds broke and fell from wall leaving dust and dead bugs everywhere. The pictures told a story of a beautiful resort. It is no longer that. I have never written a bad review before. When we complained to the GM on departure (after telling staff of issues throughout stay) he was rude and told us we should have complained earlier. The Sri Lankan people are beautiful, this man was not. There is an advertised spa service that does not exist. The staff also did not honor the Expedia Gold Status deal we signed up for. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID.
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Jason
2.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Worst hotel I have stayed in my life. The shower was barely working, the place was dirty and smelled bad. If it wasn’t for the fact that my boyfriend and I arrived super late, we would have never stayed even one night there! I don’t recommend at all
Steven
Friends and Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Lalith
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Didnleave the hotel after 1 day because of hot water issue
Andie
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 280 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We stayed here for four nights to visit Yala. The hotel is less than 10 minutes drive to the park. The service, and friendliness of the staff is superb. The view from the rooms, pool, and restaurant was beautiful. We could hear the waves crashing from our room. The wooden decks are definitely in need of replacement due to exposure to the salty ocean air, but the interior of our room was nice and comfortable. A lot of the rooms look like they were being upgraded during our stay as well.
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eannine
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 284 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Amazing views, great food, friendly staff. The only downside is the hotel is a little tired but I would still recommend.
Lei
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 287 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Entire place is old and run down. Repairs are desperately needed. Restaurant staff were standoff-ish and certainly not inclined to move faster than a snail. Really very disappointed in this place.
Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 289 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Wildly overpriced with terrible food and relatively unclean premises.
Tanja
Friends and Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 292 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The lenght of this review is directly related to my level of annoyance and irritation.
1. ROOMS
The room advertised online /surrounding views is literally one of the 22 rooms - the other 21 has blinds around the entire place or everyone would look directly into their neighbours rooms.
The shower also inexplicably has blinds - which has a nice gathering of black mould.
Everything else in the room is old and shabby - shabby 'white' mats next to the bed, stained mustard couches, frayed towels.
The bathroom window was so dirty you could barely see outside.
The porch is worn out and faded, as well as the furniture.
2 pillows on the bed, with an additional 2 in the closet, sans pillow covers.
The icetray was broken with hair in - still waiting for a replacement.
Also the aircon was leaking and only one bedside lamp was working.
2. STAFF
The young staff mean well, but has clearly not had any training - english is v v basic which can get rather frustrating.
Also v unproffesional with check-in as they kept chatting in Sinhalese (I assume) and giggling like teenagers.
On the first morning we returned to a dirty room at 1pm - when we called reception they informed us that we had our "Do not disturb" sign on the door - a tad impossible as we didn't even have one in the room.
Also not ideal to walk out of your room and then have to step over 4 pairs of shoes that the cleaners have kicked of in front of your door.
Room service is also a shambles- the wrong thing arr - see rest on TripAd
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DTLAdj
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 292 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Perfect location for a Yala safari. Super clean rooms and soft mattress.
Constan
Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 293 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Amazing jungle life experience.
Excellent beautiful hotel.
Only issue was staff not picking up the phone and service was not good.
J
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 293 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Needs upkeep and modernisation. Staff are excellent though.
Diane
10.0
/10
Reviewed 295 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Stunning location right on the beach, noone else around. The room was fab, second/third floors so great view from the balcony, sunset especially. Not many guests while we were there so dinner was table d'hote, several choices, all were tasty, well presented, fresh and plentiful. Staff friendly ans attentive. Best bit is wild elephant who seems to regularly roam around the grounds, eating the palm fronds and drinking the lily pond! Also saw boar, hares, iguana, plenty birds in grounds.
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Andre
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 296 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Wonderful location. Service excellent.
Tanya
Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 296 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Nice hotel and friendly staff
值得推薦給華人的酒店，他們很重視華人的業務，不會有歧視行為；對我們的要求很有耐性的解決。
Verified traveler
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 296 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We arrived at 11pm and went on safari at 4:45am so didn’t really spend time here. It was ok for a bed for the night.
Verified traveler
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 297 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
My partner and I just spent two weeks in Sri Lanka staying at hotels with similar prices as Laya - Laya was by far the worst one. The hotel is operated by the military - likely seized after the civil war. It has a creepy vibe. We went for a walk and were followed on the beach. The property has not been maintained and is derelict and in disarray - broken boards, black mold on the blinds in the room. The restaurant is very expensive and almost inedible. We waited 1.25 hours for lunch one day. Safari's are overpriced compared to what you can get elsewhere. Do not stay here.
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