Cinnamon Wild Yala

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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Safari sanctuary by the lake

Wildlife surrounds the luxurious pool area where crocodiles, elephants, and water buffaloes visit the adjacent lake. Nature walks led by guides showcase the resort's integration with Yala National Park. Evening cocktails at Pug Marks Pool Bar offer views of animals roaming freely.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kirinda, Cinnamon Wild Yala is near the beach. Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Sandagiri Wehera are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yala National Park and Bundala National Park. Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary and Birds Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game drives and game viewing. Visit our Kirinda travel guide
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Po Box 1, Kirinda, Tissamaharama, Kirinda, Southern Province

What's nearby

  • A leopard in a natural setting with sparse vegetation and dry grass.
    Yala National Park
    22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • A variety of fruits including bananas, oranges, apples, and pineapples.
    Kataragama Temple
    36 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Kirinda Temple
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kirinda Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tissa Lake
    16 min drive - 16.0 km

Restaurants

  • Cafe Culture
    3 min drive
  • Refresh Sea Food Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Lake Side Hotel
    13 min drive
  • Main Restaurant
    18 min drive
  • Calorian Restaurant
    13 min drive

About this property

Cinnamon Wild Yala

  • Luxury hotel by the sea
  • An airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Cinnamon Wild Yala. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a hair salon.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Luggage storage, games, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All 68 individually decorated rooms feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

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

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Travelife. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cinnamon Wild Yala have a pool?

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

Is Cinnamon Wild Yala 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 Cinnamon Wild Yala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cinnamon Wild Yala?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Cinnamon Wild Yala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 215000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Cinnamon Wild Yala?

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

Where is Cinnamon Wild Yala located?

Situated by the sea, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kirinda Temple and Kirinda Beach. Palatupana Beach and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cinnamon Wild Yala Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 239 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel with attentive and helpful staff. Lovely pool, good food from an extensive buffet but the real delight is that it genuinely is wild ... lots of birds and animals around the hotel, so lovely. Only a very short drive from Yala reserve ....
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, catered to my food allergies however, the pool needs to be repaired alot of missing tiles. Prince in housekeeping and both chefs, exec and su, were excellent as well as the locals making the hoppers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, kind staff. Food was delicious. Rooms were spacious and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was kept very clean and staff very courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful hotel in a great location close to lake and ocean. We stayed in a jungle chalet which was spacious and well equipped. Staff constantly patrolling the area so very safe. We booked full board and all the meals were delicious and great variety. Danushka served us at dinner and breakfast and was charming and very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to nature,very good services and vibe to the place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful property. We had a wonderful time and the wildlife around is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury lodges surrounded by wildlife. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good dinner and breakfast buffets, with plenty of options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful place with lots of animals. All the staff vas very friendly and gave the best service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the nature aspect of the surroundings and the service delivered with a smile!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nothing special - pictures of rooms oversell it. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service,the staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Spent 2 amazing nights here for safari tours situated right outside the national park. The hotel staff and location is amazing. The cabanas are beautiful and air conditioned. We even had elephants in the lagoon outside our room one night. As additional the safaris are excellent, the park is dripping with wildlife, we booked directly from yalla national park but the hotel does similar tours do a full day as 1/2 is not enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Very spacious apartment. Champika, Hivusha ,Danushka and Manojith very helpful, friendly and attentive always smiling and happy to help. Breakfast buffet was good evening buffet was good lunch 3 course menu not what was needed. Great location, clean and tidy what's not to like.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place to stay close to Yala

The rooms were super cool and like tiny houses in the trees. The staff are so gracious and professional and want to make your stay wonderful. Sameera was a standout and friendly and helpful as all of the staff were. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location in the national reserve with wild animals in the property. Shame they didn’t have star gazing on offer as I was looking forward to that. The staff are friendly and there is a sumptuous buffet if you are half board.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food was very average. Tinned tomato soup and frozen pizza, not fresh made. The rooms were great, clean and had everything we needed. The pool was not the cleanest at the time of visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Andama gave a speciel service for dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect hotel!

If you are looking for a hotel nearby the national park, look no further as this place is perfect You will be sunbathing watching crocodiles in the lake(it’s safe, don’t worry!!) admiring the sunset with the buffaloes and keep hoping an elephant will pop in. The rooms are spectacular,spacious and very very clean. The buffet (both breakfast and dinner) is yummy and with a variety I haven’t seen before. But the highlight of this hotel is the staff. We had the best people looking after us and this was the best thing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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Lovely experience. Staff were very friendly. Could have done with some more free water in the room. And food at the buffet could have been hotter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They accommodated our room request for close rooms (we had 2) and gave us a close location to reception/dining, for my mom who has mobility issues. Some construction going on near the water front. Would be nice to build up the area around the water. Pool area was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Yala

Great resort on the edge of Yala park. Pool area next to a small lake with wildlife living and visiting. Crocodiles, elephants, water buffaloes, boars among a big amount of different birds. Guided walks and rides into the Yala park. Wonderful staff making the stay very comfortable. Good and assorted breakfast and large dinner buffet with local and European options. Restaurant and bar by the pool with Saman and others making the stay at it’s best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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An experience like no other staying at this location. A spa like elevated beach chalet with wild sights and sounds from every direction. We woke up to a wild bore digging in the sand and enjoyed an evening cocktail at the lounge as an elephant walking through the resort. In between a couple crocs lazing about. I’d highly recommend the nature hike as it opened our eyes to many things we were simply walking past. The food was varied and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant

WILD cinnamon is really fantastic! And better than the photos suggest! We travel a lot and this was relaxing, really natural really fits in the wild (environment). Animal roam freely through great for the kids to see. Great, thank you. See you again bye. Champika In the restaurant was great really looked after us. As did Saman in the Pug Marks Pool Bar, really really great guy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay and fun activities

We enjoyed our stay at Cinnamon Wild Yala. We did the stargazing with Kasun. We saw the moon and Saturn and enjoyed the view and the discussion with Kasun. Glad we did this activity! We also went on a nature walk with Gayan Gamage on the 16th of october 2024, and it was absolutely amazing. He was super friendly and knew a lot about the nature and the tracking of the animals. It was very interesting, and we saw a lot of the local animals. We hightly recommend this to anyone who likes the nature and animals. Gayan was friendly and easy to talk to and we had a great time! He was also very good at involving the children and our daughter loved him and wanted a picture taken with him after the tour :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024