Family-friendly Hotels in Palatupana

The hotel is not that simple to get to. Once you leave a nice hard top road, you have to drive down a long dirt road for about 10 mins to get to the hotel itself. That road can become a bit flooded if it rains hard - as it did on one day we were there - and that can prevent some guests getting in and out of the hotel. We’d had a lovely quiet evening meal one night and only found out afterwards that there had been a large group due in but couldn’t get down the road. Generally, it’s ‘normal’ vehicles and buses that bring people but, on occasion, a 4x4 would be better. On the days we arrived and left the roads were passable but you could see how they become easily impassable with rivulets running across it. The hotel though is lovely. The old one was washed away in the tsunami but the replacement looks strongly built, with its exposed concrete and stone construction there for all to see. That doesn’t make it cold and like a factory though. Far from it. It feels like it belongs where it is and its appropriate for a climate that varied between sun, wind and heavy rain whilst we were there. Whilst there are bedrooms on the ground floor (plus the gym and spa), most of the hotel’s common spaces are on the top floor, where reception, the bar and a la carte restaurant are. The main restaurant is one floor down, which has a nice view from the verandas around the outside. We had drinks in the bar on a couple of evenings, choosing to sit on the covered balcony as the indoor space - complete with pool table - whilst lovely was rather cold. The cocktails we had were really well made and come with our recommendation. We didn’t try the a la carte restaurant. Frankly, there was no need to from a food perspective. It was excellent all the time in the main one. The hotel tends to get large groups stay, who like to sit together (and create quite a noise), so the main restaurant can get quite noisy. The a la carte would offer a break from that as it’s in its own, quiet space. We genuinely couldn’t fault the food at the hotel. Breakfast always had a large choice ranging from cold offerings, cereal and salad, through to traditional Sri Lankan and hot western options. Tea and coffee was to order whilst you helped yourself to juice. The story was similar for evening meals too. If anything, evening meals catered less for western palettes and more for the Chinese guests that frequent the hotel. There were always lots of local Sri Lankan dishes too, which were simply delicious. All the hot food was outside the main restaurant space, under cover, with much of it being cooked in front of you. The cold starters and desserts were indoors. I have to say, one odd highlight was the soups. Every night there were 2 soups on offer and they were really good. I did have a tiny bug bear sometimes, which correlated with the busiest nights. That was the staff were a little too keen to clear plates. On occasion, you’d literally be chewing still and hadn’t quite put your cutlery dow

When you stay at Laya Safari in Thissamaharama, you'll be on the beach and 8 minutes by car from Yala National Park. This beach hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Palatupana Beach and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Kirinda Beach.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

With a stay at Back of Beyond Dune Camp - Yala in Thissamaharama, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Yala National Park and Palatupana Beach. This beach tentalow is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Kirinda Beach and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Kirinda Temple.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).All-inclusive rates are available at this tentalow. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. At Back of Beyond Dune Camp - Yala, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring minibars. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at yala caravan village in Thissamaharama, you'll be on the beach, you'll be a 12-minute drive from Yala National Park. This beach campground is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Palatupana Beach and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Kirinda Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This campground also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the campground's 24-hour room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

It is just two next door to jetwing yala, this is a primitive one, the modern one, here is a small single-family room, outside the room is the forest of the national park, it is said that animals may be seen. In general, the hotel here is suitable for people who are not afraid of bugs and prefer the original environment, because there are really too many small bugs in the room, flies, mosquitoes, flying insects and gecko. After staying for one night, I found three geckos running fast, and I was still a little scared. 😂. The facilities are OK, but the electricity is unstable. The power is cut off several times. Although the call is very fast, the hot water is too small. There is no separate restaurant. If you eat, you will take the car at the front desk to the next house for dinner. According to friends, the dinner buffet is not bad. Choose on demand

The hotel we arrived at night, the way in was the same as the off-road test drive venue. Thanks to the car inside, it came out to pick us up. Because the normal safari park tickets were not available the next day, the hotel manager said to see if he could buy one. Although he bought it, But it is also very expensive. Who made us not buy it before? The room hardware is okay, but the air conditioner cannot be turned off at night, it is extremely cold, and there is no Wi-Fi. The breakfast is too bad, not worth it. Overall, it is just average.

With a stay at King Reach Yala Wild in Thissamaharama, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Yala National Park and Palatupana Beach. This tentalow is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Kirinda Beach and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Kirinda Temple.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This tentalow also features a television in a common area and charcoal grills. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the tentalow's coffee shop/cafe.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free valet parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring indoor private spa tubs and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.