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Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari

2.0 star property
Lakefront lodge with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
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Aerial view
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Goyagala Canal Road, Gaminipura, Kataragama, Yala, 94100
  • Sacred Bo Tree
    6 min drive
  • Kataragama Archaeological Museum
    10 min drive
  • Kataragama Temple Complex
    10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Exclusive Cabin, Lake View, Garden Area

2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Exclusive Cabin, Lake View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Dishwasher
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the area

Kataragama

A family-friendly stay in Kataragama awaits you at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari. You'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Sacred Bo Tree and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Kataragama Archaeological Museum. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and dryers. .The restaurant, MANDARA RESTAURANT, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to a safari, a wildlife and game drive and bike hire. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this Kataragama lodge you'll find Yala National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Sacred Bo Tree - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Yala National Park - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kataragama Archaeological Museum - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kataragama Temple Complex - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lunugamvehera National Park - 18 min drive - 8.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ceybank Rest - Ceybank Holiday Homes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nishadi Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Plummy dale restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Eth Yahana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hopper Shops - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari

Lakefront lodge with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kataragama lodge.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Kitchens offer separate dining areas, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • MANDARA RESTAURANT

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 3000.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 3000.00 per pet, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa.

Property is also known as

Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari Kataragama
Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari
Heina Nature Yala Safari Kataragama
Heina Nature Yala Safari
Heina Nature & Yala Safari
Heina Nature Resort Yala Safari
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Lodge
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Kataragama
Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Lodge Kataragama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Yep, Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

The closest beach to Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari is Hambantota Beach (40.8 km).

What makes Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari.

Is Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and a playground, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari is a hit with families.

Does Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari, with food and water bowls on offer.

Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely stay and fantastic safari (as well as temple visit) organised by hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Staff were very friendly and helpful and able to arrange our Safari at Yala easily. The location is quiet and there only seemed to be two chalets on the site. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable, with a welcome refrigerator, external toilet and shower - but no kettle! Great for experiencing local wildlife. Kataragama has religious significance with many temples and shrines, but little else with much charm.

8/10 Good

Missaka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pieceful environment
good

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A delightful wild experience with lovely staff.
We arrived to a warm welcome from the staff. They were caring and attentive throughout our stay. There's not a lot to do after your safari in the surrounding area in terms of shops or stalls. There are however really beautiful rice paddy and lake scenes for anyone who wants to get adventurous on the bikes they provide and the locals are really friendly. The food was delicious. We didn't request anything in particular they just cooked up rice or noodles with chicken one night and the garlic prawns the next. The stay overall was simple yet relaxing and a great place to unwind with a partner or with family. Bring a book and sit outside and listen to the wildlife. We woke up to monkeys on the roof the first morning of our stay which was an exciting experience. The shower facilities are awesome.

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A recommander.
Excellent accueil dans une large propriété très bien entretenue. En dehors des sentiers battus. Le propriétaire nous a accompagné au festival de Kataragama et la soirée fut magnifique.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

nicolas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
herbergement rustique et très loin de tout
l'hôtel est trèstrès loin de tout. sans chauffeur, il est impossible d'aller manger à l'extérieur Comme partout au sri lanka, il faut demander 2h à l'avance pour avoir un repas; qui était succulent l'hébergement est rustique mais confortable l'hotel est particulièrement bien entretenu et le personnel de service très sympa l'hotel peut vous réserver la jeep et le chauffeur pour le safari ainsi que le taxi pour aller à votre prochain hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

WEI HSIANG

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
生態鄉村住宿，靠近湖邊，可親近大自然

6/10 Okay

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Lionel, rodez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super hotel pour une expérience différente
Personnel très accueillant et très disponible Merci de leur gentillesse pour la préparation du repas avec les enfants et très bon repas différent de ce que nous mangions habituellement Très bon rapport qualité prix

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très belle chambre familiale avec quatre grand lits dans un joli chalet au milieu d'un parc magnifique. Idéal pour se préparer au départ le lendemain à l'aube pour le safari. L'accueil, la gentillesse et la prévenance de nos hôtes sont à la hauteur du lieu. Diner succulent à la tombée de la nuit au milieu du jardin Que du bonheur.

8/10 Good

Anne Kellemann, Copenhagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicest owner and staff
We stayed two nights in a huge room with an outside bathroom, which was very cool, eg shower carved into rocks. The host and staff were extremely friendly and helpful, eg the gave us free rides to downtown, where they showed us around the Kataragama festival. They helped us out with different things, such as getting some medication, providing us with free bikes and were overall very friendly. On the downside, we would have liked the option of a Western breakfast. As far as we know there is only Sri Lankan breakfast available and that is a bit much for us at least. By much I mean that my boyfriend and I are not up for fish/meat and chili in the morning.

8/10 Good

Ilkka, Espoo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hyvää huolenpitoa Heina Nature Resortissa
Tässä resortissa on vain kaksi majoitustaloa, joihin kumpaankin mahtuu max. 8 henkilöä. Paikka on hiljaisella alueella ja luonnonläheinen. Huoneissa ei ole ilmastointia; pesutilat, suihku ja WC ovat erillisessä rakennuksessa, joka toisaalta oli ihan kiinnostava. Palvelu oli henkilökohtaista, avluliasta ja ystävällistä: meitä jopa käytettiin perin kilometrin päässä sijaitsevissa temppeleissä tutustumassa iltarituaaleihin!