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Uga Chena Huts - Yala

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
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Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The price is NZ$2,504
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2025

Explore the area

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Palatupana, Yala, Tissamaharama, 82600
  • Yala National Park
    9 min drive
  • Kirinda Temple
    21 min drive
  • Wild Coast Tended Lodge Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Basses Bar & Kitchen
    15 min walk

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Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Palatupana

A luxury stay in Palatupana awaits you at Uga Chena Huts - Yala. You'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Yala National Park and 13.6 km (8.5 mi) from Kirinda Temple. Highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include Swedish massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Basses, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free valet parking. .With a stay at this 5-property class Palatupana hotel, you'll be 22.9 km (14.2 mi) from Tissa Lake and 24.7 km (15.3 mi) from Yatala Dagoba.

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 9 min drive
  • Kirinda Beach - 29 min drive
  • Palatupana Beach - 31 min drive
  • Tissa Lake - 31 min drive
  • Kataragama Temple Complex - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar at Jetwing Yala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Roof Top Bar @ Cinnamon Wild Yala - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Main Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Laya Safari - Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Uga Chena Huts - Yala

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
Uga Chena Huts - Yala is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Uga Chena Huts - Yala offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Uga Chena Huts - Yala. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Palatupana hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Uga Chena Huts - Yala offers 14 accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

This Palatupana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Basses

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Due to the nature of the resort, guests must consume all food and beverages in the on-site restaurant and bar. Food and beverage will not be served in guest cabins.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Uga Chena Huts - Yala

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 295 per night.
  • 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 295 per night

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
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 and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Chena Huts Uga Escapes Hotel Yala
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Hotel Kirinda
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Yala
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Kirinda
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Resort Palatupana
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Tissamaharama
Chena Huts By Uga Escapes Tissamaharama
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Resort Tissamaharama
Resort Chena Huts By Uga Escapes Tissamaharama
Tissamaharama Chena Huts By Uga Escapes Resort
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Resort
Chena Huts Uga Escapes
Resort Chena Huts By Uga Escapes

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Uga Chena Huts - Yala?

Yep, Uga Chena Huts - Yala has a free self car park and free valet parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Uga Chena Huts - Yala?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uga Chena Huts - Yala on 18 Jan 2025 start from NZ$2,503.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Uga Chena Huts - Yala?

The closest beach to Uga Chena Huts - Yala is Kirinda Beach (9.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Uga Chena Huts - Yala?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Uga Chena Huts - Yala. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Uga Chena Huts - Yala have a pool?

Uga Chena Huts - Yala has an outdoor pool.

What makes Uga Chena Huts - Yala a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Uga Chena Huts - Yala.

Is Uga Chena Huts - Yala family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Uga Chena Huts - Yala is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Uga Chena Huts - Yala?

No, Uga Chena Huts - Yala does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Uga Chena Huts - Yala?

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 Uga Chena Huts - Yala?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Uga Chena Huts - Yala?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Uga Chena Huts - Yala Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The entire experience is amazing. From the welcome, food, beach and safaris. Can’t recommend this place enough if you are looking for a whole experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff but overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
We had booked as part of our trip around Sri Lanka and honestly loved every second of being there. My only criticism is the driveway to the hotel. The sandy offroad path really isn't drivable by most normal vehicles and the hotel gave no warning that we might need a different type of car to access the property. Upon arrival, we were greeted by staff to take us to reception. Check-in was super efficient and after a quick tour of the property we were shown to our room where our bags were already waiting. Wow. The rooms are amazing - huge and everything in it feels brand new. The centre point of the room is the large bed with a variety of pillows. There is a good sized wardrobe with a safe and desk area with plenty of plug points. Behind the bed is the bathroom with closed off toilet, shower and a rolltop bathtub. The lounge area of the room has a love seat and tv/speaker system and there is also a dining table by the coffee machine and well stocked minibar (which is all included in your package). Air con works well in the room and there is a fan above the bed. Each room also includes its own decent sized plunge pool and decking and we had an amazing view to the beach and sea. The hotel has a restaurant, a stunning bar with an extensive cocktail list and a sundowners bar on the beach which is open each evening. All food and drink is included in your package and the quality of the food and service is very good... there just isn't enough time to enjoy everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very exclusive, beautiful location, excellent service… exotic experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
- Our ranger Vidu
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Beautiful lodging and grounds. Directly on the beach. Welcoming, lovely staff. Delicious food. Safaris were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anton, Memphis, TN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best resort hotels I have been to.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and staff. Beautiful property with great access to wildlife. Overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

or

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend hotel.
The hotel is amazing, very high class hotel. The food is like a chef restaurant so all day you have different options to eat, really nice. Yala park is nice, didn’t saw many wild animals because of the weather (rainy). Dulaj in the restaurant were very kind and lovely, He made us home filling. Thanks Chena Huts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An outstanding experience
An outstanding and unforgettable experience. Amazing architecture, facilities and service. Truly world class and highly recommended. The staff were all highly professional including our safari guide who was hugely knowledgeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cannot recommend this property highly enough. Just superb. Great food and service. Best of the whole sri lankan trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fantastic food, lovely staff. We enjoyed our stay a lot. The rooms are some of the best we’ve seen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel we have ever stayed in. The rooms are amazing and have a private pool. All food and drinks are included and everything was top quality. Service was great. Since we were only staying for one night they offered early check-in and late check-out free of charge. Highly recommend to stay more than one night to enjoy this beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steph, Bath, GB

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In an amazing location with the sea on one side, and the bush on the other, the design of the huts is excellent, using natural materials but with modern facilities. The staff are what really makes this a special place, nothing is too much trouble, we particularly enjoyed the company of Dulaj in the restaurant, and Sanka on the game drives. We did see a leopard really well, and a few elephants, but our best drive was at block 5 where the bird life was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical
Must stay if you go to the national park! The ranger and staff are so well versed and polished. It was an experience worth while! The rooms are spacious and the food was super delicious! The spa was not upto the mark, but other than that, it was a beautiful stay for us. we wish we stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Ultra Luxury Safari
You can't quite believe Chena Huts until you go there and experience it yourself. The attention to detail and individual level of service are unlike anything we have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. It's just a shame we could only spend one night. The room and your own private swimming pool is just so luxurious that you forget you are there to go on safari. The only downside to our stay was that the park was closed whilst we were there for maintenance, so it was a 90minute drive to gain entry in to another sector of Yala National Park. Whilst this is a very expensive hotel, you really do walk away feeling that it was money well spent. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone considering it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

niall

Honeymoon of dreams
Our stay was beyond words. From a quick mention of our honeymoon in an email before we arrived- Chena huts did everything possible to ensure our honeymoon was one to remember including a private beach dinner with our unique menu surrounded by wild boar and monkeys- we even got a selfie with some elephants. The huts are amazing with each having its own private pool and the food and drinks are superb. Couldn’t rate Chena huts highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, kent uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Close to the game reserve, but still very relaxed. Hotel staff were charming and the rooms were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional location, food and room! Staff were kind and friendly. The safari in Yala National Park was tranquil and picturesque. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Priya, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Game Safari and Pampered Stay
The game safari with a ranger was enjoyable. The ranger was able to spot species with his trained eyes. The 1 and 2 blocks were closed on October 17th and we had tio Drive more than an hour. We nearly missed the afternoon game drive which takes off at 2:30pm. We were not informed by Expedia (we booked with) nor Chena Huts. But Cena Huts did take us. The hut was exceptional and the private pool was most welcoming after the game safari. The dinner was great too. .The next morning we were taken on the second second game safari at 4.30am. Staff were exceptionally friendly and pampered us. If you like a wonderful experience Cena Huts is a must see . The price includes the luxury of the Yala wilderness, full board, pampering and i2 game drives WITH a Ranger. It us worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury in Yala
Amazing accommodation in a beautiful tranquil setting near the entrance to Yala national park. Our ranger Damian & his driver Shan were very knowledgable and made the drives very memorable. Staff were extremely friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend it and can't wait to return

8/10 Good

Rebecca, V, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Spectacular setting but room for improvement.
Overall, we had a great stay here. The staff were extremely polite and helpful and the rooms are fantastic, in a wonderful setting. However, there were some points that we felt let things down a little. We were there on our honeymoon and had previously notified the hotel of this, but no acknowledgement was provided when we arrived or at any point during our stay. This is in contrast to the other hotels we have stayed at during our honeymoon. The other slight criticism we have is that, whilst there are two game drives per day included, the early morning drive is - in our view - not worth attending. It was a 5.30am start time which was fine, but then we were forced to sit around for half an hour whilst tickets to the park were obtained for us to enter. It would have been better if these had been arranged in advance. Second, the area of the park that we were taken to during the morning drives was packed with other jeeps which meant the trip was slow and that we saw hardly any animals (one elephant only during a 4 hour trip). By contrast, the afternoon game drives were in a different area of the park (further away), which were much quieter and meant we saw many more animals as a result. During our two afternoon game drives we saw leopard cubs on each occasion, which was spectacular, and was the reason for the visit. Overall, a great trip and great place to stay, but there could be some improvements to make things even better.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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