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Jetwing Yala

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Superior Room
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Food and drink
Deluxe Room with Sea View | Balcony

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 107.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room with Sea View | View from room

Deluxe Room with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 62 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Palatupana

A luxury stay in Palatupana awaits you at Jetwing Yala. You'll be 4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Yala National Park and 13.7 km (8.5 mi) from Kirinda Temple. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include Swedish massages and Thai massages. The restaurant, The Dining Room, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Living Room is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .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 (15.4 mi) from Yatala Dagoba.

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 9 min drive
  • Palatupana Beach - 31 min drive
  • Tissa Lake - 31 min drive
  • Kirinda Beach - 39 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 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Main Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Laya Safari - Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Jetwing Yala

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
Jetwing Yala offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Jetwing Yala. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

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

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Jetwing Yala offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include Swedish massages and Thai massages. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room
  • The Living Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 31-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Jetwing Yala

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 196 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 196 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system 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, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Jetwing Yala Hotel Kirinda
Jetwing Yala Kirinda
Jetwing Yala Hotel Palatupana
Jetwing Yala Hotel
Jetwing Yala Hotel
Jetwing Yala Hotel Tissamaharama
Jetwing Yala Tissamaharama
Hotel Jetwing Yala Tissamaharama
Tissamaharama Jetwing Yala Hotel
Jetwing Yala Hotel
Hotel Jetwing Yala
Jetwing Yala Tissamaharama
Jetwing Yala Tissamaharama
Jetwing Yala Hotel Tissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Jetwing Yala?

Jetwing Yala offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Jetwing Yala?

Yep, Jetwing Yala has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Jetwing Yala?

The closest beach to Jetwing Yala is Palatupana Beach (2.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Jetwing Yala?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Jetwing Yala. You'll enjoy services like Swedish massages.

Does Jetwing Yala have a pool?

Jetwing Yala has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 7 AM to 7 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Jetwing Yala?

Jetwing Yala features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with memory foam beds, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Jetwing Yala a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Jetwing Yala.

Does Jetwing Yala serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jetwing Yala?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Jetwing Yala?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Jetwing Yala?

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

Are pets allowed at Jetwing Yala?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Jetwing Yala Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 135 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As anticipated, terrific place to stay and enjoy Yala NP. All excellent and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and extremely helpful. The food is very good with an extensive breakfast buffet, cooked by very friendly chefs to order. They will pack up a picnic if you’re going into the Park early. The swimming pool is desperately in need of repair as there are many missing tiles and the flagstones around it wobble when walked on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the hotel and the ambience, especially how it's blended into the nature. It's lovely to see the monkeys, birds, lizards running around. We took the safari the hotel arranged and it was amazing. However, the dinner buffet was disappointing and overpriced. For the second evening we had to drive out for 30 minutes to the nearby town Tissa to eat out. The service is lacking and it's not 5-star hotel standard. The staff were more friendly to the locals than foreigners. We felt slight judgement from them too. They weren't keen to offer help or service. We had to ask and keep asking. Although for what we asked we got the service needed. Overall we are happy with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall good with so much potential
The place is so lovely with a very nice pool and beach access. So much potential and so near the safari. However, I had some mishaps which might be isolated to me. The porters accidentally broke my Samsonite luggage handle, no towels in the room and called for ice twice but wasn't sent. Other than these, I would recommend them highly. Oh yes, toilet smelt slightly mouldy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roshan, Chicago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, however the bathrooms were not air conditioned as they were open to the air, which made them quite hot during the day. Food selection was reasonable and the chef was nice and very careful to accommodate my spouse’s dietary restrictions (food allergy). Staff was professional and very nice, which was our experience across all resorts in Sri Lanka. Amazing service by super nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyamalee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow!!! One of the best hotels ever. Staff are so friendly, kind and attentive. The food is out of this world. The chef at Jetwing Yala is such a wonderful person. My family are all in agreement- this is the best hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
This was the fourth hotel I stayed in in Sri Lanka, and unfortunately was a let down in a number of respects. My initial impression was positive as the property is large, (seemed) peaceful and has lovely views. While being checked into my room I was a bit surprised about being asked if I needed to know how to use the facilities in the room. Of course I would! The air con had no remote control and was hidden in the corner and I wouldn’t have found the controller had I not asked. The woman showing me in seemed sullen and miserable. Again, initial impressions of the room were quite good - very large and spacious with a ginormous bathroom. After that I noticed a few minor inconveniences - hardly any plug sockets, room safe didn’t work and the bedding was really uncomfortable. The sheet was too small for the bed and was fitted over a slippery mattress protector. Later that night I found myself slipping and sliding around a lot, which contributed in part to two very bad nights’ sleep. First morning I woke early to go on safari and the packed breakfast was adequate although the bread was stale and I couldn’t eat most of what was in the box as it had cakes/croissants etc. and I can’t eat anything containing dairy. After the safari I went to the pool. Very quiet and peaceful but hard to relax as there are little shaded areas and the loungers don’t have cushions and so are really uncomfortable. I was going to order a drink but asked for the menu and asked for about ten minutes to cons
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay
It’s a wonderful hotel set in an amazing location. The beach and pool were great, my massage was fantastic. The location next to the National Park is just another plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Rana

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible Experience
Truly one of the best days of my life was at this hotel. The location and views are a dream and the buffet breakfast was one of the best meals I had in Sri Lanka. I spent the day at the pool, in the spa, drinking a mojito on the beach front, and enjoying the views. They helped me arrange a safari to Yala which was wonderful. A must stay on any trip to Sri Lanka! The only downside was the dirt road leading to the hotel is in really banged up condition so was a bit hard on the car that dropped me off, but I was told the hotel is on a national park land so it can't be paved. So not really their fault.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kataraina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff who go the extra mile. Exceptional food, facilities, and cleanliness. Very handy if you are planning a safari in Yala National Park.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff! Very helpful and courteous. Awesome location and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Anubhav

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect!
Amazing hotel! What a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shakir

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly surprised - Wonderful hotel
Pleasantly surprised to have this experience at a Hotel that is situated 10 minutes away from a Wildlife park. The hotel is in very good condition, large rooms with modern amenities and spacious washrooms (Loved the waterfall pipe). Food quality was amazing and we got all the usuals for a hearty breakfast. The beach is lovely, the pool is well maintained and the staff are immaculate. Gym and Spa are well maintained. Lots of activities for kids. The Turtle hatchery they've got on the beach was a definite plus to our experience. And all the wildlife, very safe, but so much to see.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kamani, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of the best hotels in Sri Lanka. We had a great time and hoping to visit again soon. Excellent food. Staff, services and room (everything) was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith-Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right by the beach in Yala National Park. It is in a beautiful setting, and the staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent beach
View from the room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel for wildlife and rela
Amazing hotel. Loved everything about it. Staff were super nice. Wildlife was great - we saw capuchin monkeys, wild pigs, elephans just on the hotel premises. Pool and private beach made it even more perfect. The only bad thing is was the very slow service in the restaurant during dinner time. Other than that the hotel is 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quiet, close to nature reserve. Nice pool. Menu a bit limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent property to stay on during visit to Yala. Good location to head out for a safari day. Great pool. Easy access to a private beach. Decent breakfast buffet. They do need to work on fixing the road coming into the property, but it is not a deal breaker.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tharinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel & friendly staff but price gouge
The whole family enjoyed the stay. Our kids loved the pool and access to the beach. Will definitely give 5 out of 5 stars on attentive staff, cleanliness, comfort. 4 out of 5 on dining. My biggest complaint was I tried to reserve a safari jeep through the hotel for the Yala safari tour and the hotel was going to charge more than USD 100 per adult for the jeep because we were non-Sri Lankan. This is unacceptable. I directly spoke with a local safari tour company and arranged a safari keep + tour guide for SLR 5000, which is equivalent to USD 25 for the whole family. It is unfortunate when a reputed hotel practices that type of price gouging behavior.
Kids loved collecting seashells
Beach by the hotel
Access to the beach through a tree tunnel
Wild elephants may roam the sand dunes between the hotel and the beach, so it’s not advisable to go to the beach at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021