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Cinnamon Wild Yala

4.5 star property

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Beach Chalet King | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Town Kirinda, Tissamaharama
  • Palatupana Beach
  • Yala National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kirinda Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Beach Chalets King

Beach Chalets King

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Jungle Chalet King

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Jungle Chalet Twin

Jungle Chalet Twin

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Palatupana

When you stay at Cinnamon Wild Yala in Palatupana, you'll be on the beach and 7 minutes by car from Yala National Park. .This luxury hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Palatupana Beach and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Kirinda Beach.

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Kirinda Beach - 20 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Kirinda Temple - 20 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Tissa Lake - 29 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Kataragama Temple - 48 min drive - 43.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar at Jetwing Yala - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crab House Seafood Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Laya Safari - Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lounge Bar @ Cinnamon Wild Yala - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Cinnamon Wild Yala

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Cinnamon Wild Yala offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
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.

At Cinnamon Wild Yala, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Cinnamon Wild Yala has a restaurant on site.

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).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: LKR 6,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately LKR 6000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 215000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Yala National Park is closed from September 1st to October 15th.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cinnamon Wild
Cinnamon Wild Yala
Cinnamon Wild Yala Kirinda
Cinnamon Wild Yala Lodge
Cinnamon Wild Yala Lodge Kirinda
Cinnamon Yala
Cinnamon Yala Wild
Wild Yala
Yala Cinnamon
Yala Cinnamon Wild
Chaaya Wild Yala Hotel Kirinda
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Yala Village Hotel Kirinda
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Cinnamon Wild Yala Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 211 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Neil

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was average. Location isnt great. Expensive. Dont stay more than a night - see the national park and move on
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Elephant walked past our room.

Very nice elevated bungalow in jungle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a fantastic time but I wish I stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeyatharanee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

The place to stay for Yala

Amazing place highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ella

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

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well placed for the National Park and has many animals in and around the property, such as elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, birds etc. The rooms are excellent but the rest of the property is fairly basic. Food OK, Pool area OK. Sun loungers poor. Reception area poor. We took a morning Safari, which was good but no better than that. DO NOT go on a Safari if you suffer from back or neck issues. It is incredibly bouncy in the car. The beach is wild and untamed. Cinnamon Wild Yala was good but I expected better and especially as the price is high.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Limberg

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

Great stay in the wild

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. We had a wonderful time and the wildlife around is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasper

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

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dilrukshie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service,the staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeevan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to nature,very good services and vibe to the place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahabaduge

Travelled with family
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