Jetwing Yala

5.0 star property
Palatupana beach hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Room with Sea View | Balcony
Food and drink
Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Gym
    Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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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

Superior Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room with Sea View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Yala, Tissamaharama

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kirinda Beach - 29 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Palatupana Beach - 31 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Tissa Lake - 31 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Kataragama Temple Complex - 48 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 121.9 miles/196.2 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Jetwing Yala is a great choice for your beach stay in Palatupana, putting you near activities such as snorkelling. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in Swedish massages at the spa. The Dining Room, one of 2 restaurants, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace and a poolside bar.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 80 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking
  • Free off-site parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Beach access
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 102

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 31-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

The Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Living Room – On-site bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 196 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 196 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Additional fees apply to children for meals. Children ages 5-11 are charged 50% of the meal rate when sharing existing bedding.

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

Does Jetwing Yala offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Jetwing Yala does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Jetwing Yala?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Are pets allowed at Jetwing Yala?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Jetwing Yala?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Jetwing Yala?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 196 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Jetwing Yala?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Jetwing Yala and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkelling. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Jetwing Yala also has 2 bars and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Jetwing Yala?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring local cuisine.
Does Jetwing Yala have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

Jetwing Yala Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

M, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Roshan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shyamalee, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Jeremy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Rana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional staff who go the extra mile. Exceptional food, facilities, and cleanliness. Very handy if you are planning a safari in Yala National Park.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff! Very helpful and courteous. Awesome location and property.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Anubhav, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect!
Amazing hotel! What a beautiful part of the world.
Ryan, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shakir, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kamani, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is right by the beach in Yala National Park. It is in a beautiful setting, and the staff is very friendly
Edith-Louise, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent beach
View from the room
Charu, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Diana, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Diana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Quiet, close to nature reserve. Nice pool. Menu a bit limited.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tharinda, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice staff, great location, good food.
Sumeet, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in Sri Lanka
Incredible hotel. Sustainable, eco friendly, animals roam around the area of the hotel sometimes. Safari is incredible. Food and room quality are great. A must go!!
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lars, 2-night trip
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