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Laya Safari

4.0 star property
Escape to an idyllic paradise where crystal-clear waters meet powdery white sands. Indulge in rejuvenating treatments or raise your energy levels on the volleyball court.

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Property amenity
Beach bar
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Laya Safari offers a serene beachside escape with a poolside bar, beach massages, and sun loungers on the white sand. Relax at the outdoor treatment areas or enjoy activities like beach volleyball and unwind with in-room WiFi, coffee shop treats.
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
The current price is €200
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

Room options

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Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)

Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 61 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Palatupana, Yala, Thissamaharama

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 8 min drive
  • Kirinda Temple - 18 min drive
  • Palatupana Beach - 18 min drive
  • Kirinda Beach - 23 min drive
  • Tissa Lake - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar at Jetwing Yala - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roof Top Bar @ Cinnamon Wild Yala - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Main Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • Laya Safari - Restaurant

About this property

Laya Safari

At Laya Safari, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beach massages and volleyball, plus you'll only be within a 10-minute drive of Yala National Park. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in spa services. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other features include a beach bar, a fitness centre and a children's pool.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Laya Safari are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Entertainment

On-site live performances

Languages

English, Russian

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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 16
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

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

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Private winery tours
  • Pool table

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 15 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 60
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 30 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 60
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 30 (from 3 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.

Also known as

Laya Safari Hotel Kirinda
Laya Safari Hotel
Laya Safari Kirinda
Laya Safari
Laya Safari Hotel
Laya Safari Thissamaharama
Laya Safari Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does Laya Safari offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Laya Safari 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 Laya Safari?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Laya Safari?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Laya Safari?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Laya Safari?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Laya Safari?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Laya Safari and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre and spa services. Laya Safari also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Laya Safari?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Does Laya Safari have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

Does Laya Safari have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

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Laya Safari Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Great location for safari
Great location to Yala park for safaris and as soon as we arrived they booked this for us and arranged that we had a breakfast to take due to the early start. Nice pool. It is a really nice hotel but looks like it hasn’t been updated in many years, such as a snooker table with many tares on it. Room could have been cleaner. At checkout the staff member asked us to review for them when we were still there which I didn’t like so didn’t do.
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The catering was nowhere as good as last time. We understood that the hotel was suffering after the terrorist attacks, but the food was not good. A simpler menu with more fresh food could have been provided, rather than trying to keep the whole menu and failing to do individual choices. I’m sure normal standards will come back when more visitors do.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I'll start by saying we would definitely stay here again! The property manager was a very friendly and interesting man and very helpful along with the other staff members and the rooms were incredibly spacious with a great view of the ocean! My only recommendations to the owners would be to really play up the view of the rooms and make sure the blinds are up and windows facing the ocean are freshly cleaned. Having chose this hotel over others mainly because of the amazing windows it was a little disappointing to find out that a lot of the blinds no longer worked and couldn't be opened all the way. We were there during slow season so it was very quiet and not all the facilities were open but I can imagine it's a lot of fun when it's more full. We enjoyed the quiet though. The hotel has lots going on as well, atv dune rides, swing bar, infinity pool, and very soon horses for beach and jungle rides! And the proximity to Yala is perfect. They even have a resident elephant that might wander through while you're there! I would definitely recommend this hotel!
Andie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful oasis in Yala
When we arrived at Laya Safari, the property was virtually empty - and we could hardly believe it, as it was one of my top hotel experiences…and I have spent hundreds of nights in hotels. While the road to get to this little beachside oasis is very bumpy, it is well worth the ride. The rooms have an amazing view of the pool area and the coastline and while the current is too strong to swim in the sea, the roar of the ocean is the perfect sound to fall asleep to. The new manager has taken a lot of pride in the property and put up some very insta-worthy amenities like swings, a tree with lampoons and a small wooden boat. You also get a visit from a wild elephant each night (I‘m guessing semi-wild - they do feed it with fruits which I am not totally in favor of but the bull looked very healthy). We would really like to highlight the friendliness of every single employee from the receptionists to the waiters and poolboys - everyone went out of their way to make us comfortable. Meals were delicious and well-priced. We particularly loved the pineapple fritters for desert. As the hotel is very close to the park, you get picked up a bit later by the jeeps which allows you to sleep a bit longer. The pool itself comes with very comfortable sun loungers and the wonderful water is impressively clean (considering it was stormy each night we were there). The only suggestion we would have would be to open a small souvenir shop. Overall, we loved this place and will recommend highly. Thanks!
Christina, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Iselin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

ScriLanka 2025
Hotellet fremstår slidt, bruserne virkede ikke, vi måtte bede om rengøring og rene håndklæder. Sengene var gode, udsigten fra værelset fantastisk og poole var også super fin.
Kirsten, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

ramin, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Priya, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Radhika, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Das Hotel liegt an einer traumhaften Lage. Leider ist überall, wo man hinschaut, alles defekt oder verrostet. Der Garten ist ungepflegt und gleicht einer Wüste. Der "neu renovierte" eigentlich sehr schöne Pool ist weder fertiggestellt noch in einem akzeptablen Zustand. Leider auch ungepflegt. Das Essen war nicht überragend (Dessert, Panna Cotta) war ein steinharter Mehlklumpen. Das erste mal auf der ganzen Welt haben wir in diesem Hotel erlebt, dass sie kein Cola haben. "Wichtige" Leute, die zuletzt kamen, wurden vor allen zahlenden Kunden bedient. Wartezeit für Wein und Wasser ca 40 Minuten.
Ulrich, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Utsikten och läget är bra men rummet var inte värt 200 dollar alls! Frukosten var bara ok! Hela byggnaden har mycket potential men det märks att efter pandemin behöver en ordentlig uppfräschning!
Foad, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Eva, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Visiting Yala
We stayed here for four nights to visit Yala. The hotel is less than 10 minutes drive to the park. The service, and friendliness of the staff is superb. The view from the rooms, pool, and restaurant was beautiful. We could hear the waves crashing from our room. The wooden decks are definitely in need of replacement due to exposure to the salty ocean air, but the interior of our room was nice and comfortable. A lot of the rooms look like they were being upgraded during our stay as well.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fint hotel men lidt slidt
Et helt okay hotel til på indgangen til nationalparken... Det var en smule slidt og trænger til at blive renoveret! Personalet var super søde (næsten for søde) og hjælpsomme.
Gaia, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views, great food, friendly staff. The only downside is the hotel is a little tired but I would still recommend.
eannine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Josefine, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Entire place is old and run down. Repairs are desperately needed. Restaurant staff were standoff-ish and certainly not inclined to move faster than a snail. Really very disappointed in this place.
Lei, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Wildly overpriced with terrible food and relatively unclean premises.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bon rapport qualité prix, très belle chambre mais un peu défraîchie. On voit des animaux se promener la nuit.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The view is amazing. We met an elephant inside the hotel!!
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Charlotte, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Die Lage war top der einsame Strand grandios. Leider konnten man nicht schwimmen wegen der starken Strömung. Der fleißigste Mitarbeiter war upul.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location not far from the entrance of the national park. We saw both elephants and buffalos on the property of the hotel which made it a bit out of the ordinary (in a good way). The hotel was overall in good shape and was nice, but the rooms were not that clean (brown spots on the toilet etc) and we struggled communicating with the staff (they were also just hanging around, not being very service minded). The guys at the reception on the other hand was very helpful to all our inquiries and gave a great impression! Overall good stay.
1-night trip