Title: The Grand Yala Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35139469&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Grand Yala Hotel Travelers find respite in a peaceful garden with an outdoor pool. The 24-hour front desk assists with nearby tour arrangements after exploration. ## Photo gallery for The Grand Yala Hotel ![Lobby sitting area - The Grand Yala Hotel (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/e1bcd53c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom - The Grand Yala Hotel (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/1a760d1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, 1 Double Bed - The Grand Yala Hotel (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/eede07e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - The Grand Yala Hotel (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/29415f51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - The Grand Yala Hotel (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/e5683830.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Grand Yala Hotel offers a tranquil garden retreat and outdoor pool for unwinding after adventures. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, on-site laundry, and barbecue grills. The helpful front desk staff is available around the clock. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 23 - Jan. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=35139469&PinnedHotelID=35139469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=35139469&PinnedHotelID=35139469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 24 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=35139469&PinnedHotelID=35139469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=35139469&PinnedHotelID=35139469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=35139469&PinnedHotelID=35139469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=35139469&PinnedHotelID=35139469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=35139469&PinnedHotelID=35139469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=35139469&PinnedHotelID=35139469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/004bcf46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet - 195 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/293affe4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35139500/35139469/31093f32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTissamaharama-Hotels-The-Grand-Yala-Hotel.h35139469.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTissamaharama-Hotels-The-Grand-Yala-Hotel.h35139469.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Thissamaharama is home to The Grand Yala Hotel. Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Kataragama Archaeological Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary and Birds Park. [Visit our Debarawewa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Debarawewa.dx3000003218) [View more B&B in Debarawewa](https://www.expedia.ca/Debarawewa-Bed-And-Breakfast.d3000003218-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.28715%2C81.26802&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iu72HHXsSPuxRXlGzo3wdVJ-tlA=) Gunawardana Mawatha, Deberawewa, Thissamaharama, SP, 82600 ### What's nearby - ![OLYMPUS E-PM1 Exposure Time: 1/50 sec ISO-800 Focal Length: 40 mm A fruit stall near the Katharagama Maha Devalaya. There are many shops in this area as people buy loads of fruit baskets in order to observe them to the gods in the kovil. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/75934a68-3e0f-49f3-96a9-8ffd977a2913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kataragama Temple 23 min drive \- 23.4 km - ![Yala National Park in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 if you like animal this is the right place to see them their nature life 🐘🐐🦎🦌🐖 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/645003002291478528/8b54d939-acff-4272-b304-3dddf7885617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yala National Park 24 min drive \- 18.5 km - ![I was very surprised to see a few skin-and-bones elephants in Udawalawe National Park despite it's seemingly lush greenery. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655797/319c5efc-6a00-424d-860d-3821e87eb749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Udawalawe National Park 50 min drive \- 51.6 km - Yatala Dagoba 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Tissa Lake 3 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Restaurants - Cafe Culture 13 min drive - Red 2 min drive - Refresh Sea Food Restaurant 3 min drive - Calorian Restaurant 3 min drive - Hath Maluwa 4 min drive ## About this property ### The Grand Yala Hotel Property highlights At The Grand Yala Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills - Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at The Grand Yala Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A restaurant ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden ### More - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at noon Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### 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 ### Property is also known as Grand Yala Hotel Tissamaharama Grand Yala Hotel Grand Yala Tissamaharama Grand Yala Bed & breakfast The Grand Yala Hotel Tissamaharama Tissamaharama The Grand Yala Hotel Bed & breakfast Bed & breakfast The Grand Yala Hotel The Grand Yala Hotel Tissamaharama The Grand Yala Thissamaharama The Grand Yala Hotel Thissamaharama The Grand Yala Hotel Bed & breakfast The Grand Yala Hotel Bed & breakfast Thissamaharama ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Grand Yala Hotel have a pool? ### Is The Grand Yala Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Grand Yala Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Grand Yala Hotel? ### Does The Grand Yala Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Grand Yala Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Grand Yala Hotel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 3, 2020 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Great stay Good Hotel. Rooms are large. Pool is great to relax after the safari. Excellent restaurant and food. 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