At Cinnamon Wild Yala, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Located in Palatupana, Cinnamon Wild Yala is on the beach. Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Patanangala Tsunami Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yala National Park and Bundala National Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game drives and game viewing. Visit our Palatupana travel guide
Tissamaharama, Town Kirinda
What's nearby
Yala National Park
7 min drive - 3.7 km
Kirinda Beach
20 min drive - 14.5 km
Kirinda Temple
20 min drive - 14.5 km
Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
29 min drive - 22.9 km
Tissa Lake
29 min drive - 23.6 km
Restaurants
Cafe Culture
17 min drive
Main Restaurant
10 min drive
Yala Addara
21 min drive
Laya Safari - Restaurant
10 min drive
Roof bar Chaaya Wild
6 min walk
About this property
Cinnamon Wild Yala
Luxury hotel near Yala National Park
A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Cinnamon Wild Yala. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 68 individually decorated rooms feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
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).
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Property 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
Cinnamon Wild Yala Sri Lanka/Kirinda
Yala Village Hotel Kirinda
Yala Village Kirinda
Cinnamon Wild Yala Hotel Palatupana
Cinnamon Wild Yala Hotel Tissamaharama
Cinnamon Wild Yala Tissamaharama
Hotel Cinnamon Wild Yala Tissamaharama
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Cinnamon Wild Yala Hotel Tissamaharama
Frequently asked questions
Does Cinnamon Wild Yala have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Cinnamon Wild Yala?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cinnamon Wild Yala on Mar 8, 2026 start from ¥38,763, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Cinnamon Wild Yala pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Cinnamon Wild Yala?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Cinnamon Wild Yala?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Cinnamon Wild Yala provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 215000 per vehicle applies.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Cinnamon Wild Yala?
Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.
Where is Cinnamon Wild Yala located?
Situated on the beach, this luxury hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Yala National Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Palatupana Beach and Kirinda Beach. Kirinda Temple is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away.
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Reviews
Cinnamon Wild Yala Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Very spacious apartment. Champika, Hivusha ,Danushka and Manojith very helpful, friendly and attentive always smiling and happy to help. Breakfast buffet was good evening buffet was good lunch 3 course menu not what was needed. Great location, clean and tidy what's not to like.
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.
If you are looking for a hotel nearby the national park, look no further as this place is perfect
You will be sunbathing watching crocodiles in the lake(it’s safe, don’t worry!!) admiring the sunset with the buffaloes and keep hoping an elephant will pop in.
The rooms are spectacular,spacious and very very clean.
The buffet (both breakfast and dinner) is yummy and with a variety I haven’t seen before.
But the highlight of this hotel is the staff. We had the best people looking after us and this was the best thing!
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.
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.
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.
Great resort on the edge of Yala park. Pool area next to a small lake with wildlife living and visiting. Crocodiles, elephants, water buffaloes, boars among a big amount of different birds. Guided walks and rides into the Yala park. Wonderful staff making the stay very comfortable. Good and assorted breakfast and large dinner buffet with local and European options. Restaurant and bar by the pool with Saman and others making the stay at it’s best.
An experience like no other staying at this location. A spa like elevated beach chalet with wild sights and sounds from every direction. We woke up to a wild bore digging in the sand and enjoyed an evening cocktail at the lounge as an elephant walking through the resort. In between a couple crocs lazing about. I’d highly recommend the nature hike as it opened our eyes to many things we were simply walking past. The food was varied and delicious.
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.
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 :)
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 :)
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.
Martin
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Shellie
Oct 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food was very average. Tinned tomato soup and frozen pizza, not fresh made. The rooms were great, clean and had everything we needed. The pool was not the cleanest at the time of visit.