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One of the largest hotels in Yala, Sri Lankan hospitality hosts 80 luxurious rooms amidst the coastal wilds which border our island’s most popular national park. Designed to harmoniously coexist with our magnificent natural surroundings, each room at Jetwing Yala features hues of red and green to immerse you in the tropical vibrancy that paints our wilds with enchantment and adventure. An additional point to note is that 10 of the rooms at Jetwing Yala have also been built to be wheelchair accessible.
Sri Lankan hospitality features three distinct types of rooms for your stay in this hotel. Firstly, 45 Superior Rooms are available with either a private balcony or terrace that looks out into our resident coastal wilderness. 34 Deluxe Rooms share the same features with the luxury of added space, while exclusive Family Room is the epitome of wild luxury in Yala with a generous 106 square metres of elegance that also includes a separate living area.
Each room at Jetwing Yala has been tastefully designed as contemporary spaces to reflect your progressive lifestyle. Modern amenities come as a standard of our hospitality, and include a well-stocked mini-bar to ensure you stay refreshed, free Wi-Fi and a telephone with I.D.D. facilities to keep you connected, along with a dedicated sitting area and plush bathroom with a luxury shower enclosure for your absolute comfort among a host of other room facilities. Staying true to our spirit of harmonious coexistence with nature however, perhaps the most defining feature of every living space at Jetwing Yala is the open-air balcony or terrace, which seamlessly integrates with the beauty of natural surroundings for a memorable experience in luxurious wilds of Sri Lanka’s Deep South.
DINING
Meals amidst the Luxurious Wilds of Sri Lanka
Delivering above the expectations of any hotel, Yala and its coastal wilderness provide a dining atmosphere like no other. With a world-famous natural reserve on one side and the great Indian Ocean on the other, you will find yourself savouring meals as magnificent as the environment that surrounds this hotel.
Overlooking Sri Lanka’s exclusive coastline, The Restaurant at Jetwing Yala is hotel’s prime dining space. Live action stations plate up a range of global and local delicacies that include seafood, tapas, and more, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Complementing the fine dining experience Sri Lankan hospitality is Thambapanni – an alternative dining option specializing in Asian Fusion cuisine with dishes that draw inspiration from our island home and nations from India to Indonesia and beyond.
To keep you in high spirits, The Bar also looks into the colourful horizon that serves as the backdrop to hotel, with both indoor and outdoor seating to experience the best of Yala’s inviting ambience while looking over the Indian Ocean, while the Pool Bar serves as a more laid-back option to enjoy a cocktail in the calm waters reserved for you on our wild coastline. Towards the edge of the ocean however, Beach Bar and its exclusive lounge area rest upon the sands of our shore, and is a great spot to watch the sun set over the blue sea with a refreshing drink in hand.
As a pleasure of our hospitality, Jetwing Yala also offers five Signature Dining experiences should you wish to indulge in your meals amidst unique settings within our resident landscapes. For instance, you may choose to enjoy your dinner atop the characteristic dunes of Yala’s coastline, or alfresco under the starlit sky of our wild landscapes. The option of dining by its poolside is also available, along with the preparation of a Wild BBQ for the more adventurous. But if you wish to keep things simple, you may also dine from the privacy and comforts of your own room.
Modern Luxuries on Our Wild Coast
Surrounded by wilderness yet built with modernity, Jetwing Yala remains a contemporary home of Sri Lankan hospitality with an abundance of luxuries to complement your stay in the midst of our coastal environment.
Perhaps the largest of Yala hotels, Jetwing Yala is equipped to share the best of Sri Lanka with you – be it within or beyond the confines of our coastal home. In addition to 24-hour room service across the property, we also feature a 24-hour travel desk to help plan your island adventures from the hotel. Daily housekeeping and a dedicated laundry service complement its list of facilities to ensure your comfort in our home, while free wireless internet is also available to keep you connected even at the edge of the wild. Should you require, Jetwing Yala also features I.D.D., fax, and e-mail services, along with purpose-built conference facilities to host your next event for business or for pleasure.
Hotel location on the deep southern coastline of Sri Lanka also comes with the benefit of direct beach access. For your safety, team of internationally trained lifeguards continuously patrols the shores, with a first aid and emergency response team also on standby in the event that they are required. Within the hotel grounds however, a refreshingly large swimming pool serves as an alternative form of aquatic leisure, while our modern gym is also available to complement your fitness routine on vacation. For simple recreation, take to hotel’s pool table, or if you wish to simply unwind and relax, hotel spa will always welcome you with an invitation of bliss and tranquility.
 "We had a trip planned with Cyril just when international travel closed down due to Covid. Cyril was great in planning a trip with me that had a great deal of flexibility and tailored to visit the places we wanted to seeUnfortunately we were unable to take the trip. Cyril's response to that was great, he dealt with everything for us in terms of cancellationsHe has kept in touch with us since then and has already contacted me with a revised plan for our trip to Sri Lanka. Which we will book with h..." Brian O: Keefe - Perth - Australia
 "Cyril was our driver and guide for the last nine days. We had the comfortable white Toyota van shown in the pic - it was just as clean and shiny, and not a scratch on it. He is clearly a very skilled driver. He is particularly knowledgeable about the history of the many places we visited. We were pleased we had Cyril as our driver. He had been recommended to us by an acquaintance. Andrew Speirs Melbourne, Australia Travel period 04 Jan - 12 Jan 2018" Mr. Andrew an Mrs. Suzy Speirs from Australia
 " Our Tour in Sri Lanka Traveling through the beautiful Sri Lanka has been great. Cyril warmly welcomed us at the airport and drove us with his always clean car in every part of the country. He provided daily information about the history and the different sites of Sri Lanka. Also, he taught us a lot about Sri Lankan culture, starting from food, traditions, animals and nature, and suggested authentic and less known places we c..." FILIPPO MASI FROM ITALY
 "If you ever plan to visit Sri Lanka (and I think you should) this is your guide!!! Martha Iordanidou - Thesoloneki - Greece " Martha Iordanidou
 "We had an excellent and memorable trip and all credits to Cyril. In-depth knowledge about the places, roads and history and culture. From the airport assistance - Food, accommodation provided and the vehicle was excellent. Very matured and patient, We being on safe hands. Thanks for making it a memorable experience for all of us. " Aubry De Souza and group from Dubai
 "Cyril was an excellent guide and gave us a very good insight into the history and cultures of Sri Lanka. He was always polite, helpful and prompt. His driving was always calm and controlled - unlike some of the other vehicles we saw!!! We would recommend him to others traveling to Sri Lanka. WH - UK - January 2011" Wilson Harland
 "Dear Cyril, We just got back to Singapore today...I am will be back to work tomorrow.. :) Sad but true ha ha……. We were very lucky to have you as our guide. I don’t think there will be anyone else who could have done an excellent job that you have done. We will spread the word around and will surely sell your services...do keep in touch so we can work something out. Thanks for the photos they are great Will visit your website soon and put in some good words for you.. Ti..." Shuhanth Haridas from Singapore
 "Dear Cyril, Thanks for taking care of the Dr.Sethukavalar and his wife very well. They were indeed very happy for all the care you have shown during your tour. They were very impressed of your patience and kindness. I look forward to see you soon and maintain this good relationship we have developed in a short period of time. We will not hesitate a second to recommend you to all our friends who would like to visit Sri Lanka. Taking this opportunity of wishing you all the best. Thanks fo..." HARIDAS KANDASAMY
 "Dear Cyril, Sincerest apologies for this delayed email --- reason being that I had been extremely busy with work & travel, since returning from Sri Lanka and just got a breather now, to download our photos and catch up with private matters. Hope this email finds you & family, in the best of health & spirits. Your granddaughter must be keeping you busy and giving you & Mrs. Baddegama immense joy. At this end, we are doing fine. Nikhita is back at school, now in Grade 7 and havi..." Pradeep Kumar Menon - Singapore
 "I want to thank Mr. Cyril for this 17 days long tour. He is an excellent chauffeur guide, always on time with a car more than the clean. He knows all the places in the Island and organized very well. Most of all, he is very kind person, always with a smile and ready to help. I want to reccommond him to all my friends. Ria Deleu Belgium Travel period 25 Jan 2020 - 10 Feb 2020 ( 17 days)" Mrs. Ria Deleu from Belgium