Cinnamon Wild Yala

Overview

Cinnamon Wild Yala is a rustic but luxurious resort occupying a remarkable location nestled on the borders of the picturesque Yala National Park. Spend your days soaking up the magical scenery and enjoying all kinds of unforgettable wildlife encounters, from greeting grey lemurs jumping on the roof to spotting deer, pelican, elephant, wild boar and maybe even a reclusive leopard.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also spend your wild honeymoon savouring luxuriously appointed accommodation, delectable dining and pampering spa treatments, not to mention a selection of fun-filled activities.

Room Types

There are 68 charming chalets available at Cinnamon Wild Yala, divided into 2 categories. Each one boasts a plush, sophisticated but comfortable interior guaranteed to make you feel right at home.

Beach chalet

Perched on stilts, these remarkable chalets offer breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean from their furnished porches. Indoors you will find a tranquil haven of comfort and style, complete with such comforts as a flat screen TV, mini bar and WiFi.
Jungle chalet

484sqft Jungle Chalets are oases of rustic luxury that seamlessly blend into their wild environment. They each come with a private furnished porch, double beds or twin beds, a work table and closet, not to mention such must-haves as free WiFi and a mini bar.

Facilities

When you are not going on safari in the National Park you can spend many enjoyable hours unwinding at your hotel. As well as a pristine swimming pool – often frequented by grey langur monkeys – there is also the award-winning Azmara Spa; the perfect place for a pampering.
Then, of course, there are all of the unforgettable activities you can arrange from your hotel. These range from guided nature walks and jeep safaris through to a visit to Situlpawwa rock temple and a trip to the three stunning lakes of Ruhuna.

Restaurants

As well as incredible ‘destination dining’ options which allow you to enjoy your meal in majestic wild surroundings, Cinnamon Wild Yala is also home to one restaurant and two bars where you can savour world-class wining and dining.

Tuskers

Tuskers is the resort’s main restaurant and is located on the floor above reception. This charming all-day dining venue allows you to eat al fresco on the spacious open decks, tucking in to lavish buffet spreads of both continental and Sri Lankan delicacies.
Peacock Bar

For cocktails and other refreshing beverages enhanced by sweeping wild panoramas make sure you head to Peacock in the evenings.
Pugmarks Bar

Situated near reception, this spacious lounge bar is an ideal place to kick back and relax while sharing safari anecdotes with the other guests. Don’t miss the major international sporting events shown on the big screen!