Art Yala Boutique Resort

One of the best hotels in Sri Lanka. Madu and his team are so friendly and the service is amazing. Definitely eat there as well as the food is second to none. 10/10 would absolutely stay again if we return to Sri Lanka. Also can recommend to pick Madu's brains for all things Yala as he knows everyone and everything

Exceptional hotel, probably the best we stayed in. Great location on the lake with beautifully decorated rooms. Perfect base to tour yala national park. Madu and his staff were lovely, very helpful and knowledgeable and provided assistance in organising great tours. Make sure you eat there too as the food is exceptional. Thanks guys! :)

I was looking for a quiet intimate place in Tissa, not far from Yala NationalPark, and was happy to find Art Yala. The venue is idyllic - right on the lake, with gorgeous sunsets. The facility itself is very private - I had a huge room on the upper floor, very comfortable and immaculate. Meals were prepared by Indika, Art Yala's own on-site chef (outstanding!), and the staff did everything to ensure I was comfortable and well taken care of. Madu, the owner, made arrangements for a morning safari into Yala, and to serve as my personal tour guide. It was a terrific experience! I enthusiastically recommend Art Yala to anyone seeking an intimate high quality stay close to Yala National Park.

Wow. What more can I say. We came here as part of our honeymoon and we were completely blown away. This is truly an amazing and special place. The rooms are spacious, incredibly well-maintained and all the finer details are taken care of. The bathroom in our room was incredible. It is so quiet and peaceful with wildlife viewing on a constant basis. There are so many birds in the trees and fireflies in the evenings. The viewing balcony is a brilliant place to watch the birds and other wildlife, chill with a beer and watch the sunset. We arranged our safari through here as well and were so glad we did. The staff are all fantastic and so caring and attentive. We were given packed breakfast in beautiful boxes to have in the jeeps each day we went on Safari and when we asked for the Sri Lankan breakfast on the days we didn't- it was truly spectacular - the best breakfast we have had for our whole trip! The attention to details was second to none. We also had such a good experience, we ate dinner here every night which is something we never normally do. The chef and his creations are truly something else - we had the rice and curry and the kottu which were all the best we've had so far in Sri Lanka but we saw others have the grilled fish and prawns and they also looked and smelled amazing! It is a secluded, quiet and beautiful place and Madu gave us a truly personalised and wonderful experience. I am never normally this complimentary but this place is amazing. We couldn't recommend it more! Anyone visiting Tissa or Yala should stay or at least eat here. It is fantastic.

Exceptional Stay with Stunning Views We had an amazing stay at this beautiful hotel. Everything is very new and well-maintained, creating a welcoming and luxurious atmosphere. The highlight was the breathtaking view of the lake – absolutely stunning! Both dinner and breakfast were outstanding, with high-quality ingredients and delicious flavors. The staff was extremely attentive and made sure we felt comfortable at all times. We also booked a safari and driver through the hotel, and everything went smoothly. The organization was perfect, and the experience was unforgettable. Overall, a fantastic stay – we highly recommend this hotel!

Really good Sri Lankan food, good drinks, pretty views and welcoming hospitality! Also helped us spot a toucan. The playlist was also GREAT - vibey soul but chilled, so definitely come here if you’re near the lake as you won’t regret it! Thanks again