Jetwing Yala

For centuries, the incredible destination that is Yala has been revered as an unparalleled testament to the beauty of the wild, in its purest and rawest form. Arguably the best place in the world to spot leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and a whole host of birdlife, Yala promises unforgettable discoveries and exciting adventures.Akin to a phoenix rising from the ashes, Jetwing brings a truly one-with-nature concept to a more refined and elegant form with Jetwing Yala. Set within the immediate outskirts of the Yala National Park, this beacon of the south boasts a tremendous commitment to sustainability and the environment even hosting one of the largest privately owned solar parks in Sri Lanka. Jetwing Yala offers a wildlife experience complemented with the finest in luxury and comfort and features beach access complete with a beach bar, lounge area and manned by internationally trained lifeguards.

Accommodation

As one of the largest hotels in Yala, our home of 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.

Our home of Sri Lankan hospitality features three distinct types of rooms for your stay with us. Firstly, our 45 Superior Rooms are available with either a private balcony or terrace that looks out into our resident coastal wilderness. Our 34 Deluxe Rooms share the same features with the luxury of added space, while our 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 our natural surroundings for a memorable experience in our luxurious wilds of Sri Lanka’s deep south.

Superior Room

Indulge in luxury comfort in any of of our 45 Superior Rooms at Jetwing Yala. This intimate living space has not only been designed to serve as your choice of Yala National Park accommodation, but also as a contemporary getaway by the secluded shores of Sri Lanka’s deep south. With easy access to both our swimming pool and the resident waters of the Indian Ocean, each Superior Room is built with conveniences to complement your modern lifestyle such as free Wi-Fi, a satellite television, mini-bar, and more. In addition, every room also features a private sitting area and a luxury shower enclosure for your absolute comfort at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Deluxe Room

The 34 Deluxe Rooms at Jetwing Yala serve as wonderful escapes for luxury and rejuvenation. Fitted with contemporary essentials such as a mini-bar, free Wi-Fi, satellite television and more, the rooms are modern havens designed for your comfort at our Yala hotel. Sri Lanka and her azure coastlines are also a sight not to be missed, therefore we have built each of our Deluxe Rooms to feature panoramic views of our private shore and the Indian Ocean beyond, where spectacular sunsets are best gazed upon from the plush sitting area just behind the large windows, or better yet, upon your private balcony in the open landscapes of Yala.

Family Room

The exclusive Family Room at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality is arguably the largest of hotels in Yala. Sri Lanka is famed for its ability to possess a world of its own within a compact island, and our Family Room at Jetwing Yala is no different. Graciously sprawled over 100 square metres of elegant space; the room features a furnished living area, plush bathroom, and a private terrace, which looks out into the coastal wilds of Yala. Fitted with modern luxuries such as free Wi-Fi, a mini bar, and a satellite television, our Family Room is also adorned with welcoming earthen tones, which accentuates its harmony with our surrounding landscapes.

Location

Sprawled over 38 acres of uncharted coastal wilderness; Jetwing Yala is the closest hotel to Sri Lanka’s most popular natural reserve. An icon of wild luxury among Yala National Park hotels, our home of Sri Lankan hospitality rests upon a peaceful shoreline in the deep south of our island. With characteristic dunes and an eternal blanket of sunshine that falls upon the habitat we share with spectacular creatures, Yala is undoubtedly one of the most exciting pockets of adventure in Sri Lanka.

Located in close proximity to the crossroads where our southern and eastern coasts meet, Yala is a 4-hour drive away from our capital of Colombo via the rapid convenience of the Southern Expressway. The journey through provincial greenery and coastal roads is one of the most scenic on our island, and is topped off with the pleasure of arriving in our resident grassland at the edge of Yala National Park.

Dining

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 us.

Overlooking our exclusive coastline, The Restaurant at Jetwing Yala is our 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 at our home of 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 our 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, our 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 our 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.

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