Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Stay amongst Yala's majestic inhabitants

Luxury cocoons dotted across natural jungle, Wild Coast Tented Lodge allows you to experience a more wild side to your Sri Lankan holiday. Located adjacent to Yala National Park, the property sits perfectly between the jungle and the jagged coastline overlooking the Indian Ocean. Yala is teaming with an abundance of wildlife including prowling leopards, majestic elephants and roaming sloth bears - join one of the safari drives with expert naturists to learn about and spot these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.

A stay in the wild doesn't have to compromise on luxuries and comforts - the cocoons at Wild Coast Tented Lodge ooze elegance and style, boasting a whole host of contemporary amenities including; complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, mini bar, audio music players, separate showers and bathtub. Book a Cocoon Pool Suite and enjoy lazy afternoons or mornings witnessing the natural surroundings from your very own private plunge pool.

Enjoy a host of other luxury facilities including The Sanctuary Spa, using natural Sri Lankan ingredients enjoy calm ocean breezes neighbouring dense bush of the national park whilst indulging in a treatment, delicious cuisine served at the restaurant serving cocktails and snacks after an evening game drive. A stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge lets you experience the natural beauty inside the famous national park whilst offering the best in services and facilities.

Hayes & Jarvis Rating

Average: 5 (1 vote)

Hotel Category

Luxury

Location Type

National park

Recommended For

Family Friendly

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General Information

Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
28 rooms
Two cocoons are specially adapted for guests in wheelchairs
The Yala National Park annual closure for rehabilitation of infrastructure is usually in the month of September. During this time, game drives will take place to adjacent parks

Main Facilities

Fitness facilities
Outdoor pool
Wifi

Accommodation Type

Eco-friendly
Glamping
H&J Recommended
Lodge
Off the beaten track

Board Basis Options

All Inclusive

For Families

Family Rooms

Hotel Location

Location Highlights

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

National park
Approx. five hours 50 minutes from Colombo Airport
Located adjacent to Yala National Park
Situated along Sri Lanka's rugged coastline

218 Reviews

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Very Good 21
Average 6
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Aug 17, 2019

Birthday Celebration

What an amazing place to spend my birthday with family and friends! We were a party of 13 from all over the world who came together for a special birthday celebration. The hotel is stunning: the central restaurant and bar area is beautiful and looks out over the wild coast for which it is named. The “tents” are really unique cocoon like Ke structures dotted through the jungle behind the main structure: a totally unique and luxurious experience. The staff could not have been more helpful, enthusiastic and charming: nothing was too much trouble and all the diverse needs of our group were taken care of seamlessly. I would recommend it to anyone, be that for a special occasion or just an escape. I will definitely be back!

Aug 16, 2019

World Class Accommodations

Los Angeles, California

One of the most delightful and thrilling places I’ve stayed in the world. The rooms were comfortable by any standard, and so thoughtful and well-designed and appointed. The style is almost steam-punk camping with copper and wood and canvas everywhere. Big shout out to the sensational Safari guide, Anjallee, who was caring, informative, sharp-eyed, enthusiastic and excellent good company throughout multiple excursions by foot and by jeep and even in neighboring parks. We have had safari experiences in Kenya and South Africa, but Anjallee was the best guide ever. What could have been better? I would say that, besides the delicious breakfasts, the food at lunch and dinner was fine. Nothing extraordinary, though. Would have been nice if there was some kind of fitness center. Having to be escorted around the resort at night is a small inconvenience in exchange for no fencing (so land monitors, peacocks, monkeys, even an elephant could be spotted on the property.)

Jul 29, 2019

Wild Coast Luxury Tented Lodge - A unique and wonderful experience

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The beauty of Sri Lanka is that it has so much to offer with all kinds of variety accompanied by truly unique accommodations. One of the most unique experiences we just had in Sri Lanka was on the south coast was at Yala National Park staying at a Relais & Chateuax property - Wild Coast Tented Lodge - a Safari inspired luxury lodge on the boundaries of the park.If your'e lucky you may even get to witness an elephant drinking from the watering hole outside your tent. Being only a 4-hour flight from Dubai, this is the perfect introduction for taking the kids on a Safari. Yala National Park is a couple of hours drive from Colombo Airport but you can also get a sea plane to Hambantota Airport which is then only a short drive into Yala. Hopefully Hambantota Airport will soon reopen for international flights, which will make the time taken to come to this wonderful part of Sri Lanka even shorter. Wild Coasted Tented Lodge instantly transported me back to Africa - a nature lovers paradise where the property mergers into its surroundings. The beautiful lodges are an interior designer’s dream - open plan safari style colonial interiors with wooded floors, leather desk and chairs with the wardrobe and bathroom door frame made out of copper pipes and cream canvas soft furnishings. A center piece free-standing copper bath in the middle of the bathroom looks out of the large window offering the perfect view of nature. The round windows and stitching on the tent panels makes it authentic. Each room comes with an integrated Sonos Sound system – but thankfully no TV – although who needs one as you have the perfect Nat Geo show right on your door step. This 28 tented lodge hotel is also great for families as some of the large tents are connected to what they call “urchins” which are smaller rooms with twin beds- same design but instead of a bath they have an outdoor shower and are a little smaller in size. The most indulgent rooms are the Cocoon Pool Suites with a private plunge pool that overlooks the beach. Yep I just said Beach... can you believe this wonderful resort offers not only Safari jungle bush life but a large infinity pool that comes out of the restaurant all facing the beach where you can hear listen to the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks. This really is a one of a kind experience as there are not many places in the world, which combines wild jungle life with stunning beaches. A Safari Drive into Yala National Park - Driving out of the lodge you get to see so many huge iguanas - some I mistook for being crocodiles - yep that big. Monkeys are everywhere, jumping from tree to tree. We drove up to the main gate where one of the Yala park rangers jumps into the car with his walker talkie at the ready so when an animal is spotted they radio through to other cars. Yala is split into 5 zones with the zone we were in being 140 sq kilometers. Home to crocodiles, elephants, deer, monkeys, water buffalo, wild boar and approx. 35 leopards and 20 black bears. The weather makes a huge impact on the animals you will see on safari and as the land was dry - it hadn’t rained much, which meant the elephants were harder to spot as they were in search of water holes. This was the first Safari that we saw more leopards than elephants. Kumar was our guide, he was excellent with the kids explaining the animals and habitats to them. Considering rangers do this all day everyday, It’s amazing to hear how passionate and knowledgeable they are about the animals and their habitat and they really do know the park like the back of their hand. His eyes were super sharp, he could spot a baby croc lying on a log in the distance and he could tell from paw prints in the sand how close an animal was. This really is the most wonderful experience and a great way to introduce safari to your children. Overall, Wild Coast Tented Lodge, on the south coast of Sri Lanka on the boundaries of Yala National Park is an unforgettable experience. The combination of jungle wildlife and raw beaches will impress even the most jaded of travelers while the luxury-tented accommodations truly elevate the concept of luxury eco-tourism.

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Facilities

Game Safaris

The fully inclusive package includes one game drive per night's stay - it's an in-depth excursion to the more remote parts of Yala National Park. You may get up close and personal to Yala's inhabitants including leopards, elephants and sloth bears. Please note if your arrival to the resort is after 15:00 - the first game drive will take place the following day.

Swimming Pool

After a game safari, head to the lodge's swimming pool for a relaxing dip and to cool off. Located near the restaurant it is the social hub of the resort - enjoy a drink from the bar and relax soaking up the warm Sri Lankan weather.

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Cocoon Suite

These Cocoon Suites offer a four poster king-size bed, lots of space and the bathrooms come with a free standing bathtub. The decor is inspired by colonial expeditions paired with contemporary amenities including air-conditioning, mini bar and Wi-Fi. Each cocoon boasts a fantastic outdoor viewing deck overlooking the waterhole which attracts a host of local wild residents and flora and fauna.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Balcony or Terrace
Bath
Hairdryer
In Room WiFi
Minibar
MP3 dock
Safe
Separate Shower
Tea & Coffee Facilities
Telephone
Towels included

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Cocoon Pool Suite

Offering the same amenities and facilities including complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, sound system and mini bar - these pool suites also boast king-size beds and private plunge pools. Perfect to relax in after a game drive spotting wildlife across Yala National Park is to retreat back to your pool suite and relax on the verandah and take a dip in the pool to cool off and relax after an exciting and adventurous safari.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Balcony or Terrace
Bath
Hairdryer
In Room WiFi
Minibar
MP3 dock
Private Pool
Safe
Tea & Coffee Facilities
Telephone
Towels included

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Family Cocoon & Urchin

Ideal for families with older children, the Family Cocoon comprises of a private cocoon with a four poster king-size bed and specious bathroom and boasting the same amenities as the other suites. Located in the family area, the urchins are located adjacent to the cocoons and come with twin beds and an outdoor shower offering privacy to older children and younger adults but having the comfort of being close-by to their parents.

*We do not recommend families with younger children book these suites as they are not connected

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Balcony or Terrace
Bath
Hairdryer
In Room WiFi
Minibar
MP3 dock
Safe
Separate Shower
Tea & Coffee Facilities
Telephone
Towels included

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Food & Drink

Dining Pavilion

The cuisine at Wild Coast Tented Lodge is an exciting array of gourmet safari cuisine fused with a Sri Lankan flair. The Dining Pavilion is an eye-catching open bamboo structure allowing cool ocean breezes to sweep through the restaurant. The option for a romantic candlelit dinner in the beach garden is also available for any guests celebrating a special or romantic occasion.

Board Basis Options

All Inclusive

The fully inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, beverages (house spirits & wines), safari victuals, one daily game drive and Wi-Fi included in the suites.

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Special Offers

Early booking discount

Save up 25%

Save 20% for stays of three or four nights or save 25% for stays of five nights or more between 1st May - 30th June 2019 or 1st September - 31st October 2019.

Travelling

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 to Thursday, October 31, 2019

Honeymoon offer

Honeymoon Offer

Honeymoon guests will receive the following per room per stay, applicable for a minimum of two night stay – Honeymoon status to be specified on the booking request. Copy of the marriage certificate of less than 12 months may be requested at the time of check in to qualify for the benefits:
 Romantic three course dinner on the beach
 Couples nature walk with resident naturalist within the resort grounds
 Departure gift – Wild Coast Beach bag
 Dilmah Tea gift pack

Travelling

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 to Thursday, October 31, 2019

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Wild Coast Luxury Tented Lodge - A unique and wonderful experience

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Facilities

Game Safaris

Swimming Pool

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Room Types

Cocoon Suite

Cocoon Pool Suite

Family Cocoon & Urchin

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Food & Drink

Dining Pavilion

Board Basis Options

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Special Offers

Save up 25%

Honeymoon Offer

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