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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
Information about hotel ratings
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hotel Category
Luxury
Location Type
National park
Recommended For
Family Friendly
TripAdvisor Review
Tripadvisor rating 233 Reviews
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Hotel highlights

  • A luxury Relais & Chateaux® property situated in Yala National Park
  • Cocoon tented accommodations boasting modern day luxuries

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Hotel Features

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
233 Reviews % of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

  • Excellent 201
  • Very Good 21
  • Average 7
  • Poor 2
  • Terrible 2

What to Expect

  • Location
  • Sleep Quality
  • Rooms
  • Service
  • Value
  • Cleanliness

Reviews

Oct 05, 2019

Exceptional

Shanghai Region, China

This is an all inclusive luxury safari resort. There are only 26 cocoon suites on the premise. Each cocoon is finished to a high standard reminiscing of an old world safari tent from the early 1900’s. The room is stocked with complementary mini bar beverages and a snack list. The resort has put a lot of thought into details to make for an enjoyable stay. The pool is beautiful. Animals roam the grounds. The food is spectacular, especially the Sri Lankan selection. The cocktail list is exactly what you would expect of a luxury resort. The best is the staff who always have a smile on their face and will go the extra mile to make your stay perfect. One night, we found a delightful artwork done by our room attendants Gayashan and Sampath. That really put a smile on our face. We also did 2 safari with our knowledgeable guide Suranga. On our morning safari we came across a leopard and was able to get really close glimpse. The guest experience manager was also wonderful, always asking for feedback to improve their service. To be honest, the service was exceptional, hospitable, warm, friendly and felt very personal. This was one of the best resort we have been to and would love to have the chance to come back. What we found out afterwards was that they provide complementary accommodation and meals to our driver. What a lovely touch. The only improvement is pre-stay with their reservation team. We booked 6 months ahead of our stay with refund cancellation policy if our plans changed. We booked via Booking.com. However, the resort charged the full amount on my credit card as soon as the booking was made. Normally a credit card is used as guarantee but not fully charged. When I called the resort to question why I was charged, they said that as they have limited occupancy, they charge the full amount but will refund if cancellation within the cancellation period. This was quite annoying as there are exchange rate difference given the time of booking and time of stay. The resort should really reconsider it’s payment policy. Other than that, everything was exceptional.
Oct 05, 2019

Not worthy

We came here directly from tea trails which is managed under same mother company. Everything here except safari has a large gap to catch tea trails. First, rooms decorated and designed so interesting. We booked a family rooms and they are not connecting each other, two separated rooms. It’s not convenient for a family or a group of friends. Restaurant here is terrible, everyone with a poke face. Nobody cares about our feelings for the food, in fact food are too salty. They served food too slow. Some foods already cool down when we ate. Safari is only reason that I will recommend this resort to my friends. Guide and driver are more than perfect. Guide named Saranga was easy to talk and showed us lots of animals. After all, wild coast rented lodge is a nice resort compared with a lot of resorts. But need to improve all the services. Send a few staff to tea trails and learn from them.
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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.

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Room Types

Cocoon Suite interior More images

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
Cocoon Pool Suite More images

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
Family Cocoon & Urchin More images

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. 

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

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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