Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala

4.0 star property
Art Deco tentalow with safari, near Yala National Park

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Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Park View | 1 bedroom
Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ocean View | 1 bedroom
Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Park View | Balcony
Property amenity
1 bedroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $234
$306 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Park View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Cottage, 1 King Bed, Park View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Park View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Tree House, 1 Queen Bed, Park View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Palatupana, Yala National Park, Tissamaharama, 82600

What's nearby

  • Patanangala Tsunami Memorial - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Yala National Park - 38 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery - 48 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Kataragama Temple Complex - 62 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Bundala National Park - 77 min drive - 46.1 km

About this property

Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala

Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Yala National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Art Deco tentalow include a terrace and a garden.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 cabins

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Safari
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 2017
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite Safari/Tentalow Yala
Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite Safari/Tentalow
Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite Yala
Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite
Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite Safari/Tentalow Tissamaharama
Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite Tissamaharama
Safari/Tentalow Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite Tissamaharama
Tissamaharama Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite Safari/Tentalow
Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite Tissamaharama
Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite Safari/Tentalow
Safari/Tentalow Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite
Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite
Leopard Nest Tissamaharama
Leopard Nest Luxury Campsite
Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala Tissamaharama
Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala Safari/Tentalow
Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala Safari/Tentalow Tissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes a safari. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
Does Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Overall a cool experience, we stayed in the sky nest. It is important to know that the road getting to resort is very very rough, essentially off-roading in a jeep, maybe even worse than safari. I wouldn’t recommend older adults or young children or anyone with a disability. The resort had kind staff, great evening bbq and early morning safari packed breakfast. Our only negative was that the safari guide booked through them was not good, of note he was not their usual safari guide on staff. We had a much better guide with a private group the evening before we stayed at the resort.
Magen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay! My husband and I have been glamping in Africa before, so we knew what to expect when we booked a glamping hotel in the Yala National Park buffer zone. We had read reviews from others beforehand and despite what some others said, we booked Leopard Nest anyway. We are so glad we did! The actual room itself (treehouse room) was the same quality as what we spent $700 a night on glamping in Africa. It was clean, had a strong AC, and an updated toilet/shower. They provided a mosquito net for us, but in general, we did not see any bugs (even if we did, this would have been totally normal as it is glamping in the wild) Our room also had a big balcony that overlooked a watering hole that elephants are sometimes spotted at, which was cool. The best part was the food - we were served a prefix 4 course dinner under the stars, outside in our own private “rock table”. It was so cute and we weren’t expecting this, so it was such a special touch! Breakfast was also a prefix, multi course meal that had us full and happy. The staff was so helpful and eager to assist us. We were happy with our one night stay here. They are advertised as a glamping hotel, and as long as you have the correct expectations going into it, you will be satisfied. It is good for a night, I would probably not book more than that just because there aren’t too many things to do once you are there, besides go on safari. But overall, fantastic!
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

This place is not as described. By no means can it be described as a luxury experience. I actually believe a a lot of the reviews are misleading or circumspect. Like others have said if this was a third of the price then I would have kinda been ok with it. But at best it is a poorly maintained man made camp site in an area of overgrown “bush”. The description talks about it being jungle. I think that is stretching it. Eg the “lake” is a man made and badly finished pond. The tree house room I stayed in is old, very tired, very grubby and poorly maintained. The food whilst plentiful is back packer fare at best. There is no culinary ability on display here. The “restaurant” is a basic deck type structure. Quite simply I hoped this would be the highlight of my trip but it has become my nightmare. Literally stuck in the middle of nowhere, requested to check out early which was denied. If you’re happy to go somewhere really basic and pay absolute top dollar for it and continue to be gouged whilst here for extras. Sign up! If not then please try one of the alternatives. I feel We have paid for luxury and got budget. Would have been better off booking the cheapest place if this is the standard of the “high end”. Literally anything has to be the same or better.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This property was amazing! It was a unique experience that we didn’t get anywhere else in Sri Lanka. The bbq dinner was our favorite and the treehouse was beautiful ! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a true nature experience to go with the safari
Tal, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I have just returned this afternoon from here. A unique experience in the trees. The bbq at night time is very good. The staff are all very attentive and make for a wonderful experience. You are in jungle so enjoy it
JAMES, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Getting to the property was hard, you can’t drive up to the property. Wish there was more amenities like a pool.
christopher, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

udani, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The review is based from a perspective of travellers with young kids. This place would be a big NO The whole experience below: - Check-in: there is no direct access to this place and the resort will arrange a pickup from somewhere outside the area. Our pickup was horrible! The driver had no idea of the route. (Also fyi, its a jungle, so if u miss a turn, u r lost in a JUNGLE!) Thats what happened with us. We got stuck and waited for an hour in middle of nowhere & electric fences all around. Somehow, we reached the property and first thing the manager asked us (after a simple sorry) was to make the payment. That was off-putting - Room :its nothing like u see on their website. Its within the bushes & no maintenance whatsoever. Ours was a luxury tent, wherein the bathroom is outside the room (which for us was not very ideal ,atleast). The beds looked clean but there were bugs and mosquitoes & ants inside the room. No mosquito net were provided so it was very uncomfortable. We requested a changed & were offered jungle nest but it was no different (bathroom being inside was the only plus) - The campsite : the impression on the website is more of a jungle campsite but its nothing of that sort. We could only do a basic bnb, as one cant really step out cos of various reasons as it is absolutely dark, various kinds of animals in the bushes (gets scary) & no seating facilities outside the room. - Seriously Overpriced (we’ve had amazing stays in other cities for lesser).
Yugandhar Pawan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Leopards nest provided the most incredible experience, with a reservation on valentines day I took this opportunity to propose to my girlfriend. The staff were all extremely helpful in setting up the perfect scene and very congratulatory after. We enjoyed a fantastic safari the following morning, with the driver, Isanka, and the naturalist, Sumedha, providing a great service and really guiding us through the animals we could see, including the Leopard and Jackal, two of the rarest! The binoculars really helped wit the Leopard, so these would be useful to be provided to all jeeps. Huge thank you to all the staff for making this an experience we will never forget.
Alex, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

amazing romantic get away
We had a wonderful stay at the leopards best. The tree house room was AMAZING, staff very friendly and professional and the safari was unreal. We saw leopards and lions and our guide was fantastic
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I paid almost $800 for a single night at their King nest with a package inclusive of all meals and two safari game drives. Most of the reviews are misleading. It is about 45 mins to actually get to Yalla park gate. While it was OK, it was certainly not worth the amount we paid and is grossly overpriced. The hotel is probably a 2 star or 2.5 stars. There are no real amenities. Our lunch was tuna sandwiches only, and I am not exaggerating. Breakfast was just as disappointing. The safari drive was ok but the driver seemed rushed and was not as aggressive as other drivers in helping us get closer to the animals. For what we paid, they can do better. A lot better. It should not be priced at more than $150-200/ night for what you get.
Disappointed, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Luxury price tag for a hotel though comfortable not what would be considered luxury based on experience for similar packages in Africa. No tea and coffee making facilities, no bedside lights just a single bare bulb in the bedroom, bathroom light on a timer which went off whilst showering, etc. The staff and Roy in particular, went out of their way to try and make up for the disappointment in the facilities. There was no mention in the literature that the nearest part of the park was closed and it was over an hour each way to get to where was open. Roy accommodated this by offering an all day game drive for which we were very grateful.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Glamping Experience
Excellent lodge, serene surroundings, helpful staff, meals were perfect...
2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very special experience
They made us feel so special during our 2-day stay. The food was fantastic with some of the best curry we’ve tasted in Sri Lanka. Get ready for an early start with 6am through the safari gates. We were very lucky to see a sloth bear but unlucky not to see a leopard. Animals aren’t to order! There is also an afternoon tour as an option. Thanks to Madhu and the rest of the team.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
We had a great stay at Leopard Nest. The team looked after us really well, and the treehouse was really quirky and different - you can even see the indian ocean from the balcony. Quite cosy, but enough space for two and the air con worked well (if a little noisy). It was great to have a different experience from the usual hotels we stayed in during our trip. We were the only guests for the one night we stayed which made it even more of a unique experience. I was worried it may feel a little intense, but we were really well looked after and it didn't feel at all like the staff were looking over us all of the time - all of the team were so friendly and made us feel so welcome. We were all inclusive, which included two game drives. Drives were well organised and whilst the leopards didn't come out for us, the team tried really hard and we still saw plenty of wildlife and birds. Food and drink was plentiful and good quality. We were greeted from our afternoon safari with a large, ice cold G&T and a cold towel. Perfect!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 3-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

2/10 Poor

Lara, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Der Service ist sensationell, bester Service seit langem - die lesen jeden Wunsch von den Augen ab. Essen einfach aber sehr gut. Abends Barbeque mitten im Jungle unter Sternen und Fakeln. Wunderschön. Die Einrichtung ist einfach, praktisch und gut. Man würde es sich aufgrund des Preises und der Bilder etwas luxuriöser vorstellen. Die angebotenen Safaris sind super. Wir hatten Rumesh als Fahrer, welcher zu den schnellsten Fahrern gehört. Er macht alles, dass man die Tiere sieht und wir sahen unglaublich viele.. Leopard, Sloth Bear, Elephanten und vieles vieles andere.. fast wie im Zoo. Von Leopard Nest zum Eingang des Nationalparks sind es mit dem Auto ca 45min. Empfehlenswert für einfaches, gemütliches und eco-friendly Jungle/Safari Feeling. Wer Luxus sucht, ist jedoch woanders wohl besser aufgehoben.
1-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Safari de 10, estancia de 10
Un estancia de ensueño en la selva de yala! Hay que ir subiendo que es un camping y no un hotel 5*... Pero el personal te hará sentir muy cuidado. La habitación muy bonita. La bbq de la cena super rica. El safari que nos organizaron con Jeep privado por la tarde y otro por la mañana espectaculares. El Driver y el guía saben muy bien como encontrar todos los animales. Vimos 2 leopardos y 1 oso... Y era temporada lluviosa por lo cual es aún más difícil verlos. Totalmente recomendable, no te arrepentirás.
Luis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful lodge in the jungle outside the Yala national park. All inclusive service that met all expectations. Accommodation beautifully decorated with everything necessary for our stay. Staff very welcoming and helpful with any request, always with a smile! Safari were smoothly organized: probably because of the country situation of the curfew we didnt have choice in adjusting any time of the safari trips, nor could arrange an evening safari: suggest people to ask in advance about timings of safari.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

À faire
Superbe parenthèse en pleine nature mais avec tout le confort, Safari très bien avec un naturaliste aussi dynamique qu’intéressant. Dîner BBQ exceptionnel en pleine nature
Marina, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Romantic, unforgettable
The beauty of this accommodation is not enough to describe in any language. After the sun sets, we went to dinner in woods which is guided by a glimpse of oil lamps. This is the most romantic dinner I have ever had. People also super nice here.
DI, 1-night trip
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