Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 80 reviews.
Kate
Australia · Couple · July 2026
“Beautiful accomodation and a unique experience. Staff were amazing - ask for Purni to be your guide.”
+Such a unique experience - loved every minute of it. Purni our guide was knowledgeable and incredibly informative. Make sure you do at least two safaris as the blocks are different. We saw 3 Leopards, a Sloth Bear and Elephants, not to mention all the other wildlife - truly amazing. Food was great and the service from all staff exceptional. Couldn’t do enough for us and accommodated food requests and allergies.
−Be aware - it’s remote so you won’t be walking out and perusing the town. That didn’t bother us though as the staff will drop you into town if needed. Also - pools were great but ask for the one with the view - ours didn’t have a privacy screen which would have been nice
Laura
United Kingdom · Couple · April 2026
“Gorgeous stay! Would recommend”
+Everything! Food and service was impeccable and the room was stunning (we stayed in a suite with a pool over the lake and a large window wall opposite the bed so you had a great view out onto the lake and we saw a water buffalo go by!)
−It was quite expensive for one night stay! We paid $350 dollars but we didn’t factor in that you can’t leave the camp so all your food and drink is bought in addition to this at the camp restaurant which is more expensive than everywhere else we stayed but I guess that’s to be expected on a safari.
Max
United Kingdom · Couple · April 2026
“Purni ROCKS”
+Purni was the most amazing guide and host. Knowledgeable, friendly and a great hostess. Food was outstanding and the staff bent over backwards to make our stay unforgettable. Thank you, we had the best time.
Birgit Kyvik
Japan · Couple · March 2026
“Best place ever! Amazing rooms, food and staff. Loved it”
Jeff
United Kingdom · Couple · March 2026
“Great experience”
+Excellent Customer Service from the very first moment we arrived
−First rate accommodation and all of the staff were excellent
Christina
Switzerland · Family · February 2026
+Great experience for a night. The guide was very knowledgeable during the safari, the room was awesome (the kids loved the plunge pool) and the food was very tasty. There are only 8 rooms available, which enhances the feeling of exclusivity and peaceful surroundings.
−Would be nice to have proper coffee, but not a big deal.
Vimal
United States · Couple · February 2026
“A luxurious stay near the National Park.”
+The Leopard trails at Yala is a luxurious camp style resort on shores of a lake. We stayed in Deluxe tent with private pool and it was fabulous. The tent had total privacy. The room was huge and the bathroom was modern. The patio facing the lake was very private and great for just lazing around. The plunge pool was small but very nice on a hot afternoon. The room amenities were also good. The camp dinner and breakfast were good but not exceptional. We did 2 safari treks with our guide and naturalist Mr. Nolan. He was very knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information on the park, and its flora and fauna. It was his astute insight on the location in the park that we were able to see 2 leopards (a mating pair). A very rare sight, It was the highlight of our trip. In addition to leopards, we also saw crocodiles, deer, elephants (up close!), wild buffalos and a wide variety of exotic birds. This is a very well kept National Park and a must visit in Sri Lanka.
−The dinner and breakfast could be improved a bit. The food was plentiful but the taste and variety were not as good as we had at other 5 start properties.
Diane
Canada · Family · February 2026
+We spent 2 nights at Leopard Trails Yala. We arrived at 13:30, which allowed us to take in an afternoon safari in Block 1, and we enjoyed both a morning and afternoon safari to Block 1 on Day 2 of our stay. In hindsight we probably should have taken in a 4th safari on the morning before we left, but it was sort of nice to sleep in and relax before departing. We were met by our guide Sudheera, who ensured our experience was phenomenal. We booked a Deluxe Tent, which had a king size bed, very efficient air conditioner (don't worry about being hot in your tent), and the most incredible view of a small lake with so many birds. The sink and toilet were in a separate area of the tent, but the shower was outside. The shower took a bit for the warm water to come, but was so nice to enjoy fresh air while showering. The tent was clean and fantastic to relax in. The food was plentiful and delicious. We had booked bed and breakfast, but joined lunch the day or arrival and had supper both the day we arrived and the next day. We did not have lunch on the 2nd day because it had been a big breakfast and we were still full. The guides offer snacks while on safari (cheese and crackers, biscuits, sof
Dylan
United Kingdom · Couple · January 2026
“The tent itself and the location of it around the water is amazing, staff are equally as amazing. Still think it’s alot”
+Beautiful tent around a lake with a lot of wildlife to watch and take pictures of. Staff were amazing with looking after us, serving us and helping get us to our third party safari.
−Toilet didn’t refill after flushing, had to take the top off to push the button. It’s a lot of money to spend per night with not a lot included.
Simon
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2025
“Fantastic location and amazing staff for a wonderful stay in Yala”
+Really friendly and attentive staff. We were given a room upgrade which was beautiful. Safari was informative and camp is in good location to avoid all the crowded areas. Food was also fantastic.