The Boundary Yala
207 Sithulpawwa Road Bodhirajapura Kataragama, Kataragama, Uva Palata, 91400, Sri Lanka
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207 Sithulpawwa Road Bodhirajapura Kataragama, Kataragama, Uva Palata, 91400, Sri Lanka
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Garden
- Air Conditioning
- On-site parking
- Family Rooms
- Picnic Area
- Restaurant(s)
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fruits
- Outdoor furniture
- Key access
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Contactless check-in/out
- balcony/terrace
- Daily disinfection
- Ironing amenities
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Professional cleaning services
- Internet access (charges may apply)
- Wi-Fi available (charges may apply)
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Seara (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location - close to Yala entrance. Clean facilities and good price. Owner is extremely knowledgeable about the Sri Lankan wildlife and a really kind person.
Richard (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The property is very good value and extremely clean. The host is a nice man who is very knowledgeable about the area and Yala. The food in comparison to local restaurants seemed a lot and the packed breakfast on the safari was expensive at 2300lkr for white bread cheese sandwich.
In truth the safari that was organised was a bit disappointing compared to the Eco park in Habanara. I know we can’t “expect” to see wild animals but t was an expensive and long five hours with not a lot going on.
If you are keen to go to Yala this is still a good option for staying.
elizabeth (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Shower was warm
Room was very clean
Could not get a meal after a long day, wanted $16.50 AUD for breakfast
Owner only engaged when telling the rules ( lots of rules) and taking the money
Pillows were hard and lumpy, felt like they were full of golf balls.
Mattress was very uncomfortable
No kettle or tea/ coffee making facilities
Lochana (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Loved how welcoming the friendly family who runs the place.
Theresa (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It was a very relaxing stay.
The owner is a wonderful men!
So much knowledge and stories and informations not only about the Yala National Park but also about whole Sri Lanka.
I could have listened all day to the stories and informations.
Unfortunately I already booked my safari with another company but had I known before I would for sure have taken the chance to go with Uncle.
Kelly (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Kapila & his wife were absolutely brilliant. The room is spacious but very basic (we knew this was from the description and photos). The beds were comfortable and the aircon was effective. There are no shops or restaurants nearby, again we knew this before we got there, and so we ate on-site both nights and the food was absolutely delicious.
Kapila was our Safari guide for a full day safari and was superb, very knowledgeable about the safari park and made the safari a highlight of our holiday. Kapila is a true gentleman and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Unfortunately there were quite a few mosquitoes around the property, but then you are on the edge of the jungle!
Hamish (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Kapila was a welcoming host and incredible guide, organising 2 full day safaris for us for a very reasonable price & sharing his encyclopaedic knowledge on all of the wildlife we saw in the park. This really elevated the experience for us, as having someone who could identify everything we saw was really helpful - many of the birds we otherwise wouldn't have recognised. He focused our driver on the second day on what we wanted - finding a leopard (which we luckily had a fantastic sighting of). And he made sure to find really skilled drivers for us both days, who always seemed to be in the right places (& at the front of queues in any jeep jams, though we largely avoided these!)
The room's comfy, clean & large. Highly recommend ?
No WiFi & our mobile reception wasn't great, but we were out all day both days so this wasn't really an issue
Tom (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location is close to Yala national park. The host was welcoming
Ants made their way into the room via the sink and the balcony door. This was an issue for me but could easily be prevented and I’m sure not a problem across all the available rooms.
Thomas (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Stephen (Couple)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Marinus (Couple)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Kapila and his wife are really kind and really helpful. You feel welcome from the very first second. He helped arranging a safari and his wife cooked a lovely meal for us. The room was clean and comfortable.
Herche (Couple)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
We had a Nice stay, the hosts were very kind and love the Nature. Its close to Yala national park and offers tours themselves. Great place.
Denise (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The Boundary Yala is located almost right outside the national park which is great for driving out in the morning.
Kapila and Nirosha, the couple owning the place, go out of their way to make the possible impossible. As I arrived late, we were in regular contact and they waited up for me. The rooms are basic, but have a great value for money. In addition, Nirosha, is cooking fresh local Sri Lankan food every night. It was super delicious. Just be aware that they charge extra for the meal. I booked the safari into Yala park through them and Kapila joined as our tour guide. He is really knowledgeable and passionate about nature, with a special fascination for birds. I also appreciated that I could store my luggage there during the day as I continued my journey in the evening. The couple even was so friendly and followed up that I made it save and sound to my next location.
As it is close to nature, there are animals. The hosts made great attempts to keep them outside, incl. red light to avoid mosquitos.
Damian (Couple)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
An Unforgettable Yala Safari Experience!
Our recent stay was nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to the incredible guide and the amazing accommodation. From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in the beauty and wonder of Yala National Park.
Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about the wildlife and ecosystem, making the safari both educational and thrilling. His expertise allowed us to spot a wide variety of animals, including the leopard—a truly unforgettable highlight of the trip! His passion for the animals and the park was evident, and he went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience.
The room was spotless, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was the perfect retreat after an exciting day of exploring the park.
This experience exceeded all our expectations, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for an adventure in Yala. Thank you to the team for making our trip so memorable.
Katherine (Family with young children)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great staff, excellent food and generous portions. We organised our safari from here. Rooms are very clean and spacious.
No other options for food - far from town, but an easy tuk tuk ride if you need to get other supplies.
Lulu (Group Traveler)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
We booked the dorm for 6 people as we were in a group. The host was so kind and booked a safari guide for us as he was already taking another group on safari. The room was plain but had AC, flushing toilets, towels, and an outside shower and was amazing value (8100LKR for all of us). It was nice to have a shower under the stars!
The breakfast (optional) was $6.50 (includes fruit, cheese sandwich, egg, and chicken sausages) and the beds didn’t have blankets but the room was warm enough that we didn’t need them. Dinner is $10 and optional so we walked into Kataragama but there were not many options.
Sophie (Group Traveler)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I really enjoyed our stay at the boundary yala. We organised a safari upon arrival with the owner. The owner is an excellent guide and can explain a lot about all the animals and vegetation in Yala. His english is also excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Measina P. (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Highly recommend staying at the Boundary Yala especially if you're there for a safari. The rooms are clean and comfortable. I'd probably say the downstairs rooms are best because you can sit outside the rooms on a little porch (upstairs have a balcony but the porch is better). A/C is great, and they also have fans. Hot water also worked great. Kapila was a great host and made sure our stay was comfortable, we had a delicious dinner made by his wife as well. And he took us out on a morning safari which was fantastic and was always happy to answer questions we had about the area. Highly recommend.
As others mention it's not very convenient to the main area of town, we walked in and it took us 30-40mins. Not an issue if you have your own vehicle or Kapila can organise a quick tuk tuk ride into town too.
Jon (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Hospitality from this lovely couple is second to none!
We benefitted from Kapilla's excellent guidance whilst in Yala, seeing no fewer than 3 leopards, elephants and so much more! He took us to quiet locations away from other vehicles as we wanted, identifying birds and plants, his knowledge of Sri Lankan natural history is excellent.
The room was spotless, spacious and comfortable.
Formescze (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Nice, quiet, and clean accommodation in nature, just a few kilometers from the entrance to Yala National Park. The owner is a very pleasant man with whom we had great conversations about the park, nature, and more. He was very helpful in organizing an amazing safari. The driver was absolutely fantastic—he had an incredible eye for spotting animals, and I have no idea how he managed to notice everything. We were lucky to see elephants just a few meters from the car, a leopard in a tree, and many other incredible animals and birds. A major pilgrimage site is just a few minutes away by tuk-tuk and is a must-visit.
Thank you for your information!
Area information
- Yala National Park - 8.77 mi
- Ruhunu National Park - 15.36 mi
- Gal Oya National Park - 52.69 mi
- Kataragama Dewale - 1.96 mi
- Valliamma Dewale - 1.96 mi
- Gal Vihare - 6.39 mi
- Menik Dagoba - 10.63 mi
- Gangarama Dagoba - 12.54 mi
- Kebilitte Dewale - 17.92 mi
- Kiri Vihare - 18.10 mi
- Ratmal Vihare - 29.71 mi
- Diyaluma Falls - 31.84 mi
- Kanda Vihare - 33.85 mi
- Rawanaella Falls - 36.38 mi
- Nanbanna Vihare - 36.56 mi
- Kadurugoda Vihare - 37.40 mi
- Naigal Vihare - 43.37 mi
- Bambarakanda Falls - 43.89 mi
- Kataragama Dewale - 45.20 mi
- Dunhinda Falls - 46.74 mi
- Bakers Falls - 47.38 mi
- Manawela Falls - 47.63 mi
- Galagama Falls - 47.73 mi
- Slab Rock Falls - 48.03 mi
- Elgin Falls - 51.50 mi
- Parawella Falls - 52.13 mi
- Ravanaella Falls - 52.19 mi
- Ganegama Vihare - 53.23 mi
- Hiriketiya Vihare - 53.61 mi
- Wewurukannala Temple - 53.93 mi
- Lovers Leap Falls - 55.37 mi
- Uraella Falls - 56.27 mi
- Kirindi Ela Falls - 56.67 mi
- Fairlawn Falls - 56.77 mi
- Diyanella Falls - 57.31 mi
- Ella Falls - 59.59 mi
- Great Western - 59.73 mi
- Dehenella Falls - 60.66 mi
- Kurundu Oya Falls - 60.66 mi
- Gartmore Falls - 61.89 mi
- Adams Peak Falls - 61.89 mi
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The Boundary Yala
207 Sithulpawwa Road Bodhirajapura Kataragama, Kataragama, Uva Palata, 91400, Sri Lanka