Jetwing Yala is a remarkable hotel that seamlessly blends luxury with the breathtaking natural beauty of its surroundings. Nestled in close proximity to Yala National Park in Sri Lanka, the hotel offers an unparalleled wildlife experience, allowing guests to witness majestic creatures like leopards and elephants in their natural habitat. With its modern amenities, impeccable service, and eco-friendly practices, Jetwing Yala stands as a testament to a truly unforgettable and sustainable hospitality experience.
Dear Readers, 1. I and my wife stayed in this resort for one night (Check In 10 Dec 2024 & Check Out 11 Dec 2024). 2. I had booked this hotel through Ms CEYLO TRAVELS,COLOMBO as one destination out of our 14 nights itinerary to Sri Lanka. 3. It was quite a disappointing experience since this hotel was offered to us a 4-Star hotel by Ms CEYLO TRAVELS. 4. It is very highly overrated as is seen from the previous reviews in contrast to the standard of ambience ,hospitality, amenities and choice/quality of meals. 5. Good Points, a. The hotel is situated in a jungle like serene environment. The sounds of birds can be heard in the morning/evening. b. The hotel has a nice swimming pool which is located next to the restaurant. 6. Bad Points. a. The rooms have a dampness in the air and are not aired regularly and properly. b. The standard of toiletaries in the washroom was very substandard. c. The room and the washroom does not adequate lighting arrangement. d. The hotel does not have laundry services which is a normal amenity expected in a 4 Star hotel/resort. e. The hotel provides only two 500 ml mineral water bottles for one night stay. The extra water bottles asked for by us were levied at DOUBLE the MRP listed on the water bottle which is violative of legal provisions. 7. Standard of Food. a. The standard of food in terms of quality and choice was extremely limited and very minimalistic for vegetarians like us. b. We had to be contended with items like Dal,Curd and plain rice. c. The standard of bakery items was highly substandard. d. The standard of service was also not upto the mark. e. The variety/quality has NO comparison with the one we came across at Hotels like Trinco Blu beach resort at Tricomalee merely one day ago on 09 Dec 2024 and at Mandara Resort, Mirissa later on 15 Dec 2024. 8. Summary. A. This jungle resort is a 3-star standard and is highly overrated in the reviews. I assume the visitors don't have patience and inclination to write a thorough, comprehensive and realistic review. B. I would also admit that I had made a huge mistake by booking my 14 nights tour to Sri Lanka through Ms CEYLO TRAVELS,COLOMBO. This company is into excessive profiteering and is making a fool of the Foreigner Customers like us after taking 10% advance before reaching Sri Lanka and collecting balance 90% in CASH (USD or INR) immediately on arrival at Colombo. C. I would therefore suggest that the Foreigners especially Indians MUST not use the services of this company which is looting its customers in a systematic and organised manner, knowing fully well that it will be very difficult and highly un- economical for a foreigner to sue them on the Sri Lankan soil. ANIL KUMAR JOSHI Indian Citizen
Incredibly beautiful, attractive hotel! The location is convenient, very tasty breakfasts and neat and cozy rooms with absolutely everything you need. I would like to personally thank the staff for their tact, friendliness, professionalism, and most importantly, their concern for customers. Definitely recommend!
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the outstanding hospitality during my recent stay on 8th December at Sigiriya Kingdom Resort - Dambulla . From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and cared for by your attentive and professional staff. Thank you once again for making my stay so enjoyable and comforatable with my three kids.The restaurant staff was totally tendered a child friendly service.I will certainly recommend your hotel to others and look forward to returning in the future.
Kalundewa retreat is a beutiful place designed preserving the nature. The service provided is also as expected and the food was also tasty. Staff is also nice and friendly and is always available for anything you need. We stayed at karanda chalet and the chalet was also spacious enough. The garden is also well maintained and overall it’s a beutiful place. Few recommendations that is better if done. 1. On top of the karanda chalet outdoor pool it’s a tree with lots of bats. As nature calls their feces also sometimes fall into the pool and a lot of leaves too fall into the pool. We are very happy to see the pool in the middle of nature but having a dip and swimming in that outdoor pool is a bit risky.. so we didnt swim. If you can please clean the pool as much as possible before the guests arrive and try to come up with an idea to cover the pool when not in use. 2. So many glasses at karanda chalet are at a location that is not possible to clean daily.. clean them as much as possible and try to clean the outdoor glass doors before the next guest arrives ( so they have a crystal clear view through the glasses) 3. When we arrived a lot of leaves were fallen on the outdoor deck and the day bed cushions were not cleaned. I understand that according to the location of the karanda chalet if is very hard to keep it clean with the monkeys and the massive amount of large trees on top of it but I feel you can give a bit more effort to clean and keep to give a good looking first impression about the chalet to the guests. Please clean the outdoor day bed cushions and keep them separately so the guests can use them when needed ( otherwise the monkeys sit on them and make it dirty) 4. Bathroom is nice but being a five star hotel the bathroom amneties could have been of better quality. When ever possible please replace them to a luxury category. Also please keep up with your service. We had a nice stay there.
ผผู้เข้าพักQue rêver de mieux pour l’accueil, l’emplacement, le confort, la propreté, la disponibilité , le calme et j’en oublie. Proche de la route principale et à côté du Rocher du Lion, cette maison d’hôtes familiale est tout ce qu’on cherchait. La maman cuisine divinement bien, et elle est très disponible , le papa s’occupe de son beau jardin, et Prabash le fils est adorable, il propose les excursions et le transport soit en tuk-tuk soit en voiture. Il est même venu nous chercher à l’aéroport à 3h de route.Les prix sont très raisonnables.Il nous a amenés à Polonaruwa, Dambula et Anurâdhapura. Le rocher du lion est tout proche ainsi que des bars et restaurants et commerces à 10mn à pied . Nous sommes restés 4 nuits . Le rapport qualité /prix est exceptionnel .
Nelu Villa is a stunning hotel nestled in the serene rice fields with a breathtaking view of Lion’s Rock. The property boasts a delightful swimming pool and a superb restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all while gazing at the majestic Lion’s Rock. The staff at Nelu Villa are incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant stay. The hotel offers excellent free Wi-Fi and wonderfully cool air-conditioned rooms. The rooms are adorned with crisp white linens and provide a comfortable, relaxing ambiance. Overall, the room was exceptional, and our experience at Nelu Villa was nothing short of fantastic. I highly recommend booking your stay here; we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our visit.
We arrived in time in the rain. Staff nowhere to be seen and reception area wet and disorganised. Eventually some staff came and could have find our paperwork. The family room is ok. A bit dark and some dusty appliances. Breakfast. Dire. Nescafé sachets and they won’t even leave the jug of water with you. It’s table service and it’s SLOW! (Like everything else here). Juice is fake and sweet, toast is cold. Eggs were ok. Bar service SLOW and confused. No clue what they have or how much it costs! We had to ask them to turn the outside lights on. Basic stuff guys! There is zero atmosphere in the bar or restaurant… staff invisible or just confused. Didn’t clean our room all day when we were out. Location is great.