Travelers find a perfect outdoor escape at this national park hostel, where bike rides through nature and evening barbecues create memorable experiences.
Hide Yala - Hostel, in a national park, offers a nature retreat. Cool off in the outdoor pool after exploring on rented bikes. Enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or casual dining with barbecue grills. Guests praise the attentive staff.
Located in Thissamaharama, Hide Yala is in a national park. Yala National Park and Bundala National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary and Birds Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Thissamaharama travel guide
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hide Yala. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
Bike hire, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Barbecues and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at Hide Yala boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Hide Yala pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hide Yala?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hide Yala?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hide Yala?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hide Yala located?
Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Yala National Park, Kirinda Temple and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Tissa Lake and Kirinda Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hide Yala Reviews
5.0
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This is a tiny gem, don't expect any luxuries but it is well worth a stay if you are in the Yala area for a safari. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and accomodate your every need. Special thanks to Pravin, he is just seventeen at the time I'm writing this, speaks just a little english but was smart enough to whip out the translate app on his phone and we had fun communcating back and forth on that!
Jenni
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Anna
7 Feb 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I arrived later in the day on a dark road to a dark villa behind a locked gate. When my driver phoned the property, the manager stated the hotel had no record of my reservation and seemed to not be aware of the hotels.com platform at all. Concerned about this lapse when I had a confirmed, paid reservation, I no longer felt secure and proceeded to find alternative accommodation in town. The hotel first refused to issue me a refund, instead shifting the blame to a “miscommunication” with my driver. At no point did they attempt to contact me directly nor did they respond to multiple attempts from hotels.com to contact them. Ultimately, after a long day of back-and-forth, the hotel accepted responsibility over the lost booking, stating it was no problem to issue a refund. However, two days out they appear to have ghosted me when following up on my refund status. Avoid avoid avoid and save your money.