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Uga Chena Huts - Yala

5.0 star property

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Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

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Palatupana, Yala, Tissamaharama, 82600
  • Yala National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kirinda Temple
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Palatupana Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬

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All Inclusive Luxury Cabin with Safari

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Palatupana

With a stay at Uga Chena Huts - Yala in Palatupana, you'll be 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Yala National Park and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Kirinda Temple. .This all-inclusive hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Tissa Lake and 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Yatala Dagoba.

What's nearby

  • Yala National Park - 9 min drive
  • Kirinda Temple - 21 min drive
  • Kirinda Beach - 29 min drive
  • Palatupana Beach - 31 min drive
  • Tissa Lake - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar at Jetwing Yala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Roof Top Bar @ Cinnamon Wild Yala - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Main Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Laya Safari - Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Uga Chena Huts - Yala

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
Uga Chena Huts - Yala offers 14 accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Palatupana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Basses, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Basses - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Basses

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Due to the nature of the resort, guests must consume all food and beverages in the on-site restaurant and bar. Food and beverage will not be served in guest cabins.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 295 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 295 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number Yes

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Chena Huts Uga Escapes Hotel Yala
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Hotel Kirinda
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Yala
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Kirinda
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Resort Palatupana
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Tissamaharama
Chena Huts By Uga Escapes Tissamaharama
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Resort Tissamaharama
Resort Chena Huts By Uga Escapes Tissamaharama
Tissamaharama Chena Huts By Uga Escapes Resort
Chena Huts Uga Escapes Resort
Chena Huts Uga Escapes
Resort Chena Huts By Uga Escapes

Uga Chena Huts - Yala Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The entire experience is amazing. From the welcome, food, beach and safaris. Can’t recommend this place enough if you are looking for a whole experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff but overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
We had booked as part of our trip around Sri Lanka and honestly loved every second of being there. My only criticism is the driveway to the hotel. The sandy offroad path really isn't drivable by most normal vehicles and the hotel gave no warning that we might need a different type of car to access the property. Upon arrival, we were greeted by staff to take us to reception. Check-in was super efficient and after a quick tour of the property we were shown to our room where our bags were already waiting. Wow. The rooms are amazing - huge and everything in it feels brand new. The centre point of the room is the large bed with a variety of pillows. There is a good sized wardrobe with a safe and desk area with plenty of plug points. Behind the bed is the bathroom with closed off toilet, shower and a rolltop bathtub. The lounge area of the room has a love seat and tv/speaker system and there is also a dining table by the coffee machine and well stocked minibar (which is all included in your package). Air con works well in the room and there is a fan above the bed. Each room also includes its own decent sized plunge pool and decking and we had an amazing view to the beach and sea. The hotel has a restaurant, a stunning bar with an extensive cocktail list and a sundowners bar on the beach which is open each evening. All food and drink is included in your package and the quality of the food and service is very good... there just isn't enough time to enjoy everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very exclusive, beautiful location, excellent service… exotic experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
- Our ranger Vidu
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Beautiful lodging and grounds. Directly on the beach. Welcoming, lovely staff. Delicious food. Safaris were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anton, Memphis, TN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best resort hotels I have been to.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and staff. Beautiful property with great access to wildlife. Overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

or

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend hotel.
The hotel is amazing, very high class hotel. The food is like a chef restaurant so all day you have different options to eat, really nice. Yala park is nice, didn’t saw many wild animals because of the weather (rainy). Dulaj in the restaurant were very kind and lovely, He made us home filling. Thanks Chena Huts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An outstanding experience
An outstanding and unforgettable experience. Amazing architecture, facilities and service. Truly world class and highly recommended. The staff were all highly professional including our safari guide who was hugely knowledgeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cannot recommend this property highly enough. Just superb. Great food and service. Best of the whole sri lankan trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fantastic food, lovely staff. We enjoyed our stay a lot. The rooms are some of the best we’ve seen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel we have ever stayed in. The rooms are amazing and have a private pool. All food and drinks are included and everything was top quality. Service was great. Since we were only staying for one night they offered early check-in and late check-out free of charge. Highly recommend to stay more than one night to enjoy this beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steph, Bath, GB

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In an amazing location with the sea on one side, and the bush on the other, the design of the huts is excellent, using natural materials but with modern facilities. The staff are what really makes this a special place, nothing is too much trouble, we particularly enjoyed the company of Dulaj in the restaurant, and Sanka on the game drives. We did see a leopard really well, and a few elephants, but our best drive was at block 5 where the bird life was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical
Must stay if you go to the national park! The ranger and staff are so well versed and polished. It was an experience worth while! The rooms are spacious and the food was super delicious! The spa was not upto the mark, but other than that, it was a beautiful stay for us. we wish we stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Ultra Luxury Safari
You can't quite believe Chena Huts until you go there and experience it yourself. The attention to detail and individual level of service are unlike anything we have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. It's just a shame we could only spend one night. The room and your own private swimming pool is just so luxurious that you forget you are there to go on safari. The only downside to our stay was that the park was closed whilst we were there for maintenance, so it was a 90minute drive to gain entry in to another sector of Yala National Park. Whilst this is a very expensive hotel, you really do walk away feeling that it was money well spent. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone considering it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

niall

Honeymoon of dreams
Our stay was beyond words. From a quick mention of our honeymoon in an email before we arrived- Chena huts did everything possible to ensure our honeymoon was one to remember including a private beach dinner with our unique menu surrounded by wild boar and monkeys- we even got a selfie with some elephants. The huts are amazing with each having its own private pool and the food and drinks are superb. Couldn’t rate Chena huts highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, kent uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Close to the game reserve, but still very relaxed. Hotel staff were charming and the rooms were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional location, food and room! Staff were kind and friendly. The safari in Yala National Park was tranquil and picturesque. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Priya, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Game Safari and Pampered Stay
The game safari with a ranger was enjoyable. The ranger was able to spot species with his trained eyes. The 1 and 2 blocks were closed on October 17th and we had tio Drive more than an hour. We nearly missed the afternoon game drive which takes off at 2:30pm. We were not informed by Expedia (we booked with) nor Chena Huts. But Cena Huts did take us. The hut was exceptional and the private pool was most welcoming after the game safari. The dinner was great too. .The next morning we were taken on the second second game safari at 4.30am. Staff were exceptionally friendly and pampered us. If you like a wonderful experience Cena Huts is a must see . The price includes the luxury of the Yala wilderness, full board, pampering and i2 game drives WITH a Ranger. It us worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury in Yala
Amazing accommodation in a beautiful tranquil setting near the entrance to Yala national park. Our ranger Damian & his driver Shan were very knowledgable and made the drives very memorable. Staff were extremely friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend it and can't wait to return

8/10 Good

Rebecca, V, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Spectacular setting but room for improvement.
Overall, we had a great stay here. The staff were extremely polite and helpful and the rooms are fantastic, in a wonderful setting. However, there were some points that we felt let things down a little. We were there on our honeymoon and had previously notified the hotel of this, but no acknowledgement was provided when we arrived or at any point during our stay. This is in contrast to the other hotels we have stayed at during our honeymoon. The other slight criticism we have is that, whilst there are two game drives per day included, the early morning drive is - in our view - not worth attending. It was a 5.30am start time which was fine, but then we were forced to sit around for half an hour whilst tickets to the park were obtained for us to enter. It would have been better if these had been arranged in advance. Second, the area of the park that we were taken to during the morning drives was packed with other jeeps which meant the trip was slow and that we saw hardly any animals (one elephant only during a 4 hour trip). By contrast, the afternoon game drives were in a different area of the park (further away), which were much quieter and meant we saw many more animals as a result. During our two afternoon game drives we saw leopard cubs on each occasion, which was spectacular, and was the reason for the visit. Overall, a great trip and great place to stay, but there could be some improvements to make things even better.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort