Your safari never ends here.

We had a wonderful stay at The Wildcat Hostel Yala and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Yala. It's very family-friendly with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The location is excellent, only about 15 minutes to the Katagamuwa entrance of Yala National Park, making it very convenient for safaris.’ The property itself is beautiful, with stunning views, making it perfect for photography with many bird sightings. We especially loved the swimming pool, which was clean, relaxing, and a great place to unwind after a day of exploring. The food was absolutely delicious, with every meal being fresh and full of flavour. A thoughtful touch we really appreciated was the beautifully designed mosquito nets over the beds, they were both elegant and practical. A special thank you to Siva for the outstanding hospitality and friendly service throughout our stay. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Overall, this was a memorable experience, and we would definitely love to stay here again. A perfect choice for families, nature lovers, and anyone looking for a peaceful getaway near Yala.

Had a fantastic stay at Wildcats. Perfect for anyone that wants to connect with nature. We managed to spot a ton of birds from the deck and also the resident croc that likes to hang out in their watering hole. It’s quite close to the park as well which makes it very accessible and the beds are on the first floor which brings plenty of natural breeze. They have two dorms with 8 beds each so it’s perfect for anyone traveling light but also for a family if you manage to book your beds together. Siva (the hostel manager) and his team made sure the place was kept well and tidy and also that our stomachs were always satisfied. 10/10

We had an amazing stay at Wild Cat Hostel Yala! Sleeping right next to the national park was such a unique experience. You sleep outside with mosquito nets around the bed, and the pool where you can even watch animals made the experience even more special. The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming. They picked us up, organized our safari and we had so many lovely conversations with them. We felt at home from the moment we arrived. The food was absolutely incredible as well! We would definitely stay here again.

Had a great stay! The staff was friendly and helpful, the food was good, and most importantly, the location was absolutely beautiful and quiet. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind. I would definitely come back again, and I greatly appreciate the wonderful hospitality. Highly recommended!! :))

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Wildcat when I visited on holiday with my family and friends, we had an amazing time! The hostel and bathrooms are very clean, the beds are comfortable and the food is very tasty. The pool was perfect during the day as Yala weather is particularly hot and the evening bonfire under the stars was incredible. It was the clearest night sky and the most amount of stars I've ever seen. It's located close to Yala’s block 1 park entrance, but we even spotted plenty of wildlife right from the property.