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Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive

5.0 star property

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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
  • Place, Palatupana Beach
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kirinda Temple
    ‪23 min drive‬

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Palatupana

With a stay at Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive 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 - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kirinda Temple - 23 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Kirinda Beach - 23 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Tissa Lake - 32 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Kataragama Temple - 51 min drive - 44.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪restaurant@jetwingyala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yala Addara - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Main Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive

All-inclusive hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking
Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive 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.
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)

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Basses

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Reviews

Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

zhuoqian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great rangers, especially Gayan Great catering team and restaurants staffs, especially Kasun. Spa is a bit basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property and wonderfully situated in its surroundings! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing. The staff are exceptional and the service and experience exceeded our expectations. The huts are beautiful and the food is delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Uga Chena Huts - DiDi was an excellent host, welcoming us and always
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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