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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
Room with view
61 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Jungle Retreat (Standard Double Room)
57 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family fun at the shore

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Laya Safari in Palatupana, you'll be on the beach and 8 minutes by car from Yala National Park. This upscale hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Palatupana Beach and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Kirinda Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • Fitness facilities included
  • On-site live performances included

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 22
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 15
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2012
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Lockers available
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private winery tours
  • Proposal/romance packages available

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Russian

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Laya Safari offers 22 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Balcony or patio
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Laya Safari has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Playground on site
  • Beach volleyball on site

Spa Services

  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 1

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 3 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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