The cabana itself was absolutely beautiful. Extremely clean and spacious. A rustic setting but with all the convenience of modern facilities (excellent shower/sink/ toilet/ TV etc). Beds were super comfortable and the staff were very friendly and helpful. They even packed us a picnic breakfast to take on safari and came to help us get a large bug out of our room in the evening.

We were told there would be some works going on from 26th-27th (during our stay) which made it sound like there was some small repair work or something going on which was fine. In reality, the entire place was a building site as they are building 12 new Cabanas, a restaurant and a pool. It looks like it will be absolutely lovely when it's done but it really wasn't ideal to be staying there during the construction as everything was loud and dusty and the entire front entrance was closed and we had to go through a back gate which was really difficult for our driver and the safari company to find which caused some problems. We were also the only guests there which can feel a bit scary when you're somewhere so isolated.

We joked that we were staying in a tent in someones back garden, what we got was a beautiful purpose built Cabana, which was luxury glamping, taken to a new level. The room itself was very spacious, with a beautifully comfortable bed, mosquito nets, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities and bottled water supplied. The flushing toilet shower and sink was separated by a curtain, and supplied a lovely range of: toiletries and everything you would need all provided complimentary. This had a real home from home feel, with all meals being cooked by the mother of Surani (the owner) We originally booked for B&B, and were asked if we required dinner, which we gladly accepted, all the meals were beautiful and we were thoroughly impressed with every aspect of our stay. The day we visited Yala Safari park, we had an early start, and Lake View Cabanas provided us with a beautiful packed breakfast, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The property also had its own generator and a very good wifi, which were able to use throughout our stay, so any power outages were not an issue. This is a new venture for this family, and they certainly went above and beyond, in ensuring our stay was of the highest standard throughout, and we wish them every success for the future. We would definitely stay here again. Ian and Sarah

Due to the newness of the business, they had yet to establish a card payment option, which we feel would be beneficial, this wasn't a massive problem, due to ATM's being in close proximity, and they assured us, that this was on their list of things to do,

Typical artisanal village the tent is big and luxurious.

Isolated therefore you have to have your food only from the hotel with less options and the a bit pricy comparing to sri lanka. Breakfast only sri lankian food, with whole respect but I did not like the srilankian breakfast.

Loved the surrounding and peaceful environment with birds ,exceptional cabanas ..magical place Special mention to Sampath the care taker was extremely nice and did a wonderful evening setting for us for drinks and dinner on his own accord

comfy, clean and the interiors provided such a unique experience! staff’s service is always kind and prompt as well :) thank you Yala lake view cabanas!

Wonderful stay, we were vey happy

We went to the lake to see the sunset, but there was a high fence between hotel territory and lake Maybe it protects us from crocodiles :)

The cabanas and location

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Luxurious cabins and super friendly hosts with authentic Sri Lankan food

It was very calm and quiet. And it is facing the Yodakandiya Lake and it has a good view.