Nil Sisila Beach Resort Yala

Heerlijk rustige locatie dicht tegen Yala aan. Eigenaar, vrouw en hulp zijn allemaal heel vriendelijk. Het ontbijt en avond eten waren uitmuntend. Als je een safari in Yala wilt doen, regel dit via de eigenaar. Het is perfect geregeld. De kaarten worden vooraf besteld waardoor je als een van de eerste instantie het park ben. De meeste gidsen kopen hun kaarten ter plekke en dat betekend gewoon in de rij staan. Ook de geregelde gids was erg goed en hij had ook een zeer goede auto. Daarnaast ben je ook nog eens minder kwijt dan dat je het vanuit Nederland regelt.

Niets, heerlijk verblijf gehad. Hou er wel rekening mee dat je maaltijden moet aanschaffen ter plekke aangezien er niets in de buurt zit. Daarnaast moet je contant betalen wat het net wat lastiger maakt.

Tolle Location. Sehr nette Gastgeber. Tolles Essen. Sehr persönlich.

This place is a gem of a find. If you are doing a safari this place is 15 minutes from the gate and they are happy to organise one for you if you haven't already. The dinner is easily worth the $12 each with hot and tasty food. The host family is very welcoming and we had a great chat with them. You might even see an elephant in the garden at night time if you're lucky!

For our short stay there were no down sides.

De eigenaar en het personeel waren super aardig. Alles was schoon en er was een goede airco. Het is rustig gelegen aan het strand en dichtbij de ingang van Yala. Met wat geluk spot je hier nog een olifant. Ook het eten was goed geregeld en erg lekker !

Niks.

Fantastisk sted at bruge en nat inden Safari på yala. Ikke et sted for dem, der ønsker fri valgmulighed af mad, og minibar og room-service. Men hvisndu vil have nærhed, så er det stedet. Smukke omgivelser og en fantastisk tre retters menu tilberedt af værrsfamilien. Sørg for at have et par øl med, hvis du vil have det.

Everything was amazing! Location of resort is very close to the national park. The owners arranged us safari even. The resort is very quite and peacefull and everything was clean. Dinner was very good. We enjoy our stay very much. Also the owner and the boy was very kind, friendly and helpful. Thank you for everything!

Nothing. Everything was super good.

Experience the wild beauty of Yala at Nil Sisila Beach Resort Yala , a peaceful beachfront escape surrounded by untouched nature, ocean waves, and roaming wildlife. Located just minutes from the entrance of Yala National Park, the resort offers a truly unique safari-style stay where guests can wake up to the sound of the sea and spot elephants, exotic birds, and wild animals nearby. With cozy rooms, authentic homemade food, warm Sri Lankan hospitality, and direct access to a secluded beach, Nil Sisila is the perfect destination for travelers seeking tranquility, adventure, and an unforgettable connection with nature.

So peaceful. Right on the beach. The bed in front of the room with the longer was perfect for just hanging out on and still being in the shade. The owner went above and beyond to make me comfortable.

Not transparent about food pricing ahead of time and it is cash only. I did not bring enough cash with me (it is 12usd per lunch and dinner, 8 for breakfast) so I couldn’t eat breakfast or lunch my last day and didn’t eat until I arrived at my next destination around 6pm. I also wish there was a cheaper, lighter option for lunch/dinner. Not just a 3 course meal with enough food to feed a family. It felt very wasteful as a solo traveler. Also FYI if you want lunch when you arrive you need to say the day before. Also dont believe the tuktuk driver if he tells you the buses will be full or wont leave for hours. The tuktuk arranged by the hotel tried to trick me into paying 12k lkr for a tuktuk to my next destination. When we arrived at the bus station, the bus was right there. I got a seat and left 5 minutes later. Super easy

The manager’s behaviour was disappointing. He argued over the booking and also lied about dinner and charged extra. Very unprofessional

Staff gentilissimo! Ci ha aiutato per organizzare il safari a yala! Posto molto pulito e fornito di aria conidizionata! Consigliatissimo

Host received us very well and was in constant touch before arrival. And also arranged for safari. It is a quiet place with limited rooms. Overall, great experience.

A real gem, perfectly quiet and calm. Compared to the trendy packed beaches from Bentotal all the way to Tangalle, this spot is like time travel, the coast wild and empty. Friendly and helpful host and staff are keeping the place very clean and well. The large chill beds on the verandah make up for the small but practical room.

Beautiful scenery with lots of animals and a calming environment with the crashing sounds of the seas. The food was excellent and the hosts were very friendly and attentive.

Ein ganz großes Dankeschön an Hansa und Saar. Sie haben uns einen perfekten Aufenthalt in ihrem kleinen Paradies ermöglicht. Wir danken für das außergewöhnlich gute Essen und die Organisation der tollen Safari. Das Gelände befindet sich an einem wunderschönen naturbelassenen Strand. Die besondere Hilfsbereitschaft der beiden ist zu erwähnen. Thomas und Jana

L’emplacement près de l’océan et de l’entrée du parc de Yala est vraiment top

lage perfekt (20m zum strand) tolles essen (3-gänge menu) nettes personal

Dejligt sted, super søde og venlige mennesker og maden var fantastisk. Stranden lige ved huset var skøn.

The most beautiful and peaceful place! The beach is just wow. The owner is super kind, he organised a great morning safari for us - one of our best experiences in Srilanka. His wife is a great cook. If you get the chance, book it.

Nothing, everything was perfect.

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Hansa made us feel extremely welcome! Him and his wife Sa made us a wonderful evening meal after our safari! Which we enjoyed in the company of their resident cow (Lucy) and their dog (Ollie)! Hansa was able to book us on our own private safari for a very good price where we were lucky enough to see Leopards, Elephants and much more! I would 100% recommend staying here! We loved our stay!

We had an amazing stay at Nil Sisila Beach Resort Yala. The resort is located in the heart of a nature reserve, offering complete peace, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. Just 50 meters from a secluded, wild, and private beach, it truly feels like paradise. The hosts went above and beyond throughout our stay, taking care of every detail. They prepared delicious, generous, and beautifully presented meals that made us feel completely pampered. An unforgettable experience

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La struttura è molto intima e accogliente. La posizione incantevole. Siamo stati coccolati dal proprietario che si è mostrato una persona squisita ed super accogliente. Lui e la moglie ci hanno preparato colazione e cena eccellente, in pochi posti abbiamo mangiato così bene, oltre ad essere anche molto pulito. Siamo stati felici di trascorrere una parte della nostra luna di miele in questa struttura. Speriamo di tornare il prima possibile. Grazie Anzue!!

Hansa and Sa are perfect hosts and the food they cook is simply amazing! They are kind and helpful. Their place is unique, in the middle of the nature and in front of the sea. Perfect place to visit the famous Yala National Park.

Excellent and quiet location, delicious food and friendly service

Nothing, we were made to feel very comfortable

Lovely surroundings but very remote. We were unable to reach any cafes or restaurants but the owners did cook us lovely meals.

A little too remote and the beach wasn’t really usable as it was so rough

Stunning location and great friendly hosts. Location is right on the beach with a beautiful outlook to a garden full of wildlife that you can lay back on comfy outdoor beds and observe. Super friendly pet dogs too. We had a delicious home cooked dinner made for us. The offer of breakfast was declined, but what other guests were eating looked amazing. Room was as described, very comfortable bed, with a mosquito net provided and good aircon to keep the temperature comfortable. Would recommend this property to others and stay here again.

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Spectacular beach side location on the edge of Yala National Park. Compact and comfortable rooms set within a beautiful garden frequented by all manner of birds and animals. The rugged coast is a short walk away. At night, all is peaceful and the sky was clear with an amazing display of the milky way. Hansa and his wife, the hosts, were very helpful in organising a morning safari and the food was all delicious. Beautiful, relaxing stay.

The location is amazing. Your at the beach and also very close to the entrance of the Yala NP. The owner is very kind and his wife cooks amazing food. She is from Laos. So the food is a mixture of Indian curry's and here twist. We booked the Safari with him. Do private Jeep. Very on time. We were number 8 in the line to get in. And... we saw 2 jaguars, a black bear, elephants etc etc

It's was totally okay. But if you book the 8 m2 room your private , big bathroom is across your room. Do you have to go outside and crossover to the bathroom. A bit of excitement knowing as the owner told he has had elephants, bears and jaguar in his garden. 😬

This place is very isolated. It is situated on a beach which is nice for a walk but too dangerous to swim in. The sound of the waves is lovely and it does get a sea breeze which is a god send as Yala is so hot! The rooms are tiny and very basic but clean. We found the a/c essential but it was very noisy, although I imagine this will be resolved. It is 5km away from the town and so we ate dinner on the premesis which was absolutely divine! For Sri Lankan standards, compared to other properties that we've stayed in (nine others) we think that it was rather expensive, although there are only four rooms and on the beach so it is quite special. We only stayed one night and we were the only guests at the property.

Amazing place, right by the beach, & a short drive to the entrance of Yala NP. Our hosts organised a fantastic safari for us - many elephants, & a sleeping leopard. The home cooked food was delicious. Many birds to watch from the day beds or chairs on the porch. Thoroughly recommend.

This house is a unique place at a beatiful, empty beach, simply breathtaking! The owner is really kind, they make us feel home, they prepared delicious dinner with special request for the kids, and the breakfast was also fantastic after our safari in the very early morning. We could even have a coffee at 5 am before the safari. Yala entrance was about 2p min drive from there. As the house is in the middle of the nature, you can expect it to be quite minimalistic, hear the animals. Bed was comfy. The shower / bathroom opens to the open air, but has a mosquito net. It would be maybe great to have a mosquito net on the windows too, so we could get some fresh / hot (?) air in. The rooms have good working AC. It was a good place for our short stay, the beach is just sooo beautiful there, not for swimming though. You can hear the waves from the house. Thank you for the owner couple for sharing this experience with is.

I couldn’t recommend staying here more. Hanza, his wife and Lucky were so welcoming and the food they prepared was excellent. Perfect location for safari. We were the only people staying when we arrived, and having the beautiful beach to ourselves was a dream. Thank you so much!

Fantastic place in the nature. Incredible food and the most hospitable host. I loved our stay and would highly recommend a visit.

We booked two rooms for two nights. It was one person per room and that was comfortable however two would be too much. The rooms are tiny but comfortable. The locations is absolutely amazing. It is close to the park gate as well. The owner and the other guy working there are super nice and attentive.

One thing I take one star because is that we were informed that dinner is 12 usd per person, and breakfast 8. That was fine,even though its expensive for Sri Lanka, the food was good. However when it came to pay, we were also charged 10 percent on top of the food. This is not the best way to run business people. It will always leave a bitter taste not to be informed about it beforehand. And that’s when you are forced to use their services as there are no other options around. I felt uncomfortable.

An amazing and unique place to stay when visiting Yala National Park. A beautiful lodge with sea views and a very comfortable room. Hansa and his family are amazing, friendly, and helpful hosts. Hansa organised a safari for us and also a tuktuk for when we were leaving to the bus station. Had amazing tips and knowledge of the local area, national park, and the wildlife in Sri Lanka. Homemade food was amazing and it was nice to sit and meet other guests while eating :) Thank you!

Not a problem for us, however, it is not walkable to nearby towns so a tuktuk would be needed to get around.

Breakfast was delicious and abundant.

Everything was amazing. No complaints at all.

Picked this resort for it's proximity to the beach and the safari park. There are three suites, two with attached ensuites and one requiring a short walk to the bathroom/shower. It's a very quiet location located right on the beach - great for swimming and walking. Resort provides your choice of breakfast/lunch/dinner for a small extra charge. There are no other restaurants nearby so we ate at the resort. Food was plentiful and delicious! Owner and his family were very attentive and gracious hosts.

Great location- very close to the entrance to Yala, this property is on the beach - 2 amazing beaches where you can swim in the sea and we saw no one else. A highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka!

Beautiful setting bordering Yala Park. Hosts are welcoming & food is good. They will organise everything for you at a reasonable price such as meals & safari. Location is remote, but beautiful. Only 2 rooms, so the peace & tranquility are wonderful

Beautiful, quiet place away from other accommodations. You can walk from the garden to the ocean, which is clean and the view is amazing. The lovely owner and his family prepared a perfect dinner for us. One of the best accommodations we have ever stayed at!

Stunning location

The beautiful garden full of bird life, the lovely view and sound of the ocean from the verandah, the delicious food, excellent service and caring hospitality by Hansa, Sa and their team. It is ideally located as a safari lodge for both Yala and Bundala national parks.

Close to the beach with private beach access and adjoining the forest. ideal for nature lovers who appreciate wild animals visiting the property gardens. Very helpful hosts who are also able to cater to dietary requirements

As close to nature/paradise as possible. Having the whole place to ourselves made all arrangements flexible, eating excellent meals whenever we felt it suited our stomach. The beach was close and nice. The host and staff were very accommodating and nice, giving the information needed.

Nothing, but think the Yala safaris are over exploiting the park and are trespassing on the animals habitat. But this has nothing to do with the resort.

Our favorite place we stayed in Sri Lanka. Beautiful scenery, wildlife at your doorstep. Clean facilities and wonderful hosts who made us very delicious meals. Would highly recommend!

This is the heart of Yala, a place that touches your soul. Accommodation: The house is a gem—beautiful, serene, and right by the beach. We had it all to ourselves, and it felt like a step back to our childhood, with clean, cozy rooms and a sense of peace we hadn’t felt in years. Hospitality: Mr. Hansa and his wife, Sa, made us feel like family. His wisdom and kindness left a lasting impression. Don’t miss out on his stories and knowledge—he’s a true treasure. Food: The meals were unforgettable. The owner’s cooking is simply divine—each bite felt like a love letter to the senses. We’re deeply moved by our time in Sri Lanka, and Nil Sisila will always have a special place in our hearts. P.S. An elephant visited our house! We were in awe, along with the bulls, peacocks, and countless birds. It’s like staying in a little National Park.

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I loved my breakfast and diner which they made specially for me. It was way too much for me! The surroundings were beautiful, the sea is close and the garden is a joy with peacocks that come in the late afternoon and even elephants in the middle of the night (I just heard them). A lovely place to go and chill and relax

Its far away from things, which didn't bother me at all, but just be aware of it.

Amazing place lost from everywhere. It’s so peaceful, nice beach 1 beside, and they cook the food, super yummy. The family is super kind, and offered me to sleep at the terrace cause elephants come to eat during the night and I saw one!

Everything amazing

If I have to say which is great : the location is great。 Right next to the yala entrance, the beach is beautiful.

I arrived at the hotel after Yala safari in the evening, and the caretaker insisted there was no reservation for me and tried to kick me out: next to the safari park, nothing around and wasn't even downtown. The reason is that another local group booked the same room at the same time after I made my reservation that day, and they decided to cancel mine. However, instead of call me directly, he just sent me a message at booking.com . Who is going to read the booking message? especially when the safari phone has no signal! Eventually, the caretaker decided to "take me in" and give me an extra room, but charged me the price of a normal room. But from the beginning to the end, I never felt welcome, I paid the money, and I was as careful as begging. The caretaker seemed to care more care of the local family and made me feel that I was redundant, but I had nowhere to go but to lie on bed that was less than 4 square room until I fall sleep. Very, very bad and sad experience, the room was very small, the toilet was outside and very inconvenient , there was no air conditioning, I had to open the window, it was very noisy outside, the mosquito net didn't work and it made it more difficult to sleep. Finally, I woke up at 4am in the morning and all I wanted to do was get out of the place as quickly as possible. So sad…

A little gem of a hotel in a unique and beautiful location. The owner and his wife were amazing and lovely people. The food was top quality.

This was an absolutely amazing stay. Beautiful location, excellent food and the hosts were so lovely. A big highlight of my trip!

If you are looking for a place full of peace and quiet, this little paradise is just the thing. Hansa and his wife are lovely and helpful hosts who take very good care of you, making you feel at home. The food was really delicious and the beach was relaxing and so empty that you had it to yourself. The rooms are simple but have everything you need. We also booked a safari through him which went very well. We would have loved to stay longer as it was the best two days of our trip. Alessia

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The owner is quite friendly and the location is thrilling, the room is right next to ocean.

The food was really delicious, but a bit overpriced compare to others. You can catch the wifi through the owners mobile, but during the evening and at night, you cant have internet. The bathroom is half-opened, many frogs and insects can come into the room if you forget to close the door of the bathroom. It wasnt a problem for me, but it can disturbs others.

Amazing location. So peaceful after being in the more busy parts of the south coast! A bit isolated (but thats what makes it so beautiful) so if you dont have your own transport make sure to take what you need so you dont have to go 15km back to the town centre. Ask the owner about watching the sunset on the sand dunes. Hotel also organised our morning safari tour which was seamless & provided all meals at cost which were delicious and reasonably priced

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The owner/staff were really nice and super accommodating, the location was excellent within 10 minutes drive to the gate of block 1, the food at dinner was really tasty with plenty of it and the room was comfortable. It was a great overall experience.

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Unbeatable location, right next to a beautiful secluded beach and only 15 minute drive from Yala national park. The hosts are fantastic and have created a very special place, we felt like guests rather than clients. The home cooked dinner was amazing (likely the best culinary experience we’ve had during hotel stays), and it’s very nice to be able to chat with other guests lodging at the resort. Hosts can also help arrange safaris (but you can book directly, if preferred). I loved it so much that we came back twice :) can only recommend!

be mindful you are in the wild so some coach-roaches can be expected and it’s out of hosts control ;)

Very Kind owner, very tasty food

Other tourists Which dont Care Others are sleeping

Fantastic location, close to long stretch of empty beach. The host Hansa is super friendly and makes amazing Sri Lankan breakfast and dinner. The room was simple, but perfectly comfortable, with quiet and effective air con. Access is down a very bumpy unmade road, but iur driver had contacted the hotel in advance and arranged to meet Hansa on the main road and he picked us up. The safari organised by the hotel was very good.

We had the odd frog visiting us in the room. It didn't bother us, but some might be more so.

Awesome location surrounded by nature and a huge "private" beach. Exceptional meals (dinner is recommended) and very nice staff. They also organize the safari with a very good driver for a reasonable price. Would love to return

Gorgeous architecture, and location near the beach.

It’s a shame to see a place that has such great potential be so disappointing. This was one of the places I was most looking forward to staying, but it ended up being the worst stay of our 3.5 weeks in Sri Lanka. The most uncomfortable beds we have ever experienced. WiFi was not functioning. While the semi-outdoor bathroom is beautiful, the shower and toilet are constantly filled with frogs that jump on you. The patio area outside the room is awkwardly shared with the room next door, and one side is inexplicably filled with 4 single beds (which were covered with filthy sheets so that you would never consider lying on them). You need to have all your meals there as you are very secluded, while one dinner was fine, one was absolutely awful and the blandest food we have tasted in Sri Lanka (after being asked multiple times if we like spicy food and answering in the affirmative). In addition, there are no cold drinks (coke, beer or even water) for sale, so after a long hot day of safari we couldn’t even have a cold drink. The service in general was awkward and uncomfortable (the host even sat and watched us eat our meals). The rooms themselves are extremely small, which would not be an issue except there was not even a spot for us to keep our backpacks (we’re traveling with one 40L bag per person, not huge suitcases).

The food was fresh and good but there were flies on the food sometimes. The beach was good. There were frogs in the toilet that freaked us out and roving dogs.

Get rid of the frogs and keep the dogs away from the guests. Also the jeep used to pick us up was in a horrible condition.)’n

It’s very close to the Yala National Park and has a beautiful beach. The staff is wonderfully friendly and helpful. Fabulous food.

Beds are a bit uncomfortable

We spent two nights in this little resort at a lonely beach right next to Yala NP. We just wanted to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. You can stroll along the long beach, collect shells and watch the sea birds. The owner Hansa and his assistant and cook made us feel very comfortable and served us delicious meals and great breakfasts with big fruit plates, once even the Sri Lankan style breakfast. The curries and the fish dishes were outstanding and very tasty! It was a three-course meal every evening cooked just for us! The price for these meals was absolutely okay for us. Hansa is a very knowledgeable person who can tell you a lot of interesting things about life in Sri Lanka if you ask him. We especially enjoyed sleeping outside on the big porch where there are three beds to relax in during day and night. The unforgettable highlight of our stay, however, was watching an elephant at about four o’clock in the morning, eating some leaves from his favorite tree next to the main house and then passing silently by the veranda where we were breathless (and a little nervous) onlookers!

Our budget room was tiny and very basic, so we were happy to sleep outside. We would definitely recommend to opt for this unique chance. Maybe you will also see a friendly elephant!

The best part of an amazing tour around Sri Lanka. We didn’t realise quite how close we’d be to our very own beach. Hansa has created something wonderful here; you’ll love the food, setting, and especially the service. You’ll also find that he’s a great story-teller and exceptionally helpful.

Outstanding location with direct access to great deserted beaches for walking and sunbathing and watching the strong waves. Food and service was abundant and tasty.

All great

Would recommend staying here for the Yala Safari. The host can organize for you with an experienced guide. When you get to the park the difference in experience is night and day between those tearing around the park and those which know to wait and allow the animals to come out. Can't fault the location either, super close to Yala with a little private beach. Apparently elephants and turtles both frequent the area too, but not when we were there.

Bed was a bit thin for a side sleeper.

Good quiet location to disconnect and go to yala, the host can also arrange a great safari for you.

The room size is very small and basic. We knew that the location is quite off grid so that meals would have to be eaten on the property but they are comparatively expensive, 48$ for 2 dinners was more than we paid anywhere during our 3 weeks in Sri Lanka and this is not communicated until receiving the bill upon departure which was a quite a shock.

The property is beautiful and relaxing with a lovely desolated beach. The host is amazing and his cooking is soo tasty and yummy

Everything is great, a lovely relaxing stay

The owner and chef were exceptional. They prepared all our favourite food and went far and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable and relaxing. The location is superb. You will see the ocean while sipping a nice cup of tea or local coffee on the verandah. Lots of beautiful birds and squirrels to watch. Here you can experience the famous sri lankan hospitality.

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Location was really nice. beach is there next to villa and we just have to walk few steps to the beach. foods were good and Hansa the owner also very supportive person.

The owner’s hospitality was amazing. He was very attentive and listened to our every need. Also, there are only two rooms, so there’s that feeling of being treated in a special way. A small beach is just next to their garden and it was perfect to chill with the ocean breeze and wave sounds in other times besides the safari.

The food quality was absolutely amazing, but at the same time, the volume was always too much for two of us. I’m conscious about food waste so not being able to finish the food made me feel a little bad and just wished that someone would eat the leftover!! Also there was one pillow that smelled funky but that’s me nitpicking.

Great location just a short walk from a lovely sandy beach where we swam in lively waves. Also great location for a jeep safari in Yala park. The biggest asset of the property by far is the staff - Sudeeera and Rifai were so welcoming , friendly and helpful in all ways. Rifai’s food was delicious! Sudheeera was so interesting and knowledgable about many topics. Thank you so much for our stay

For the price the room was small.

Breakfast was amazing. Everything was fresh with only selected organic and regional products. Hansa was an amazing Host, very easy to communicate and good vibes. You can easily get lost in a long conversation with him at sunset. He is an amazing cook. He learned everything from his wife and it was hands down the best food we had the whole trip and we had pretty amazing food overall. Let him cook you his vegetarian rice & Curry trust me!

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very nice people very welcoming and great location close to the beach and within Yala national park. they also organised transfer from and to the property and safari with great drivers. served us homemade dinner and breakfast and were truly nice people.

the rooms are very spartiate, rustic and small with very hard beds. we barely slept over the whole night.

Basic accommodation and very small rooms (only 2). We slept on the balcony under a mosquito net which was great. It would be awkward if other guests there. Bring your own beers!

Owner friendly.

Everything was great, the best Hasam, the guy that is in charge of everything and makes the best food ever!