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Oak Ray Lake Resort in Yala, Sri Lanka

Oak Ray Lake Resort

Oak Ray Lake Resort is about four hours from Colombo, right next to the lake at Tissamaharama, so guests are greeted with views over the water, which is an easy walk away. Front desk staff speak English, Arabic and Hindi. The ambience is calm and welcoming, and chairs made from teak tree roots add an antique feel.

Image Credit: Oak Ray Lake Resort

Why stay here

It suits travellers who want a quiet, good value base for Yala, with the lake on the doorstep. The lakes around Tissamaharama are good for birds in the early morning and evening.

Planning your stay

Tissamaharama is the usual base for Yala, about 30 minutes from the main park entrance. Morning safaris start early, around dawn, so a hotel close to the park helps. Yala is partly closed for a few weeks in the dry season, usually around September. Bring binoculars, a hat and neutral clothing for game drives, and book a jeep with a tracker who knows the park.

Things to do nearby

The resort is about 1.6 km from the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, 14.9 km from Kataragama and 16.6 km from Bundala bird sanctuary. Take a Yala safari or visit Sithulpawwa.

For more ideas, see things to do in Yala, or compare all hotels in Yala.

  • Check-in1400 hrs
  • Check-out1200 hrs

Accommodation

There are Standard Rooms and Deluxe Rooms, decorated with care, all looking out over the lake.

The Standard Room at Oak Ray Lake Resort in Yala

Standard Room

A compact 11 sqm room with a king size bed and a terrace looking out over the lake. It has air conditioning.

Image Credit: Oak Ray Lake Resort

Deluxe Rooms at Oak Ray Lake Resort, a stay in Yala

Deluxe Rooms

This 12 sqm room has a king size bed and a terrace with lake views. It has air conditioning, a fan, Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV.

Image Credit: Oak Ray Lake Resort

Facilities

  • Lakeside location.
  • Multilingual front desk.
  • Swimming pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Garden
  • Scenic inland setting

Food and drink

  • Main buffet restaurant
  • Dining room with meals cooked to order
  • Room service, 24 hours
  • Sri Lankan
  • Continental
  • Bar

How to Get There

You will find Oak Ray Lake Resort near the lake in Tissamaharama. The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport covers roughly 280 km and takes 4 hours 45 minutes or so, travelling via the Southern Expressway and its extension towards Hambantota, then on through Tissamaharama.

From central Colombo the journey is about 250 km and takes about 4 hours 15 minutes.

We can book a private air conditioned transfer from the airport or anywhere in Colombo, and the driver can stay with you for the rest of your holiday if you wish.