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Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Yala · Sri Lanka

Inside a cocoon tent at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, with a netted bed, round windows and leather campaign chairs
Inside a cocoon tent at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, with a netted bed, round windows and leather campaign chairs
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A leopard in Yala National Park
A leopard in Yala National Park
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A cocoon tent and its plunge pool among the trees at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, from the air
A cocoon tent and its plunge pool among the trees at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, from the air
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The domed bar and pool at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, from the air
The domed bar and pool at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, from the air
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The pool at Wild Coast Tented Lodge before the arched rattan domes
The pool at Wild Coast Tented Lodge before the arched rattan domes
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The beach at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, rocks and surf under a grey sky
The beach at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, rocks and surf under a grey sky
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A cocoon tent at Wild Coast Tented Lodge with its plunge pool, from above
A cocoon tent at Wild Coast Tented Lodge with its plunge pool, from above
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Cocoon tents at Wild Coast Tented Lodge in the scrub above the beach
Cocoon tents at Wild Coast Tented Lodge in the scrub above the beach
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The restaurant under the woven dome at Wild Coast Tented Lodge
The restaurant under the woven dome at Wild Coast Tented Lodge
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The bar at Wild Coast Tented Lodge beside the pool
The bar at Wild Coast Tented Lodge beside the pool
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A table laid on the rocks at Wild Coast Tented Lodge by the sea
A table laid on the rocks at Wild Coast Tented Lodge by the sea
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The library at Wild Coast Tented Lodge
The library at Wild Coast Tented Lodge
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Resplendent Ceylon’s tented lodge on the coast beside Yala National Park.

Wild Coast Tented Lodge stands where the jungle around Yala meets the ocean, with cocoon-shaped tented suites. Safaris into the national park leave from the lodge. Who it suits: keen wildlife watchers who want comfort beside Yala. Things to know: Yala often closes for part of September and October; check before you book.

  • Next to Yala
  • Tented suites
  • Beach and jungle

Facilities

  • PoolsOutdoor, infinity-edge · shared infinity pool; plunge pools in 12 cocoons
  • SpaSanctuary Spa · 4 treatment rooms
  • BeachOn the beach
  • FamiliesKids’ club (6-12)
  • ServicesTransfers, weddings

From the hotel’s own website, checked 2026-11-13.

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