Cinnamon Wild Yala

Wildlife resort bordering Yala National Park with infrared night safaris and private chalets

Accommodations

Cinnamon Wild Yala has 60 Jungle Chalets and eight Beach Chalets, each with private balconies and views of the jungle or the beach. Rooms are decorated with local artcrafts and come with air-conditioning, cable TV, and a minibar. After dark, guests are escorted to their chalets by security due to wildlife roaming the grounds.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves Asian and Western dishes with views of the surrounding landscape. Destination dining options include a lakeside BBQ and a private candlelit dinner by the pool, which can be arranged through staff. The pool bar offers cocktails and a lunch menu, while special diet menus and kids' meals are available upon request.

Wildlife & Safari

The resort sits at the edge of Yala National Park, a 5-minute drive from the park gate, making early morning safaris convenient. Cinnamon Wild offers night safaris with infrared night-vision goggles for spotting nocturnal animals. Guided nature walks and safari outings arranged through the hotel include expert naturalists and drivers familiar with the park's leopards and elephants.

Facilities & Wellness

The outdoor swimming pool overlooks a lake where guests often see crocodiles, water buffalo, and elephants from the sun loungers. A full-service spa provides treatments, and the rooftop bar offers panoramic views of the park. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the 24-hour reception handles tour bookings, luggage storage, and airport shuttle arrangements.

Family-Friendly Features

Children have a dedicated kids' pool and can join walking tours adapted for families. The restaurant offers a kid-friendly buffet and specialized children's meals. For entertainment, the hotel provides swimming pool toys and a shallow end, plus supervised activities during safari outings.

• Location: 5-minute drive from Yala National Park gate, bordering the park
• Rooms: 60 Jungle Chalets + 8 Beach Chalets with private balconies and local artcrafts
• Dining: On-site restaurant with lakeside BBQ, pool bar, and private candlelit dinners
• Wildlife: Night safaris with infrared goggles, guided nature walks, expert naturalists
• Family: Kids' pool, kid-friendly buffet, specialized children's meals, walking tours
• Wellness: Full-service spa, outdoor pool with lake views, rooftop bar with park panoramas