With a stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge – Relais & Châteaux in Palatupana, you’ll be just 2.5 miles (4 km) from Yala National Park and 18.4 miles (29.6 km) from Bundala National Park. This all-inclusive tentalow is also conveniently located 24.7 miles (39.7 km) from Kataragama Temple and 30.2 miles (48.6 km) from Lunugamvehera National Park.
Guests can unwind at the spa with a range of massages, body treatments, and facials, or enjoy the outdoor pool and complimentary use of bicycles. The lodge also offers a thoughtfully designed fitness centre, a relaxed open-air lounge nestled among the dunes for sundowner moments, a boutique gift shop featuring curated local crafts and mementoes, and a dedicated indoor space for children’s learning and play. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless internet access, tour and ticket assistance, a picnic area, and an area shuttle (surcharge) for easy access to nearby attractions.
This tentalow is all-inclusive, with rates covering meals and beverages at onsite dining venues. Charges may apply for select dining experiences, special menus, premium beverages, and certain amenities. Guests can savour international cuisine at The Dining Pavilion while enjoying pool and ocean views, or relax with a drink at the Ten Tuskers Bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning and laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A round-trip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge (24 hours), along with complimentary valet parking onsite.
The lodge features 28 individually decorated suites, including a selection with private plunge pools. All accommodations offer complimentary wireless internet access, along with in-room safes, desks, and telephones with free local calls.
"Wild Coast Tented Lodge by Relais & Châteaux. This luxury wilderness resort was founded by Dilmah's renowned tea company. All accommodations are tented, giving our child a taste of super-sized tent camping. The extra bed for children was a fun touch. As our butler said, 'I'm sure she'll love it,' and she did! The meals are all-inclusive, covering three delicious and hearty meals a day (lunch can be enjoyed on check-in day or after check-out the next day), afternoon tea, sunset cocktail hour, and a daily jeep safari in the national park. It cost around 9K per night for two adults and one child. The resort is located within Yala National Park, so you'll frequently spot monkeys, deer, lizards, and squirrels, and even elephants occasionally visit. For any movement between 7 PM and 7 AM, you need to call staff to accompany you.
The biggest advantage is skipping the safari queue. There's a dedicated fast track, and seeing dozens, if not hundreds, of other vehicles waiting to register made us feel quite smug. However, to spot a leopard 🐆, you still need to wake up at 4:30 AM."