Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park | Hostel in Kataragama

8.0 (158 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   16 Bedrooms  6 Bathrooms  21 Guests
Kataragama Hostel | Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park

16 Bedroom Hostel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, 7.6 miles from Situlpawwa, Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a bar, the property is located within 14 miles of Tissa Wewa. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Rooms contain a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also feature pool views. At the hostel every room has a seating area. Guests at Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Local, European and Grill/Bbq cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park. Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 30 miles from the hostel, while Kataragama Temple is 3.5 miles from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 24 miles away.

Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park is located in Kataragama.

This 16 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 158 reviews with the average score of 8 . Coming to Kataragama and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 16 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Kataragama. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Themed dinners
  • Hiking
  • Cooking class
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service
  • Private check-in/out
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Swimming pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.92
Location:
8.44
Staff:
9.1
Facilities:
8.3
Comfort:
8.75
Cleanliness:
8.35
Maria Polly
Nov 27, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Canada
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Great place to stay for a safari. It is quiet, the beds were comfortable and the staff was kind.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Triple Room with Garden View
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 18 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Triple Room with Garden View

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Privacy curtain, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans, Private entrance

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Balcony

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Dining table

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Garden View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Double Room with Garden View

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Privacy curtain, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans, Private entrance

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Balcony

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Dining table

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 18 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Family Room with Private Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Privacy curtain, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans, Private entrance

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Balcony

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Dining table

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
One-Bedroom Chalet
Room Type: Chalet
Room Size: 15 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Chalet

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

General

Tile/Marble floor, Privacy curtain, Fan, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans, Private entrance

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Dining table

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Family Room with Garden View
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Family Room with Garden View

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bidet, Private bathroom

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

General

Tile/Marble floor, Privacy curtain, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans, Private entrance

View

Garden view, Pool view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Dining table

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior Chalet
Room Type: Chalet
Room Size: 15 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
Superior Chalet

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bidet, Private bathroom

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

General

Tile/Marble floor, Privacy curtain, Fan, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans, Private entrance

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

View

Garden view, Pool view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Dining table

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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