Description

A unique and luxurious property combining the regional style and the traditional décor of an African safari lodge.
Located alongside a lagoon among the dunes and backing an otherwise deserted beach, Chena Huts sits close to the gates of Yala National Park and is the perfect getaway for luxury-seeking wildlife lovers. The concept here is inspired by the centuries-old practice of farming small clearances, known as chenas, where farmers would sleep in huts beside their crops. While the farmer’s huts were simple in nature, the exquisite Cabins – of which there are just 14 – are a great deal more luxurious, with facilities such as a plunge pool and a deep soaking tub. For complete privacy, each cabin is beautifully secluded within the sand dunes and bush scrub… perfection.

Each full day of your stay here includes a morning and evening game drive, accompanied by a hugely knowledgeable ranger/guide. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the nation’s oldest and second largest national park, seeking out leopards and other wildlife species. Between safaris there’s enough to keep you occupied at the hotel itself, whether its lounging by the main pool or on the beach, retreating to your cabin to soak up the sounds of nature or treating yourself to a massage at the small on-site spa.

All of your meals are served at Basses, the hotel’s intimate open-air restaurant and bar. Alternatively, for those special occasions there are plenty of locations around the property for a private dining experience, nothing is too much trouble for the attentive and friendly staff here.

All Inclusive

Boutique Hotel

Luxury

Key information
Set among the dunes, just steps from the beach, approx. 15 minutes from the entrance of Yala National ParkAirport transfer time:Approx. 7 hours by road from Colombo airport Rooms:14
Insider tips
Combine a stay here with a few nights at other boutique properties Ulagalla in Anuradhapura and Ceylon Tea Trails in the Hill Country to create a luxurious multicentre holiday.

Accommodation information
14 cabins each with its own plunge pool

Activities
• Join morning and evening game drives in the park • Dine by the lagoon or on the beach* • Enjoy a treatment at the small spa*.

Dining
Restaurant, bar, private dining

What’s included
All Inclusive • All meals at Basses Restaurant & Bar • Drinks including selected wine, beer and spirits • Daily morning and evening game drives and transfers to and from park entrance • Refreshments on game drives • Park entrance fees • Minibar replenished once daily.