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Cinnamon Wild

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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Cinnamon Wild

Cinnamon Wild is a peaceful retreat on the edge of Yala National Park, perfect for unwinding after a morning or afternoon safari.

Set near Yala's main entrance and a rugged beach, this eco-friendly hotel blends rustic charm with comfort. The property’s central swimming pool and lush gardens create a serene atmosphere, while Jungle and Beach Chalets provide cosy accommodation that feels at home in the natural surroundings.

Designed for couples and families, some chalets even interconnect for added convenience. Simple yet comfortable, Cinnamon Wild is a great choice for those seeking a relaxed, nature-inspired stay without the need to camp.

What we love

Clean, comfortable and a design that is in keeping with it's natural surroundings
There's a large pool
The location is good; next to the beach but within easy access of Yala's main entrance
It's great for families
We like their sustainability policies

The rooms are not particularly luxurious so for those wanting something really spoiling, there are other options

They sometimes accept group bookings, but this is rarely an issue

Children are very welcome at Cinnamon Wild, and there are numerous room categories to cater to them.

Focusing on humanitarian and conservation initiatives. Cinnamons ESG strategy is the forefront of their sustainability goals.

Located in Yala National Park home to the highest density of leopards in the world.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.

Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.

Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace

Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!

Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North Eat India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.

Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference

Sandra Nicholson (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.

Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.

Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

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