Boasting a garden and views of garden, Saffron Lake Yala is set in Tissamaharama, 9 km from Tissa Wewa. The property is around 26 km from Situlpawwa, 26 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 7.4 km from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. The hotel offers lake views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Saffron Lake Yala the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or Asian options.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation.

Kirinda Temple is 10 km from Saffron Lake Yala, while Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 36 km from the hotel.