We stayed one night at Laya Safari. We chose the hotel based on location, since we were doing a safari in Yala early the morning after. The hotel is really just a 10 minutes drive to the national park, which was very convenient. We were a bit surprised of the condition of the hotel, it looks great on the pictures, but we felt that it was a bit worn down in comparison. However, the room was clean and comfortable, so for a night it was definitely OK. The view from the balcony was fantastic! Clear view of the ocean. The beach is really nice for a walk, but a bit rough sea to swim (December). There are also other hotel options in the exact same area that I would explore for another visit.