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Accommodations | 133 properties |
Popular hotel | GreenWood Udawalawa Safari Resort |
Popular area | Udawalawe City |
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New and beautiful hotel. One of the best experiences in Sri Lanka. But not all staff spoke English well, and not all staff were attentive to the guests either. There's room for improvement. The dinner was tasty but pricey. I also tried the Ayurveda massage in the hotel. The massage itself was good. But they can do better to enhance the whole experience e.g. dim the ...

We stayed at Udawalawe Safari resort for 2 nights after changing our booking form another hotel. We got scared off the other place after reading some horrible reviews and decided to book here instead as we needed a bit of luxury after some of our other experiences in Sri Lanka. It cost more than a couple of places we had previously stayed at, but boy was it worth it! ...

The best thing was our ranger, who took us on a safari to Udawalawe National park. He was so knowledgeable and always made sure we were happy to move on after spotting animals. The hotel also arranged a tuk tuk for us to the elephant transit home, where we saw baby elephants being fed. A great experience. I would say food was a bit basic but absolutely fine for a 1 ni...

We stayed in Elephant Trail for 2 nights, it seems most people only stay for one, but travelling with a young child we didn’t want to move to often. The room was spacious, modernly furnished and spotlessly clean. The bathroom – a bit dark, but that didn’t bother us. With a massive shower cabin it was very comfortable. We stayed in one of the rooms directly at the swimm...

This was a simply beautiful lodge, rooms were excellent, pool clean and maintained, staff so very friendly. Venue lovely for children to run around, restaurant on site but poor quality food, I think they are still developing menu but we still loved staying here. Would stay here again!!!! Air con, TV , fridge, has everything you need after a hot safari, small convenienc...

Owners were lovely and very helpful. Food was abundant and tasteful. the owner didn't speak English well but we understood without problem. The swimming pool was small but enough for a great swim and very clean. She was very helpful and helped us in every type of problem we encounter in or stay. The owner helped us to book a jeep for the Safari at the Udawalawe Park. T...

Clearly this was the best hotel ever for our honeymoon celebration ! Very uncommon, middle of forest and atypical ! You should not go in Sri Lanka without at least spending one night here. The staff is so welcoming that they make you feel as a prince and princess. I’m suggesting this place to all person I know!

One of the best places we stayed in Sri Lanka. The rooms are beautiful! Mr. Thilak Somarathna was a perfect host. We arrived after dinner at about 7pm. He arranged dinner for us. He also arranged our safari the next morning with his driver. He and his wife and staff were so attentive. I wish we could have stayed longer. His place was a little difficult to find ...

Beautiful place. They are the pioneers of Eco tents so they can well anticipate the requirements and needs of guests. Tents have been recently refurbished so as good as new. There's wifi in the common rest area. FLUSHABLE Toilets and shower in the tents. Tents are nicely zipped up so bugs won't come in. There's a mosquito diffuser provided. Plugs, fan, towels, proper b...

we are two night spend in this hotel. i need to inform for other traveler this is the best hotel in udawalawe. first we enter this hotel until we chick out time there give to us very nice high hospitality service & always this staffs ready to help us. we are lived all room very good big & very clean. out side garden was very beautiful always day time you can see & you ...

We were 2 families. 4 adults and 4 children - ages 8 - 14. They treated us like royalty and made sure we were comfortable at all times. The kept the camp area clean and tidy. They served us an abundance of delicious food and helped organise our safari to Udawalawe National Park. This trip to Sri Lanka was to celebrate my 40th birthday and my actual birthday was at ...

We arrived around 7 p.m. in the dark, the last 80 kms of our journey by tuc tuc which ran out of fuel on the way. Directions to this place are actually 4 km away at a restaurant of the same name/ownership. They at least provided a motorbike guide to help otherwise you would never find it. Our booking had not been received as the internet was down. That's all the neg...

The owner, Sudath, and his family were very welcoming and friendly and provided lots of useful information about Udawalawe National Park. Sudath also runs safaris to the park at a reasonable price. Our room was fairly newly built and was very spacious and spotlessly clean. The large bathroom was clean and the water was hot. The very generous breakfast was a bargain at...

Great hospitality from the hosts from start to finish. They arranged the Safari for my family ( me , wife and and two toddlers ) for a very reasonable price and packed us lunch for the trip. When we returned they cooked us the best food that we had throughout our whole sri Lanka trip. Bungalow was clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend to stay here as a stop over...

I can't say enough about how great this place is! The rooms are basic but comfortable, clean and the bathroom/shower was perfect after a long hot safari day. There is one room option that was entirely open air that looked REALLY neat too. The food was delicious - we ate all of our meals here - and the staff was beyond wonderful. If you stay I 100% recommend using thei...

Stayed for 1 night so that we could go on a sunset safari. Clean, comfortable rooms with air con and WiFi. The owners are super friendly and did a great Sri Lankan dinner and breakfast for after the safari. They also organised the safari which was excellent. Amazing value for money!

Everything about our stay was excellent! This was the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka, wish we would have booked for 2 nights. The tents were clean, big and comfortable. It was great to have AC and hot running water in the tent. The king bed was comfortable. Staff were attentive and friendly. Close to Uda Walawe park. We booked our safari through the hotel and were v...

Can’t complain about anything really. Brilliant value. Lovely family. Big food portions. They provide breakfast and dinner if required. Bed was a bit soft and saggy for me but some like it that way. WiFi was good and worked in my room. Also mozzie net and warm electric shower. Turned up in the evening with no safari planned and they organised it all for 5,500 including...

Arrived to be told our room had been "double booked" & they were moving us to their "sister hotel". Sister hotel was in an out-of-village location & prided itself on being the oldest hotel in Uda Walawe - it was obvious it was also in the worst condition - a total downgrade. We gather the overbooking happens a bit but would be weary booking Hotel Athgira again as it'...

The Elephant Rest Hotel is near to the entrance to Udawalawe National Park. It was an excellent choice for my family of four, as we spent the night prior to a safari in the park. The room was clean and the staff were excellent. They were very attentive. The dinner that we has there was an authentic Sri Lankan meal, prepared and served with care. The portions were very ...

We were made to feel very welcome even though we arrived very early. A very quiet location made for a very relaxing couple of days in our comfortable double room. The staff were very helpful with information regarding onward travel and safari options. After a little research we decided to do a full day safari organised through the resort. It was a little expensive but ...

We stayed one night at Little Cabana and we’ve felt very comfortable. The bungalows are simple but clean and the owner and his family are very cordial. We made a safari with him and he showed us a lot of animals. He made fair prices and didn’t try to sell us any unnecessary things. We got very good dinner and breakfast. We would definitely stay there again!

We had two great bungalows, each with large balcony and outdoor bathroom. Very friendly, helpful staff who rushed to help carry all our luggage and made us a good Sri Lankan meal in the evening. (We recommend eating the delicious local food in Sri Lanka rather than trying for Western.) They arranged our safari for early the following morning and provided some packed...

This is a must stay if you’re going to Udawalawe! Ran by a lovely young Sri Lankan couple who make your stay perfect. It’s clean, modern, with the fastest WiFi you’ll find in Sri Lanka. The food is amazing and you are made to feel so welcome. They collected us so easily from our previous hotel for amazing value compared to other prices you’ll be offered. The safari tha...

It wasn't the fanciest. It didn't have a breathtaking view. But the Owl's Nest was my favorite of the places that I stayed during my vacation in Sri Lanka. Here I felt like I actually got a real taste of the culture of this amazing country. The accommodations in this sweet home are simple but clean, and the hosts are some of the nicest people you will meet. They helped...

We spent one night at Nature Glow Cottage. Everything was excellent! The little and brand new bungalow and the fine balcony outside was so nice! Extremely clean, good beds, nice shower with hot water, fan and air con! And mostly.... the family! So generous, so caring and friendly! They cooked delicious food for us and arranged a fantastic safari trip. Without any doub...

This was a lovely homestay, the place was immaculate, the price was so cheap, in a really nice spot on the lake, they had pushbikes you could take out unfortunately we did not have time as arrived at lunchtime then had a safari booked for 2pm. The Safari was great seen lots of wildlife, Samantha who runs the homestay runs his own safari, so book through the homestay. H...

Charming boutique resort with 2 rooms at present - was impressed by the finer details of our room and the thought that went into the furnishings. Room was clean, comfortable with hot water & a/c. Janaka was highly responsive throughout our booking arrangement and his wife cooks amazing meals. Highly recommemded stay that's just a short walk from the elephant transit h...
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Fantastic place to stay and unwind. They arranged a safari trip for us which was a great experience. Set away from the town you really feel like your living in the jungle but with the comforts of a clean and affordable accomodation. Food, beer and water supplied all at a fair rate (best curry we had in Sri Lanka!). Breakfast included Sri Lankan style with a variety of ...

Can’t complain about anything really. Brilliant value. Lovely family. Big food portions. They provide breakfast and dinner if required. Bed was a bit soft and saggy for me but some like it that way. WiFi was good and worked in my room. Also mozzie net and warm electric shower. Turned up in the evening with no safari planned and they organised it all for 5,500 including...

My boyfriend and I spent one night in the Eagle Safari Bungalow and we booked the Udawallawe safari with them (3000 rupees each). For the cheap price of a double room, we got a room with a double bed, a quite big private bathroom and a fan. Toiletteries were there and even a water boiler which was perfect for us coffee junkies! The room had an AC but the remote was not...

This was a lovely homestay, the place was immaculate, the price was so cheap, in a really nice spot on the lake, they had pushbikes you could take out unfortunately we did not have time as arrived at lunchtime then had a safari booked for 2pm. The Safari was great seen lots of wildlife, Samantha who runs the homestay runs his own safari, so book through the homestay. H...

We were made to feel very welcome even though we arrived very early. A very quiet location made for a very relaxing couple of days in our comfortable double room. The staff were very helpful with information regarding onward travel and safari options. After a little research we decided to do a full day safari organised through the resort. It was a little expensive but ...

We stayed one night at Little Cabana and we’ve felt very comfortable. The bungalows are simple but clean and the owner and his family are very cordial. We made a safari with him and he showed us a lot of animals. He made fair prices and didn’t try to sell us any unnecessary things. We got very good dinner and breakfast. We would definitely stay there again!

Great hotel, not in town, and the location is beautiful. Be prepared for a lot of mosquitos, you're in the country! We arranged a safari through the hotel at a great rate. A couple of downsides, breakfast is NOT included, and is an extra 350 rp. Also, our room was very clean (lovely, but very basic), but the cleaner they used smelled very strong. Staff were incredibly ...

The owner, Sudath, and his family were very welcoming and friendly and provided lots of useful information about Udawalawe National Park. Sudath also runs safaris to the park at a reasonable price. Our room was fairly newly built and was very spacious and spotlessly clean. The large bathroom was clean and the water was hot. The very generous breakfast was a bargain at...

You can expect gracious, friendly, and helpful hospitality from your hosts at Serene Home Stay. My room was immaculate and comfortable, and the property is lush, and, well, serene. Breakfast and dinner were extra to my booking, but reasonably priced, plentiful, and delicious. The location is pleasant and peaceful, but is a 15-20 minute walk to “town” (such as it is). T...

Really enjoyed our stay. The rooms are new, big and well kept. Above all else, Gayan is a great guy and very welcoming. We were driving our own rental jeep and he organized a guide for us for the park, who spoke great English. He did this at no extra cost to us. Also he served the best chicken curry in Sri Lanka. Our stay really made our trip to Udawalawe, I would defi...

Lovely, friendly staff who went out of their way to make our stay wonderful. They arranged a Safari tour for us through Udawalawe National Park. Food was fantastic! We had a Sri Lankan curry buffet which was delicious. It was also really nice just sitting on the lake-house reading, and listening to the sounds of the jungle. Accommodation was basic but clean, fans in th...

It wasn't the fanciest. It didn't have a breathtaking view. But the Owl's Nest was my favorite of the places that I stayed during my vacation in Sri Lanka. Here I felt like I actually got a real taste of the culture of this amazing country. The accommodations in this sweet home are simple but clean, and the hosts are some of the nicest people you will meet. They helped...

We spent one night at Nature Glow Cottage. Everything was excellent! The little and brand new bungalow and the fine balcony outside was so nice! Extremely clean, good beds, nice shower with hot water, fan and air con! And mostly.... the family! So generous, so caring and friendly! They cooked delicious food for us and arranged a fantastic safari trip. Without any doub...

My girlfriend and I stayed here so we could go on the safari at Udawalawe which we organised through the guesthouse very easily. I can honestly say this has been the best place we have stayed in in Sri Lanka. The host is so friendly and welcoming (even leaving a welcome card on our bed!) and he helped us to plan our way to Mirissa the next day. We really couldn't ask f...

we are two night spend in this hotel. i need to inform for other traveler this is the best hotel in udawalawe. first we enter this hotel until we chick out time there give to us very nice high hospitality service & always this staffs ready to help us. we are lived all room very good big & very clean. out side garden was very beautiful always day time you can see & you ...

This is a must stay if you’re going to Udawalawe! Ran by a lovely young Sri Lankan couple who make your stay perfect. It’s clean, modern, with the fastest WiFi you’ll find in Sri Lanka. The food is amazing and you are made to feel so welcome. They collected us so easily from our previous hotel for amazing value compared to other prices you’ll be offered. The safari tha...

Charming boutique resort with 2 rooms at present - was impressed by the finer details of our room and the thought that went into the furnishings. Room was clean, comfortable with hot water & a/c. Janaka was highly responsive throughout our booking arrangement and his wife cooks amazing meals. Highly recommemded stay that's just a short walk from the elephant transit h...

Max’s Safari Villa was fabulous! We had a wonderful stay. Max is very welcoming and so are his family. The home is clean and comfortable within easy reach of the safari park. They provided a safari jeep and driver who was knowledgeable and gave us a great safari experience. The food was incredible - all home cooked and tasty! A lovely place, we highly recommend!

One of the best places we stayed in Sri Lanka. The rooms are beautiful! Mr. Thilak Somarathna was a perfect host. We arrived after dinner at about 7pm. He arranged dinner for us. He also arranged our safari the next morning with his driver. He and his wife and staff were so attentive. I wish we could have stayed longer. His place was a little difficult to find ...

The room was ok but the bathroom had only cold water and was very dirty and worn out. Also towels felt dirty. Don't order food from here! Felt like they were serving left overs! Breakfast was ok, a lot of different fruits, egg, toast and jam. Big garden. Think the hotel was nice when it was built many years ago.

We had two great bungalows, each with large balcony and outdoor bathroom. Very friendly, helpful staff who rushed to help carry all our luggage and made us a good Sri Lankan meal in the evening. (We recommend eating the delicious local food in Sri Lanka rather than trying for Western.) They arranged our safari for early the following morning and provided some packed...

Stayed for 1 night so that we could go on a sunset safari. Clean, comfortable rooms with air con and WiFi. The owners are super friendly and did a great Sri Lankan dinner and breakfast for after the safari. They also organised the safari which was excellent. Amazing value for money!

The Elephant Rest Hotel is near to the entrance to Udawalawe National Park. It was an excellent choice for my family of four, as we spent the night prior to a safari in the park. The room was clean and the staff were excellent. They were very attentive. The dinner that we has there was an authentic Sri Lankan meal, prepared and served with care. The portions were very ...

I can't say enough about how great this place is! The rooms are basic but comfortable, clean and the bathroom/shower was perfect after a long hot safari day. There is one room option that was entirely open air that looked REALLY neat too. The food was delicious - we ate all of our meals here - and the staff was beyond wonderful. If you stay I 100% recommend using thei...
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Everything about our stay was excellent! This was the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka, wish we would have booked for 2 nights. The tents were clean, big and comfortable. It was great to have AC and hot running water in the tent. The king bed was comfortable. Staff were attentive and friendly. Close to Uda Walawe park. We booked our safari through the hotel and were v...
5-star hotels in Udawalawe

New and beautiful hotel. One of the best experiences in Sri Lanka. But not all staff spoke English well, and not all staff were attentive to the guests either. There's room for improvement. The dinner was tasty but pricey. I also tried the Ayurveda massage in the hotel. The massage itself was good. But they can do better to enhance the whole experience e.g. dim the ...

We stayed at Udawalawe Safari resort for 2 nights after changing our booking form another hotel. We got scared off the other place after reading some horrible reviews and decided to book here instead as we needed a bit of luxury after some of our other experiences in Sri Lanka. It cost more than a couple of places we had previously stayed at, but boy was it worth it! ...

The Mahoora tented safari provides great service but is let down by poor camp location. Our camp location was right next to, but not inside, Udawalawe National Park. Although it was right next to the park it was located some 60 minute drive from the camp entrance. Electric fences separated the camp from the Park, so there was little chance of wildlife coming within th...
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We stayed here for one night to do a safari on Udawalawe. The staff here were exceptional, very helpful and couldn't do enough for us. They played badminton with our son, organised the safari with a very good guide and recommended great places to eat. We had breakfast here after the safari which was fantastic. The room was great and clean and perfect for the 3 of us. ...

We stayed at Udawalawe Safari resort for 2 nights after changing our booking form another hotel. We got scared off the other place after reading some horrible reviews and decided to book here instead as we needed a bit of luxury after some of our other experiences in Sri Lanka. It cost more than a couple of places we had previously stayed at, but boy was it worth it! ...

Owners were lovely and very helpful. Food was abundant and tasteful. the owner didn't speak English well but we understood without problem. The swimming pool was small but enough for a great swim and very clean. She was very helpful and helped us in every type of problem we encounter in or stay. The owner helped us to book a jeep for the Safari at the Udawalawe Park. T...

we are two night spend in this hotel. i need to inform for other traveler this is the best hotel in udawalawe. first we enter this hotel until we chick out time there give to us very nice high hospitality service & always this staffs ready to help us. we are lived all room very good big & very clean. out side garden was very beautiful always day time you can see & you ...

We arrived around 7 p.m. in the dark, the last 80 kms of our journey by tuc tuc which ran out of fuel on the way. Directions to this place are actually 4 km away at a restaurant of the same name/ownership. They at least provided a motorbike guide to help otherwise you would never find it. Our booking had not been received as the internet was down. That's all the neg...

This was a simply beautiful lodge, rooms were excellent, pool clean and maintained, staff so very friendly. Venue lovely for children to run around, restaurant on site but poor quality food, I think they are still developing menu but we still loved staying here. Would stay here again!!!! Air con, TV , fridge, has everything you need after a hot safari, small convenienc...

We stayed in Elephant Trail for 2 nights, it seems most people only stay for one, but travelling with a young child we didn’t want to move to often. The room was spacious, modernly furnished and spotlessly clean. The bathroom – a bit dark, but that didn’t bother us. With a massive shower cabin it was very comfortable. We stayed in one of the rooms directly at the swimm...

Arrived to be told our room had been "double booked" & they were moving us to their "sister hotel". Sister hotel was in an out-of-village location & prided itself on being the oldest hotel in Uda Walawe - it was obvious it was also in the worst condition - a total downgrade. We gather the overbooking happens a bit but would be weary booking Hotel Athgira again as it'...

This is a must stay if you’re going to Udawalawe! Ran by a lovely young Sri Lankan couple who make your stay perfect. It’s clean, modern, with the fastest WiFi you’ll find in Sri Lanka. The food is amazing and you are made to feel so welcome. They collected us so easily from our previous hotel for amazing value compared to other prices you’ll be offered. The safari tha...

My boyfriend and I spent one night in the Eagle Safari Bungalow and we booked the Udawallawe safari with them (3000 rupees each). For the cheap price of a double room, we got a room with a double bed, a quite big private bathroom and a fan. Toiletteries were there and even a water boiler which was perfect for us coffee junkies! The room had an AC but the remote was not...
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The park is best accessed from Embilipitiya, which is located about 20 kilometers away and a great place in which to arrange one’s local tour guide if it has not yet been done. Hotels in the area will be very helpful in arranging these tours, as the local staff are better equipped to navigate some of the language barriers and other concerns that might arise. Once in Udawalawe, the wealth of natural wonders are sure to take up plenty of time, and the sights range from the popular Udawalawe Safari Camp to the Udawalawe Reservoir and much more. This is also the home of the Elephant Transit Home, which is where the injured elephants of the area are looked after by dedicated staff. The park itself is an impressive testament to Sri Lanka’s natural wonders, and it can take up several days for the dedicated travelers committed to exploring as much of it as possible. To find out where the rest of the park’s attractions are located, and where all of the hotels and guesthouses are in Udawalawe, take a look at the interactive map on this page and start planning the epic journey to this impressive place.