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Serene Retreat Udawalawa

Serene Retreat Udawalawa features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Udawalawe.

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stephanie

From

France

Amazing place!! Everything about this place is perfect: the hotel staff is super helpful (bringing you to dinner because it’s already dark for example with a tuktuk), cooking very well and making sure you have everything you need (even helping doing our laundry!). The place wow it’s stunning, a great swimming pool clean and huge, the bedrooms are also huge with two beds (a double and a single) with high end sheets/mattresses, you have AC a big plus, a huge bathroom and even a kitchen integrated! It’s calm but very close to everything you need, you hear the birds chirping around you while swimming after a great safari they can help organize. The owner speaks English and Spanish fluently, this is a huge plus! There is a little boy my son has been so happy to play with as well, very sweet - an authentic experience for us!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Price from

$36

1 night, 2 adults

Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

Located in Udawalawe, 8.7 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

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Lena

From

France

Exceptional facilities and amazing 5 star staff for low price. The hotel manager and his wife as well as the rest of the personnel have been exceptionally kind to us during our day. I arrived sick and they kindly brought me to the doctor, made me rice porridge and juice to recover. We ended up staying one night more and arranged us to stay in the same room. I got a bit better the day after and was able to do the elephant safari that the manager kindly organized for us. Finally he arranged a car to ella at a good price as well. The room was very clean and well furnished, the pool was clean and new and we could see a bunch of animals in the trees nearby. The food cooked was also delicious. Would definitely recommend you to stay there !!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

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$26.64

1 night, 2 adults

Leel’s Safari Cottage

Located in Udawalawe, 7.5 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Leel’s Safari Cottage has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Susan

From

Australia

Leel was a wonderful Host. Leel’s Safari Cottage was stunning. Beautiful accom, gardens & his mums food was probably one of the best we have had in Sri Lanka. We did a safari with them as well which was wonderful the breakfast supplied by Leels’s wife Nameel delicious. Nothing was too hard. Very generous people.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

Price from

$36.45

1 night, 2 adults

Wild Safari Clay House

Located in Udawalawe, 10 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Wild Safari Clay House has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Maria

From

Germany

Very cool house, nice garden, very tasty meals, close to the safari park. Well organized owner.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Price from

$18.40

1 night, 2 adults

Amba Kola Udawalawa

Located in Udawalawe, 5.1 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Amba Kola Udawalawa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

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Shota

From

Georgia

Kind staff, idyllic atmosphere, and close to the national park. The host offers various services, such as safari, cooking class, boat safari, etc. The swimming pool is a nice way to cool yourself down on a hot day.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews

Price from

$46.80

1 night, 2 adults

Ali Weta Safari Resort

Located in Udawalawe, 4.3 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Ali Weta Safari Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Eduard

From

United Kingdom

Everything! The service was impeccable. We booked a safari with the hotel as well, which was amazing! The food is really good (i recommend the Sri Lankan curry and rice; also the sandwiches they provided for the safari were delicious). They let us use the pool after we checked out as we still had some time to kill before departing to the next place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

Price from

$35

1 night, 2 adults

Wild Lake Side

Located in Udawalawe, 7.3 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Wild Lake Side has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

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Marie

From

Germany

We liked everything. The small houses are placed in the beautiful garden of Mila’s, where you are staying in between cinnamon and pepper plants, which is awesome. The host is super nice and organized a safari for the four of us. Everything is super clean! Thanks a lot for having us!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

Price from

$36

1 night, 2 adults

Doola River Edge

Located in Udawalawe, 6.9 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Doola River Edge has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Mary

From

United States

This location is truly so beautiful and peaceful. They offered a safari that was at great value. They helped us with Laundry and really anything we needed/

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews

Price from

$45

1 night, 2 adults

Vimanra Udawalawa

Located in Udawalawe, 13 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Vimanra Udawalawa provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

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Arevvera

From

Netherlands

Vimanra hotel is by far one of the most beautiful places you can find in udawalawe. Its a small family-run hotel located in a lush and green forest, next to a lake. It was amazing to wake up to the sound of birds and taking a dip in the (very clean) swimming pool. The garden is full of plants and fruit trees such as mangos, papayas and pineapple. There's even a small lake filled with fish. The owners are very very kind and helpful. They booked a safari for us and even made us a very, very good dinner on the day that all shops and restaurants were closed. You'll feel immediately at home and at peace in this place. The family room is huge and the bathroom is very big! Shower and toilet are separated which is very convenient for a group of 3 or 4. If you've been in busy Kandy or galle, then this is the perfect place to calm down and enjoy the beautiful lush nature of Sri Lanka . And not to forget: the beds were very comfy and the rooms have airconditioning

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews

Price from

$22

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

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Kottawatta Village

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,316 reviews

Guest review

Great rustic style stay surrounded by nature. The cabins are clean and comfortable, and the pool view cabin with an outdoor bathroom is a unique experience that really connects you with nature. The bathtub overlooking greenery and the sky is amazing (just watch out for a few insects 😂). The whole place feels like a true jungle escape. You can hear and see birds and animals all around. We even had a hornbill visit our bathroom one day! At night, outdoors or in the pool, the sounds make you feel like you’re deep in the wild. It’s a perfect spot for a safari stay, as they organize trips to the national park. Our guide, Navidu, was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable. Breakfast was very good, and the restaurant meals were excellent too. The team overall is kind and helpful. Definitely a worthwhile experience!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

Guest review

Exceptional facilities and amazing 5 star staff for low price. The hotel manager and his wife as well as the rest of the personnel have been exceptionally kind to us during our day. I arrived sick and they kindly brought me to the doctor, made me rice porridge and juice to recover. We ended up staying one night more and arranged us to stay in the same room. I got a bit better the day after and was able to do the elephant safari that the manager kindly organized for us. Finally he arranged a car to ella at a good price as well. The room was very clean and well furnished, the pool was clean and new and we could see a bunch of animals in the trees nearby. The food cooked was also delicious. Would definitely recommend you to stay there !!!

The Coconut Gardens Hotel & Restaurant

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Velora Resort

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

Ali Weta Safari Resort

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

Eagle Safari Cottage

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

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Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Guest review

The staff were super friendly and helpful. They greeted us with a welcome drink and were always there to help when we needed it. The rooms were clean and well maintained and the grounds immaculate. The pool was perfect for swimming. It was close enough to walk to some restaurants, and just a short tuk tuk ride to others, as well as just a short ride to the Udawalawe National Park. We loved our stay here and would highly recommend!

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Not sure if it is worth the expense of having the safari...

Not sure if it is worth the expense of having the safari company buy the tickets in advance as you have to wait at the entrance anyway. Having said that, we went through very quickly so maybe that is one advantage.

Guest review byStephen

Sri Lanka

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

The main attractions seem to be the safaris and the elephant...

The main attractions seem to be the safaris and the elephant transit home. We'd already done a big safari so we opted for the transit home which we really enjoyed. We attended the 10.30 am feeding time!

Guest review byNiall

Australia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

The city is great and the lake is beautiful.

The city is great and the lake is beautiful. It is absolutely wonderful, and the elephants are treated well. You are able to see: * 30-40 elephants * A lot of peacocks * Birds * Deer Overall, there is no cruelty. It's a very well-maintained national park that you should absolutely visit. From what I've read, every other national park in Sri Lanka is not very well-maintained or they exploit animals. This one is very well-maintained, and the city itself is great and beautiful. You can easily spend 2-3 days here if you want to. It's a little bliss to be in this city.

Guest review byGanapati

India

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Udawalawe National Park is an absolute highlight of any trip...

Udawalawe National Park is an absolute highlight of any trip to Sri Lanka, especially if you're dreaming of close-up encounters with wild elephants! What I liked most: The park is renowned for its large herds of Sri Lankan elephants – we saw over 50, including adorable babies and majestic tuskers bathing and grazing near the massive reservoir. It's often called one of the best places in the world to spot elephants reliably, with far fewer crowds than Yala National Park, giving a more peaceful and intimate safari experience. We also spotted water buffaloes, crocodiles, peacocks, and tons of colorful birds. The vast open landscapes with the reservoir backdrop feel like an African safari but in Asia – stunning views, especially at sunrise or sunset. What wasn't so great: It can get dusty and bumpy on the jeep tracks, so bring a scarf or mask for your face. Some areas feel a bit crowded with jeeps during peak hours, and wildlife sightings (beyond elephants) aren't as varied as in other parks – no leopards here. Tips for future visitors: Book a morning safari (starting around 6 AM) for cooler weather and more active animals. Choose a reputable driver/guide – they make all the difference in spotting hidden wildlife. Visit the nearby Elephant Transit Home for ethical elephant viewing (feeding times are a bonus!). Bring binoculars, sunscreen, water, and snacks. Entry fees are reasonable, but full-day or private tours are worth it for flexibility. Overall, 5 stars – unforgettable and highly recommended for nature lovers!

Guest review bytravel D

Germany

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Very friendly staff gave a warm welcome.

Very friendly staff gave a warm welcome. The welcome coffee was the best time of my life. Not only that, I was surprised because the pool was so clean and beautiful. And another best option is that my friends also went on safari with them so we organized the safari with them. The driver is very friendly and has 10 years of experience. Thank you for everything.

Guest review byJean

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

This place is one of my favorites in Sri Lanka!

This place is one of my favorites in Sri Lanka! It was such a beautiful surprise! Calm area, very nice outdoor setting, the room was very spacious (as was the bathroom!) So let's talk details: - Food: Amazing! Home cooked food, with candlelight and the sounds of nature! - Safari: He was a very good company during my trip! He gave me some tips, was very flexible with my requests. - Helpfulness: Arranged a taxi to my next destination, Overall, it was totally worth it, you will really enjoy it! !

Guest review byViliyam

France

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Nature House

From $45 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,679 reviews

This is a fantastic place to stay when visiting Udawalawe national park. The staff was excellent, and the hotel was a real beauty. A lovely pool made sure we could cool down, and a small balcony outside our room gave us extra space to relax. We would highly recommend booking a safari through this hotel. We went in the afternoon (from 14.00 to 18.00), and we had a great time. Our guide was excellent - so knowledgable and comsiderate. We would also recommend the dinner at the hotel - a superb curry buffet.

Guest review byIngrid Toftemo

Norway

ABC Udawalawe

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

Exceptional value for money very near to Udawalawe National Park. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious (and so much food) and the host even woke up at 5 am to provide us with coffee before our safari. The room itself was comfortable and clean with a minibar full of drinks for purchase. I would definitely recommend this hotel!

Guest review byJose

Spain

Silent Bungalow

From $18.23 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

Good location for Udawalawe national park. This is a family run basic, low cost guesthouse, you can pay extra to eat at the accommodation and it was pretty good Sri Lankan food. They also offer their own safari package and the safari guide was very knowledgeable.

Guest review bySally

United Kingdom

Rustic Cottages Udawalawe

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

Our stay in Rustic Cottages Udawalawe was delightful. The house we stayed at was new and clean, with all the necessities equipped. Our host was amiable - he helped us to organize the National Park Safari and massage session at his friend's house.

Guest review byAgnieszka

Poland

La Casa Safari Cottages & TREE HOUSE