Kottawatta River Bank Resort

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kottawatta River Bank Resort in Udawalawe offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a balcony, terrace, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, open-air bath, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional facilities include a restaurant, bar, and children’s playground. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves a variety of cuisines, including Chinese, British, and Indian. Breakfast options include fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits. Dining areas feature traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances. Prime Location: Located 11 mi from Udawalawe National Park and 31 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the resort provides easy access to local attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Blanco
Mexico Mexico
“Beautiful and comfortable camping. Location is nice, right next to river and 10 minutes walking from town. Rooms comfortable with AC and nice balcony, bathrobes and towels. I stayed one night to take the safari and they packed my breakfast and...”
Christine
Denmark Denmark
“The location is very close to the park, which made it easy to get to a morning safari. It’s also very close to nature and there’s a nice swimming pool to relax in after the safari. The staff was nice and helpful. We also got a takeaway breakfast...”
Nathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place was great and it was a shame that we only had one night here. The accommodation was great and what we expected, the room was clean and precautions had been taken for mosquitos. We arrived quite late but were able to eat in the...”
Amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel, very peaceful and relaxing around the pool area, and the rooms themselves are very unique. We booked a full day safari here and it was amazing - great and knowledgeable guide, private jeep and full breakfast and lunch included. Staff...”
Ekaterina
France France
“It’s a wonderful place to relax after a safari in Udawalawe National Park. The cabanas are very unique and spacious, and the outdoor bathroom is a truly great experience. Breakfast was quite good, and the swimming pool is a lovely way to start the...”
Magdalena
United States United States
“Great value for the price. The dinner was really good, and the location is perfect—very close to the national park. Would definitely recommend!”
Jeremy
France France
“Everything. Friendly staff, swimming pool, room, good value for money... Parc for kids, monkeys...”
Ellen
Australia Australia
“Loved the tent experience great pool, amazing food at restaurant. A convenient location for a safari pick up, all of which was full organised by the hotel staff.”
Mateja
Croatia Croatia
“Very cool concept of cabins, surrounded by nature. The bed was comfortable. The staff were helpful to arrange a safari and visit to Udawalawe park which we really enjoyed.”
Kerstin
Germany Germany
“We stayed for one night at Kottawatta River Bank Resort. Rooms are unique as they are tent-shaped with a cozy terrace. The outdoor bathroom is quite an experience but in a good way. Nice pool area, perfect to relax. We had dinner at the hotel...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • British • French • Indian • Indonesian • Italian • Malaysian • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Kottawatta River Bank Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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