Leel’s Safari Cottage

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Leel’s Safari Cottage in Udawalawe offers a 3-star hotel experience with a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Dining Options: The family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine with halal, kosher, vegetarian, and vegan options. Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Lunch and dinner are available in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambiance. Convenient Location: Located 7.5 mi from Udawalawe National Park and 35 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel provides walking tours and easy access to deserts and safaris. Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips and family-friendly environment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, American, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Bell
United States United States
“Clean and spacious rooms, warm hospitality and incredible food cooked by Leel’s mother. One of my best meals in Sri Lanka.”
Erin
United States United States
“Leel and his family were super welcoming and helpful from taxiing us to and from the booking, cooking delicious meals, and organizing the safari! The guide was respectful of nature, patient, and shared helpful information and pictures from a book...”
Susan
Australia 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...”
Eveliina
Finland Finland
“The rooms are beautiful and so clean with a really nice patio outside. Looks even better than in the pictures! The owner and his family prepared a lovely Sri Lankan dinner for us and organized our safari for the next day. Everything went really...”
Cassandra
United States United States
“Super cool gardens with fun birds to look at. The host was extremely helpful and accommodating. Helps you with whatever you need. Very clean! Delicious dinner and breakfast.”
Susan
United States United States
“I liked everything about the property, but especially the people. Leel, his wife, and his adorable mother made me feel like part of the family. The meals were exceptional, and they kindly tuned down the spice level to make their amazing dishes...”
Guillaume
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Everything was outstanding! From the moment we arrived, Leel's mother welcomed us and showed us the rooms. They are big and spacious, the bathrooms well maintained. The AC works well. Leel is really kind and helpful. He has made the...”
John
United States United States
“I went here because it was close to the Udawalawe wildlife park and the owner, Leel, ran tours. The room was clean and comfortable, the dinner (cooked by his mother) delicious, and I enjoyed the guided tour of the park. And both Leel and his...”
Tina
Italy Italy
“My stay in this house felt like a dream. The entrance to the room is surrounded by greenery, giving the impression of being in the middle of the jungle. We also had a safari organized with them, led by a young and capable guide, and it was a...”
Brant
United States United States
“Hidden away are two magic rooms at the back of this property run by Leel and his family. Super comfortable and perfect for a relaxing couple days. The national park is the main draw for the area and Leel himself arranged and guided us and shared a...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Leel’s Safari Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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