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<h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> Amba Kola Udawalawa in Udawalawe offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and free WiFi throughout the property. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> The hotel features a family-friendly restaurant serving local, Asian, and international cuisines, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, and dinner in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambience. <h2>Leisure Facilities</h2> The property includes a garden, terrace, open-air bath, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a bar, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 8 km from Udawalawe National Park and 44 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel provides easy access to local attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
10.0
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Udawalawe

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zoran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Janik was an excellent host and very accommodating. He organized two fantastic safaris for us which were very good value for money. The property is very close to the National Park entrance making it an ideal base for your wildlife adventures. The...
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    We had a really lovely stay. Great food. So welcoming. Awesome safari. Wish we could have stayed longer and had a dip in the new pool when it is finished ! It will be beautiful
  • Olk
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The Service was amazing, super friendly and really thought through. The food of the owners mum was the best food we had so far, i never had such a good mango Curry. Also the Safari was super, the Driver gave us always enough time to spot animals....
  • Dianne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The host is amazing! They help you with everything! Also The rooms are super. Airco and fan + multiple lights. And ofcourse a nice warm shower. We booked a safari tour with them and the driver is also The guide. He has much knowledge of the...
  • Deborah
    France France
    From the moment we arrived, we felt very welcome. Janik and his mother Schwarna are lovely people who really care about their guests. Nothing is too much trouble and we were very grateful to Janik for arranging transport to and from Amba Kola...
  • Antony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy beds and pillows, outdoor shower, cooking class, top service, family touch
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and helpful owners who run a small cafe in tandem with having overnight guests. We had a very comfortable bedroom and the food was very good. I'd sprained my ankle before arrival and the mother very kindly gave me a couple of...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Janik and the staff set a new bar for hosting that I haven't experienced before. Nothing was too much trouble and they made everything easy for us. We booked a safari through them, an excellent cooking class and transfers. Janik also gave us great...
  • Hattie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had such a wonderful stay at Amba kola! The staff were excellent so attentive and personal❤️The food was out of this world, all homemade by the owner mother, who was so sweet. We had a great night sleep followed by a safari in the morning. I...
  • Maximilian
    Germany Germany
    We enjoyed out stay very much. Janik and his Family have a nice house and they were wonderful hosts. The cooking class was phenomenal and Janik organized everything for us (transfers, safari, …). Highly recommended to stay there and support this...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Amba kola cafe
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Amba Kola Udawalawa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Transport

    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Babysitting/child services

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Wellness

    • Open-air bath

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • French
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Amba Kola Udawalawa takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 1 year are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    1 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    US$11 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Amba Kola Udawalawa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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