No 55 Ekamuthugama, Sewanagala, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
#26 of 71 hotels in Udawalawe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 48 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 8 April 2025
Jess
United KingdomAmazing place, good AC big room and really kind staff. The dinner was really good and a good price. We did the half day safari all organised through them and couldn’t recommend it more.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Claire
FranceThe owners very helpful And the food
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Jineth
QatarNA
The safari offered by Dushan from the accomodation was the best! We saw everything, he is so knowledgeable about everything, he found the best spot for us, including the traditional Sir Lanka lunch with an outstanding view of the lake. They found the best options for our transportation and the room is perfect to relax after an exciting day!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Jacqueline
GermanyMy stay was incredible. The familiy who owns it was very very sweet. The room was clean and very big aswell. The Host answered all of my questions and even helped me with my transfer to an ATM and also to my next destination.The breakfast was delicious. I would love to stay there again someday. I reget that I booked my safari trip before i arrived there because she also offered me a safari trip. Keep that in mind before your book your trip online. :)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Teodora
BulgariaNo hot water.
It was close to Udawalawe national park, the bed sheets were clean. The food was nice.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 10 March 2025
Antonia
United KingdomOne of my favourite home stays I’ve stayed in!!! Perfect location and very comfy bed! The hosts are absolutely amazing! I went on a solo safari with Dushan the owner and he was extremely knowledgable and respectful of the animals! The I got lunch and dinner there and the food was the. Est Sri Lankan food I’ve eaten! So delicious and very filling! And they even took me for free to the Ayurveda garden close by! The homestay is right outside the national park - perfect location!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 March 2025
Jan-christer
SwedenAC was not working correctly.
A very friendly host, Sakuni, that helped us booking safari ealy in the morning and also made a delicius breakfast to take with us! What a nice person! Fantastic homemade lunch and dinner!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 2 March 2025
Ryan
United KingdomVery clean and spacious
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Jacob
AustraliaExcellent value for money. Very affordable. Lovely big room. Clean. The traditional Sri Lankan dinner and breakfast was delicious. Hosts took very good care of me, including organising a safari for myself and one other guest staying at the hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Dominic
FranceI loved the food that was made for dinner. The room was very clean and very good value. They organised the safari tour really well too so nothing to complain about ! Only good vibes too
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Wendy
United KingdomOne of our favourite places to stay in Sri Lanka, we were made to feel like part of the family. Everyone took care of our needs, from the ladies cooking us two exceptional evening meals and preparing our breakfast to take on safari, to the safari tour leader giving us a 6 hour guide, which was amazing. The rooms were basic but met our expectations for the price. There's not a lot going on in the area, this is Safari land and to see wild Elephants and an abundance of birdlife was just magical.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Aylin
AustriaI had a really great stay here! The people are super friendly, accommodating and helpful! They also helped me book a safari spontaneously, which worked out very well! From breakfast to dinner everything was perfectly organized and the food was delicious! Also the room was great for a low price! Everything was very clean, the bed was comfortable with a mosquito net, there was hot water and air conditioning. I can highl recommend the accommodation and would definitely come again!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 31 January 2025
Vasiļjeva
LatviaNoisy street, it is busy with safari cars and tuktuks until late night.
Beautiful place right next to the nature park where you can meet elephants. Owners are very welcoming and take care of guests in highest level. And they can tell all the details about safari and organise it in a best quality. For extra pay you can have amazing dinner.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Anita
IndiaNothing all such a good package.
Very clean and comfortable with fans and ac. Quiet excellent family who run the guest house and the Safari in the national park across the road.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Daniel
IsraelThe location is on the main road, so some guests may have issues with traffic noise, especially if they do not turn the A/C on. The room had only a very small window and it was impossible to get it completely dark. Cash only.
Great location, close to the park entrance. Extremely friendly and helpful owners. Kudos to everyone. My room was simple but spacious and comfortable. The Sri Lankan breakfast was a treat. Dinner is also available for a supplement and is highly recommended. Safaris can also be arranged and I had a great half-day one that I booked directly with the staff.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 26 January 2025
Girithakurdas
Czech Republicabsolutely nothing.
Incredibly nice hosts,.help with anything, Family loving atmosphere, best place for safari, professional meeting and trip, fair prices and The best Dinner on Sri Lanka. Thank you so much
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 26 January 2025
Václav
CanadaNothing!
An amazing and friendly place to stay in Udawalawe National Park. Accommodation is very nice and clean. Dushan gave us a lot of information and types for another places in Sri Lanka. We also booked 6 hours safari with Dushan's brother. It was amazing! Our guide told us a lot of interesting information about every animal in the park. We weren't in rush at all, he stopped at every nice place or when we spotted an animal. We didn't see almost any other jeeps. They also prepared for us delicious dinner, that was the best we had in Sri Lanka. Thank you 🙏
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Andrew
United KingdomStrong smell of cleaning products when I got there so jut had to air the room out.
Lovely people and you can see elephants just over the road from the hotel and I had a tree full of birds outside my room. Good was nice and this accommodation is super value for money. Clean room and hot shower.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2025
Ivan
CanadaMy stay was perfect- thank you !
The location was perfect for the Elephant Transit House as well as the National Park. They helped us with booking a safari and having delicious meals ready for us. As an added bonus waking up to elephants accross the street was amazing !
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
Olivia
United KingdomStaff was so friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay as lovely as it was
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
Kristian
DenmarkWifi could be better
Great place very close to the park entrance. Staff made us a great dinner with lots of specialities.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
.z.
GermanyIf we had a wish, they help. Nothing were wrong. Everything good.
Very friendly staff and family. They arrange everything what is possible. Good place very near nationalparc. Rooms are very clean. We had rooms with ac and fan, mosqito net/ but we do not need. Thank you all from us 4 foreigner,one local and one local driver. We enjoy very much to stay at this place!!!!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 January 2025
Carolina
IndiaThe room was a little dark
The staff was really kind. We have a problem with our reservation and the room we reserved was not available when we arrived, they offer us two options: another place or another room for a cheaper price. To compensate the situation they offer us more time in the safari and a better breakfast that my son loved!! The safari was also really good, the driver was respectful with animals and gave us the time to enjoy the place.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Hanna
United KingdomAmazing location really close to the entrance of the national park and super lovely hosts who were happy to help with absolutely anything. We did the safari tour organised through the hosts which was amazing, really knowledgeable guide and the best Sri Lankan breakfast (food and view!) we have had so far!
Stayed in December 2024
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