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Some units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and outdoor furniture. The guest house offers certain units that feature a terrace, and the units are fitted with a private bathroom with a bidet and slippers. The units will provide guests with a dressing room and a kettle.

눀 – A very nice place to stay, a good view on a jungle from the room and breakfast place. By the way, breakfasts cooked by host's mom are extremely delicious and very generous, so we even took a little with us. Host is a very friendly, helpful and easy to communicate, he helped us to book a safari. And of course it is very close to go to safari from here, only 15 minutes in the car, which will take you from hotel (and host will give you some snacks to go). Important to say that wi-fi and shower are perfect, which is not so easy to find on Sri-Lanka. Would definitely recommend!

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9.6
Exceptional
153 reviews
Price from
Rp 59,258
per night

Guest rooms in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom, rooms at Forest Edge Safari Villa also offer free WiFi.

The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 49 km from the guest house.

We loved everything at this stay. The host really tries to accommodate every request. My spouse had her birthday, and he helped me organize a surprise safari. The villa is amazing, super well decorated and everything is clean and tidy. You wake up with a view right into the forest. Also always important for me: the bathroom. Great warm shower!

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9.8
Exceptional
201 reviews
Price from
Rp 441,970
per night

Located 12 km from Udawalawe National Park, Mango Tree House provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the guesthouse.

Guests can also relax in the garden. The property provides 4 hours safari, half day safari, full day safari packages with experienced driver guides.

The Mango Tree House is a very beautiful place. Everything was very clean and the outdoor shower was very special. We received some cake and tea when we checked in. We directly felt welcome. The breakfast was also very delicious and good!

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9.7
Exceptional
560 reviews
Price from
Rp 557,987
per night

Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels.

Awesome outdoor shower! Very helpful owner and staff, helped us arrange transportation. The place has only 3 houses - great for kids.

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9.5
Exceptional
298 reviews
Price from
Rp 278,993
per night

At the guest house, rooms are equipped with a desk. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. At The Elephant Next-Door the rooms include a seating area.

The accommodation offers a terrace. Bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house and the area is popular for cycling.

Janaka was a very hospitable, friendly and caring host

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9.8
Exceptional
128 reviews
Price from
Rp 593,897
per night

Situated within 8.2 km of Udawalawe National Park in Udawalawe, Peacock Villa Resort provides accommodation with seating area. This guest house features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Hosts do everything they can to respond to clients expectations. They organize Udawalawe safari using their own jeep. During the safari we saw the great variety of animals - many elephants, crocodiles, various kinds of monkeys, birds, deers, turtle and lizard. Moreover the hosts wife cooks really tasty. The dinner and breakfast (take away during the safari) was diverse and delicious.

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9.7
Exceptional
147 reviews
Price from
Rp 82,057
per night

Offering a barbecue and views of the garden, green view safari resort is located 8 km from Udawalawe National Park. The guest house has a sun terrace and water sports facilities, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is available.

Excellent room with very friendly and helpful staff. The garden in which the hotel is located is beautiful.

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9.5
Exceptional
492 reviews
Price from
Rp 324,978
per night

Set in Udawalawe, 14 km from Udawalawe National Park, Max Safari Villa offers air-conditioned accommodation and a garden. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There is a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, and free private parking is available.

This place is perfect for 1-2 night stay to visit national park Udawalawe. Very friendly and helpful host gave us good advises on our trip and has organized an incredible safari (our driver could notice every animal and tell us about them). Home-made dinner and breakfast were delicious and nutritious. Bedroom was calm and comfortable. There is a good shared space and a garden

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9.7
Exceptional
324 reviews
Price from
Rp 292,480
per night

Every room at this guest house is air conditioned. Certain units include a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a hot tub and bath or shower.

Perfect stay! Amazing host that organized the safari for us at a good price, with an experienced driver with an eagle eye. Great homemade meals, including a take away breakfast for the safari. The room was big and clean, and the location couldn't be better, right next to the entrance of Udawalawe Park.

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9.6
Exceptional
113 reviews
Price from
Rp 416,357
per night

Offering a restaurant, Mansala Safari Resort is located in Udawalawe and provides a 24-hour front desk for the convenience of the guests. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with an electric kettle. Featuring free toiletries, private bathroom comes with a hot shower.

Very clean and incredible, friendly service. I did two Uda Walawe safaris. Night and day difference. The one Mansala arranged was far better than the one arranged from Galle.

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9.6
Exceptional
386 reviews
Price from
Rp 438,720
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: Rp 50,957
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 115 reviews
    Great host, great location and clean houses with AC. Also surprising bathroom design and the best safari ever! Private, respectful and exciting.
    Petruse
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 381,849
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 723 reviews
    Friendly and beautifully run guest house perfect for visiting Udawalawe. Nature House surpassed our expectations - the terrace outside our room over looking the jungle was a real highlight as was the tasty curry buffet and breakfast. The owner and his son were great hosts and we would recommend this to anyone. They have a pool finished in 2 weeks too so will be even more of a top place to stay soon!
    Annabelle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 545,963
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 158 reviews
    Perfect location - 5 minutes from national park entrance. great host who really wants his guests to feel welcomed and taken care of. The food was fantastic, the pool was clean and there were not so many people staying there at that time,so it was quiet. Plus thing: there is one elephant coming really close to the hotel to feed,so you can see him from 1 meter distance :)
    Veronika
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 131,031
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 58 reviews
    Great host from the family. Great location for center and elephant orphanage. Both within walking distance. Lakmal runs his own safari around the reserve at a good price, very knowledgeable and showed us lots of elephants.🐘♥️
    jack
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    Huge room, very quiet at night. No mosquitos. Room has even hand towel, which is rare in Sri Lanka. Big balcony. Great location. Very friendly hosts. Breakfast is huge and very tasty juices from the fruits from their own garden.
    Anastasija
    Family with young children
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    Great location! Close to the elephant transit home 15 minute walk. Great host who offered me a cup of tea when i got back and some good conversation as well. Managed to set up Safari for me with top driver Suresh. Knowledgeable driver who had a crazy good eye for all animals. Breakfast was the best i had in Sri Lanka.
    August
    Solo traveller
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 167 reviews
    Great host from the family. Great location for center and elephant orphanage. Both within walking distance. Lakmal runs his own safari around the reserve at a good price, very knowledgeable and showed us lots of elephants.🐘♥️
    Mos
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 77,345
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 90 reviews
    Great hosting from the family. Great location for the center and elephant orphanage. both within walking distance. The son runs is own safari around the reserve at a good price,very knowledgeable aswell,showing us lot of elephants.🐘
    H
    Hidde
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 77,345
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 90 reviews
    Great host, great location and clean houses. Also surprising bathroom design and best safari ever. Private, respectful and exciting.
    Thron
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 357,476
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 99 reviews
    The host was so kind, helpful and welcoming. The rooms are right by the river and it is quiet and serene. Rooms were clean and host greeted us with a fresh fruit drink and served us a lovely breakfast.
    Miriam
    Young couple