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Reviews of Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

No 264, 96 Mile Post, KiriPattiya Road, Udawalawe, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

#1 of 5 Holiday rentals in Udawalawe

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Review score

Based on 199 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.9

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Also, he organized a wonderful safari and the driver is a very knowledgeable guide.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Atha safari resort is located next to a beautiful river, close to Udawalawe National Park and close to the city center and a peaceful place in nature. The cottage is very nice, especially the large outdoor shower. Breakfast and dinner were also very good and we felt completely comfortable. Ansanka is a great host. He provided everything to feel like our own home. Also, he organized a wonderful safari and the driver is a very knowledgeable guide. And the staff was very friendly. We can thoroughly recommend it and hope to return one day.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    We had an excellent driver for the safari, and a jeep to ourselves.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The very kind owner Asanka welcomed us very warmly. Asanka's wife Sadamali served us a wonderful local meal for dinner. They prepared an excellent safari trip. The jacuzzi tub was great to sit back and cool off after a long day on safari. We had an excellent driver for the safari, and a jeep to ourselves. We did the full day safari and can highly recommend it. In the morning we saw a lot of wild animals, and the driver was sure we would see herds around lunchtime, as his experience showed that they come out and cool off at this time of day. He was not wrong. We saw 3 different herds of elephants this day and when we saw the largest herd of 12 there was not another jeep around!!! An amazing experience. This is the only hotel in Sri Lanka designed by one person alone. For that, Asanka has used lakhs of stones from the river and he has all the videos of the creation. It's really amazing. I recommend 100%.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    The safari they arrange is amazing. Strongly recommended.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beautiful house is built facing an amazing river and beautiful surroundings. Clean rooms.The safari they arrange is amazing. Strongly recommended.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    We booked a safari tour through the hotel and it was great.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful lodge in a beautiful setting. Exceptional value for money at this lodge. The room is very clean and the host is very nice and helpful. We also had dinner there and it was full of local food. We booked a safari tour through the hotel and it was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Very helpful in organizing our safaris and transfers.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very warm welcome and a lovely stay by the river. Very helpful in organizing our safaris and transfers. 4km to the baby elephant sanctuary. They prepared dinner for us which was very tasty and great value for money. The best part is that the owner, Asanka, has built every structure here. The video footage of its construction using lakhs of river stones is amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    a bird paradise by a river .an amazing safari.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful hotel where you can only hear the sound of the birds and the river. The host welcomed us warmly and arranged a worthwhile safari. The dinner was delicious. The rooms were very clean and the environment was amazing. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    unforgettable safari experience.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Atha safari resort was the best of our stays. The safari was an unforgettable experience. That's amazing. Clean rooms and very delicious local food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    "Amazing hotel with amazing staff!" OOOOO Reviewed 24th in may I stayed at Udawalawa this week and had an absolutely wonderful experience. They took care of us from the moment we arrived at the restaurant it made our experience extremely pleasurable not having to worry where to go (and we were coming from the farther away near few locations ). We had a private vehicle and air con van to camp us directly to the hotel. When we arrived we were welcomed with fresh drinks and cold towels to refresh us. We were then brought to our beautiful room that was large, spacious and modern. We got to experience the river side as well which was the best natural place i've gotten in a long time. They have beach chairs out in front of the hotel with a security guard as well (so you can leave all your stuff on your chairs when you want to go swimming and not worry). You have to visit their Natural jungle side restaurant as well, as it is the most stunning view of the sunset and sometimes you have it to yourself as it's not too busy. Positioned in the heart of station 2 you are walking distance to all the shops. I’m highly recommend this hotel for your peaceful family day I would come back in a heartbeat! 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰 BUDDIKA ERANGA

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Amazing safari. Super service host.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no defect...

    The host is very helpful and made us feel welcome. They provided necessary information and help. Highly recommend everyone to stay here when visiting Udawalawe!! We spent more time in the safari park than our allotted time and it was amazing. Atha safari is the best host I have met, always working hard for the happiness of their travelers. Love it. everything was perfect.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Best accommodation for safari.A beautifully environment with birds chirping.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is perfect.

    A wonderful place to stay in Udawalawe by a river! Very comfortable and very clean. I was well taken care of and the host ably assisted us whenever needed. He sorted out the safari for me very easily and made it an unforgettable experience. My dinner was full of delicious local food. The birdsong with the environment is very beautiful. Highly recommended for a multi-day vacation. The most valuable thing I have seen from them is the precious safari trip which is worth more than the money paid.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Their safari is amazing.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was an amazing stay! Asanka and his wife went above and beyond in being kind hosts.For dinner, the home cooked dinner was delicious and delicious. Our host provided everything we needed for our safari and our guide was excellent and helped us discover Udawalawa park and its large number of elephants among other animals. Unforgettable stay and experience! Loved it! thank you

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    They really helped us with transportation and safari.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service and food were amazing. They really helped us with transportation and safari. The safari was amazing. Very nice people. Great hammocks, jacuzzi tab. The river flowing in front of the rooms is beautiful. 100% recommendation. "...

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    All the rooms facing the beautiful river are built by the owner Asanka himself.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only stayed one night to do a safari and the host Asanka was incredibly helpful, friendly and kind. A family business. He really knows how to entertain tourists. All the rooms facing the beautiful river are built by the owner Asanka himself. This was the best and quietest stay we have ever had. The food is home cooked and very delicious. The safari driver at the hotel was incredibly knowledgeable about the park and the animals. It's really incredible.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    A bird paradise. A wonderful safari experience..
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay with the most friendly owner and his family! Everything was nice and clean and everyone was very kind. The owner helped us with arrival and departure and literally did everything for us. We also booked a safari with him, which was the most convenient option. It was amazing because we saw so many animals, had a super kind driver and the whole park was not that crowded. At the end of the safari, the owner refreshed us with countless glasses of fruit juice. The sound of the river as well as the birdsong was amazing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Excellent safari, Definitely recommend..
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly one of the best stays I have experienced in Sri Lanka. This place has its own positive vibe. The owner is very nice, he helped with everything, arranged the safari as I wanted, the breakfast and dinner were very refreshing and delicious. Throughout the evening, everyone in the hotel goes to the river and the birdsong around it is amazing. A beautiful bird garden for relaxation. " Highly recommended for safari "

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Excellent safari and wonderful place..
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amazingly beautiful river is in front of the hotel. Super friendly hosts. Excellent breakfast and dinner, lunch also available. Book your safari through the hotel with a guide and driver at an affordable price. It will truly be an unforgettable experience. The owner who is always attentive to the needs of his guests is wonderful. A place you must visit when you come to Udawalawa.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    A wonderful safari trip was prepared and a bird paradise.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bird paradise overlooking the river .We went on a safari with them and loved it so much! It was such an amazing experience! Our favorite local delicacies were deliciously served to us by Asanka's wife Sadamali. Everything was perfect. My wife and two kids spent the evening on the river and the birdsong was amazing. A perfect place to stay for days for adults and children alike. This is my second visit to Sri Lanka and my second visit to Atha safari resort. Strongly recommended.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    The safari was amazing.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A warm welcome. Excellent service from lovely people. The safari was amazing. Delicious food. This was the best accommodation in Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Very nice and helpful owners, rooms were very clean. Very refreshing and delicious food.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and helpful owners, rooms were very clean. Very refreshing and delicious food. The best part is the beautiful river flowing in front of the rooms. Best quality and price. The safari was arranged according to our needs. It's really amazing. We can recommend to everyone!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Atha Safari Resort in Sri Lanka is a very peaceful, close to nature environment and eco-friendly.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Atha Safari Resort in Sri Lanka is a very peaceful, close to nature environment and eco-friendly accommodation. The guests provided us with comfortable accommodation, delicious local food, a very worthwhile safari and the driver Jana was a very knowledgeable guide. It is a must-go place for those who come to Udawalawa.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    This was the best accommodation we found on our trip.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was the best accommodation we found on our trip. Amazing for safari travel. Great value for money .Highly recommended .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Perfect service from lovely people.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tents were lovely and faced the river which was lovely and quiet. Very friendly owner. Asanka's wife, Sadamali, prepared delicious local Sri Lankan food for us. The safari they arrange is amazing. Perfect service from lovely people.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    The afternoon was spent in the beautiful river flowing in front of the rooms.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great host, great location. Clean rooms and best safari! It was an unforgettable experience. The food was delicious and prepared by Asanka's wife. The afternoon was spent in the beautiful river flowing in front of the rooms. love it

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    The food was great and the owner organized a safari for us which was great!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed our stay very much! Such a peaceful place is perfect for relaxing. Close to Udawalawe city center and National Park. Very warm, kind, helpful hosts made our stay amazing. The food was great and the owner organized a safari for us which was great! The owner let us stay longer than we wanted. When we needed wine, he provided that too. Thank you so much for a lovely stay!

    Stayed in May 2024

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