Mudunmangada road, Udawalawe, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
#38 of 58 hotels in Udawalawe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 81 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
6.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 May 2024
Raul
United Arab EmiratesNoise bleeding from neighbouring tents
Location and contact with nature
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Markey
IrelandThe glamping was very hot and unfortunately the fan did not cool our room. We were there on an extremely hot day though.
This hotel was well run and a very cool glamping experience. Customer service was excellent. We were very hungry one night after a day at the safari and the manager had the buffet set up a little earlier for us which we really appreciated. The staff made is very simple to organise trips and taxis.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Liz
United KingdomAthgira provided a great base for the Udawalawe safari and they alao organsised the safari for us through their own company. this was an excellent service. However there is not alot to do other than the safari and if you have an early morning safari (5.30am) you are back by 10am leaving a whole day to fill in a hot and humid jungle location. The pool however provided great respite.
Athgira provided an authentic glamping experience in the jungle and the team went out if their way to make it a great stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Steen
DenmarkThe only downside was that a small fridge and an electric kettle were missing. Also note that there is no air conditioning in the tents.
We had rented 3 standard tent rooms and stayed here for 2 nights. In general, we were very satisfied with the stay. The staff acted friendly and welcoming. The rooms were quite excellent, even if the tent cloth bears the mark of many years of wear. The bathroom was ok and there was hot water and a good shower. It was nice and clean everywhere. The breakfast was a buffet and it was quite outstanding. For dinner, we tried both their barbecue and a la carte dishes. Both parts were excellent, but it should be noted that the prices are on the high end. There are two excellent swimming pools. All in all, we can recommend staying overnight at Athgira River Camping.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Ellie
United KingdomAmazing evening buffet by the river Lovely clean large room / tent Great swimming pool
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Emma
United Kingdomwould suggest creating more space, or adding more sun loungers around the pool as there are only x4 sun beds and which we weren't able to use the pool facilities as it was full
Excellent food buffet, had lots to offer from traditional sri lanka to western dishes and everything was delicious. the ground are lovely. we had the standard tent which was basic, but did the job.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Katy
United KingdomTents could do with updating as there were some holes. Sometimes there were groups of staff which felt a bit over bearing. Appreciate the willingness to help but was a little much sometimes. Need to offer something for mosquitos outside I.e a candle / citronella spiral - they are everywhere and we got terribly bitten. Had to ask for anything additional ie 1 toilet roll for 2 night stay and we noticed other guests also doing the same thing.
Great location close to the national park. Friendly staff , helpful with any requests that we had including the chef who catered to my gluten free requirements brilliantly - he was thorough and made some lovely dishes it was much appreciated . Nice clean rooms. Good swimming pool.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Anthony
AustraliaThe room could have used another fan for 4 people.
The staff were warm, attentive and organised. We were impressed by the BBQ and breakfast buffet cooked by Suganthan. It is worth paying a little more for a garden or river-side tent.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Kealan
United KingdomNothing
Wonderful place with very friendly staff. We wanted a very relaxing atmosphere for a few nights lazing about after hectic Kandy and Ella, and this was a great location to do that.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Ekaterina
United KingdomThere was nowhere to sit to eat/ drink from the cafe except the reception area which was very dark. Wi-fi wasn’t great.
Fabulous peaceful setting surrounded by vegetation. The thatched tents were lovely. Two pools were a bonus and the staff very helpful. The hotel safari was good value but book a volunteer guide at the park entrance to accompany you in the jeep to get the best experience.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Ted
NetherlandsTents were not as nice as we thought they
Nice garden, location of small pool,
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Helen
IrelandThe breakfast selection wasn’t great and the first night we were there they had a buffet for dinner my husband loves the rice dhal and curries but I couldn’t find much to eat. It’s not near restaurants so it’s the only show in town! Some of the staff are strange. Again they told us wait in reception for the early morning safari and the guy was waiting for us at the main gate!,
Beautiful location, the accommodation is very good very comfortable beds and good shower. The swimming pool I loved a very relaxing place to spend an afternoon. We did the early morning Safari which I really enjoyed.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Linnea
SwedenWe had an amazing 2 days at Athgira . Very friendly and helpful staff, amazing chef and gorgeous surroundings. Do visit this place if you are planning a visit to the National park.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Rebecca
AustraliaIts quite a way out of town and far from the national park which is really the only thing we can to do. The tents were quite close together, not especially private. Our tent at the front was also disintegrating a bit.
The on-site pool was lovely. Breakfast was good, a big buffet, omelette station,e ect. Dinner was also a buffet, it was also okay. They organised an excellent safari for us - 8000 for driver and jeep (not including park fees). The room was fine, but nothing special. The beds were comfy enough. There was a fan in the room.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Roser
Spainthe bathroom could be better due to the price, and wifi was not working well
the staff was so helpful and the breakfast views were amazing.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Grevet
FranceThe restaurant is not exceptional. The dinner buffet is not outstanding, the breakfast buffet is poor. There is no chair in the tent, so when .it is raining, no seat available
The tent is confortable and big. We were not lucky with the weather, our experience would have been very good with a sunny weather
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Jordyn
AustraliaAmazing food, nice accommodation. Would recommend paying extra for the river rooms. Tents are clean and comfortable
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2022
Richard
United KingdomThe shower was a bit poor. But to keep perspective it was meant to be a camping
Back to nature. Peaceful and watching and listening to the wildlife including monkeys and peacocks
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 2 July 2022
Claire
United KingdomWe stayed for one night at the end of June 2022. The staff are amazing! They are very attentive and went out their way to set up a special candle lit/fire torch dinner for us. The food was lovely and we were given a variety of curries. The pool is a great size and gets lots of sun. The tents are a good size although we only had one working light in the bedroom. They also have fans for at night. This is a glamping/camping experience and you can expect to see bugs. I did have a spider on me in the middle of the night, which did scare me. There was a frog in the toilet but remember you are basically camping! I didn’t have a good sleep as it was quite windy but it is a camping experience. This is a good experience for one night to pair with a safari. Although expect to see bugs and it may be warm to sleep in.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 7 April 2022
George
United Arab EmiratesCold water shower Lack of other services around the area. Meaning you had to eat there.
Very good for safari in terms of location. Very good facilities in terms of tent.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 9 March 2022
Oda
Swedenthe food was delish but expensive, and you’re probably gonna have to take it since there are no other restaurants around.
the tents were super cozy, but it is glamping. super nice forest area with a cute pool. helpful staff as well and easy to book the safari at the hotel.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 8 March 2022
Ysaline
Belgiummosquito net too small so difficult to sleep as you feel a bit in a kettle
Amazing place in the middle of the wild, Nice pool surrounded by palm trees, great buffet for dinner and breakfast, cute tents, just cool !!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 8 February 2022
Alisha
United KingdomNot clean
Loved the pool and buffet dinner by the driver.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 7 February 2022
Susan
United Kingdomno hot water
fantastic tents and lovely pool staff very accommodating and friendly
Stayed in February 2022
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