Thanamalwila Road, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
#48 of 59 hotels in Udawalawe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 95 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
5.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
David
QatarThe breakfast and lunch menu were a bit uninspired. Absolutely fine, but not inviting or exciting.
The pool was spectacular. Overall, the facilities were beautiful. The milk rice was excellent. The dining staff were wonderful. We really really appreciated the delicious gift of home-made cookies on departure.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Bianca
AustriaIn general the hotel / gym / spa / pool area looks a bit old but the staff try their best to keep everything clean.
We stayed there for 2 nights to go on Safari and the hotel is old but still very nice. The staff has been very friendly and helpful, especially to my partner who is celiac and had some questions for dinner and breakfast. Both days the manager / chef explained in detail the food buffet and have been very understanding.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Lorenz
GermanyGym not really equipped, room service prices were wrong, but overall not too many negatives
Quick and competent arrangement of safaris, great pool and an amazing view in the reservoir, good breakfast, clean rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Kay
United KingdomWe were very happy to stay at this hotel. It exceeded our expectations.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Katie
IrelandCoffee at breakfast could be improved WiFi could be improved
Very friendly and efficient staff. Good location for Udawalawe Safari. Nice pool, restaurant staff very helpful and efficient. Good selection of foods at the buffet. Nice toiletries provided in the room. Room was very spacious and had strong AC
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Sean
United KingdomIn general food was very good. Staff excellent.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Līva
LatviaDinner room. Full with smoke. Chef was grilling meat without any cooker hood. There was no kitchen, just open grill in indoor hall. That's very strange and even dangerous.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Nicholas
United KingdomSet menu option in restaurant was not great. Was very quiet when we stayed and this seemed to be reflected in the food and overall experience. Hotel needs to consider being more competitive with exchange rates and taxi services etc. This would drive far more business.
The room, location and people were great. Thanks
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Felisa
United KingdomRestaurant staff constantly hovering, it was annoying. Room cleaning was too late in the day, only one side of bed had bedside table / light controls. Bathroom decor was dazzling and shower pressure wasn’t great.
Very convenient location, spacious room & helpful staff.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Emma
Hong KongThe hotel was all a little dated and lacklustre.
Great location to get to the Safari tour. Large spacious room with a balcony and partial view over the landscape. Breakfast offered a variety of cooked and continental options.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Kavita
IndiaVery good location, good and helpful staff and management. Arranged safari for us. Good with kids.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Melisa
Hong KongFood was average.
Helpful staff. Close to the safari entrance.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Claus
DenmarkThe information provided on booking.com was not accurate, pictures and information in description did not match the room we got
The personal tried to make up for an error the were probably not responsible of
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Billingham
United KingdomThe bed could have a little softer but we did not mention this to the staff as I am sure they would have changed it.
Location of the hotel being close to the national park and elephant transit centre is a bonus. Hotel is very quiet and set in an area full of wildlife especially birds. Room had a double aspect overlooking the lake and distance hill country. Service from staff was very good especially from Chanaka (the captain) and Ravindra the manager.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Mohammed
Oman- Food is good but not that delicious (improvement could be made) - room was little dusty maybe because the place is surrounded by trees
Very quiet place and super friendly staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Rosalinda
AustraliaThe breakfast was a bit ordinary for those of us with more western style tastes. We also found that we were best placed to eat the Sri Lankan options on the menu as they were delicious compared to the other food. The hotel is away from the main town so you are a little bit trapped in terms of food options if you don't have any transport.
Lovely older style hotel with incredibly attentive staff. The room had the most stunning views over the national park and you could see elephants at twilight. The pool was perfect and we often had it to ourselves.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Sophie
United KingdomThe food was adequate and the options for my daughter who is Coeliac were very limited.
The staff, rooms and pool were all lovely.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Kenneth
United KingdomHard to say anything except breakfast buffet had to be constantly refilled. A little more bottled water in the room would have been appreciated after our safari
Entrance and lobby. Painless check in. Room was comfortable and well equipped. The staff were very pleasant
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2023
Aminath
MaldivesIt was practical, not the best stay we’ve had but served the purpose. good for a one night or short stay.
Very close to Udawalawe National Park. Staff arranged flexible tours. Practical stay for a night. Room service menu was good. Good sized pool. spacious rooms with nice views from balcony.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2022
Deborah
United KingdomFood ordering a little chaotic
Great room and location. Excellent safari arranged be hotel.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 26 May 2022
Deborah
United KingdomMeal times a little chaotic in terms of ordering and receiving food
Fabulous huge room, great bar, helpful staff
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 24 April 2022
Alexandru
RomaniaThr hotel was empty....therefore, no cofeeshop, no shop no restaurants.... just some room service, which came cold....
A nice location, on the edge of a big field Had a pool... not a bad one.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 16 April 2022
Julia
NetherlandsGreat hotel to stay in before or after going on safari. Clean and big rooms, good buffet in the evening.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Jian
United Arab EmiratesVery neer to the national park.
Stayed in April 2022
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