No.26/A,Walawegama,Udawalawe Udawalawe, 70210 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
#75 of 138 hotels in Udawalawe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 102 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.2
Staff
8.7
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 April 2024
Giles
United KingdomLack of a fridge in the room was only downside. Play area and pool could do with more shade when trees grow taller
Great overall experience. By far the most well run place we stayed. Facilities room all worked well, were clean and looked after. Being able to have food on balcony is a great touch. Good selection of items on A la carte menu and well priced considering location and captive audience. Good few vegan options. They also let me bake a cake for my daughters birthday in their kitchen which was very much appreciated.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Matthew
United Arab EmiratesPool water was very warm and therefore not refreshing. Food at the restaurant could be better.
Good location not far from the park. Helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Mathias
United Arab EmiratesStaff was a bit laid back and communication even in english was slightly difficult
Sizeable rooms with AC Restaurant Pool and Playground (despite the pool being very warm) Near Park entrance gate
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Sara-jane
United KingdomMy only criticism was the food in the restaurant was a bit basic
These were brilliant simple but modern rooms. Spacious with air conditioning. We had x2 triple rooms next to each other on the first floor so we had a wonderful veranda where we could look out to the trees. The grounds are beautiful with tropical plants and a stream. The pool is a nice size and seems new. The playground was a nice touch too. We stayed one night with a 5 and 7 year old, after doing a great safari at 3/6pm. We visited the elephant orphanage the next morning. You could stay x2 nights probably but one worked for us.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Kaitlyn
United StatesThey didn't have all the dishes on the menu and they only served beer.
Beautiful grounds, very quiet and green with a bubbling river at the back of the property. Simple, clean rooms. Pristine pool. Good AC. Helpful staff - they arranged a safari jeep and tour for us at Udawalawe national park. There was a nice balcony off the rooms with fans. Nice breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
María
PortugalReally nice and very new hotel close to the elephants safari. Clean and big pool with a nice playground. The food at the restaurant was very good. Highly recommended for families with small kids
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomStayed here for one night before a morning safari which the hotel organised for us. Really clean hotel, big rooms, lovely pool area. Nice restaurant with very reasonable prices. Bring any supplies you need as there are no shops nearby. 100% recommend if you are considering this place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Marcin
PolandN/A
Our family's recent two-night visit to Doola River Edge during our road trip across Sri Lanka was absolutely exceptional. Nestled in a tranquil location by the river, this resort became a serene sanctuary for my wife, our two-year-old daughter, and me. The natural ambiance, highlighted by the soothing river and cheerful bird sounds, offered a rejuvenating break from our travels. The staff's service at Doola River Edge was outstanding. Their professionalism and warmth made a significant difference, ensuring our family felt welcomed and well cared for. Their attention to every detail and readiness to assist at any time significantly enriched our stay, making it seamless and enjoyable. A major highlight for us was the expansive swimming pool. It was not just clean and well-kept but also ideal for our daughter, allowing us to relax and enjoy quality family time in a safe and beautiful environment. The combination of its serene setting, exemplary staff service, and superb facilities contributed to an unforgettable stay. I gladly recommend it to families seeking a peaceful retreat amidst their Sri Lankan adventure.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Tadej
SloveniaNo shops near by. No refrigerator in the rooms (you can give them your stuff and they will put it in their fridge). No alcohol.
The place is clean...extremly clean and well looked after. Great pool.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Amanda
United KingdomNothing
Everything. Large spacious room with great shower. Lovely pool set in beautiful grounds. Tasty reasonably priced food and very attentive staff. This would be rated as a 5* hotel in the UK.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Bandula
Sri LankaNone
Being located next to the national park and the reservoir.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Hayley
United KingdomThe staff
Lovely grounds nice big room & clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Stefan
GermanyThe waiting time at dinner and lunch was very long. On one everning we had to wait almost one hour although it was not busy at all.
Very spacious pool, playpark and modern and clean rooms. The Sri Lankian breakfast was also very tasty (but you have to order it one day in advance)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Joyce
United KingdomN/a
Loved the location and the large rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Bart
NetherlandsRooms are spacious, the pool is nice and so is the entire property. The staff helps with everything you need. Really professional impression of Doola. With children, this is extremely recommended.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Sherry
United KingdomThe food on site was tasty but always served luke warm to cold. The breakfast was quite good, fruit good but the rest was poor quality. However the hotel is great.
Fabulous hotel close to the safari, large clean and modwrn room with A/C. Very nice pool and gardens pleasant staff. I would recommend.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Sherry
United KingdomNothing, some items missing at breakfast but the hotel is excellent value.
Fantastic hotel, excellent location, lovely warm pool. Large stylish room. Good restaurant on site. Very close to Safari. 23,000 LKR for entrance and 8000 LKR for driver and truck for 2 people.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Patrick
FranceThe restaurant need to be improved
Nice swimming pool, quiet place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Liesbeth
BelgiumWe had a great stay at Doola River Edge. Our room was really spacious and clean. The pool was great, our kids had a lot of fun on the playground.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Devdutta
IndiaService and food can be better. If that can be improved it's perfect.
The property is amazing and so was the pool. Very clean and no less than a 5 star property.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Michal
Slovakiathe family suite and the deluxe room are beautifully large rooms. Ideal for families with children. Perfect pool, kitchen and the whole area. An excellent start to the safari. The hotel is new and I highly recommend it
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Kareen
ChinaThe room was clean but needs a good scrubbing. The sheets were clean but had stains. The wall near the kettle looks like it had been splashed with coffee and needs to be cleaned. The bathroom floor needed a good scrubbing.
The property is beautiful and nice to be able to swim. The room was very large and comfortable bed. A safari was arranged which was great. It was very quiet except for the small child screaming at dinner time but that was not the hotels fault.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Dinuru
Sri LankaMy stay at Doola river edge was so relaxing and comfortable . It's very clean and quite new. Staff was really hospitable. There's a large area to wander around. Recommend specially for thse who'd like to enjoy a rustic environment. Pool was big and clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Julie
AustraliaNot applicable- everything was exceptional
Beautiful clean modern new boutique hotel- five star luxury ( at three star prices) with magnificent pool, restaurant food was the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka and the service from the manager Sanjaya was outstanding!
Stayed in February 2024
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