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Reviews of Doola River Edge

No.26/A,Walawegama,Udawalawe Udawalawe, 70210 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

#75 of 138 hotels in Udawalawe

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Review score

Based on 102 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Great accommodation at low price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool 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

    8.0
    Very good stay for a family with pool, playground and sizeable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff 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

    10
    A refreshing stay in the jungle after safari. Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My 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

    8.0
    Beautiful lodge close to Udawalawe National Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed 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

    10
    A Peaceful Haven on Our Sri Lankan Road Trip: Doola River Edge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/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

    9.0
    great and clean place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    10
    5* Hotel at a fraction of the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Being located next to the national park and the reservoir.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Very remote & stuck with hotel restaurant where service is bad & food not great. Grounds, pool , room great but
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff

    Lovely grounds nice big room & clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Nice place when you travel with kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    A thoroughly enjoyable stay .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Loved the location and the large rooms

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

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

    Rooms 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant need to be improved

    Nice swimming pool, quiet place

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    9.0
    Amazing stay in budget!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service 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

    10
    super perfekt
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    the 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

    8.0
    A pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My 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

    10
    Outstanding brand new modern luxury five star hotel at three star price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not 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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