Amazing hospitality, breakfast and safari. Living amongst the wildlife felt so peaceful that any stresses of life melted away. We were made to feel so special from the moment we arrived. We stayed for 2 nights and went on a full day safari, which was amazing! And Rohan really made sure we saw as much as possible. Such a beautiful, clean property with everything we needed. We are SO pleased we chose to stay here.

Stayed in May 2024

Unfortunately the bathroom wasn't very clean.

First we were not sure about this accomodation because of the low price but when we arrived we were surprised by this lovely hidden accomodation. We stayed there for one night for a safari tour at the next day. The accomodation is located hidden from the mainstreet but picked us up with the jeep from the main street. We had a delicious, big dinner and great breakfast. The host organized us a great morning safari tour with Sira. We would definitively recommend this place and the safari tour.

Stayed in April 2024

Very hard to find,needs some signage as it’s down a little dirt track.

Very peaceful with lovely family to take care of you.

Stayed in March 2024

The family who own the resort could not have been more accomadating. They went over and above for all our needs. Everything was so well organised for us, and we had the place to ourselves! It is extremely well price for everything you gain from a wonderful stay here.

Stayed in February 2024

It was a really quiet and green environment. You could not hear any cars, but birds instead. The owning family are super caring and in whole Sri Lanka this was the I my room with air conditioning and this high standard in that price range that I had so far. Highly recommended stay 🌞

Stayed in February 2024

Very sweet hosts that make you feel at home. Good saffari service!

Stayed in January 2024

Amazing host, soo helpful!

Stayed in January 2024

So,this place is in the interiors.. With a very beautiful family handling the show. Its a 2 seperate room cottage. Which will give you full srilankan village vibe . The hospitality is beyond words. At night staying is a treat . As you will have a jungle feeler.. Well they provide you basic stuff. Plus food is what they cook for you if you want at all. Else you need to stuff in for your dinner as there is nothing near by. 1000 RS LKR Pp for dinner. The safari will be taken care by Mr Roshan Pvt safari for 3 hours is around 9kLKR Which is worth and comparatively much lesser than the online ones. Separate your entry tickets. If you are SAARC nation you get discount. I paid 20kLKR for two pax(as my country is part of SAARC) Where actual price is 24k LKR for two pax(Other thn SAARC Countries) More the pax prices goes down These are the latest updated prices .. But well going to this place is different and prices for booking is beyond imagination. Definitely something different. Not for people who are looking luxury. Its more for nature lovers and somebody who wants to feel the very village kind of modern feel along with good safari rates . Little far from national park but the safari guys they take care of it.. Pick and drop is not an issue.

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was great. Food at property is delicious. Owners are also super nice and helpful. They can also arrange safari tour for good price.

Stayed in January 2024

Best service of the hotel owners food quality is best and clean rooms and bath rooms friendly environment and silent area good looking garden and they have a best safari service great place to visit.

Stayed in November 2023

It’s run by a very kind family and you get picked up from the Bus station. They offer dinner for 1.000 Rs., which was very delicious. They also organize the Safari for you. The prices are as follows: 3h - 8.000 Rs, 5h - 14.000 Rs, Full day - 20.000 Rs. On top you have to pay the entrence fee to the Park, which was 13.700 Rs (December 2023). I did the 5h Safari and I was pretty happy with it. I would definitely recommend staying at this place.

Stayed in December 2023

Leesa Villa was an exceptional place to stay! Run by a small family, their main aim is to make you feel welcome. Modern facilities for a cheap price, with a wonderfully scenic outdoor area! They will pick you up from your bus station, so even though it's located a little further from the town it's not an issue. They also offer some of the best deals I have seen when it comes to safaris. Could not reccomend this place more!

Stayed in December 2023

The family were so accommodating and you could tell they wanted you to enjoy the time spent here! Food was lovely and the safari arranged was amazing!! They arrange everything in advance so it’s really easy. Price is good in comparison to online booking systems. It’s a little bit far from the centre and a lot of food places were shut when we went in so if you are staying for longer recommend eating with the homestay for most meals

Stayed in November 2023

Going to the nearest food store takes about 30 minutes, so if this bothers you then you can use pickme app and grab a tuktuk. Squirrels living right above the ceiling can be noisy sometimes, and don't get scared when a mango falls on the roof loudly in the middle of the night. But that's more or a jungle charm than negative points.

Nestled in the quiet embrace of nature, surrounded by mango trees and coconut palms this mini-hotel is my peaceful retreat. It's remarkably quiet here, with only the jungle ambiance and the occasional visit from curious squirrels and monkeys. You won't find many folks around, and it feels like a hidden spot away from the chaos of everyday life. The rooms offer a comfortable escape. They come with AC and hot water, and you can actually drink the tap water here, which is a rare find in Sri Lanka. The beds are super comfy, ensuring you get a good night's sleep. There's even a fridge in one of the rooms, a small detail that makes a big difference. The owners, this wonderful family, are always there for you. They're not just hosts; they're friends who are up for a chat or ready to help with anything reasonable you throw at them. And let's talk about the food. It's great. Breakfast is on the house, but if you're into it, you can line up three square meals a day. It's Sri Lankan home cooking and it's delicious. What's noteworthy is how clean and tidy everything is. There's no dampness or weird smells in the bathroom which is often a problem elsewhere. Despite living a bit of a hike away, the owners swing by every day for maintenance. No annoying loud music or temple calls disrupt the peace either, a blessing in Sri Lanka. It's all about tranquility here - quiet, peaceful, and just serene. I spent a solid four months here, and let me tell you, every moment was valuable. If I find myself back in Sri Lanka, especially Udawalawe, this is where I'll stay again. It's not just a place; it's a home run by some of the loveliest people you'll meet.

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing - place and hosts were absolutely amazing!!!

Couldn't have asked for a better stay!! From the very beginning when we were picked up from the bus stop our hosts could not do enough for us..we were given a welcome fresh coconut and home made cake which was absolutely delicious as well as tea later that day! They offer dinner on site which you should 100% take up the offer of..not only was it reasonably priced but portions were huge and the food was delicious!! We booked our safari through Rojan which was cheaper than booking through a company and was an unbelievable personal experience..he made sure we saw as much wildlife as we could, we had breakfast and lunch included and it was without a doubt the best day of our Sri Lanka trip. Without a doubt 2 of the nicest people we've ever met!!! THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING STAY.x

Stayed in June 2023

Extraordinary hospitality of the hosts who were available to support, gave tips and picked me up and dropped off at the bus station, and great breakfast! Also, the host helped me organise safari, which was an exciting experience!

Stayed in April 2023

Staff is very friendly . Silent and clam place very clean rooms and bathrooms safari can be arrange from the hotel nice view

Stayed in April 2023

It's not close to the center, but since we were there mainly just for the Safari, we didn't mind. Still about a 5 minute drive.

Well equipped room with comfortable bed, aircondition and ceiling fan. All in a beautiful garden. Very helpful staff who recommended a great safari driver (knows all the animals and knows how to find them - you need to leave early in the morning). Good and plentiful breakfast to enjoy. There was no problem even arranging dinner. The price for all services was very low.

Stayed in February 2023

I came for safari in hotel. Our driver was really the Best. We came different ways and always perfect emotions. Rohan really like what he does and also he like animals in Park. Price was cheeper also. Thank you. Life better with good and professional ppl.

Stayed in February 2023

Wow amazing place very clean and peaceful rooms. Clean washroom with big space and nice garden. Owners are very kind persons and they arrange the safari service for us to udawalwa national park come and enjoy the place great place.❤️❤️❤️

Stayed in January 2023

Very good staff and peaceful place to live. Bond with natural environment really nice cool place come and see the place. Good foods, clean bathrooms and rooms ❤️

Stayed in December 2022

it was the highlight of our Sri Lanka trip. The villa is located just inside the jungle with amazing view.. Rooms were very clean and neat. There was hot water and AC available. İrisha and her husband became our friends more than hosts. She cooked us a dinner which was rhe best meal we had at Sri Lanka. They both were very kind and helpful. They arranged a safari tour for us with a discount. They drop us to the bus station and waited for us there until the bus arrived. The price was really affordable with rhe service they provided.. Overall, we are really hally and satisfied with our friend. We recommend Leesa Villa to everyone who is planning to visit Udawalawe.

Stayed in October 2022

It was the cleanest accommodation I had in Sri Lanka. The Dinner and breakfast were delicious and such big portions. The family is lovely and helpful, they also organised the safari for me.

Stayed in April 2022

Most amazing, kindest hosts. They organized a wonderful affordable safari for us and cooked breakfast and dinner, which was some the best food we’ve had un Sri Lanka so far! Rooms are quiet, clean and the beds and the beds (and pillows!) so comfortable. Cannot recommend more! Thank you!

Stayed in April 2022