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Reviews of Max Safari Villa

1109/3, Dakunu Ela Road, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

#8 of 75 B&Bs and Inns in Udawalawe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 124 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 5 May 2022

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

    Only issue was the generator was off during day time. But thats okay at this price range. During night time it was okay.

    The staff was great. Actually, its a family run homestay type experience and all the family members were very sweet. Food was amazing, especially the breakfast. Room was big and clean. The front yard was very beautiful. They arranged an affordable safari for us too. Recommended.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2022

    9.0
    Perfect Safari experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a bit short for me, but I am 1.96m. For my girlfriend it was totally fine. Great place!

    Very nice host and staff. Great food and perfect safari experience. They have a Jeep themselves so the safari couldnt be easier.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't think of anything. ...maybe just... Beer is not a sure thing. But, they can arrange.

    Veeeery nice personnel. Amazing room with toilet and shower. Everything clean and nice. They also offer sfari in Udawalawa national park. They have their own safari car. Tasty food - both, dinner and breakfast. Soft drinks available - soda, coke etc.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very very clean, well made room, enough Space. The bathroom is very nice, warm water. We took safari : easy to organised and very helpfull guide, nice car. We had dinner : Price good and dinner very tasty (khottu for us). The owner Max is very nice and speaks good english. Definitly a great guesthouse to stay and go for safary. You can walk to babies éléphants feeding (1,3 km from room).

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2022

    9.0
    a great stay including safari in Udawalawe national park
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing at all

    very friendly staff, excellent safari tour, clean room, tasty dinner as well as breakfast, located not far from Udawalawe national park, very good value for the price

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Max was very nice and helpful. His Safari offer seemed fair and have been an amazing and sustainable experience. His guide was always aware of the animal's.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2022

    10
    great, cosy, green place - highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - nothing really! this was one of the best places we stayed in during our 1month trip around Sri Lanka

    - the place is super nice and comfortable - the breakfast and dinner were DELICIOUS and huge. We enjoyed them very much - Max organised safari for us and we saw many different kinds of animals, even a huge hord or animals (I think there were 12 of them)! so we loved the whole experience - the rooms have everything you need - AC, wifi, fridge and a bonus is a partially outdoor shower which looks great - we also loved the small terrace in front of the room where you can chill - great location near the park we really enjoyed the stay and highly recommend!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2022

    10
    accomodation delivered to my high expected
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good .

    The service of Max, the clean room , and his mum’s kitchen .

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dinner on the night arrival was one of the best bits of food we had the entire time we were in Sri Lanka, cooked by Max’s mother. Amazing family and wonderful visit

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2022

    10
    we spend amazing time with this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Delicious food, very kind people, beautiful place, amazing safari trip!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed here for one night and did the safari, we loved everything. Clean big room, nice beds, max was so helpful and nice, dinner and breakfast was really good, safari was amazing with a professional guide/driver that also works in the villa, help with transport to next location, cozy area with nice people. And all of this to a very fair price, honestly this was our best stay after 2 months of travelling in Asia. 11/10 :D

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2022

    10
    Perfect place for Safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Max is really friendly and welcoming. He tries to organize everything to make it comfortable for you. And his mother cooks fantastic curry!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2022

    10
    perfect, one of the best night of our journey :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Very nice place, delicious food, helpful people and fantastic safari. all this with Max! highly recommend! would love to stay longer!

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2022

    9.0
    such a great experience, very good value for the price.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing, sadly there were not as many travellers staying there when we stayed. probably because of covid. :/

    we loved the safari and the food was also great and big portions.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Max's place was lovely! The room was brilliant and very clean and comfortable with a great location. Max himself was great and organised a safari tour which was excellent! He also arranged a driver to take us to our next location at a very fair price. Would highly recommend to stay here!

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2022

    10
    Good hospitality.....
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were late to arrive and booked around nightfall....... Max arranged the room within a very short notice- in minutes....the welcome coffee was amazing .....max suggested a safari early in the morning and gave his experienced driver too with a comfortable Mazda off road cab.......the safari next day was so amazing with the knowledgeable driver......after the Safari we enjoyed a nice breakfast ...rooms were clean.....hotel is easily accessible.......

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2022

    10
    Western standards and great host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and perfect condition rooms. Fully functional AC and sweet porch outside the room. Great food and breakfast. Honestly impressed for the price

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2022

    10
    Excelent above expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional hospitality of owner. Highly recommended accomodation, also do not forget to go Safari with Max safari villa.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A perfect location for best elephant safari. Max the host is very friendly. The homestay was very cosy, green and well maintained..nice breakfast and dinner provided...Max arranged elephant safari which was just amazing! Highly recommended!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    good food, great Safari, super friendly owner, fair price.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2022

    10
    Great place to stay for Udawalawe safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nicely clean room with terrace overviewing garden of the property. Max, the host, is very friendly and managed for us great safari tour to Udawalawe park. Very good breakfast and home made dinner. Much recommended.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

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

    Great acommodation - comfortable bed - very clean and hygenic - good and tasty breakfast (pancakes, toast, eggs, fruits, tea/coffee) - towels - friendly stuff - helps arranging tours and bus trips - has its own jeeps

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2021

    10
    Very clean and comfy rooms, delicious meals - great stay for doing a safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Very clean and comfy rooms. Great stay for doing a Safari. We did the 4 hrs tour with Max Safari and it was gorgeous. Meals were also gorgeous, they can serve lunch and super delicious curry for dinner. Breakfast was also huge and very tasty!

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner wanted us to cancel our booking when we told him we were doing our safari with a different company. Said he could keep the room for guests who will safari with him but this should be specified before you book the room. He does his own safari so may be best to book with him if you are staying in his place to keep him happy.

    Convenient location if you are going to do Udawalawe safari. Nothing else to do around the area apart from safari. Room was basic had good air con and was clean, breakfast was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

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