Reviews of River View Safari Cottage. 3 stars
189, 96 Mile Post, Pahala Kiripattiya Road, Kolambage ara, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
#68 of 137 hotels in Udawalawe
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 32 hotel reviews
10Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
10.0
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Comfort
10.0
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Location
10.0
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Facilities
10.0
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Staff
10.0
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Value for money
10.0
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Maud
Netherlands5 reviews10“Also had dinner which was very easy and delicious.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A wonderful stay facing the river in a very quiet environment for those coming to Udawalawa. The place was very clean and the food was delicious. The chirping of birds and the sound of the river is so beautiful. Great value for money. The safari they have arranged is fantastic.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Bailey
Australia5 reviews10“Very nice garden setting near the river.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice garden setting near the river. Very delicious food. The safari trip arranged for us is highly recommended. Close to the park and perfect service.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Connor
Australia7 reviews10“Great location, friendly and kind owner, delicious and delicious food.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, friendly and kind owner, delicious and delicious food. The best is the elephant safari. The best driver is a valuable guide who is very knowledgeable and amazing in spotting animals/birds.The accommodation is the best design built by the owner.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Bethany
France7 reviews10“This is a wonderful place.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
This is a wonderful place. Friendly staff, super big hammocks very useful,, we swim in the river. Our children saw many species of birds. Very close to Udawalawe Safari Park and highly recommend their safari.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Cédric
Canada4 reviews8 helpful votes10“A great area in front of the beautiful river.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A great area in front of the beautiful river. Good value for money, dinner was very good!! And the staff is very friendly. The beds are comfortable and the room is very clean! We took a safari with them and it was great. Totally recommend it
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Maaike
Netherlands Antilles5 reviews5 helpful votes10“Amazing value for money.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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Elephant safaris done right. We were treated with interest and kindness. A beautiful lodge in front of the river.The safari they organized is highly recommended. Amazing value for money.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Anouk
Netherlands5 reviews10“Nice and clean spacious room with very comfortable beds.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice and clean spacious room with very comfortable beds. A great morning safari. The whole evening was spent in the river and the birds chirping was endless. lovely Strongly recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Dirk
Netherlands5 reviews10“It was really great.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The owner of the place was very kind and organized my safari. It was really great. Lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Floris
United States3 reviews10“Highly recommended.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No problems.
All the rooms face the river and we enjoyed its coolness in the evening. The jacuzzi tab at the hotel is a very colorful safari trip. Highly recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Archie
Netherlands3 reviews10“Located in an amazing environment”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Located in an amazing environment. The organization of their safari trip is appreciated. The driver's knowledge is excellent. The morning safari is highly recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Ava
New Zealand3 reviews10“An impressive lodge in an amazing setting.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
An impressive lodge in an amazing setting.Our safari they organized was excellent. The driver was a very knowledgeable guide and gave us a worthwhile safari.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Igor
Brazil2 reviews10“We spent the afternoon in the beautiful river.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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We spent the afternoon in the beautiful river. Clean fresh food. Our safari was tailored to our needs and of course it was amazing. Highly recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Joshua
United States7 reviews10“Amazing place at udawalawa.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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A warm welcome, delicious food, the jacuzzi bathtub is great. Very close to Udawalawe Safari Park and the safari they arrange is amazing.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Luca
Switzerland7 reviews10“A beautiful lodge in an amazing setting.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A beautiful lodge in an amazing setting. Really quiet. The river in front of the room is amazing. Our safari trip was very well organized and it was great. Strongly recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Chelsea
Netherlands3 reviews10“Strongly recommended”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
An amazing place built in an amazing environment. Our safari was arranged according to our needs. It's amazing. Strongly recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Paradorn
France2 reviews10“Beautiful place to stay in Udawalawa”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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Beautiful place to stay in Udawalawe, river view in front room with only birds chirping., delicious dinner and breakfast very delicious. Very friendly staff very kind.Very close to the park entrance.Our safari trip arranged by the hotel was amazing.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Mirko
Italy2 reviews10“Amazingly beautiful accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything is good no any errors.
Amazingly beautiful accommodation.Located in amazing surroundings.Beautiful river is exceptional.Close to Udawalawa Park and makes for a worthwhile safari. A perfect safari experience.Highly recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Chelsea
Australia2 reviews10“I really recommend this place!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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I really recommend this place! Beautiful river, good food, amazing environment is very desirable. The safari trip organized by the hotel is highly recommended. I hope I will be back there again ❤️
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Antoine
New Zealand4 reviews10“The host was very friendly and helpful.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The host was very friendly and helpful. He is very kind..I highly recommend this place to stay like paradise!Best agency and best host for safari!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Handrik
Germany2 reviews10“A beautiful river flows in front of all the rooms and the hotel is very beautiful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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A beautiful river flows in front of all the rooms and the hotel is very beautiful. Located close to Udawalawa National Park and they arranged our safari. It's really perfect. Amazing.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Gemma
Australia2 reviews10“This hotel is amazing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely garden setting with only the sound of the river and the chirping of birds throughout the day. A delicious meal. Offers drinks including wine and is close to the National Park. The jacuzzi bathtub and hammocks in the hotel are wonderful. The safari trip organized by the hotel is amazing. It can really be highly recommended. is perfect
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Eva
Germany2 reviews10“We absolutely love it!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything is ok no any errors.
atha safari is really nice! Located in a very beautiful environment and a beautiful river in the room. The food is delicious and the staff is very kind. You can have a great safari!Highly recommended.We absolutely love it!!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Courtney
New Zealand3 reviews10“The room is very clean and the food is really good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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The place is very beautiful and amazing, the owner Asanka organized a safari for us, took us to the elephant orphanage, the river flowing in front and the jacuzzi bath tub in the hotel can refresh us on hot days. The room is very clean and the food is really good.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Melina
Germany2 reviews1 helpful vote10“Highly recommended.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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An exceptional hotel for those who love the environment. The river in front of the room, the endless chirping of birds, is amazing. The safari trip organized by the hotel is amazing. Highly recommended.
Stayed in March 2024
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