"The Countryside Udawalawe" Near the fair road, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
#38 of 75 B&Bs and Inns in Udawalawe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 123 B&B reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 May 2024
Joanna
United KingdomNothing!
Exceptionally clean. All staff really attentive and friendly even coped with unusual diet. Food brilliant and authentic.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Stacey
AustraliaGreat location for Udawalawe Safaris and activities but not a lot of other options (food etc wise) that close by.
Had a great room with a lovely pool just outside the door. Staff were super helpful and organised a Safari for me which was well priced. Dinner and breakfast were good and also very good value for money.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Morgane
France-
We’ve stayed one night at the countryside for the safari, the room was big and clean, with good equipment. The host was very helpful and friendly, arranging the safari and the car/tuktuk if you need. He also offer spa arrangements, if needed. The location is great, we enjoyed the pool in the afternoon. The garden of the countryside is very pretty, the host gave us some fruits from its own garden. We had a Sri Lankan diner at the hotel, it was one of the best we’ve had during our stay in Sri Lanka. The breakfast was very good and really generous. We both recommend this place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Therlma
AustraliaNothing
Really enjoyed our stay here! Staff were fantastic and provided everything we needed (including the safari). The room was bigger and better than the photos. The food was delicious, dinners were a treat. The pool was a nice touch also and we got to see some beautiful fireflies while swimming at night. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Holly
United KingdomBasic accommodation but not expensive.
The pool is the best part of this hotel, it's super clean and large. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. The manager helped us to order a take away as we arrived too late to order dinner. Very close to the entrance to the park.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Hannah
Hong KongAmazing staff that went above and beyond. I did safari with them and was priced very fairly. The swimming pool was lovely and rooms were clean and spacious. The shower was excellent too. They even helped arrange a takeaway at night to get dinner.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Evgeniya
SwitzerlandThere is a power generator that is on when the power is off. And it is very loud.
The swimming pool, the garden, the team, and food were great. Also, the safari organised by the hotel was exceptional.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Karen
United Kingdomnothing
Amazing value for money. Spacious bungalow accommodation, gorgeous pool. Simple but great food options and very friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Gail
United StatesIt was the best lodging of our 3 week sri lanka trip. beautiful large unit with a comfortable bed and more than a sheet to cover with. Beautiful and relaxing pool and delicious meals. Breakfast was twice as much as we could eat... egg hoppers, fresh fruit, vegetable samosas, crepes filled with ginger coconut, coffee and tea. The Elephant transit center was a real highlight and just a 15 minute walk away. The friendly staff organized a nice early morning safari with coffee and bananas before and breakfast after.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Lewis
United KingdomThe room itself was clean but there was an ant problem in the bathroom. Breakfast was too Sri Lankan for us. Very limited if you have any dietary requirements.
Great location. Good pool. Large room. Wonderful organisation of safari and transport to Ella!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Joseph
United KingdomThe staff were so helpful and friendly, very accommodating to all of our last minute requests like Safari, Dinner, Taxis. Everything at the property was also finished to a high level
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Clement
FranceNothing
Very nice pool and good organization of the safari.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomFlys at breakfast, maybe needs some way to deter them with anti insect repellents or something? But maybe hard in the hot landscape
Beautiful pool villa and delicious food. Friendly staff and nice room.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Abhiman
Sri LankaGreat location, beautiful and calm surrounding atmosphere, great staff. Most friendly and helpful manager and staff ever, lovely and great fist impression of hotel. Everything about hotel was exceptional. It was clean, stylish, rooms with excellent service. Food was great and great value of money. I was pleased with my stay and hope to be back for a longer visit in future.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Suzy
United KingdomNothing
Fantastic pool, detached bungalow, amazing staff, stars and fireflies at night. Could walk to the elephant sanctuary
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
John
United KingdomNothing, all great
Lovely, friendly staff. Gorgeous, romantic and spacious rooms, very clean. Beautiful big pool to cool down in after your safari.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Adelina_r
United KingdomA bit of an ant problem, but I guess that is quite common.
Nice room, comfortable bed, large pool, and helpful staff. The breakfast was very tasty, especially for the price of the room. If you have the time to relax by the pool, you will have the chance to admire some very beautiful birds that come to take a dip or just to stay in the shadow.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Deborah
United KingdomNothing!
This is a great location for Udawalawe National Park. The countryside villas are basic but clean and comfortable and very good value for money. They have a fridge, air con and a safe. The swimming pool in the garden is a welcome touch and has sun loungers around it. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast. They will arrange transport to the park for the safari. We had a private safari in the afternoon which we really enjoyed despite getting caught in a thunder storm. If you don't want the evening meal there, nearby is a nice restaurant called the Hungary Monkey, which is also next to the elephant rehabilitation centre. We enjoyed our night there!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
John
United KingdomSafari tour booked for 2 persons, only 1 pair of binoculars were supplied and they were faulty. However it turned out we didn't need them anyway.
Safari tour arranged by the hotel was excellent. Lovely surroundings including a super pool.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Jessica
GermanySuper friendly staff, wonderful pool and excellent breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Aleksei
SerbiaReally helpful stuff, Late check in after 9pm was provided. Stuff brought us some delicious food from the local store late at night. (When everything was closed for us) Big, delicious breakfast. Spacious swimming pool. Clean room with hot water. Large double bed.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Lindsay
United KingdomLovely pool and poolside area Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Helen
United KingdomAmazing, room was large, very clean and looked over gorgeous pool and garden. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Marina
FranceWe had a very nice stay at the country side. The rooms are very spacious, simple and comfortable. The pool is big and nice. Location was very convenient to do an early morning safari that the hotel arranged for us. We only stayed one night and could have stayed more there to relax. The staff is very nice as well.
Stayed in December 2023
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