Wild Lake Side, Uswaliara Road, Palama Asala, Ekamuthugama, Sewanagala, 70250 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
#2 of 58 hotels in Udawalawe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 71 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Gioulia
GreeceThe location is incredible!amazing experience!Mali and his brother are very polite and helpful with everything we needed!the place is super clean!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Racheal
CanadaIt was my birthday and they made the stay extra ordinary. It was peaceful with a beautiful lake view 😍 The staff arranged a lovely safari and it was all really good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Lucie
Czech RepublicReally nice cottage with everything you need. We had amazing dinner also the breakfast was so delicious! Mila is really nice guy and his friend who took us on safari was great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Hannah
United KingdomNothing it was absolutely perfect
Milan is the best host I think I’ve ever had possibly world wide!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Sabina
PolandAmazing place 🤎 I think that was the best homestay I have found in Sri Lanka. Beautifull huts in the beautifull nature where you can watch wild animals which for sure you cannot find near your home. I will come back here for sure!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Milly
United KingdomWow, this place is amazing! The location is fantastic, right in the jungle, even from the taxi we saw elephants on the roadside. The host Milan is very friendly, he speaks excellent English and was happy to help with booking our onward travel as well as the safari. The cabin itself is decorated to a high standard and the outside shower was an incredible experience, with hot water and good pressure! We also had dinner there which was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Georgina
AustraliaI have no complaints
Mila has constructed 3 detailed wooden cabins over looking the stream. Mila’s mum cooks delicious food. The room Is lovingly constructed and the bird life from the balcony is excellent - Malabar Hornbills, kingfishers, sunbirds, leaf birds etc. The WIFi is excellent. Mila organised a safari w Rookman who was our driver and guide and w had many personal encounters w elephants. Good birding w serpent and crested eagles close ups. Yoga on the balcony, cold air con. Accommodation is in the village. Very close to Udawalawe. Mila also organised transport. Pay in Rupees.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Teresa
United KingdomNothing
Our accommodation was gorgeous. It was in the style of a safari lodge with a beautiful terrace overlooking the water. We sat here & chilled out with a drink watching the fish & listening to all the wildlife. The gardens are stunning with peppercorn vines growing everywhere. We had the most delicious meal here which was a selection of dishes all fabulous. We booked a safari from the hotel which was fantastic.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Christian
BelgiumA bit difficult to find, but additional signs are coming.
Peace and quiet, a jungle feeling. Nice cottages with terrace and all you need. Staff really helpful, organizes safari with excellent driver. Excellent cooking. Recommend this place.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Nicole
United KingdomAmazing accommodation. Perfect place to relax and watch the wildlife and the host organises everything for you - we loved it.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Julian
United KingdomSuch a beautiful place to stay. Mila was so welcoming and helpful. The cabins are lovely and so relaxing. We spent hours sat on the balcony watching and listening to nature. Mila also arranged a safari trip for us and a driver to our next destination. The food was lovely as well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Emily
United KingdomQuite hard to find as one of the roads was closed off. A mosquito net would have also been helpful as a bit of extra protection.
Our host Mila and his colleague were super helpful and kind. They cooked us dinner, served us breakfast at a time that was convenient for us and arranged our day safari too. The villa was super clean, tidy, spacious and had a lovely balcony. Our safari guid Manjula was very knowledgable and friendly-would recommend!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Nicole
GermanyThis stay amidst nature was really enchanting for us. The bungalow exceeded all expectations (charming and clean). Much attention to detail, from the pristine room to the lovely balcony, and there was even a TV and good internet. Our bungalow had an outdoor bathroom with an open shower under the open sky, which was really special and magical in the evening! But what truly sets this place apart is the warmth of the owners, particularly Mila and his brother, who, along with their entire family, do everything to make their guests feel at home. They also gave us assistance in planning the next part of our journey and local tips. The half-board dining option was a culinary delight. The dinner was a highlight, maybe the best we've had in Sri Lanka. Another major highlight was the recommended safari experience with a knowledgeable and friendly driver/guide. The wildlife was beautiful and the day was punctuated with a private lunch by the river, offering a breathtaking view of crocodiles. We would love to return to Wild Lake Side. Highly recommended!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Gallacher
United KingdomWe loved the quiet location and surrounding countryside. The accommodation was lovely and very clean. The staff were wonderful. So kind and friendly. They organised a 7 hour safari with an amazing guide. They provided a picnic which we enjoyed in the safari park away from anyone. We would highly recommend Lakeside.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Heiko
GermanyEverything was great!
The bungalows of Wild Lake Side are located in a beautiful jungle area close to the National Park. There’s only three of them so there’s a high level of privacy and tranquility. On the balcony you can observe several animals like monkeys and birds. Everything is super clean and cozy, the air conditioning inside of the room lets you escape into some cool room in case the weather gets too hot. The food is absolutely delicious. But what struck out most was the hospitality of the owner and staff! They were all very friendly, attentive and even surprised us with a small birthday cake. We could book the tour to the national park directly with them which made it very comfortable. Also the tour itself was a delight!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Christoph
Switzerland- The fridge was quite dirty - AC was a bit weak - The pressure in the shower was a bit low
- Food was very tasty - Location at the river and with the garden was beatiful - Milan and his staff were very friendly and helpful - The organised Safari was very nice and professional
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Akvile
GermanyThis was the most amazing sleepover in Sri Lanka! Milan and his brothers were super nice and picked us up from the bus stop and brought us to Ella for a very good price! The bungalow had an outdoor shower with amazing view!! Everything is super clean and well organised! The terrace was also amazing! We saw so many birds, parrots, monkeys, turtle and a huge lizard from our balcony! It was amazing! We loved this place and people here! Definitely worth staying here! The Safari tour that they organised was also perfect: we did 7 Hours and saw everything in the park (but no guarantee for everyone cause it depends how much luck you have!) but the guide was taking lots of time to stay at one place till you see peacocks dance or till a baby elephant comes! If you book here the money will be well spent!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Fabian
ItalyNothing :)
Beautiful bedroom with nice balcony. All super clean. Milan is very friendly and helpfull. The food is delicious. All in all 10/10!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Pau
United KingdomNothing
The setting and rustic charm of the log cabin, being able to sit on the verranda watching the wildlife
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Fran
CanadaA bit hard to find but they are making more signs.
Very nice individual cabins on the water with balconies. Helpful friendly staff, good meals, organized private safari for us, good AC, decent wifi, and overall very nice stay. Recommend.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Daniel
GermanyWild lake side is more a Calm creek side, but still an excellent place to stay for Udawalawe. The new wooden cabins are well maintained, very clean, equipped with everything we needed and situated within a lush green environment we really enjoyed. . They also arranged the safari for us and we recommend taking the 6h safari as it will bring you farther away from the crowds. After a very disappointing safari at Yala Block 1 this safari in Udawalawe was excellent with lots of animal sightings and few other jeeps around most of the time. . Wild lake side was among the best accommodations we had in our one month travelling Sri Lanka.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Oscar
United KingdomWe had the best stay at Wild Lake Side - Milan was the best host who made sure we were looked after. The food was really tasty, rooms were spotless, and whole experience was seamless. Milan helped to organise an excellent safari experience, and onward transport. I highly recommend this guest house :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Hannah
MalaysiaNothing but it’s worth noting it’s remote location (we loved this).
This was one of our favourite places we stayed on our entire trip! The cabins are extremely comfortable and have beautiful views of the river, we loved spending our evenings sat on our balcony watching the birds and monkeys. The host is extremely helpful, make sure you book a safari through him! Food was also fantastic.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Susan
CanadaNOTHING
The cabins were exquisite, comfortable, and exceptionally clean. The owner works very hard to make the stay a great one, and it is indeed just that. The dinner was very good and the breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed in January 2024
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