"Reservamos con pocos días de antelación ya que decidimos cambiar nuestro itinerario. El hotel fue un gran descubrimiento. Muy buen servicio, con una atención de 10. Habitaciones senzillas pero comodas, todo lo que puedes pedir por el precio. Sin duda repetiria"
"Reservamos con pocos días de antelación ya que decidimos cambiar nuestro itinerario. El hotel fue un gran descubrimiento. Muy buen servicio, con una atención de 10. Habitaciones senzillas pero comodas, todo lo que puedes pedir por el precio. Sin duda repetiria"
"We stayed for one night for the Safari. The property is well maintained, clean and it is as described. The owner is very responsive, offer good service. We enjoyed the breakfast included in the reservation after the Safari. I would definitely recommend this place. "
"We stayed for one night for the Safari. The property is well maintained, clean and it is as described. The owner is very responsive, offer good service. We enjoyed the breakfast included in the reservation after the Safari. I would definitely recommend this place. "
Quay
"Amazing family, beautiful room and great location fir safari "
"Amazing family, beautiful room and great location fir safari "
"A true jungle hideout with an excellent pool, scenic river embankments and nice local and infernational food. The staff were great too. Perfect for seeing Udawalawe National Park."
"A true jungle hideout with an excellent pool, scenic river embankments and nice local and infernational food. The staff were great too. Perfect for seeing Udawalawe National Park."
"I can’t recommend this place enough! Great communication with Eric all the way through, we came a bit late, and before we could order our meals over email and it was ready. Great WiFi! Evening watching fireflies in the dark.
The food both breakfast and dinner was delicious. Eric also helped book our safari trip witch was terrific!"
"I can’t recommend this place enough! Great communication with Eric all the way through, we came a bit late, and before we could order our meals over email and it was ready. Great WiFi! Evening watching fireflies in the dark.
The food both breakfast and dinner was delicious. Eric also helped book our safari trip witch was terrific!"
Betina
"Superbe étape au milieu des rizières, sous les cocotiers et bananiers.
Bungalow vraiment très mignon et très bien tenu.
Le petit déjeuner est superbe ainsi que les repas
L'accueil est admirable.
Ne surtout pas hésiter à rester 2 nuits dans ce lieu magique, quasi unique et au grand calme."
"Superbe étape au milieu des rizières, sous les cocotiers et bananiers.
Bungalow vraiment très mignon et très bien tenu.
Le petit déjeuner est superbe ainsi que les repas
L'accueil est admirable.
Ne surtout pas hésiter à rester 2 nuits dans ce lieu magique, quasi unique et au grand calme."
"The welcome at the Sihilro Regency is second to none. We felt almost like family. The home cooked food offered is really fantastic, exceeding the standard in most of the hotels we stayed in. Arriving over the new year weekend, we were slightly concerned that onward travel would be difficult but they helped us find a taxi at a very reasonable price. We also used their in house Safari and the driver / guide was brilliant. Highly recommended."
"The welcome at the Sihilro Regency is second to none. We felt almost like family. The home cooked food offered is really fantastic, exceeding the standard in most of the hotels we stayed in. Arriving over the new year weekend, we were slightly concerned that onward travel would be difficult but they helped us find a taxi at a very reasonable price. We also used their in house Safari and the driver / guide was brilliant. Highly recommended."
"I researched Mahoora eco camps before purchasing on wotif. Neither site accurately reflects the accomodation or facilities. It was the same campsite as Big game park, but twice the price. Wotif says it’s all inclusive, as does the Mahoora website, but we had to pay additional costs once there. It is also quite a distance from the Udawalawe park entrance."
"I researched Mahoora eco camps before purchasing on wotif. Neither site accurately reflects the accomodation or facilities. It was the same campsite as Big game park, but twice the price. Wotif says it’s all inclusive, as does the Mahoora website, but we had to pay additional costs once there. It is also quite a distance from the Udawalawe park entrance."
"A nice and friendly value for money hotel.
Staff all amazing but Dylan on reception was exceptional and very personable."
"A nice and friendly value for money hotel.
Staff all amazing but Dylan on reception was exceptional and very personable."
SEAN
"Our stay at centauria wild was great, they have breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus a bar on site and an amazing pool. Lovely and very helpful staff
Thank you "
"Our stay at centauria wild was great, they have breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus a bar on site and an amazing pool. Lovely and very helpful staff
Thank you "
"The staff here go above and beyond, the ‘glamping’ experience was great. Food was really nice but quite expensive. The safari company run joint with the camp was amazing and extremely well run. The downside to this accommodation is that I would say it is only accessible via tuk tuk or car it’s not in walking distance to shops / other restaurants. "
"The staff here go above and beyond, the ‘glamping’ experience was great. Food was really nice but quite expensive. The safari company run joint with the camp was amazing and extremely well run. The downside to this accommodation is that I would say it is only accessible via tuk tuk or car it’s not in walking distance to shops / other restaurants. "
Hannah
"We would probably not recommend Athgira. We stayed for just one night, but that was enough.
The issues for us were that the WiFi was practically non-existent, the shower was cold and never got hot or even luke warm, the fruit and baked goods were left uncovered at breakfast so they were swarmed with flies, when we put the mosquito net down it let out a stench that suggested it had never been washed (we didn’t end up using it), and there was no safe or lockable cupboard or any way to secure the...
"We would probably not recommend Athgira. We stayed for just one night, but that was enough.
The issues for us were that the WiFi was practically non-existent, the shower was cold and never got hot or even luke warm, the fruit and baked goods were left uncovered at breakfast so they were swarmed with flies, when we put the mosquito net down it let out a stench that suggested it had never been washed (we didn’t end up using it), and there was no safe or lockable cupboard or any way to secure the...
"Did send an email to expedia, saying we did not stay, because of unhygenic rooms and facilities not working. "
"Did send an email to expedia, saying we did not stay, because of unhygenic rooms and facilities not working. "
Antonia
"Stedet var hyggeligt til et par dage købte en safari tur dette skulle vi dog ikke havde gjort kostede 25000 rupees og så kun få fugle til gengæld kan man gratis køre ud af vejen og se elefanter endda med stødtænder "
"Stedet var hyggeligt til et par dage købte en safari tur dette skulle vi dog ikke havde gjort kostede 25000 rupees og så kun få fugle til gengæld kan man gratis køre ud af vejen og se elefanter endda med stødtænder "
"We had a wonderful time and experience here. The staff were above and beyond, the amenities were also really nice. We enjoyed the restaurant and bar and the food. "
"We had a wonderful time and experience here. The staff were above and beyond, the amenities were also really nice. We enjoyed the restaurant and bar and the food. "
Sarah
"Great place to relax and enjoy. A convenient location if you’re going for safari in Udawalawe national parks "
"Great place to relax and enjoy. A convenient location if you’re going for safari in Udawalawe national parks "
"Really wonderful welcoming stay. The room was a bit musty smelling, and there were ants, but this was overshadowed by the managers hospitality. He really went the extra mile - even going to get beers for us as the shops were a bit far away :)"
"Really wonderful welcoming stay. The room was a bit musty smelling, and there were ants, but this was overshadowed by the managers hospitality. He really went the extra mile - even going to get beers for us as the shops were a bit far away :)"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you can't resist those cuddly critters you might want to pay a trip to Elephant Transit Home, one of the attractions in the heart of Udawalawa. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Udawalawa, head to Udawalawe National Park and Mau Ara Lake.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Maduwanwela Walawwa— just one of the landmarks located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Kolonna.
Listen to the relaxing sound of the water and take some great vacation pics at Mau Ara Lake located 5 mi (8.1 km) from central Thanamalvila. If you like Mau Ara Lake, you'll love Udawalawe National Park, just a short drive away.
Udawalawa is well-known for its safaris and parks while attractions include Udawalawe National Park and Udawalawe Reservoir. Visitors to this welcoming city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Mau Ara Lake and Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb.
"Beautiful, tranquil hotel with amazing views. Food was excellent and service was exceptional. We will definitely come back again, but for a longer stay."
"We stayed for one night for the Safari. The property is well maintained, clean and it is as described. The owner is very responsive, offer good service. We enjoyed the breakfast included in the reservation after the Safari. I would definitely recommend this place. "
"Fabulous eco-retreat in the rural wilderness of Sri Lanka. Loved the feel and vibe of this resort. Everyone was super friendly and we came away very relaxed after a two night stay. Unlike anywhere wise we visited on our two week trip. Recommended "
"Very nice place for hair relaxing and enjoying the resort with a few birds, monkeys, squirrels and butterflies. Loved the place. Thanks to the manager Yomal for looking after me. I will come back again. 😊"
"Had a great stay... only down side being we were only there for 2 nights
Lovely hotel, with very friendly staff.
Rooms great and well appointed.Great setting and relaxing after or before safari.
Only bit of advice is dont go too late for breakfast or buffet evening meal, as its all been hoovered up.
Would recommend and if we find ourself in same area again, will re book.
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"First of all,the staff were so welcoming and so attentive,the hotel itself is beautiful and very modern/simplistic,which is a style we liked very much. They organised the safari at Yala for us which was brilliant - only wish we had stayed longer - our favourite hotel in Sri Lanka"
"This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The room itself was dirty—stained bed sheets, no duvet - just a thin sheet, plugs falling off the walls with exposed wiring, clumps of dust and towels that were old and fraying at the edges. There wasn’t even a bottle of water in the room.
The worst part? They gave us a room that was already occupied by another guest. Imagine walking into what you think is your room, only to find someone else already there. It was deeply embarrassing and unsettling, and yet there was no apology from the staff.
To add to the frustration, when I asked for a spare room key as I was sharing a room with a family member, receptionist told me she’d already given one to the other guest and when I explained that I needed my own as I had a few plans on my own, she rolled her eyes before finally handing over a card—begrudgingly.
The corridors were pitch black, with no lighting whatsoever, making it dangerous to walk through. Worse still, the only way to get to the first floor was via an open staircase. When it rained, the floor became slippery, and with no warning signs, it was a complete hazard.
The entire experience felt unsafe, unprofessional, and deeply unpleasant. The standards of this hotel had gone downhill significantly. "
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is a property that our guests really like.
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Our guests love Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort for its great location.
Where should I consider staying in Udawalawa if I'm looking for a cheap accommodation?
Two inexpensive options worth considering are Athgira River Camp and Eagle Safari Family Bungalow Udawalwe.
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