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Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

Located in Udawalawe, 14 km from Udawalawe National Park, Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Carl

From

Germany

A Hidden Oasis with Heartfelt Hospitality – An Unforgettable Stay! We had the most wonderful experience at Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe – it truly felt like a little oasis surrounded by coconut and banana trees, offering peace, comfort, and authentic Sri Lankan hospitality. The outdoor pool was a perfect retreat – clean, inviting, and surrounded by lush greenery, making it ideal for relaxing after a day of adventure. Our room was spacious and beautifully designed, with high ceilings that gave it a light and airy feel. The bathroom was modern and spotless, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We also loved our private balcony with a serene garden view – the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the sounds of nature. One of the absolute highlights of our stay was the incredible food. Breakfast and dinner were freshly prepared by the lovely family who runs the hotel, and everything tasted homemade, authentic, and full of flavor. It felt like dining with family – warm, welcoming, and delicious! The hotel also organized an amazing safari for us in Udawalawe National Park. Our guide was extremely experienced and knowledgeable, and the whole experience was smooth and unforgettable. We saw so much wildlife and learned so much – it was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Add to that the friendly, helpful staff, free Wi-Fi, and comfortable amenities, and it’s safe to say that Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe is a true gem. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with authentic charm and personal hospitality, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

Price from

US$25.92

1 night, 2 adults

Leel’s Safari Cottage

Set in Udawalawe, 12 km from Udawalawe National Park, Leel’s Safari Cottage offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Kirsten

From

Spain

We absolutely loved staying at Leel's cottage. The welcome by him and his wife was super nice, and the garden on their property looks like the garden of Eden! Especially the walkway to the cottage - WOW! And we were so pleasantly surprised by the size and comfort of the cottage. It was super clean and nice and the bed very comfortable. And then best of all was Leel. He took us on a 6-hour safari and he was such a great guide. He was very knowledgeable, showing us even the smaller animals that we couldn't see. And we saw so many elephants with him! We also got to talk to him after dinner, and the kind and interesting discussions are some of my favorite memories of our whole trip. If you're looking for where to stay in the area, I would highly recommend Leel's place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews

Price from

US$29.97

1 night, 2 adults

Amba Kola Udawalawa

Set in Udawalawe, 8.1 km from Udawalawe National Park, Amba Kola Udawalawa offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Toby

From

Australia

We had a beautiful stay at Amba Kola, a slice of paradise in the Udawalawa jungle. We originally booked for 1 night but as soon as we arrived we were so warmly welcomed and loved the look and feel so much that we extended our stay. Janik and his family were incredible hosts, they treated us like family. Amba Kola is perfectly located on the edge of the National Park, which made it super easy to access safari tours. Tours are available to book onsite with their recommended tour guide, who we found to be so helpful, spoke very good English, and was amazing at spotting all of the wildlife on safari and relaying information. We saw many elephants as well as peacocks, deer, crocodiles, chameleons, iguanas, and so many different species of birdlife. Our room at Amba Kola was very relaxing and comfortable, we really loved the extra touch of an outdoor shower. We had the best food of our whole trip during our stay here, it truly was amazing. Janik’s mother, Mama Swarna, makes beautiful authentic home cooked meals, made from home grown and locally sourced fresh ingredients, and served with love. We have not stoped raving about it yet! Mama Swarna is a top rated cook and also offers traditional cooking classes. Janik, Greshan, and Sanju were so warm and friendly from the moment we arrived. Some of the most generous and happiest people we have met. They went out of their way to show us many of the local sights, and were always checking in on us with a smile to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We loved spending time petting and playing with their lovely dogs and cats, chilling in the beautiful garden, and enjoying a cool beer of an afternoon while playing a game of chess before dinner. We would not change a thing about our stay, every aspect was tastefully thought out and we enjoyed every moment, but the thing that really stood out and made our experience so special was being treated as part of this beautiful family.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

Price from

US$46.80

1 night, 2 adults

Ali Weta Safari Resort

Set in Udawalawe, 7 km from Udawalawe National Park, Ali Weta Safari Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Rosina

From

Malaysia

The staff here are exceptionally good - the whole place is run by a very small team who seem to work very long hours but are always friendly, helpful and smiling. They somehow manage to keep everything spotlessly clean, make delicious food, organise trips and deal with any issues, and still have time for friendly chats with guests. I hope the owners appreciate what a fantastic and hardworking team they are, the hotel wouldn't nearly as good without them. This is an excellent place to stay for visiting both Udawalawe and Lunugamvehera national parks. We asked the hotel in advance if they could arrange these safaris for us and they sorted it all out at the price I'd have expected to pay. They also arranged for transport between the hotel and both our previous and our next destinations for a reasonable price. The food here is excellent - make sure you have the curry and rice, and the Sri Lankan breakfast (request them in advance as they need time to make them). The room was clean and very comfortable, with plenty of space and all the facilities we needed. It has a good view to the back of the hotel where you can see lots of birds, including some resident peacocks. It's very quiet in the rooms, you can't hear any noise from the road and there's good soundproofing between rooms. The small swimming pool was clean and had a few sun loungers around it.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

Price from

US$27

1 night, 2 adults

Wild Lake Side

Situated in Udawalawe, 12 km from Udawalawe National Park, Wild Lake Side features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Martina

From

Laos

The staff and owner were nice. The safari with Subhash was very good.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews

Price from

US$36

1 night, 2 adults

Vimanra Udawalawa

Set in Udawalawe, 20 km from Udawalawe National Park, Vimanra Udawalawa offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Genevieve

From

Australia

The location is beautiful, gardens are full of fresh fruit which was part of the delicious breakfast, the pool is fantastic, the host was incredibly helpful and made me a packed lunch for the safari which he organised as well as my onward trip to Tangalle, also the dinner was delicious which consisted of different Srilankan curries…so tasty! My room was really spacious and the bed very comfortable with an amazing rainfall shower in a newly built bathroom. I spent 3 days here and it was bliss 🌟

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

Price from

US$30

1 night, 2 adults

Jungle Paradise

Set in Udawalawe, 11 km from Udawalawe National Park, Jungle Paradise offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

Petr

From

Czech Republic

We felt very welcomed at this place, everything was really clean, rooms, surroundings,kitchen area.they have espresso machine👍If it will be possible we would've stayed longer.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 779 reviews

Price from

US$63.77

1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Gayan's

Offering a restaurant, Hotel Gayan's provides free WiFi access in its public areas. The Udawalawa National Park entrance is just a minute drive away.

Frida

From

Germany

Cleans and cozy room, nice bathroom, very kind host, delicious sri lankan food, beautiful and exciting safari

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

Price from

US$21.60

1 night, 2 adults

Paramount Safari Cottage

Set in Udawalawe, Paramount Safari Cottage has a garden and a terrace. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

Jan

From

Netherlands

We stayed one night prior to safari next morning so worked perfect for us, food, beets, breakfast, bed, all perfect! The manager and reception area were lovely to deal with, helped with any questions we had. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND, such good value for money, thank you so much!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Price from

US$30

1 night, 2 adults

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Hotels with airport shuttles in Udawalawe

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Walawe Park View Hotel

Airport shuttle

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

From US$8 per night

Olivi Palace

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

From US$33.60 per night

Kottawatta Village

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,118 reviews

From US$29.70 per night

Hotel Gayan's

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

From US$24 per night

Serene Retreat Udawalawa

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

From US$40.32 per night

Green Paradise Cottage Udawalawa

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

From US$28.56 per night

Chika's Place River View Udawalawa

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

From US$55.06 per night

Royal Reach Udawalawe

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews

From US$61.53 per night

Sandalwood Cottage

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

From US$5 per night

Riverside Bird Paradise

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

From US$40.32 per night

Most booked hotels in Udawalawe and surroundings in the past month

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Centauria Wild Resort

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews

Wild Eagle Safari Resort

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

Amba Kola Udawalawa

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

Jungle Paradise

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 779 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

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Budget hotels in Udawalawe and nearby

Olivi Palace

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

Set in Udawalawe, 14 km from Udawalawe National Park, Olivi Palace offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$33.60 per night

Udawalawa Eco Lodge

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located just 14 km from Udawalawe National Park, Udawalawa Eco Lodge offers accommodation in Udawalawe with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

From US$11.10 per night

Stone Caving Resort Udawalawa

Cheap hotel

Stone Caving Resort Udawalawa features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Udawalawe. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$75.60 per night

Sheran Safari House

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Set in Udawalawe, 14 km from Udawalawe National Park, Sheran Safari House offers air-conditioned rooms and free bikes. This homestay has a garden. The homestay features family rooms.

From US$33.32 per night

Silent River Cottage

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

With river views, Silent River Cottage is set in Udawalawe and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. It is situated 16 km from Udawalawe National Park and features room service.

From US$43 per night

Hotel 4u Udawalawe

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

Hotel 4u Udawalawe features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Udawalawe. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$9.29 per night

Greenwood Udawalawa Safari Resort

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Greenwood Udawalawa Safari Resort is a recently renovated guest house in Udawalawe, where guests can make the most of its garden and bar.

From US$15.15 per night

Eagle Safari Family Bungalow

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Eagle Safari Family Bungalow features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Udawalawe.

From US$5.60 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Udawalawe

safari udawalawa

Central location

Set in Udawalawe, 14 km from Udawalawe National Park, safari udawalawa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$31.36 per night

Baby Elephant Green House

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

Situated in Udawalawe, within 14 km of Udawalawe National Park, Baby Elephant Green House is an accommodation offering city views.

From US$25.25 per night

Eco Home Stay and Safari

Central location

Set in Udawalawe in the Ratnapura District region, Eco Home Stay and Safari offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This homestay has a garden.

From US$20.16 per night

The Hermitage

Central location

Boasting a garden, The Hermitage is set in Udawalawe in the Ratnapura District region, 14 km from Udawalawe National Park. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From US$15.12 per night

Summer Home

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Udawalawe in the Ratnapura District region, Summer Home has a garden.

From US$43.01 per night

Summerland Residence

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located within 14 km of Udawalawe National Park in Udawalawe, Summerland Residence features accommodation with seating area.

From US$19.80 per night

Grandfreedom Udawalawe

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Featuring garden views, Grandfreedom Udawalawe features accommodation with patio, around 14 km from Udawalawe National Park.

From US$10.08 per night

Ora Safari Resort

Central location

Situated in Udawalawe, Ora Safari Resort has a garden, terrace and free WiFi throughout the property. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests.

From US$15.68 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Udawalawe and nearby

Sunglow Safari Resort

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Sunglow Safari Resort provides rooms in Udawalawe. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$15.12 per night

Elephant Side Safari Bungalow

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Located 15 km from Udawalawe National Park, Elephant Side Safari Bungalow offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden.

From US$14.11 per night

Max Safari Villa

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 501 reviews

Set in Udawalawe, 14 km from Udawalawe National Park, Max Safari Villa offers air-conditioned accommodation and an outdoor swimming pool.

From US$32 per night

EverGreen Resort Udawalawe

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Featuring garden views, EverGreen Resort Udawalawe provides accommodation with terrace, around 14 km from Udawalawe National Park.

From US$19.04 per night

Grand Freedom Udawalawe

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set within 15 km of Udawalawe National Park in Udawalawe, Grand Freedom Udawalawe provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$11.76 per night

Lime House

Breakfast options

Situated in Udawalawe in the Ratnapura District region, Lime House features a garden. The property has river and garden views, and is 15 km from Udawalawe National Park.

From US$13.44 per night

The Elite

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Located in Udawalawe, 14 km from Udawalawe National Park, The Elite provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features garden views.

From US$22.40 per night

The Ivory

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Featuring a garden and views of garden, The Ivory is located in Udawalawe, 14 km from Udawalawe National Park. This guest house provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

From US$9.09 per night

FAQs about hotels in Udawalawe

What guests said about Udawalawe:

Very friendly staff gave a warm welcome.

Very friendly staff gave a warm welcome. The welcome coffee was the best time of my life. Not only that, I was surprised because the pool was so clean and beautiful. And another best option is that my friends also went on safari with them so we organized the safari with them. The driver is very friendly and has 10 years of experience. Thank you for everything.

Guest review by

Jean

This place is one of my favorites in Sri Lanka!

This place is one of my favorites in Sri Lanka! It was such a beautiful surprise! Calm area, very nice outdoor setting, the room was very spacious (as was the bathroom!) So let's talk details: - Food: Amazing! Home cooked food, with candlelight and the sounds of nature! - Safari: He was a very good company during my trip! He gave me some tips, was very flexible with my requests. - Helpfulness: Arranged a taxi to my next destination, Overall, it was totally worth it, you will really enjoy it! !

Guest review by

Viliyam

Where to start... We had a wonderful stay!

Where to start... We had a wonderful stay! Our host Ravidu is a very kind man, he welcomed me and my girlfriend into his family. We will forever be grateful for the special memories created there. His wife cooked us delicious traditional Sri Lankan food at night. Thank you very much ☺️ The bed is extremely comfortable and the room is spacious and very clean. It was nice to have a place to hang out on the terrace. There are many beautiful plants around the property that give it a jungle feel. We saw many tropical birds around. I 100% recommend booking a safari through Ravidu, he partners with a guide with many years of experience. The safari guide was knowledgeable about the animals and different species we saw on the safari. He was very respectful of the wildlife and drove slowly through the park unlike other jeeps..!!

Guest review by

Raul

The location of the cottage is fantastic, within walking...

The location of the cottage is fantastic, within walking distance to Udawalawe Handhi. The room is beautifully designed with huge glass windows to appreciate nature. Very clean. The host welcomed us warmly, and I must mention: this is where we had the best breakfast in Sri Lanka. It was provided to us for free.. Thank you!

Guest review by

Otto

Spain

We really enjoyed Ravidu Safari House!

We really enjoyed Ravidu Safari House! It is located about 5 minutes from the entrance of Udawalawe Park and is in a beautiful location among the trees. The manager Ravidu and his wife were very friendly and organized a wonderful safari for us to the park. We saw over 50 elephants and other animals, so we had a great time. Our room at the hotel was large, comfortable and very clean. We also had a lovely dinner at the hotel. I highly recommend this hotel if you want to do a safari in Udawalawe.

Guest review by

Otto

Spain

The accommodation in this place has magical peace and quiet.

The accommodation in this place has magical peace and quiet. The cabin is clean, air conditioned. Our host in the main building prepared us excellent Sri Lankan food. He is a wonderful, smiling and funny man with a wonderful family. We decided to go on a safari, which he helped us organize. As promised, our guide spoke good English and was able to identify animals that we would not have seen on our own. We highly recommend this place!

Guest review by

Drawe

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Nature House

From US$71 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,440 reviews

This is a fantastic place to stay when visiting Udawalawe national park. The staff was excellent, and the hotel was a real beauty. A lovely pool made sure we could cool down, and a small balcony outside our room gave us extra space to relax. We would highly recommend booking a safari through this hotel. We went in the afternoon (from 14.00 to 18.00), and we had a great time. Our guide was excellent - so knowledgable and comsiderate. We would also recommend the dinner at the hotel - a superb curry buffet.

Guest review by

Ingrid Toftemo

Norway

Ali Weta Safari Resort

From US$44.80 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

This is a brand new hotel. Everything is sparking clean, the pool is one of the nicest I’ve ever used. The room had a balcony and a view on a field so in the morning, we watched the peacocks walking around. We loved that the room had a view of this field, we were just in the middle of the nature. The hotel is very close to the National Park. The staff is really nice and kind. I really recommend the hotel, it was one of our best stays in Sri Lanka.

Guest review by

Olivia

Switzerland

Hotel Gayan's

From US$24 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

Hello everyone, just want to share our experience with Gayan ´s hotel. It is located very close to the main entrance of Udawalawe national park, with very kind host Gayan, who provided us the safari tour - with very experienced driver - he saw a little chameleon on a distant branchlet. How could he spot that, we still wonder😀 anyway, we really recommend staying with Gayan ´s!

Guest review by

Jan

Czech Republic

Rustic Cottages Udawalawe

From US$56 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews

Our stay in Rustic Cottages Udawalawe was delightful. The house we stayed at was new and clean, with all the necessities equipped. Our host was amiable - he helped us to organize the National Park Safari and massage session at his friend's house.

Guest review by

Agnieszka

Poland

Paramount Safari Cottage