Comfortable Accommodations: Kuma Safari Lodge in Udawalawe offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and balcony.
Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or dine outdoors in the garden. The property features a barbecue area and offers free WiFi throughout.
Convenient Location: Located 5 km from Udawalawe National Park and 44 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the lodge provides easy access to local attractions.
Guest Services: The guest house offers a paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, evening entertainment, bike hire, and free on-site private parking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
“Hosts were so sweet and helpful! I felt very looked after during my time in Udawalawe :)”
Hanka
Czech Republic
“Great dinner and great host. They organised safari tour for us. Definitelly a must! :)”
Crystal
Australia
“I was travelling late and notified them of arrival time and that I would hope to have dinner. Dinner was ready when I arrived, and it was the best Sri Lankan food with so many sides and watermelon/pineapple for dessert. Fantastic service!!!
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Dongju
South Korea
“I stayed here for a safari tour and was more than satisfied! Honestly, I didn’t expect too much because the price was cheaper than other places, but the room condition was excellent and the staff were super friendly. The best part of this stay was...”
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Dani
Spain
“Perfect if you go to safari next door, its just 700m from the National Park entrance. Room confortable with air condition. Good food.”
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Harriet
United Kingdom
“This is a great location for going on the safari and visiting the elephant transit home. The owner will make the arrangements for you to visit these places and I think the prices are pretty good. I recommend eating here, the food is very tasty and...”
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Laura
Italy
“Everything was perfect, from the location at walking distance to the Udawalawe Park to the kindness of the owners and their cuisine. Room close to the jungle, excellent dinner with sri lankan dishes freshly prepared by the lady and super breakfast...”
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Katherine
Australia
“- Owner super helpful, very available via WhatsApp to provide advice on buses etc. Booked me a tuk tuk when my bus didn't come and charged a reasonable price - the tuk tuk arrived about 5mins after I'd messaged the owner which was great
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Estela
United Kingdom
“The rooms were very spacious and clean with AC. The ladies in charge are lovely and organised the best safari for a good price. The property is so close to the park that we were the first ones to arrive and see the elephants”
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Sunniva
Denmark
“Big and clean room. The owners are super sweet and it is close to the national park. They also offer safari with pick up at the lodge”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
No additional info available
Facilities of Kuma Safari Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Free parking
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
House rules
Kuma Safari Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Kuma Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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