Pelican Lake safari resort

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Pelican Lake Safari Resort in Udawalawe offers family rooms with private bathrooms, lake or river views, and modern amenities including air-conditioning and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, water sports facilities, a lush garden, and a family-friendly restaurant serving Argentinian cuisine. Additional amenities include a waterpark, outdoor fireplace, and free on-site parking. Prime Location: Located 54 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and 15 km from Udawalawe National Park, the resort provides easy access to local attractions. Guest Favorites: Visitors appreciate the lakeside setting, convenient location, and attentive host, ensuring a memorable stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jerry10
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Pelican lake was lovely and peaceful. Really good night's sleep. Family were welcoming and the food was good.. Great for birdwatchers. Great location for safari x”
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent host. Very helpful and friendly. Beautiful location. Great breakfast. Host organises a safari for us which was also excellent.”
Samuel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The home made food was incredible and the family was lovey”
Peter
Guernsey Guernsey
“Very peaceful location right on the lake. Not quiet during the day with peacocks and other birds plus the water buffalo passing twice a day but peaceful nonetheless. Owners were really helpful arranging food safaris and onward transfer.”
Audrey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location and fab food at dinner and breakfast. Great host”
Isabel
Germany Germany
“We enjoyed our recent stay at Pelicane Lake a lot. We were welcomed with a coconut drink and enjoyed a great lunch upon arrival. Our host was very friendly, always ready to assist. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. The rooms...”
Rina
Israel Israel
“amazing spot on the lake, very peaceful to stay during the day by the lake and riding on the swan watching the incredible view of the buffalos crossing the lake. the owner is very nice and helpful. we had a flat tire so he made sure someone fix...”
Van
Netherlands Netherlands
“Friendly host Nimal. Quiet place at walking distance of town. Breakfast near lake watching gorgeous birds.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great small setting on the edge of the water. Lots of birds and water monitors. The farmer brings his buffalo to wallow in the lake twice a day. The beds are big and comfortable. The owner is very friendly with three lovely children. They taught...”
Jeroen
Belgium Belgium
“Amazing setting near the river where water buffalos and birds can be spotted, helpful, friendly host with playful children who showed us the best spots to hike and swim, fantastic cooking to let us discover delicious local flavours, coconut fresh...”

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Argentinian
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.