Thought Blooming

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

10

Property highlights

Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Triple Room with Terrace
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 extra-large double bed
Free cancellation before 18:00 on 10 November 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$18 per night
Price US$54
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Thought Blooming in Udawalawe offers family rooms with garden or terrace views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and modern amenities. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast with local specialities, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The family-friendly restaurant serves seafood, local, and Asian cuisines for lunch and dinner. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, terrace, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a swimming pool, badminton equipment, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 56 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and 12 km from Udawalawe National Park, Thought Blooming provides easy access to nature. Highly rated for its convenience and family-friendliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Buffet

Options with:

  • Garden view

  • Quiet street view

  • Landmark view

Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Triple Room with Terrace
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 extra-large double bed
Free cancellation before 18:00 on 10 November 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$18 per night
Price US$54
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Triple Room with Terrace
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
180 feet²
Garden view
Landmark view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Slippers
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$20 per night
Price US$60
Excluded: 11 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 10 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 3
US$18 per night
Price US$54
Excluded: 11 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 10 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$18 per night
Price US$54
Excluded: 11 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 10 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Triple Room with Balcony
We have 1 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
204 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Landmark view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$28 per night
Price US$84
Excluded: 11 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 10 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 3
US$25 per night
Price US$76
Excluded: 11 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 10 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$25 per night
Price US$76
Excluded: 11 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Full English breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 10 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
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Guests who stayed here loved

Dugald
Australia Australia
“Our family had a great night at Thought Blooming. The host family was lovely and helpful. They organised our Safari trip to the national Park with a great driver and guide. The dinner and breakfast we had were delicious. The price we paid for our...”
Gilles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing cottage, very clean and all functional. Couldn't find a more hospitable host. Arranged taxis for us and a safari. Food was excellent, couldn't have done more. The place is a little remote but fantastic location nonetheless. Would recommend...”
Gabriella
Hungary Hungary
“Very nice, newly built villa. Great cleanliness. Owners are very helpful.”
Joseph
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a perfect 2 nights at Thought Blooming, the family were so welcoming and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, including making hoppers and papaya for breakfast, sourcing Coke Zero and producing curries without spice. The...”
Bethan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a great stay!! Such a wonderful, welcoming family who really looked after us and went out of their way to help us, from organising the safari to transport out of the town. The food was very yummy too. The garden and outdoor space are...”
Katharina
Austria Austria
“Thamidu and his family were really welcoming and supported us by organising a safari and taking us to the elephant transit home. The room was spacious and clean. We would definitely come here again!”
Lena
Germany Germany
“The place is really nice, we had the room upstairs with our own little balcony looking right into nature. The room and bath are clean and cozy and there’s a/c. The family hosting us are super nice and helpful people. The breakfast was really nice....”
Salila
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“I tried booking so many hotels in Udawalawe and none of them were available. Luckily i found Thought Blooming which is a calm and quiet location that serves all your expectations. The experience i had was amazing because of attentive service of...”
Audrey
France France
“Tout! Les chambres sont super. Le jardin est magnifique. Et surtout, la famille hôte est vraiment charmante. Excellente cuisine aussi! Merci beaucoup !”
Caterina
Italy Italy
“La famiglia è stata molto accogliente e gentile, ci ha aiutati a organizzare il safari a Udawalawe. La struttura è molto bella e immersa nel verde!”

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
Thought Blooming
  • Cuisine
    Seafood • Local • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Thought Blooming takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.