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Maika safari lodge, hotel in Udawalawe

Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a restaurant and views of the garden, Maika safari lodge is located in Udawalawe and provides accommodation with free WiFi.

Probably the best stay in Sri Lanka. We arrived earlier but were welcomed by the kind family with smiles, coconuts and we could already use the pool! The garden and pool are well maintained and the lodges are beautiful. The modern room had AC, mosquito net and hot water. As many accommodations in the area the price is very cheap because they can arrange a safari tour for you: the truth is we were not disappointed with it. We had breakfast right after the early safari, the best we had in Sri Lanka, with many local homemade delicious options. We recommend trying their dinner too, you won’t be disappointed! Maika lodge is only 10min walking from Udawalawe and had also many dining options nearby. We wish best of luck to this beautiful family and strongly recommend staying with them!
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
158 reviews
Price from
£7.10
1 night, 2 adults
Nature Glow Cottage, hotel in Udawalawe

Offering river views, Nature Glow Cottage in Udawalawe offers accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

These hosts are outstanding. We have never before met so friendly, super nice and warm people. The food was great as well and they were all the time available and they easily arranged everything we asked for. The location is mini jungle, we loved it! There is also a sweet restaurant nearby with very fun and kind people. One day we' ll be back to this place! Their good vibe and beautiful karma worth a lot!
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
£14.71
1 night, 2 adults
Secret River Side Safari Lodge, hotel in Udawalawe

Located 17 km from Udawalawe National Park, Secret River Side Safari Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

This lodge is located near by very nice river.the staff and owner also friendly and helpfull.they arranged amazing breakfast for us.and also they arranged marvelous safari.we were enjoyed our day in this place.highly recommend
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
£6.15
1 night, 2 adults
Wild River Side, hotel in Udawalawe

Located in Udawalawe in the Ratnapura District region, Wild River Side provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

Location and freedom is good.any other facilities ara very bad
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
96 reviews
Price from
£14.93
1 night, 2 adults
Peacock Riverside Eco Lodge, hotel in Udawalawe

Located 12 km from Udawalawe National Park, Peacock Riverside Eco Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, a restaurant and room service for your convenience.

Staying with Sujee was a delightful experience ! We had the chance to stay in the middle of the jungle between trees and a river flowing by. The room was super clean and comfortable and Sujee’s wife prepared the best Sri lankan diner for us. A true peaceful peace of heaven. We also did a Safari with Sujee who know his Udawalawe park by heart and can guide you the best to see the most of animals !
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£13.36
1 night, 2 adults
suncity privacy cottages, hotel in Udawalawe

With city views, suncity privacy cottages is situated in Udawalawe and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden, terrace and children's playground.

I booked this place at the last minute, after a complicated situation, and not only it was my savior, but it was also a true surprise. I've stayed in many residences, cottages, and hotels around the world, but here I left a piece of my heart. The well-maintained garden, the variety of birds chirping (you can literally go birdwatching in the garden), the clean rooms, the delicious food, and the hospitality of the staff. You couldn't ask for a better place to stay before a safari in Udawalawe. It’s underrated, go and experience it for yourself, and thank you again for everything!
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
£14.96
1 night, 2 adults
Lizard Safari Lodge, hotel in Udawalawe

With Udawalawe National Park reachable in 14 km, Lizard Safari Lodge provides accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

Super clean place, joyful staff, good vibes
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
81 reviews
Price from
£10.20
1 night, 2 adults
Sinharaja Kurulu Ella Eco Resort, hotel in Udawalawe

Featuring mountain views, Sinharaja Kurulu Ella Eco Resort in Deniyaya features accommodation, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and water sports facilities.

Beautiful location, in the middle of the rainforest, you feel like sleeping under the stars and breathing together with nature. The owner and his wife are very very kind, Janith showed and explained a lot of things, animals/herbs, we had a fish pedicure in the waterfall next to our room, and the food was also exceptional, the ingredients coming directly fresh from their garden.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
205 reviews
Price from
£56.84
1 night, 2 adults
Glimra eco lodge, hotel in Udawalawe

Situated in Hambegamuwa in the Monaragala District region, Glimra eco lodge features a balcony. Located 39 km from Udawalawe National Park, the property provides a garden and free private parking.

My stay at the Glima Eco Lodge was an amazing choice and I wished I could spent more time here. Roshani and her husband are such an inspiring and lovely couple. They treat you like you re a part of their family and serve you one of the best food I ever had in my LIFE! The Eco Lodge is so beautiful, it’s very clean and so cozy. The lake is infront of you and you can hear beautiful sounds of birds. The fireplace and the environment is so relaxing and you have the space only for you! Thank you so much for everything, I hope to you see you soon!
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£41.91
1 night, 2 adults
The Rainforest Ecolodge - Sinharaja with Shuttle Service, hotel in Udawalawe

Located on a division of the Enselwatte Tea Estate, The Rainforest Ecolodge offers accommodation with a private bathroom surrounded by a forest habitat.

The property offers a rustic charm, though some areas could use a bit of maintenance as they appear rusty and stainable. The environment is peaceful, and the presence of animals adds to the natural ambiance. The food was excellent, with a great variety to choose from, including refreshing natural juices. The view is absolutely stunning and adds to the overall experience. The guides are certified and highly knowledgeable, making tours both informative and enjoyable. Overall, it’s a great place for nature lovers and those looking for a unique experience.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
13 reviews
Price from
£178.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.

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  • Avg. price/night: £6.84
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 23 reviews
    This lodge is located near by very nice river.the staff and owner also friendly and helpfull.they arranged amazing breakfast for us.and also they arranged marvelous safari.we were enjoyed our day in this place.highly recommend
    tharindu
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £1.44
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 27 reviews
    Fabulous hosts nothing a problem. My room was very clean, bed super comfortable, spacious bathroom ,tea / coffee making facilities & toaster. Breakfast & dinner (big portions) very tasty. The lodge is peaceful & quiet surrounded by nature. Safari organised by my host with a experienced guide has given me wonderful lasting memores.
    Akun
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57.87
    Scored 10
    10
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    Wild Elephas is in a beautiful location by the Walawe river. The Family lodges are by the pool. Very comfortable Air conditioned lodges with attached bathrooms and sit out, Delicious meals with a mouth watering village lunch, Very friendly and helpful staff. We were surprised to get a basket of goodies and Binos for the exceptional safari experience.
    Nishanthi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £61.21
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 34 reviews
    I had the most amazing experience ever. The owner was so welcoming. The lodge was super authentic and cute and had the safari theme. I couldn’t recommend this enough.
    Maya
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £22.70
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 142 reviews
    Brand new little and so beautiful lodges in a garden full of palm and banana trees. A balcony out of wood and a hammock to relax in the garden. The room has a mosquito net and the shower is a waterfall. Such a nice host, good communication, good food and service. He organized a safari with a skilled, nice and friendly driver. He took care of the tickets and everything, great al inclusive package . We saw so many beautiful animals and they even arranged a breakfast for us at a nice place in the national park.
    Lina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £52.47
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,731 reviews
    The lodges were spacious and stylish and the outside bathroom is a fabulous feature. Pool is lovely. Very peaceful environment. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was very good both in the evening and for breakfast. We did an early morning safari one day and the breakfast provided for that was really good. Also, our guide, Gayan, did a fantastic job during the safari.
    Loz
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £52.47
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,731 reviews
    Wonderful place to stay prior to safari. The lodges are cute and great and the pool area is fantastic. The area in itself is not as touristy as some other areas in Sri Lanka and that reflects restaurant, the personnel, etc. However, everyone did the best they could and the food and drinks were completely fine. The safari they arranged was excellent.
    Anders
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 390 reviews
    Tranquil, just a few lodges, so not overrun with tourists like us! Beautiful tropical garden setting. Lovely pool, extremely helpful and pleasant staff, clean and tidy. Breakfast particularly good. The safari tour and driver arranged for us was outstanding and excellent value for money.
    Dorian
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 390 reviews
    Beautiful spacious safari lodges with a refreshing pool. We did the safari and it was amazing - we saw so many animals and learnt so much. We'd recommend paying for one of the official park guides - it was cheap and he was so knowledgeable. Our driver was great too and in communication with other drivers to ensure we saw lots of wildlife. Lahiru was a great host and also let me use the kitchen which was appreciated.
    Ilya
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £52.47
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,731 reviews
    great staff, very helpful beautifully designed and comfortable safari lodges with AC/outdoor shower/balcony and comfortable beds great location if you’re visiting udawalawe for safari
    Parisa
    Young couple