Waraka - Udawalawe by Thema Collection
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About this property
Elegant Accommodations: Waraka - Udawalawe by Thema Collection in Udawalawe offers a 5-star hotel experience with an infinity swimming pool, spa facilities, and a lush garden. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy meals at the family-friendly restaurant. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel features free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and wellness packages. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies with garden or pool views. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, American, buffet, à la carte, vegetarian, halal, and Asian. The restaurant serves local, Asian, and international cuisines for lunch, dinner, and high tea, accommodating special diets. Prime Location: Located 32 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and 9.9 mi from Udawalawe National Park, the hotel provides easy access to local attractions. Cycling activities are available for guests.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds and 1 full bed | ||
Suite Includes evening tea with snacks and a complimentary glass of wine at dinner (one per person). 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed | ||
2 twin beds and 1 queen bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
Ilias
United States“Amazing place in the park. Lots of nature around. The safari with naturalist is really worth it.”- Vinod
Oman“Wonderful property with amazing tranquility. The chef made us one of the most amazing dinner while the staff make it an unforgettable experience” - Torsten
Germany“Waraka is a beautiful facility with very a friendly and welcoming staff. The food quality, preparation and service was excellent.” - Natalie
Qatar“Absolutely spotless property with the most amazing staff and food! The Sri Lankan curry and Sri Lankan breakfast were incredible and the portion sizes were huge. The added extras were a bonus such as the complimentary 10 minute massage, the...” - Beth
United Kingdom“Waraka will always be special to us — it’s where we got engaged last week, surrounded by the gentle stillness of the river - it felt like a dream. The property is a secret retreat, with elegant design in harmony with nature. Our room was...” - Niels
Netherlands“We just stayed with the family at Waraka for 2 nights and it has been amazing. A beautiful place, great food and lovely people. There is so much love, care and attention. A big thanks to the fantastic staff!!” - Arosha United Kingdom“Beautiful hotel in a peaceful location close to the Udawalawe National Park. The architecture of the hotel was also unique and noteworthy, with lots of recycled and up-cycled materials used throughout. The staff were excellent in taking care of...”
Ruchi
India“very clean, classy, nice staff, nice food, very relaxing atmosphere, nice pool, the hammock by the river side is so peaceful, naturalist very knowledgeable to go on safari with, definitely recommend!”- Krishnar United Kingdom“Totally a unique experience. Wonderful set up. Great food selections. We had traditional SriLankan dinner. Which included 4 different dishes made out of Jack fruit. Which was very tasty. Even the pudding. Staff very pleasant, polite and friendly....”
- Alexandre
United Arab Emirates“Exceptional experience from the service to the architecture to the safari!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Polos
- CuisineLocal • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Waraka - Udawalawe by Thema Collection
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Pool view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Cooking class
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Cycling
- CanoeingAdditional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
- Parking garage
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Pool/Beach towels
Spa
- Kids' pool
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- SpaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Waraka - Udawalawe by Thema Collection of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
