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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Dhalaya Resort Udawalawe in Udawalawe offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free toiletries. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, terrace, and lush garden. The resort features a waterpark, pool bar, and outdoor seating area. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Options: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, British, American, Italian, and local cuisines. Breakfast includes continental, American, and full English options. Additional amenities include a coffee shop and picnic area. Location and Attractions: Located 33 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and 8.7 mi from Udawalawe National Park. Nearby attractions include Elephant Rock and Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, American

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Lovely pool.. Meals were served in a lovely thatched restaurant in the garden and really nice. We asked for some breakfast to take on our safari which was packed up for us. The hotel is almost opposite the elephant transit home...
  • Alex
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The resturant was good. The safari was awesome. There are only 6 rooms in the whole hotel.
  • Lumbini
    United States United States
    The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were spacious and clean. They’ve got fan and AC as well to fight the hot weather. Our family specifically loved the food provided at their Hungry Monkey restaurant. We had all three meals there....
  • Stuart
    United States United States
    Clean, staff was fantastic and attentive, amazing restaurant on-site (Hungry Monkey), great location.
  • Eric
    Ireland Ireland
    Really nice rooms with charm, set around a nice and clean swimming pool. It's very close to Udawalawe park, and right next to the Elephant sanctuary (just a couple of minutes walk). The restaurant in front is also one of the nicest...
  • Lindsay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous room in the gardens, nice restaurant and fabulous waiter, lovely pool with slide facility (although shut) - perfect location to walk a Roos to the baby elephant rehab centre (50m)
  • Amal
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    This was by far one of the best hotels we've ever stayed in. From the initial greeting to the last goodbye, it was an amazing exceptional experience. Place itself is situated on a small road surrounded by green pastures. Very quiet. The rooms are...
  • Katherine
    Portugal Portugal
    The bed were very comfortable and big, the room was very spacious, the AC was very effective, the staff were very friendly, the bathroom was very clean and I loved the shower and I liked the fact that there was only 6 rooms.
  • Lilian
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice, small cosy resort. Very new. Super friendly staff and delicious food. Good safari opportunities nearby, which the hotel can also arrange. Rooms looked brand New, beautiful and well maintained. Very comfortable. Lovely swimming...
  • Renee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really hospitable and friendly staff, beautiful accommodation, great value, easy access to elephant safari, would definitely recommend staying here!

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Hungry Monkey
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • British • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Thai • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 6 years
Crib always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.