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Located within a 10-minute drive from the famous Udawalawe National Park, Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort features an outdoor swimming pool and offers spacious rooms with views of the surrounding nature. Free parking is available on site. The resort is just 500 metres to Ath Athuru Sevana, an elephant orphanage, and approximately 160 km from Katunayake Airport. The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium is within a 40-minute drive away. Fitted with parquet flooring, air-conditioned rooms are furnished with a wardrobe, a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and ironing facilities. En suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer, bathtub or shower facility. Wired internet is provided at a charge. Operating a 24-hour front desk, Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort provides laundry and fax/photocopying services. Meeting/ banqueting facilities are available, while airport transfer can be arranged at an extra surcharge. The in-house restaurant serves delectable local and international dishes. Guests may also enjoy meals in private with room service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Fitness centre

Games room

Spa and wellness centre


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 30 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests commended the <b>friendly staff</b> and <b>convenient location</b> near the national park. <b>Room comfort</b> and the <b>swimming pool</b> were also appreciated. However, guests expressed concern about <b>value for money</b>, noting that some services were overpriced. <b>Breakfast</b> received mixed reviews, with some enjoying the variety.
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Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
5.8
Low score for Udawalawe
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bruno
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Excellent location, comfortable room and great staff
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly, the room was big and clean with a nice big comfortable bed it had great AC and a ceiling fan which was needed as it was hot there. FOOD WAS AMAZING! Great selection of food all fresh, all tasted great. Nice big pool and...
  • Martin
    France France
    Comfort, quiet amidst green landscaped environment
  • April
    Australia Australia
    The room was large and very comfortable. Big selection at the buffet and lots of gluten free curry options. Everything you need in a hotel is here. I stayed in a room by myself and felt very safe.
  • Tanya
    Singapore Singapore
    Perfect location for a safari in Udawalawe. The room were exceptional, the staff was really friendly. We had a great time
  • Nithya
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    This is a lovely hotel to stay at Udawalawe, it was perfect for the purpose of our trip, which was Safari at the Udawalawe national park. The staff are extremely friendly and are very accommodating. The food was lovely and leave you wanting more,...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff absolutely brilliant Breakfast selection good Room was amazing, upgraded on check in. Pool was fantastic for our family and the location was ideal, right next to the Elephant Transit Home and Udawalawe National Park.
  • Joel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic resort. We were upgraded to a grand suit on arrival. Massive rooms and very comfortable. Set near the national park. Really nice staff on reception. Pool was great and the lifeguard is the nicest man.
  • Alfred
    Malta Malta
    On the border of the jungle one finds this exceptional hotel. The manager and staff are very welcoming. The breakfast and pool staff are also very friendly and helpful. We unexpectedly got an upgrade to one of the best suites in the hotel. The...
  • Steven
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything as this was the 2nd time we stay here, would definitely recommend it

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Una Sewana
    • Cuisine
      American • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar

Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

  • Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Una Sewana

  • Guests staying at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Darts
    • Live music/performance
    • Public Bath
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Open-air bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Foot massage
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Back massage
    • Head massage

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is 0.8 miles from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.