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Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Walawegama, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 133 reviews)

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9.4
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133 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Total

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

3rd time, this place keeps improving its standards, fantastic staff very friendly top to bottom. Beautiful rooms location garden. Complimentary head massage was perfect after the safari.

Anthony Sri Lanka

The staff was excellent. The service at the restaurant by Sandaruwan was outstanding. We had the most amazing hopper breakfast. The rooms were comfortable, and all our needs were well taken care of.

Surendra United States of America

A calm quiet place and the staff was spectacular in their service and they always had a smile. Highly recommended.

Kisal_94 Sri Lanka

The staff was excellent. Darghana the guest relations officer was the absolute best. He arranged our safaris as well as transportation to our next stop. Food was great, the pool was lovely, everything was perfect.

Rebecca United States of America

This is one of my favourite places that I stayed at in Sri Lanka! The host Darshana made us feel at home as soon as we got out the car. We were taken up to our huge room which was really nice and cool despite the roasting temperatures outside. Once we unpacked, we enjoyed the infinity pool with a constant supply of drinks and had a stroll around the hotel grounds with several peacocks wandering around. The food was so tasty with a kotthu/egg station where the chef makes it exactly how you want! They arranged a safari for us which picked us up at 0530 and we were out for around 5 hours and might have missed the breakfast but they remembered my girlfriend asking what time breakfast finished and they stayed open for our return - unreal service! I’d definitely stay here again!

Ali United Kingdom

Everything was great, comfortable clean room and amazing pool.

Hatidža Bosnia and Herzegovina

Kalu and his staff run this guesthouse with great love and care. It has clean, luxurious chalets set in beautiful gardens with a decent sized swimming pool. The food is very good and the staff are always helpful and attentive. Its only 10 mins by road to the park entrance. The place is perfect for families

Robert United Kingdom

This is a beautiful place to stay, the accommodation is very nice. The personnel and service very good. Beautiful piece of heaven in middle of the nature. You see a lot of special birds, we felt sorry not to stay longer at this nice place. We will come definitely back in future!! It was my birthday, they brought cake with a candle. The owner, Kalu, is also very nice person. Do not hesitate by booking this hotel! You do not get disappointed !

Josephus Netherlands

Staff were lovely and great with our 10month old. Were able to provide lovely cot and high chair which was very useful. Sad we did not have longer and might have taken advantage of the pool and ping pong table aswell as the swimming pool.

E United Kingdom

The charming staff, the stylish design, the tranquil location

Gillian United Kingdom

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “3rd time, this place keeps improving its standards, fantastic staff very friendly top to bottom. Beautiful rooms location garden. Complimentary head massage was perfect after the safari.”
    Anthony Anthony Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • “The staff was excellent. The service at the restaurant by Sandaruwan was outstanding. We had the most amazing hopper breakfast. The rooms were comfortable, and all our needs were well taken care of.”
    Surendra Surendra United States of America United States of America
  • “A calm quiet place and the staff was spectacular in their service and they always had a smile. Highly recommended.”
    Kisal_94 Kisal_94 Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • “The staff was excellent. Darghana the guest relations officer was the absolute best. He arranged our safaris as well as transportation to our next stop.”
    Rebecca Rebecca United States of America United States of America
  • “This is one of my favourite places that I stayed at in Sri Lanka! The host Darshana made us feel at home as soon as we got out the car.”
    Ali Ali United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was great, comfortable clean room and amazing pool.”
    Hatidža Hatidža Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • “Kalu and his staff run this guesthouse with great love and care. It has clean, luxurious chalets set in beautiful gardens with a decent sized swimming pool.”
    Robert Robert United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “This is a beautiful place to stay, the accommodation is very nice. The personnel and service very good. Beautiful piece of heaven in middle of the nature.”
    Josephus Josephus Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Staff were lovely and great with our 10month old. Were able to provide lovely cot and high chair which was very useful.”
    E E United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The charming staff, the stylish design, the tranquil location”
    Gillian Gillian United Kingdom United Kingdom

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe provides a relaxing stay in Udawalawe. The property features 5 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and provides facilities like an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and an in-house library.

The hotel is located about 25 mi from the Mattala International Airport and 6.2 mi from Pallebedda Sri Sankapala Rajah Maha Viharaya. Udawalawe National Park and Ath Athuru Sevana (Elephant Transit Home) are located within 1.9 mi of the hotel. Udawalawe Bus Station is located about 3.7 mi away.

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe provides beautiful accommodations, all offering a private balcony. They are well equipped with comfortable beds, private bathroom facilities and spacious interiors. Some rooms have a separate seating area.
The hotel provides a wellness center and offers massage services at an extra charge. Younger guests can enjoy the playground.

Guests can sample a selection of Sri Lankan, Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine at the restaurant. There are also barbecue facilities on site. Room service is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Free parking
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

끉 Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

끸 Free private parking available at the hotel

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  • Anthony Sri Lanka

    “3rd time, this place keeps improving its standards, fantastic staff very friendly top to bottom. Beautiful rooms location garden. Complimentary head massage was perfect after the safari.”

  • Surendra United States of America

    “The staff was excellent. The service at the restaurant by Sandaruwan was outstanding. We had the most amazing hopper breakfast. The rooms were comfortable, and all our needs were well taken care of.”

  • Kisal_94 Sri Lanka

    “A calm quiet place and the staff was spectacular in their service and they always had a smile. Highly recommended. ”

  • Rebecca United States of America

    “The staff was excellent. Darghana the guest relations officer was the absolute best. He arranged our safaris as well as transportation to our next stop. Food was great, the pool was lovely, everything was perfect.”

  • Ali United Kingdom

    “This is one of my favourite places that I stayed at in Sri Lanka! The host Darshana made us feel at home as soon as we got out the car. We were taken up to our huge room which was really nice and cool despite the roasting temperatures outside. Once we unpacked, we enjoyed the infinity pool with a constant supply of drinks and had a stroll around the hotel grounds with several peacocks wandering around. The food was so tasty with a kotthu/egg station where the chef makes it exactly how you want! They arranged a safari for us which picked us up at 0530 and we were out for around 5 hours and might have missed the breakfast but they remembered my girlfriend asking what time breakfast finished and they stayed open for our return - unreal service! I’d definitely stay here again!” Read more

  • Hatidža Bosnia and Herzegovina

    “Everything was great, comfortable clean room and amazing pool.”

  • Robert United Kingdom

    “Kalu and his staff run this guesthouse with great love and care. It has clean, luxurious chalets set in beautiful gardens with a decent sized swimming pool. The food is very good and the staff are always helpful and attentive. Its only 10 mins by road to the park entrance. The place is perfect for families” Read more

  • Josephus Netherlands

    “This is a beautiful place to stay, the accommodation is very nice. The personnel and service very good. Beautiful piece of heaven in middle of the nature. You see a lot of special birds, we felt sorry not to stay longer at this nice place. We will come definitely back in future!! It was my birthday, they brought cake with a candle. The owner, Kalu, is also very nice person. Do not hesitate by booking this hotel! You do not get disappointed ! ” Read more

  • E United Kingdom

    “Staff were lovely and great with our 10month old. Were able to provide lovely cot and high chair which was very useful. Sad we did not have longer and might have taken advantage of the pool and ping pong table aswell as the swimming pool.”

  • Gillian United Kingdom

    “The charming staff, the stylish design, the tranquil location ”

An Inside Look at Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10 Minutes Drive time to Udawalawe National Park

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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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Natural Beauty
  • Lake Udawalawe Dam
    0.6 miles
  • Lake Udawalawe National Park
    3.1 miles
  • River Walawegama
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Chinese, British, Indian, Local, International, European

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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Amenities of Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Free parking
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong Additional charge
  • Pool table Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Kids' TV channels
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Honeymoon suite
  • VIP room facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free! All pools are free of charge

  • Open all year
  • Opening times
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge

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1:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Until 11:30 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
$10 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed by request
$10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed by request
$15 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this hotel

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Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

  • Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Badminton equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Foot bath
    • Bike tours

  • Check-in at Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • The prices at Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Chalet

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Accessible parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe by:

    • Car 3h 30min

  • Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe is 2.1 miles from the center of Udawalawe.

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

  • Guests staying at Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

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  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location9.3
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