Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe
Walawegama, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 42 reviews)
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Kalu's Hideaway is a comfortable, spacious hotel set within lovely gardens with a beautiful pool. It's a great base for elephant safaris in Udawalawe national park. The hotel is quite, clean and well-looked after with good size rooms. It's worth noting that safaris are either 0600-0900 or 1500-1800 (which I think is probably universal across all hotels in this area) so you can plan your stay accordingly as there isn't much else to do apart from the safari (other than lounging around the pool!)

The great design of the hotel is very matching to the surrounding. Very quiet place, nice pool, friendly stuff. We stayed for 2 nights- and would highly recommend it if you want to visit the Uda Walawe National Park.

Kalu’s was the best place that we stayed while we were in Sri Lanka. We booked for three nights which was perfect with our two year old. The hotel arranged a safari and we saw so many elephants including a herd of around 30 with babies. We also went to the elephant transit home and they dropped us off and picked us up. The service was exceptional and the staff were so friendly towards our little boy. The infinity pool was gorgeous and we loved relaxing there and hearing all of the birds.

We had a nice time there, we were even lucky to meet Kalu and his lovely wife who helped us enormously by taking our 1,5 year old babyboy for half an hour and walking with him around. The place is not ideal for little children but otherwise it was very relaxing. Both me and my husband had a massage in the spa, but we were not impressed, it was a very average massage. The breakfast also average. But lunch was pretty good.

Very nice hotel and super friendly staff. food was delicious!

Kalu's Hideaway was a perfect launching pad for my Undawalawe safari, which the staff also organised for me upon my arrival. Somehow, I was the only guest at the property for my one night stay. The staff were attention to my every need, while also ensuring to leave me with my own space. The swimming pool was a great respite from the heat and humidity, and the property grounds were a delight to walk around. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and it wa great to learn that much of the produce was organically grown in the property's garden. And the icing on the cake - the great Sri Lankan cricketer Kalu's personal memorabilia on display in the property's mini-museum (if only he was there in person!).

The staff and owner were very kind and friendly. The food was georgeous and the room very cozy and clean. The pool and garden area was wonderful with a great view over a small lake.

Really nice pool area. Also the view into garden is beautiful.

the location and layout of the property. An extremely friendly welcome and swift organisation of everything we required. the pool is perfect for relaxing post safari

The Hideaway more than exceeded our expectations! The wonderful staff went above and beyond to make our stay incredible - they gave us an upgrade on arrival to one of their deluxe suites which was gorgeous! The reception staff were more than happy to arrange everything for us for our safari. Delicious food, perfect location for the safari, great attention to detail and a very positive experience overall! 10/10 would recommend if you're planning on visiting Udawalawe!

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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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 4, 2013- Does the free safari include a guide? Is it half day or full day?Dear Sir/ Madam, Greetings from Kalu's Hideaway! We will be providing the jeep and the driver absolutely free and the safari ride is usually for half a day.Answered on 4 December 2019
- Is the baby cot available? And do you have backup generators available 24/7?Hi, We do have a baby cot and Generators are also available 24/7. For further details please inbox us your contact details.Answered on 14 September 2022
- is it full boad ?Hi, we do offer full board basis as well. For further information please inbox us your contact details and we will get in touch with you.Answered on 14 September 2022
- Restaurant
- CuisineChinese • British • Indian • Local • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Badminton equipment
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Darts
- Ping-pongAdditional charge
- Pool tableAdditional charge
- Playground
- FishingAdditional charge
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
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
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Room options at Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe include:
- Twin/Double
- Chalet
- Suite
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Yes, Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe is 2.1 miles from the center of Udawalawe.
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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.
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Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Cycling
- Playground
- Pool table
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Darts
- Evening entertainment
- Spa facilities
- Swimming pool
- Bicycle rental
- Walking tours
- Foot bath
- Bike tours
- Badminton equipment
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
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Guests staying at Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Check-in at Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant