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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Leel’s Safari Cottage in Udawalawe offers a 3-star hotel experience with a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Dining Options: The family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine with halal, kosher, vegetarian, and vegan options. Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Lunch and dinner are available in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambiance. Convenient Location: Located 7.5 mi from Udawalawe National Park and 35 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel provides walking tours and easy access to deserts and safaris. Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips and family-friendly environment.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tina
Italy“My stay in this house felt like a dream. The entrance to the room is surrounded by greenery, giving the impression of being in the middle of the jungle. We also had a safari organized with them, led by a young and capable guide, and it was a...” - Brant
United States“Hidden away are two magic rooms at the back of this property run by Leel and his family. Super comfortable and perfect for a relaxing couple days. The national park is the main draw for the area and Leel himself arranged and guided us and shared a...” - Noy
Israel“We had the most amazing time at Leel’s Safari cottage! The room was perfect—super clean, beautifully designed, with air conditioning and a hot water. You can really tell how much effort they put into making everything just right. It felt so cozy...” - Mikhail
Russia“This place is a rare find in Sri Lanka. Trust the pictures, it is everything that is shown and more. The green view from the coziest terrace is so vivid, it was eye popping. Great breakfasts and hospitality. The owner is a man of many talents.” - Dominic
United Kingdom“We stayed in one of two lovely rooms built away from the house with their own garden in woodland (felt like jungle). Spent part of an afternoon sitting in a swinging seat watching a mongoose trotting to and fro across the garden! Fantastic...” - Dale
New Zealand“Everything was perfect.. Room best we’ve had..even saw a mongoose from our bed..also the food and the safari was beyond our expectations ..Such a lovely family and Leel was the perfect host. His nephew drove us to Elle in his brand new hybrid...” - Fergal
Brazil“Leels Cottage absolutely exceeded our expectations, the cottage really is a luscious private haven and I wouldn’t change a thing. The room is so stylish and the photos don’t do it justice. The safari was absolutely amazing and Leel pulled over a...” - Aileen
Australia“Leel and his family really made us feel at home and even surprised me with a birthday cake. The property is a lush leafy oasis in Udawalawe and the home cooking was exceptional. We also organised our safari with Leel and he expertly guided us...” - Ruth United Kingdom“Leel was absolutely great, we had a lovely stay here! The whole family were so helpful and friendly. We went on safari with Leel which was so easy and it was amazing we saw soooo many animals including elephants and crocodiles! We also had dinner...”
- Sara
Maldives“Leel and his family are the most amazing people, and the property is just beautiful! The rooms are what I'd call Sri Lankan jungle-chich, very curated clean and comfy. We had lunch, dinner and a breakfast on-the-go and the food was always...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAsian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
