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The Countryside Udawalawe

"The Countryside Udawalawe" Near the fair road, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 154 reviews)

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9.2
Superb
155 reviews

Perfect place to stay overnight. Clean accommodation, food good, staff excellent. Very accommodating. Pool gorgeous. Would recommend

Debra United Kingdom

Lovely modern clean property, quality bedding and furnishings. Nice bathroom with plenty of hot water , A/C works great. Pool area is lovely and hotel is a few minutes walk from elephant transit home. Staff are super helpful and they can arrange a safari with a brilliant driver. Huge breakfast included in room price. This place is such good value

Kelly Spain

Very good food and friendly staff. No problems concerning current situation for us.

Schweidler Sri Lanka

The fact of having the whole place for us The size of the bungalow with a small terrasse The location near Safari The Gardens full of tropical fruits we like The EXCELLENT HOMEMADE FOOD from breakfast to diner The staff, a family who has welcomed us generously

Rbdg France

It was one of the best stays I ever enjoyed in my life. The room, bathroom, AC and hot water were all upto higher standard while the cleanliness was way beyond our expectations. This is the place where I experienced the fastest internet out of all my stays. The caretaker is a very friendly and pleasant guy who attended to all our needs with great enthusiasm. The dinner and the breakfast were fabulous. The peacefulness and serenity of this place make it an ideal location for holidaying. Its really worth your money.

Sankalpa Sri Lanka

Our room was a beautiful bungalow by the pool including a comfortable double bed, a small salon with tv and sofa and a very big bathroom with a shower. Everything was very clear and proper. We were provided with pool towel and free access to the pool. A beautiful garden surrounds the pool and the bungalows. The staff was friendly and supportive. They served a very tasty Sri Lankan dinner and a nice breakfast outdoor. The staff also organized for us a wonderful 4 hours safari

Alice Italy

This small getaway is located very closely to the Udawalawe Park. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly. The pool is very big and so are the rooms.

Joyce Belgium

Beautiful spacious safari lodges with a refreshing pool. We did the safari and it was amazing - we saw so many animals and learnt so much. We'd recommend paying for one of the official park guides - it was cheap and he was so knowledgeable. Our driver was great too and in communication with other drivers to ensure we saw lots of wildlife. Lahiru was a great host and also let me use the kitchen which was appreciated.

Ilya United Kingdom

Amazing resort with huge pool, spacious bungalows, very friendly stuff and very tasty breakfast. The resort also organizes tours to the national park including English speaking driver.

Julia Germany

Good location for Udawalawe NP, great and helpful staff! Very good Sri Lankan food buffet for dinner was available. Breakfast was superb.

Lucka Czech Republic
9.2
Superb
155 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Perfect place to stay overnight. Clean accommodation, food good, staff excellent. Very accommodating. Pool gorgeous. Would recommend”
    Debra Debra United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely modern clean property, quality bedding and furnishings. Nice bathroom with plenty of hot water , A/C works great. Pool area is lovely and hotel is a few minutes walk from elephant transit home....”
    Kelly Kelly Spain Spain
  • “Very good food and friendly staff. No problems concerning current situation for us.”
    Schweidler Schweidler Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • “The fact of having the whole place for us The size of the bungalow with a small terrasse The location near Safari The Gardens full of tropical fruits we like The EXCELLENT HOMEMADE FOOD from breakfast...”
    Rbdg Rbdg France France
  • “It was one of the best stays I ever enjoyed in my life. The room, bathroom, AC and hot water were all upto higher standard while the cleanliness was way beyond our expectations.”
    Sankalpa Sankalpa Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • “Our room was a beautiful bungalow by the pool including a comfortable double bed, a small salon with tv and sofa and a very big bathroom with a shower. Everything was very clear and proper.”
    Alice Alice Italy Italy
  • “This small getaway is located very closely to the Udawalawe Park. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly. The pool is very big and so are the rooms.”
    Joyce Joyce Belgium Belgium
  • “Beautiful spacious safari lodges with a refreshing pool. We did the safari and it was amazing - we saw so many animals and learnt so much.”
    Ilya Ilya United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing resort with huge pool, spacious bungalows, very friendly stuff and very tasty breakfast. The resort also organizes tours to the national park including English speaking driver.”
    Julia Julia Germany Germany
  • “Good location for Udawalawe NP, great and helpful staff! Very good Sri Lankan food buffet for dinner was available. Breakfast was superb.”
    Lucka Lucka Czech Republic Czech Republic

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money9.4
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 9.4
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Providing pool views, The Countryside Udawalawe in Udawalawe provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge.

Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fridge and minibar are also provided, as well as a kettle.

The Countryside Udawalawe offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast.

A children's playground is available on site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the accommodation.

Udawalawe National Park is 8.7 miles from The Countryside Udawalawe. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 35.4 miles from the bed and breakfast, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

The Countryside Udawalawe has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 24 Jan 2017.

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Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Free parking
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Debra
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Perfect place to stay overnight. Clean accommodation, food good, staff excellent. Very accommodating. Pool gorgeous. Would recommend”
  • Kelly
    SpainSpain
    “Lovely modern clean property, quality bedding and furnishings. Nice bathroom with plenty of hot water , A/C works great. Pool area is lovely and hotel is a few minutes walk from elephant transit home. Staff are super helpful and they can arrange a...”
  • Schweidler
    Sri LankaSri Lanka
    “Very good food and friendly staff. No problems concerning current situation for us.”
  • Rbdg
    FranceFrance
    “The fact of having the whole place for us The size of the bungalow with a small terrasse The location near Safari The Gardens full of tropical fruits we like The EXCELLENT HOMEMADE FOOD from breakfast to diner The staff, a family who has...”
  • Sankalpa
    Sri LankaSri Lanka
    “It was one of the best stays I ever enjoyed in my life. The room, bathroom, AC and hot water were all upto higher standard while the cleanliness was way beyond our expectations. This is the place where I experienced the fastest internet out of...”
  • Alice
    ItalyItaly
    “Our room was a beautiful bungalow by the pool including a comfortable double bed, a small salon with tv and sofa and a very big bathroom with a shower. Everything was very clear and proper. We were provided with pool towel and free access to the...”
  • Joyce
    BelgiumBelgium
    “This small getaway is located very closely to the Udawalawe Park. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly. The pool is very big and so are the rooms.”
  • Ilya
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful spacious safari lodges with a refreshing pool. We did the safari and it was amazing - we saw so many animals and learnt so much. We'd recommend paying for one of the official park guides - it was cheap and he was so knowledgeable. Our...”
  • Julia
    GermanyGermany
    “Amazing resort with huge pool, spacious bungalows, very friendly stuff and very tasty breakfast. The resort also organizes tours to the national park including English speaking driver.”
  • Lucka
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Good location for Udawalawe NP, great and helpful staff! Very good Sri Lankan food buffet for dinner was available. Breakfast was superb.”
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  • Hello! Do you organise tours to the safari park? Thank you
    YES, WE ARRANGE SAFARI DRIVES TO UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK
    Answered on 21 March 2020

Hosted by KALUMANANNALAGE ASANKA LAHIRU SANKALPA

9.5
Host review score
KALUMANANNALAGE ASANKA LAHIRU SANKALPA
Easily accessible from any part of the country, The Countryside Udawalawe offers country style hospitality and comfort in tranquil settings. A short drive from Udawalawe national park entrance and & reservoir, Homely Country house has comfortable cottages situated on an acre of tropical garden amidst flowering shrubs and fruit trees that attracts plenty of birds,squirrels and even the occasional monkeys.
UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country. Just 5km away from the cottage to park entrance ELEPHANT TRANSIT HOME ( ETH) This home helping to care for the area's injured elephants, is on the main road about 500m from the cottage, supported by Born Free foundation, complex is a halfway house for orphaned elephants MADUWANWELA MANSION The maduwanwela walawwa (Mansion) was first built in the 1700s and it was expanded at times by the Maduwanwela family until 1905 when the final expansion was done by Maduwanwela Maha disawe ( Ceylonese colonial era headman). At its height it had over 121 rooms and 80,000 acres of land surrounding it, at present there are on 47 rooms left, located on in the grounds is a courthouse with seating space for 100 people, furniture and the equipment used for punishments are still present.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings *
1 restaurant on site

    Restaurant

    Cuisine: Asian

    Menu: Buffet

Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Facilities of The Countryside Udawalawe
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Free parking
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
    Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

The Countryside Udawalawe takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

12:00 - 21:00

Check-out

07:30 - 11:30

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 6 years and above are considered 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+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$8 per person, per night

Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa The Countryside Udawalawe accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Please inform The Countryside Udawalawe 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Countryside Udawalawe

  • Yes, The Countryside Udawalawe is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Countryside Udawalawe is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • The Countryside Udawalawe is 600 yards from the centre of Udawalawe.

  • The Countryside Udawalawe offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Badminton equipment
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Swimming Pool

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

  • The Countryside Udawalawe has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The prices at The Countryside Udawalawe 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 The Countryside Udawalawe include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at The Countryside Udawalawe can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Asian