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Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5.0 star property
Travelers can lounge by the outdoor pool, embark on ecotours to explore the surrounding nature, enjoy international cuisine, and find time for rejuvenation

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Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort offers a luxurious retreat near Udawalawe National Park. Relax at the spa, savor international dishes at Una Sevana restaurant, and enjoy drinks from the poolside bar. Free WiFi and shopping facilities are available on the premises.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Super Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Super Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Grand Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
912, Thanamalwila Road, Udawalawa

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Elephant Transit Home - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 42 min drive - 28.3 miles
  • Lunugamvehera National Park - 47 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • Tangalle Beach - 60 min drive - 45.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪vibeX - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪River side Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dissanayake Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Walawa Heritage hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Udawalawe National Park
An attached winery, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Una Sevana, features international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • 1 meeting room, concierge services, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All 79 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like free internet and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Una Sevana

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per room
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Udawalawa
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Embilipitiya
Grand Udawalawe Safari Embilipitiya
Udawalawe Safari Embilipitiya
Udawalawe Safari Udawalawa
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Hotel
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Udawalawa
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Hotel Udawalawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–8 PM.

Is Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per room applies.

Where is Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Udawalawe National Park.

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Reviews

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff great safari clean property but food was poor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time and experience here. The staff were above and beyond, the amenities were also really nice. We enjoyed the restaurant and bar and the food.

10/10 Excellent

Samaraweerage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and enjoy. A convenient location if you’re going for safari in Udawalawe national parks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a relaxed good maintaned hotel. We were in the governors Suite and really liked it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

We
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay... only down side being we were only there for 2 nights Lovely hotel, with very friendly staff. Rooms great and well appointed.Great setting and relaxing after or before safari. Only bit of advice is dont go too late for breakfast or buffet evening meal, as its all been hoovered up. Would recommend and if we find ourself in same area again, will re book.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The staff were all great, the campus was clean and well taken care of, and our room was very nice. The restaurant breakfast and dinner buffets had a nice variety of food options as well. Watch out for monkeys in the morning - one tried to steal our cream and sugar during morning coffee on the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property was hugely convenient for the udawalawe game reserve. The staff were very pleasant. And that was about it…. The hotel was dark, our room was unbelievably dark, and the food was disgusting. Our two meals were inedible. We left a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Familystay

The rooms where big and nice. The bathrooms where very small and the bathtub got stains. Poolarea was clean but it would have been nice with a deck to walk on instead of old grass and dirt. Diningarea was not cozy at all. Good for a short stay when you go on safaris etc.

10/10 Excellent

Tonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roligt og hyggeligt

Dejligt sted, god pool, venligt personale
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En stor och lyxig resort nära nationalparken. Vi hade en suit som var väldigt fin med en härlig regndush som var perfekt efter en dammig safari. Skön stor säng.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles sehr gut und sauber . Essen aller card sehr lecker, frühstück gut, aber dunkel und bedrückend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La chambre était propre et calme. Nous avons testé le spa de l'hôtel les prix sont élevés par rapport aux salon de massage en dehors de l'hôtel mais le massage que nous avons choisi était de qualité. Gros point noir du séjour le restaurant buffet de l'hôtel la nourriture est de mauvaise qualité.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk smukt hotel i skønne omgivelser
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were pleasant. The room was large and comfortable. The bathroom was a bit gritty. The décor was gloomy. The food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay in a great hotel

We had a fantastic time, the food was great - so many gluten free options, I’m coeliac so that made a huge difference. It was my 30th birthday when we arrived, they decorated my room, gave me a free drink and also made me a gluten free cake and sang to me - brilliant! This hotel was lovely, clean, had great pool and the staff were kind, attentive and always pleasant. we would definitely visit again :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres bon sejour, hotel a taille humaine avec beaucoup de charme...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

LT, Deutschland

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Anlage und Ausstattung sind ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen und extrem heruntergekommen. Es ist nicht besonders sauber, Betten sind ungemütlich und Personal im Restaurant nicht sehr freundlich. Preis Leistungs Verhältnisse stimmen auch nicht. Es ist ziemlich teuer für das was es ist. Wir sind 2 Nächte geblieben was ich definitiv nicht empfehlen würde. Eine Nacht reicht.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Spot

A great place to stay when planning a safari! Not much else to do in the area and hotel but perfect for a one night trip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Sneha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place but very average food

The hotel was nice and well kept. The room was really big and comfortable, the staff was helpful. The biggest issue that we faced was with the food. we are vegetarians so there were very limited choices to begin with (we are used to less options but this was abnormally low). Even the few options that were available tasted very bad. It was excessively salty and slightly under-cooked. The hotel’s safari jeep package was almost double of what we paid outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location as near to the park and it has a pleasant swimming pool and Deluxe rooms were nice (not as described on website but still ok). Food was very poor and catered for tour groups and very expensive for food and drinks. They have no tour desk or leaflets regarding tours for independent travellers, however they booked an excellent trip for 2 people. One night here is enough as tour leaves at either 0530 or 1430 so only trip is needed and then elephant orphanage / transit home, which was worth a visit and in walking distance. Only hotel like this in the area so if you want the facilities then book this but be aware not up to expected standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel - except for the food

Based on the hotel itself, we'd give this hotel a 5 star rating. The only reason we have to give it a 4 is that the food war really disappointing. We had been in Sri Lanka for about a week in various hotels and restaurants prior to this stay, and really love the food and have found the quality and flavor of food in this country to be very consistent. However, the food here was really rather bad. We ate dinner and breakfast here twice, and all meals were consistently poor. Even the papadums were kind of stale tasting - this is not that hard an item to cook well! Otherwise, the hotel was great - great rooms, great staff, excellent grounds, nice pool. But they really need to replace the food service manager or chef and upgrade their food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Hanna

Nothing but average

I was a little disappointed in our stay here. The hotel has a good 4 star standard but nothing extra. Restaurant feels a little tired and food was below average. No internet in the room only in common areas. Water costs four times as much as on the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay

Unfortunately we did not have a great stay at Udawalawe Safari Resort. The hotel is in definite need of an upgrade and is very dated. The price is definitely overpriced for what you get (especially for Sri Lanka). The reception staff were very friendly but we had a bad experience in the restaurant for dinner and then again the following morning for breakfast. I am vegetarian and was served bacon in my breakfast. The main issue we had was the language barrier and attitude of the staff in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Tahsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No wifi in room. Public places have wifi very bad. Took spa but the towel was very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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