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Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

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A multi-level building with a covered outdoor area, columns, and a staircase. - Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge (Udawalawa)
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with fruit and wine glasses, and wall-mounted lights. - Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge (Udawalawa)
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and multiple seating arrangements. - Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge (Udawalawa)
A swimming pool surrounded by trees and a small building with a tiled roof. - Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge (Udawalawa)
A modern building with multiple levels and open spaces, surrounded by trees. - Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge (Udawalawa)
Consider a stay at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Ali Mankada, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Deluxe Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Udawalawa, Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge is in a national park and on a lake. Ridiyagama Safari Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Udawalawe National Park and Udawalawe Reservoir. Visit our Udawalawa travel guide
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CDE Place , Udawalawagama, Udawalawa

What's nearby

  • A group of elephants in a river surrounded by dense green foliage.
    Udawalawe National Park
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Udawalawe Reservoir
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Elephant Transit Home
    10 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb
    19 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park
    51 min drive - 29.0 miles

Restaurants

  • Butterfly Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Double Barrel Restaurant Embilipitiya BYOB
    21 min drive
  • vibeX
    10 min drive
  • Ali Mankada Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Hotel Dilrukshi
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ali Mankada

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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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 25.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25.00
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00 (up to 18 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Does Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 2 PM. Late check-out is available for USD 40 (subject to availability).

Where is Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this spa lodge is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Udawalawe National Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Udawalawe Reservoir. Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Reviews

7.4

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Erica

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

Safari and sun

Everything was very good, especially the staff. The lady on reception was fantastic and helped with train tickets. The pool was clean and inviting in the sun. The buffet food was okay, sandwiches were the best choice from the menu options. Safari was great, no need for a guide as our driver pointed out lots of things. Would recommend.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness
När vi kon fram så fanns vår bokning inte. Vi fick istället ett mindre rum till det tredubbla priset. För övrigt mysigt hotell nen bra service men toaletterna fungerade ej och samma sak efter rumbyte.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Guter Ausgangspunkt für Safaris

Kinderfreundliches Hotel mit schönem Garten und großem Pool. Safari kann man an der Rezeption buchen. Saubere Zimmer, gutes Essen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quiet & close to park entrance

Nice escape in a quiet location for one night. Property is a tad older & more spread out han shows online, could use some TLC especially at pool but good for one day safari at Udawalawe. In a quiet neighborhood.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Really cool place to stay

Great pool, great food, great staff and a really cool place to stay! I would highly recommend this place if you are stopping for safari. The only negative was that our toilet wouldn't flush properly and they didn't have a solution.
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10/10 Excellent

Alain

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

Hôtel calme au milieu de la nature proche du parc

Excellente situation avec un personnel au petit soin. Les chambres sont spacieuses et bien agencées. Les repas en buffet sont moyens car trop internationaux, mais le repas à la carte est excellent le midi (surtout le repas sri lankais pour un prix très correct)
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8/10 Good

Chris

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

Brilliant Stay and Highly recommended

Thought the stay was brilliant and would highly recommend anyone staying. Was clean, lovely and a wholesome experience
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10/10 Excellent

cyril

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

Personnel et lieu

Nous avons été très agréablement surpris pas la qualité de lacueil et du personnel. chambres spacieuses aménagées avec goût style lodge confort. l'endroit est spacieux et calme avec une piscine et restaurant qui méritent le détour. Point de depart idéal pour visiter ou comme nous se poser pour rejoindre le sud. Cyril
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

super pour safari

On a eu une voiture Jeep à 2 pour le safari et l'hotel était desert mais je recommande. Super driver
Verified review

6/10 Okay

marie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bon emplacement et environnement.

Qualité des repas très moyenne. Entretien des alentours de la piscine (transats...) inexistant.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Convenient hotel near Udawalawe

A reasonable hotel for visiting Udawalawe National Park as it's very near. Once there you will rely on the food available which is ok but not outstanding. The member of staff in the restaurant was friendly and efficient. Staff on reception were less so and tried to say we had to pay for breakfast which had been included in our rate. Ok for a one night stay. Wifi was good even in the chalets, so good marks for that. Not happy that price of wine was shown differently on different menus and we were charged the higher rate!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pauline

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

Trop cher - mauvais rapport qualité prix

Personnel peu agréable qui ne trouve pas notre réservation pendant presque 1h et nous accuse presque de ne pas avoir payé. Aucune excuse, pas un geste. Pas de moustiquaire... Personnel pas du tout chaleureux Piscine superbe et cadre très sympa Trop cher par rapport aux prestations proposées Impossibilité d'accéder à internet tant la wifi était de mauvaise qualité Nous ne conseillons pas cet hôtel
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mould and wet marks in the room.