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Gal Oya Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Signature Bungalow | Living area
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Gal Oya Lodge buzzes with vibrant energy, offering practical comforts like free grocery shopping and on-site shopping. Families relax in the garden, challenge each other in the arcade/game room, cool off in the outdoor pool, or browse the library collection.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2015
Ceiling fan
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 115 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Signature Bungalow | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Signature Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rathugala, bibile ampara road, Galgamuwa, Madulla, Uva

What's nearby

  • Gal Oya National Park - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Public Library - 42 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • Peace Pagoda - 59 min drive - 32.9 miles

About this property

Gal Oya Lodge

Family-friendly hotel in a national park
A free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and shopping on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Gal Oya Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like rock climbing and ecotours at this hotel. A garden, an arcade/game room, and a library are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a nature reserve, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Gal Oya Lodge feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like desk chairs and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cribs
  • Bidets and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rock climbing
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 02)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50 (from 5 to 11 years old)

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Gal Oya Lodge Bulupitiya
Gal Oya Lodge Madulla
Gal Oya Madulla
Hotel Gal Oya Lodge Madulla
Madulla Gal Oya Lodge Hotel
Hotel Gal Oya Lodge
Gal Oya
Gal Oya Lodge Hotel
Gal Oya Lodge Madulla
Gal Oya Lodge Hotel Madulla

Frequently asked questions

Does Gal Oya Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gal Oya Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gal Oya Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gal Oya Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gal Oya Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Gal Oya Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gal Oya Lodge located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly hotel is within 32 mi (52 km) of Gal Oya National Park, Peace Pagoda, and Mahaavaapi Maha Viharaya Temple. Gonagolla Rock Inscriptions and Public Library are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Gal Oya Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Eco-chic lodge in a beautiful natural setting.

The lodge is in a natural setting with fantastic views of a mountain. The bungalows are Eco-chic and set far apart for privacy with a separate sitting area and outdoor terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely accommodating to our needs, the naturalists were great at their jobs, and the meals were of high quality. We stayed in five different places over eight days in Sri Lanka, and if we had it to do over again, we would have stayed at least three nights. This place is as much about the experience as the wildlife - it is not a commercialized atmosphere where the "wild" animals have been trained by tourism to tolerate tourists, and while we saw less, it still exceeded our expectations. Reminded me slightly of African safaris of 35 years ago - some wildlife, great gin and tonics, and few people. The only critique is that they really need some form of signage off the main road, especially since there is no cell service in the immediate vicinity (also a perk!) to call them when you get close.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is simply amazing. Normally the pictures only show the best bits in the best light but I can assure you it really lives up to its description. The property consists of 10/11 ‘bungalows’ sitting in their own little secluded plot surrounding a central lodge where the restaurant and pool are. The rooms are beautiful and large with doors onto a little terrace with your own piece of jungle to sit and enjoy. Just from here we spotted about a dozen species of butterfly, lots of birds including roosting peacocks, little skinks and a big monitor lizard mooching about. The bathroom is beautifully furnished and a little alfresco whilst still maintaining privacy. Solar hot water was the hottest of all the hotels on my 5 week trip and shower pressure was great. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is offered and is exceptional. They also offer a breakfast picnic with the boat safari and a picnic lunch with the jeep safari. Both amazing but I won’t say anymore and ruin the surprise! We went on both the safaris, we were the only boat on the lake save for a few fishermen setting their nets and saw loads of elephants and plenty of birds in a lovely peaceful setting. On the jeep safari, we were the first into the park, at 2pm and and I think the only tourists that day! Our guide Charlie was brilliant and so knowledgable with a great sense of humour, (well done on the coconut in one)! A great thanks to Sam as well who guided me up to the top of monkey mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Wonderful experience in Sri Lankan wilderness

We had a lovely time at Gal Oya lodge. The whole team made us feel so welcome and it was a lovely place to take our 18month old daughter. The guided walks were a highlight as was the delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel adorable. Aux petits soins pour nous. Un lieu qui ne manque d'aucun charme. Très regardant sur l'écologie. Tout est fait pour ne pas utiliser de ressources inutiles. Le chef fait une cuisine excellente. Seul petit regret de ne pas avoir pu faire le safari en bateau.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kees, Netherlands

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

Nice private jungle hotel

This hotel is unique because of the position in the jungle. No phone and internet available. Be aware to take enough cash with you for paying safaris and food/drinks, because they charge a extra fee for using your card due to the absince of internet connectoin with the bank. We recommanded the boatsafari, despite being quite expensive, it is worth every dollar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Scotland

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

Lovely hotel for getting close to nature.

This is a lovely hotel well designed to blend into its natural surroundings. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the naturalists are amazing. Both the jeep and boat safaris were fantastic with great sightings of wild elephants, the opportunity to walk in the national park was a real bonus as was the chance to meet and walk with a tribal elder.

10/10 Excellent

jean paul

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

LODGE FABULEUX !

Magnifique lodge isolé dans la forêt , au plus près de la nature ! Services et chambre impeccables ! Personnel à l'écoute pour les diverses activités : safaris , randonnées ...

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