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Lizard Safari Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A wooden staircase leading to a bamboo-roofed building with stone walls and a wooden door. - Lizard Safari Lodge (Udawalawa)
A rustic stone building with a thatched roof, a wooden door, and a small window. - Lizard Safari Lodge (Udawalawa)
A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a railing, surrounded by bamboo structures. - Lizard Safari Lodge (Udawalawa)
A room with two beds, each with white bedding and a patterned blanket on one. There are hanging lights and a canopy bed with a sheer white cover. - Lizard Safari Lodge (Udawalawa)
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Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Lizard Safari Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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Room options

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A bed with a patterned bedspread, a canopy, and geometric pillows.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, each with white bedding and a patterned blanket on one. There are hanging lights and a canopy bed with a sheer white cover.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a yellow bedspread, multiple pillows, and a patterned throw blanket.

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Udawalawa is home to Lizard Safari Lodge. Ridiyagama Safari Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Udawalawe National Park and Udawalawe Reservoir. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Udawalawa travel guide
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1038/3, Mudunmankada Rd, Udawalawa, SG, 70190

What's nearby

  • An elephant by a riverbank with dense greenery in the background.
    Udawalawe National Park
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Udawalawe Reservoir
    5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Elephant Transit Home
    6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb
    14 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park
    45 min drive - 27.6 miles

Restaurants

  • Butterfly Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Double Barrel Restaurant Embilipitiya BYOB
    15 min drive
  • vibeX
    6 min drive
  • Ali Mankada Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Hotel Dilrukshi
    5 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
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

Is Lizard Safari Lodge 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 Lizard Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lizard Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Lizard Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Lizard Safari Lodge located?

Situated in Udawalawa, this guesthouse is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Udawalawe National Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Udawalawe Reservoir. Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb and Waulpane Cave are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lizard Safari Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.0

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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager, Nandu, was really helpful in setting up morning safari for us on short notice after our previous accommodation fell through. The breakfast and dinner were hearty and super affordable. It’s not exactly 5 or even 3 star accommodation (AC leaked onto the bed and the bathroom had some flies), but for value for the money it’s a good pick. We saw tons of elephants on safari.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at Lizard Safari Lodge. The rooms are clean and well kept, with a nice big bed, mosquito net and fan. Our room had a balcony which was great to sit out on in the late afternoon. Dinner was delicious on both nights of our stay (as was breakfast) with a good selection of food and very generous portion sizes! Nandu could not have been kinder, taking us on a tour of the village and to a local swimming spot on the afternoon of our arrival, and providing snacks and ice creams. He also organised our safari in Udawalawe with an experienced driver who ensured we had a fantastic and memorable day. All in all a great Lodge, with friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff making it one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

PM

It was not at all like the photos. Under construction and smelled like wet concrete. Expected to walk through a common bathroom to get to our room. Redeeming grace, his brother has a nearby lodge, Ele Camp, also in Udawalawa, where we were given a nice room at same price. A nice situation with pool, grounds and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Staff really friendly and helpful, we weren’t expecting 5 star but visit marred by the rat that gnawed through our backpack while in the bedroom and ate some biscuits that were in their. It also ate some of the soap in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10 min walk into city centre, clean rooms with nice safari feel (wood/stone). Amazing breakfast with heaps of variety, best we’ve had in Sri Lanka
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stop over the night before our safari! Delicious BBQ for dinner and packed lunch to take on safari. Room was like a tree house, cosy, clean and nice to hear the wildlife outside whilst we slept!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Hands down, some of the best hospitality in Sri Lanka. Mandu (manager/owner) was accommodating and super kind and helpful. Really, this place is all about hospitality which is why I believe it is an excellent location for anyone looking for a real taste of Sri Lanka. If you want 4 star amenities and are all about hotel luxury, look elsewhere. If you want a great, safe place to stay with a bit of local feel to it, this is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely give this place a shot. The food was homemade, fresh, and incredible (maybe the best we had in all of Sri Lanka.) The staff were friendly and helpful and willing to go out of their way to help make your stay enjoyable. When you take the price into account, this is really an incredible value. We stayed in a downstairs room but we did see that there was an open air accommodation upstairs that provided mosquito nets for sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019