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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Castle Safari Cottage in Udawalawe offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, open-air bath, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and a lush garden. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, and outdoor play area. Free airport shuttle service is available 45 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, French, Indian, Thai, local, and Asian cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Special diet menus cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can engage in fishing and walking tours. The resort is situated near Udawalawe National Park, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Open-air bath

  • Badminton equipment


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 extra-large double beds
3 extra-large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing host and great spot. Close to safari and very relaxed atmosphere, pool was excellent. The hosts and family was so nice and caring, we had an absolutely great time. One of the best stays we've had!
  • Dorohtee
    Germany Germany
    The cottages are very beautiful and comfortable. The yard is amazing and the owners extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was homemade and delicious. We absolutely recommend this place.!
  • Maxima
    Germany Germany
    The property was clean and large, beds comfy and the bathroom clean and nice. Safari organised was Excellent!!! The staff were friendly and helpful.
  • Simone
    France France
    The hospitality was just amazing. My parents stayed here and they loved everything about the property. Thank you for taking care of them
  • Luca
    Italy Italy
    Beautiful big private cottages. About 5 minutes to the national park - they organised a private half day safari for us and we saw so many animals! Delicious dinner and breakfast made by host and his wife using ingredients from their garden. They...
  • Eileen
    Germany Germany
    There are 12 bungalows available. These are each equipped with separate bathrooms. The outdoor showers, which are protected from view, are unique. The hosts are very friendly and will organize a safari if you wish. The curry tastes very good and...
  • Charlotte
    Germany Germany
    “ Well-maintained hotel with clean rooms, delicious meals, excellent staff and remarkable safari”
  • Laura
    France France
    Being hosted in this structure was an amazing experience under any point of view. The hosts are both very friendly and they will help you with every kind of needs. With reference to the structure, you will find two big rooms very well equiped and...
  • Tadeo
    Spain Spain
    nice vibe by the river but it was murky when we were there, clean rooms and bathrooms which are super modern, amazing breakfast
  • Naroa
    France France
    The friendliest hosts one could have! super location in the jungle by a river, amazing food prepared by madu and they were ever so helpful and kind. They helped us organise a safari which we thought was a bit pricy but it was a wonderful...

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • French • Indian • Thai • Local • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Castle Safari Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 08:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 14:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.