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1. River Paradise Safari House with Cooking Class

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a body of water, a bed with pillows, and a bench by the window.

Location: Udawalawa
Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 1 review)
Price: £17, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Udawalawa holiday rentals
Review: "Wir verbrachten zwei Nächte bei Prashan – ein absolutes Highlight unserer Reise, das wir so schnell nicht vergessen werden. Prashan ist ein außergewöhnlich herzlicher Gastgeber, der sich mit voller Hingabe um seine Gäste kümmert. Er sorgt dafür, dass sich jeder sofort willkommen fühlt und den Aufenthalt in vollen Zügen genießen kann. Neben der beeindruckenden Safari im Udawalawe-Nationalpark waren die abendlichen Kochsessions ein besonderes Erlebnis. Je nach Wunsch kann man aktiv mitkochen..., by Madeleine

2. Milk House Cottage Udawalawe

A small, single-story building with a covered porch and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Location: Udawalawa
Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 2 reviews)
Price: £23, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Udawalawa holiday rentals
Review: I can’t recommend this place enough! Great communication with Eric all the way through, we came a bit late, and before we could order our meals over email and it was ready. Great WiFi! Evening watching fireflies in the dark. The food both breakfast and dinner was delicious. Eric also helped book our safari trip witch was terrific!, by Betina

3. Nature Park Udawalawe

A covered outdoor area with a stone pathway leading to a seating area under a pergola.

Location: Udawalawa
Price: £21, includes taxes & fees, 25 Nov - 26 Nov, for Our top choices for Udawalawa holiday rentals

4. Gagees Lake View Cabana

A lodge with a wooden facade, a brick entrance, and a porch with seating.

Location: tangalle
Price: £49, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Udawalawa holiday rentals

5. Tropicalfolks Campers Lodge

A natural stream surrounded by dense foliage and rocks.

Location: Hildummulla
Price: £54, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Udawalawa holiday rentals

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Mansala Safari House

A breakfast setup with a table, chairs, and a view of lush greenery.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: We had a fantastic stay here. The house & setting are just beautiful, so peaceful & the hosts are so welcoming & friendly. The bed was so comfortable! We had an evening meal here which was home cooked & delicious. We had an early start the following day for a Jeep safari we’d booked through the hosts & we were sent off with a huge packed breakfast. The safari was fabulous too, the guide was so knowledgeable about Udawele Park. Wish we could have stayed longer!, by GRAHAM, 12 February 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

A rectangular swimming pool with two people at the far end, surrounded by wooden deck and stone walls.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: Amazing grounds, by Daniel, 19 April 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Countryside Udawalawe

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: Had an excellent stay at the property, staff were amazing and had everything we needed, everything was well maintained, pool was great, highlight was the safari which we booked through the property. Would definitely recommend staying here., by Nicholas, 15 March 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Makulu Safari Camping

A tent with a ladder leading to a platform, surrounded by dense foliage.

Location: Sevanagala
Review: fabulous secluded location, AMAZING staff. Gorgeous food. -the staff go way above and beyond in hospitality. please DO use their official guides an drivers that follow the same mantra., by adrian, 1 December 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hantara Udawalawa

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of traditional-style buildings in the background.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: This was the most amazing place to stay. First and foremost the staff were the most friendly and helpful you could imagine. The facilities at Hantara were incredible with a pool which was immaculately clean. Our lodge was spacious,characterful and spotlessly clean. The staff arranged a safari for us in Udawalawe National Park which is very close by. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you to everyone at Hantara., by Stephen, 22 March 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Vimanra Hotel

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by a covered patio area with plants and a staircase.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: Very clean room.Lovely pool. The hotel is out of the way near the river. We loved the tranquil setting. Apart from our safari trip (which was arranged by the owner) we didn’t leave the hotel, which suited us because the food provided at the hotel is delicious. The only negative thing I would say is they could do with upgrading the recliners by the pool., by Susan, 21 January 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pavilion.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: Everything was great. Manager of the restaurant went above and beyond and was amazing, as were all the staff. Even drove us to and from the elephant transit home in their safari jeep. Made sure everything we asked for, happened. Loved the turtles in the courtyard too., by Holly, 30 December 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Elephant Rest Udawalawa

A nighttime swimming pool area with a checkered deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: The couple that run this place are so friendly and helpful. Lovely people. The home cooked meal was the best Sri Lankan food we have had on the trip. The safari organised through the hotel is amazing and would recommend it. Please note that this hotel is not plush but it is comfortable and clean and quiet. Perfect for our night there to do the safari. The park is very closeby., by Anonymous traveller, 22 January 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

La Pentera

A treehouse with a wooden exterior, a staircase, and a thatched-roof structure nearby.

Location: Thanamalvila
Review: We stayed at La Pentera for 2 nights in Feb as part of our Sri Lanka tour. We arrived at about 6pm and were greated by Francis the manager and his wonderful team and a welcome drink. The driveway leading up to the 4 chalet hotel is impressive as is the whole hotel concept. Francis had called us in advance and was prepared for our arrival. We had booked the tree house but were also shown the clay house which we chose instead. The room was air conditioned, clean, safe and comfortable. We had a..., by Anonymous traveller, 12 March 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent

Centauria Wild

A large rectangular pool with a stone border, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone pathway.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: We stay group 18 person have 8 rooms. Everything is good.Is like 4 star hotel. Good food nice breakfast no complaints Definitely.Recommend for anybody to stay in this hotel., by Saulius, 30 December 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hotel Athgira

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool in the foreground.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: A one night stay for the national park so a clean room is all we needed. The room was better than we expected and comfortable. We has dinner and breakfast - food was 'OK'. Reception staff were very helpful, restaurant staff could be more attentive. Best is it is opposite elephant transit home which was, in some ways, better than the safari., by Kanny, 20 March 2019, rated 8/10 Good

Sihilro Regency

Location: Udawalawa
Review: The welcome at the Sihilro Regency is second to none. We felt almost like family. The home cooked food offered is really fantastic, exceeding the standard in most of the hotels we stayed in. Arriving over the new year weekend, we were slightly concerned that onward travel would be difficult but they helped us find a taxi at a very reasonable price. We also used their in house Safari and the driver / guide was brilliant. Highly recommended., by Anonymous traveller, 20 April 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

Athgira River Camp

A spacious indoor area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: The staff here go above and beyond, the ‘glamping’ experience was great. Food was really nice but quite expensive. The safari company run joint with the camp was amazing and extremely well run. The downside to this accommodation is that I would say it is only accessible via tuk tuk or car it’s not in walking distance to shops / other restaurants., by Hannah, 20 November 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge area, surrounded by trees and a building with a sloped roof.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: Feels like you are in the middle of the jungle. Peaceful with lovely pool surrounded by trees. Good food and super helpful staff. Comfortable large room., by Mike, 22 May 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Lizard Safari Lodge

A wooden staircase leading to a bamboo-roofed building with stone walls and a wooden door.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: 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...., by Anonymous traveller, 20 April 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Rainforest Ecolodge

A modern building with multiple levels and large windows, surrounded by natural vegetation.

Location: Kotapola
Review: Toted as being one of the most remote hotels in SL the hotel did not disappoint. Fabulous location and well run for such a remote site. You certainly got a sense of the rainforest by the time you got there. Our container was comfortable and the bar and dinning rooms spacious. As vegetarians we were a little bored with curry and rice yet again but it was nice not to have to face another buffet dinner as dinner was served to you. My only qualm was that it took an hour 15 mins to cover the..., by Simon, 5 March 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent

Pavana Resort

A garden with a swimming pool, lush greenery, and a thatched-roof structure.

Location: Embilipitiya
Review: Stayed as a couple for 2 nights to go on safari to Udawalawe. The manager Tilly organised the safari for us at an extremely reasonable price and the friendly driver we had was an expert guide and wildlife-spotter. The room was pleasant and comfortable and the garden is a nice addition to relax in. But the main star of the show is Tilly the manager who is so friendly and welcoming. He made us fresh juice and tea and always made sure we had enough bottled water, all free of charge, as well as..., by David, 13 April 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

Le Green Udawalawe Resort

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by trees and outdoor lighting.

Location: Udawalawa
Review: This place was the find of our trip. Definitely our favourite. Very simple but the hosts seemed so nice and genuine family feel. Pool was ideal for lounging. Dinner was fantastic. Be prepared to order a few hours ahead of service at 7.30pm but we really enjoyed it. Reception were happy to organise our safari in the morning. 10500LKR for 2 people all in which was definitely less expensive than other places I'd seen quoted. Picked up at 5.45 and back by 9.30 having seen all the wildlife needed..., by George, 3 March 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I find holiday rentals in Udawalawa?

Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Udawalawa, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Udawalawa has to offer?

Milk House Cottage Udawalawe: This highly rated holiday home rental in Udawalawa offers a balcony, a terrace and daily housekeeping to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Amenities such as an electric kettle and free parking are also available for your convenience. You and your friends and family can relax into your holiday with amenities such as a garden.

How many holiday rentals are there in Udawalawa?

Expedia has 8 holiday rentals for your stay in Udawalawa.

What can I see and do in Udawalawa?

Udawalawe Reservoir and Udawalawe National Park are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. In the wider area, you’ll find Ridiyagama Safari Park and Suriyakanda Forest Reserve.

What are holiday rentals like in Udawalawa?

Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Udawalawa. Holiday rentals provide amenities like laundry facilities and kitchens so you'll feel right at home. If you're concerned about cleanliness, holiday rentals can provide a sense of security away from public hotel lifts and bustling concierge desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also have more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is an attractive choice for families.