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Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5.0 star property
Travelers can lounge by the outdoor pool, embark on ecotours to explore the surrounding nature, enjoy international cuisine, and find time for rejuvenation

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Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort offers a luxurious retreat near Udawalawe National Park. Relax at the spa, savor international dishes at Una Sevana restaurant, and enjoy drinks from the poolside bar. Free WiFi and shopping facilities are available on the premises.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £91
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Super Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Super Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite

  • 516 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Grand Suite

  • 516 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Udawalawa, Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is in a rural area and near a boardwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Udawalawe National Park and Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Tangalle Beach is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Udawalawa travel guide
Map
912, Thanamalwila Road, Udawalawa

What's nearby

  • I was very surprised to see a few skin-and-bones elephants in Udawalawe National Park despite it's seemingly lush greenery.
    Udawalawe National Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Elephant Transit Home
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park
    42 min drive - 28.3 miles
  • Lunugamvehera National Park
    47 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • Tangalle Beach
    60 min drive - 45.1 miles

Restaurants

  • Kottawaththa Village Inn
    2 min drive
  • Grand Toscana Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Craft Tunnel: A Potter’s Retreat
    9 min drive
  • Elephant Trail Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • vibeX
    14 min walk

About this property

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Udawalawe National Park
An attached winery, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Una Sevana, features international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as ecotours. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket information, free newspapers and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All 79 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free Internet and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Una Sevana

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 5 to 12 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per room
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Udawalawa
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Embilipitiya
Grand Udawalawe Safari Embilipitiya
Udawalawe Safari Embilipitiya
Udawalawe Safari Udawalawa
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Hotel
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Udawalawa
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Hotel Udawalawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 8 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort on 3 Apr 2026 start from £91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per room applies.

Where is Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Udawalawe National Park.

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Reviews

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lars Toft

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel with amazing staff. We had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always have a smile and will get you anything you need. Nice and clean room and communal areas, good variety of food. Great location if you are visiting for the Safari, only ten minutes up the road. The transition centre, where you can see the young elephants being fed, is even closer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service and very hospitable team. Secure and convenient location for national park. The bathroom in the standard room is very tired and needs refurbishment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samaraweerage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and enjoy. A convenient location if you’re going for safari in Udawalawe national parks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay... only down side being we were only there for 2 nights Lovely hotel, with very friendly staff. Rooms great and well appointed.Great setting and relaxing after or before safari. Only bit of advice is dont go too late for breakfast or buffet evening meal, as its all been hoovered up. Would recommend and if we find ourself in same area again, will re book.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The staff were all great, the campus was clean and well taken care of, and our room was very nice. The restaurant breakfast and dinner buffets had a nice variety of food options as well. Watch out for monkeys in the morning - one tried to steal our cream and sugar during morning coffee on the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property was hugely convenient for the udawalawe game reserve. The staff were very pleasant. And that was about it…. The hotel was dark, our room was unbelievably dark, and the food was disgusting. Our two meals were inedible. We left a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

An easy, relaxing base before and after our safari.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time and experience here. The staff were above and beyond, the amenities were also really nice. We enjoyed the restaurant and bar and the food.

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff great safari clean property but food was poor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a relaxed good maintaned hotel. We were in the governors Suite and really liked it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

We
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Familystay

The rooms where big and nice. The bathrooms where very small and the bathtub got stains. Poolarea was clean but it would have been nice with a deck to walk on instead of old grass and dirt. Diningarea was not cozy at all. Good for a short stay when you go on safaris etc.

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Kolja

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Vi blev tildelt et andet værelse end det vi havde booket. Det var fugtigt (synligt på væggen og lugtede også), mørkt og beskidt. Det virkede til at værelserne i den nye del af resortet var i bedre stand! Der blev ikke gjort noget ved vores klage ift værelsesskift. Personalet var generelt venlige, men selve værelserne og faciliteterne trænger til en kærlig hånd.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonny

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

Roligt og hyggeligt

Dejligt sted, god pool, venligt personale
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En stor och lyxig resort nära nationalparken. Vi hade en suit som var väldigt fin med en härlig regndush som var perfekt efter en dammig safari. Skön stor säng.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles sehr gut und sauber . Essen aller card sehr lecker, frühstück gut, aber dunkel und bedrückend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La chambre était propre et calme. Nous avons testé le spa de l'hôtel les prix sont élevés par rapport aux salon de massage en dehors de l'hôtel mais le massage que nous avons choisi était de qualité. Gros point noir du séjour le restaurant buffet de l'hôtel la nourriture est de mauvaise qualité.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk smukt hotel i skønne omgivelser
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were pleasant. The room was large and comfortable. The bathroom was a bit gritty. The décor was gloomy. The food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

great stay in a great hotel

We had a fantastic time, the food was great - so many gluten free options, I’m coeliac so that made a huge difference. It was my 30th birthday when we arrived, they decorated my room, gave me a free drink and also made me a gluten free cake and sang to me - brilliant! This hotel was lovely, clean, had great pool and the staff were kind, attentive and always pleasant. we would definitely visit again :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres bon sejour, hotel a taille humaine avec beaucoup de charme...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

LT

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Anlage und Ausstattung sind ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen und extrem heruntergekommen. Es ist nicht besonders sauber, Betten sind ungemütlich und Personal im Restaurant nicht sehr freundlich. Preis Leistungs Verhältnisse stimmen auch nicht. Es ist ziemlich teuer für das was es ist. Wir sind 2 Nächte geblieben was ich definitiv nicht empfehlen würde. Eine Nacht reicht.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Murray

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

Good Spot

A great place to stay when planning a safari! Not much else to do in the area and hotel but perfect for a one night trip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020