Title: Sandalwood Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sandalwood Cottage Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Udawalawe National Park ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21903400/21903389/2b1e620f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family Cottage | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21903400/21903389/da15aad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21903400/21903389/946c14ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Cottage | Bathroom | Free toiletries, slippers, bidet, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21903400/21903389/be86c54c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Gazebo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21903400/21903389/ca8f1270.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Sandalwood Cottage offers a quiet getaway with a relaxing garden, free breakfast, in-room WiFi, and an arcade/game room. Guests love its convenient location. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 7 - Oct 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=21903389&PinnedHotelID=21903389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=21903389&PinnedHotelID=21903389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 8 - Oct 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=21903389&PinnedHotelID=21903389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=21903389&PinnedHotelID=21903389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=21903389&PinnedHotelID=21903389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=21903389&PinnedHotelID=21903389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=21903389&PinnedHotelID=21903389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=21903389&PinnedHotelID=21903389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21903400/21903389/b3fb4198.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room with Fan ### Highlights Furnished balcony Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Fan Separate bedroom Private bathroom Bidet - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Deluxe Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21903400/21903389/d1fd0c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Family Room ### Highlights Furnished balcony Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - Sleeps 6 - 3 Double Beds ![Traditional Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21903400/21903389/1eb64bab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Traditional Double Room ### Highlights Furnished balcony Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Private bathroom Bidet - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21903400/21903389/946c14ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Cottage ### Highlights Furnished balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Separate bedroom Ceiling fan Rainfall showerhead - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 6 - 3 Double Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUdawalawa-Hotels-Sandalwood-Cottage.h21903389.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUdawalawa-Hotels-Sandalwood-Cottage.h21903389.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.39769%2C80.80565&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nnkpt_TvpuVT0O-VXISVkJsKRwo=) 96 Junction, A18 Road, Udawalawa, Sabaragamuwa Province, 70180 #### What's nearby - Udawalawe National Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles - Elephant Transit Home - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles - Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles - Maduwanwela Walawwa - 39 min drive - 25.9 miles - Ridiyagama Safari Park - 48 min drive - 27.1 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬13 min walk - ‪vibeX - ‬2 min drive - ‪Saman Buffet - ‬9 min drive - ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Frozen Lemon - ‬8 min drive ## About this property ### Sandalwood Cottage Hotel near Udawalawe National Park Located close to Udawalawe Reservoir, Sandalwood Cottage provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage - Barbecues, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and furnished balconies, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas. Extra amenities include: - Bidets and free toiletries - Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110865200/110865126/6d9d3a8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four Seasons Safari Resort udawalawa Udawalawa - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi £10 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=110865126&PinnedHotelID=110865126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110460000/110457200/110457199/1a75b371.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Avian Garden Udawalawe Udawalawe - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant £16 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=110457199&PinnedHotelID=110457199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108550000/108549400/108549386/7c276aca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa Udawalawa - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi £16 includes taxes & fees 8 Oct - 9 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=108549386&PinnedHotelID=108549386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95870000/95862100/95862055/c4131fbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe Udawalawa - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=95862055&PinnedHotelID=95862055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35710000/35704100/35704009/9b4d380d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Max Safari Villa Udawalawa - Pool - Pet-friendly - Kids pool - Parking included £29 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=35704009&PinnedHotelID=35704009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25180000/25179900/25179808/0859a6ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hantara Udawalawa Udawalawa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=25179808&PinnedHotelID=25179808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free local cuisine breakfast - A restaurant - Couples/private dining ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle rentals ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Children's games - Separate bedroom ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 floor - 3 buildings - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Electric kettle - Free bottled water ### More - Ceiling fan - Desk - Free daily newspapers - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM Early check-in subject to availability An early check-in fee will be charged Late check-in fee Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 75 per vehicle (one way) - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-in fee 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December ### Property is also known as Sandalwood Cottage Embilipitiya Sandalwood Embilipitiya Sandalwood Cottage Hotel Sandalwood Cottage Udawalawa Sandalwood Cottage Hotel Udawalawa ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandalwood Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Sandalwood Cottage? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sandalwood Cottage? > Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Sandalwood Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Does Sandalwood Cottage provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 75 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Sandalwood Cottage located? > Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Udawalawe National Park, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Udawalawe Reservoir and Maduwanwela Walawwa. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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