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Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Udawalawe National Park

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Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
International cuisine
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Garden
Escape to Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, a luxurious haven near Udawalawe National Park. Relax at the onsite spa, indulge in international cuisine at Una Sevana restaurant, or unwind with a drink from the poolside bar. Take some time for yourself with free WiFi and shopping on site.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Winery
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is S$146
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Why we love this property

Luxury in the park
Nestled within a national park, this luxury hotel boasts a serene garden where guests can immerse themselves in nature's beauty.
Wining and dining choice
International flavours tempt at the restaurant with buffet breakfast. The bar sets the mood while in-room champagne, private dining, and a winery entice.
Luxury sleep experience
Slip into soft dressing gowns after a champagne service, complete with turndown amenities. Blackout drapes ensure perfect slumber at this luxury hotel.

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Super Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Grand Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
912, Thanamalwila Road, Udawalawa

What's nearby

  • Elephant Transit Home - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Udawalawe National Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 42 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Lunugamvehera National Park - 49 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Tangalle Beach - 60 min drive - 72.6 km

Getting around

  • Airport pickup service

Restaurants

  • ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪vibeX - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪River side Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bathgedara Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪River Side Inn - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort features a winery and puts you a short five-minute drive from Udawalawe National Park. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Una Sevana, which serves international cuisine. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a children's pool.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 79 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Winery on-site
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Dining

Una Sevana – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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)

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 150 per room

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Are pets allowed at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 150 per room.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort also has a winery, a fitness centre and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Yes, Una Sevana offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort like?

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is located a short 18-minute walk from Udawalawe National Park.

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Reviews

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.

10/10 Exceptional

It is a relaxed good maintaned hotel. We were in the governors Suite and really liked it!
Hans, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

We
Lisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with amazing staff. We had a great time
Lars Toft, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Roligt og hyggeligt

Dejligt sted, god pool, venligt personale
Tonny, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jörgen, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Alles sehr gut und sauber . Essen aller card sehr lecker, frühstück gut, aber dunkel und bedrückend.
Vera, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to relax and enjoy. A convenient location if you’re going for safari in Udawalawe national parks
Samaraweerage, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Bob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk smukt hotel i skønne omgivelser
Camilla, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff were pleasant. The room was large and comfortable. The bathroom was a bit gritty. The décor was gloomy. The food was good.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 :)
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tres bon sejour, hotel a taille humaine avec beaucoup de charme...
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
LT, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Murray, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place but very average food

The hotel was nice and well kept. The room was really big and comfortable, the staff was helpful. The biggest issue that we faced was with the food. we are vegetarians so there were very limited choices to begin with (we are used to less options but this was abnormally low). Even the few options that were available tasted very bad. It was excessively salty and slightly under-cooked. The hotel’s safari jeep package was almost double of what we paid outside.
Sneha, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location as near to the park and it has a pleasant swimming pool and Deluxe rooms were nice (not as described on website but still ok). Food was very poor and catered for tour groups and very expensive for food and drinks. They have no tour desk or leaflets regarding tours for independent travellers, however they booked an excellent trip for 2 people. One night here is enough as tour leaves at either 0530 or 1430 so only trip is needed and then elephant orphanage / transit home, which was worth a visit and in walking distance. Only hotel like this in the area so if you want the facilities then book this but be aware not up to expected standards.
BRIAN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent hotel - except for the food

Based on the hotel itself, we'd give this hotel a 5 star rating. The only reason we have to give it a 4 is that the food war really disappointing. We had been in Sri Lanka for about a week in various hotels and restaurants prior to this stay, and really love the food and have found the quality and flavor of food in this country to be very consistent. However, the food here was really rather bad. We ate dinner and breakfast here twice, and all meals were consistently poor. Even the papadums were kind of stale tasting - this is not that hard an item to cook well! Otherwise, the hotel was great - great rooms, great staff, excellent grounds, nice pool. But they really need to replace the food service manager or chef and upgrade their food.
Robert, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nothing but average

I was a little disappointed in our stay here. The hotel has a good 4 star standard but nothing extra. Restaurant feels a little tired and food was below average. No internet in the room only in common areas. Water costs four times as much as on the street.
Hanna, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointing stay

Unfortunately we did not have a great stay at Udawalawe Safari Resort. The hotel is in definite need of an upgrade and is very dated. The price is definitely overpriced for what you get (especially for Sri Lanka). The reception staff were very friendly but we had a bad experience in the restaurant for dinner and then again the following morning for breakfast. I am vegetarian and was served bacon in my breakfast. The main issue we had was the language barrier and attitude of the staff in the restaurant.
James, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

No wifi in room. Public places have wifi very bad. Took spa but the towel was very dirty
Tahsin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We arrived in Grand Uda Walawe for 1 night only and it was beautiful. We got upgraded to a nicer room which is always a nice surprise and the staff was incredible. We used the spa to get a massage and that was also amazing. The hotel organised our safari to Uda Walawe and we got a guide from the park as well as our driver who were both very knowledgeable. Be aware that the curry in the restaurant was really quite spicy (we didn’t request mild or spicy so unsure which one we got). We had been fine with curries around Sri Lanka so far but this one was a little too fiery for me! The club sandwich though was fantastic! Staff was awesome and the hotel itself is beautiful. The room was luxurious and we had conditioner in the bathroom which is quite rare! Loved this place.
1-night trip