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With Udawalawe National Park reachable in 8.8 miles, Lizard Safari Lodge provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Some units are air-conditioned and include a balcony and/or a patio, as well as a seating area. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the property. Lizard Safari Lodge has a playground. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy darts on site, or go fishing or cycling in the surrounding areas. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 33 miles away, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hermann
    Germany Germany
    The room was spacious and it felt a bit like being in a jungle camp, perfect preparation for the safari tour the next day. Host was very friendly and accommodating. He runs safaris in Udawalawe NP and arranged for me to join another group so I...
  • Christoph
    Germany Germany
    Great host, they picked us up and dropped us again at the bus station, cooked a lot of vegetarian food for us, and helped us to find a shared safari jeep tour :)
  • Corina
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice home in remote location. Staff is exceptional, breakfast was delicious and the safari was really awesome. The room was large and the AC worked well
  • Zornitsa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! But the host family are super kind and friendly. The lady cocked amazing. Room super clean and cozy . I love everything about this place in the middle of the jungle
  • Elisabeth
    Germany Germany
    The Lizard safari Lodge is super cool, beautiful room, all wood, mosquito net Jasmine blooming on the way, it’s all there! The owner was friendly but the family living there was the most beautiful encounter I had in Sri Lanka so far. So helpful...
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly place, great food and a fun room. They were able to organise our trip to the national park, which we also enjoyed.
  • Pia
    Germany Germany
    It was the best stay in Sri Lanka we ever had. The staff was so incredibly nice and kind and the room was so clean and luxurious. Incredibly Good Price. 10/10 we would recommend
  • Iain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, excellent food (dinner was 2000 rupees). Though cheap, expect to be asked to use their safari service - this was reasonably priced.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice room with aircon and ensuite Staff helped organise safari
  • Laszlo
    Germany Germany
    Nandu took really care of me during my stay. As others already stated, the food of his Mum was just awesome and a lot. The same for the safari, just great. Special highlight was the card game night. Wifi was also very fast. Thanks for the nice stay!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Lizard Safari Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private Bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Baby safety gates
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Lizard Safari Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:30 AM to 12:00 AM
    Check-out
    From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 8 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    FAQs about Lizard Safari Lodge

    • The prices at Lizard Safari Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Lizard Safari Lodge is 2,950 feet from the center of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Lizard Safari Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Family
    • Lizard Safari Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Yes, Lizard Safari Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Lizard Safari Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Italian
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
      • Kosher
      • Asian
      • American
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go
    • Lizard Safari Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Playground
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Evening entertainment
      • Themed dinners
      • Entertainment staff
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Cooking class
      • Bike tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Check-in at Lizard Safari Lodge is from 11:30 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.