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Situated in Udawalawe, 11 km from Udawalawe National Park, Doola River Edge features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the hotel rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. At Doola River Edge you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 50 km from the property.

Couples particularly 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 (8.9)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.2
Low score for Udawalawe

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ellie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Doola is in a good location, only a short drive from the entrance to the park so you don’t have to get up even earlier when you do a morning safari. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We liked being on the edge of the river, and spotted...
  • Emma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great facilities, well kept. Lovely pool to cool off in. Rooms were super clean and lovely. Great food. Family friendly
  • Magdalena
    Poland Poland
    I am very happy with my choice of this hotel. It is located just a 5-minute jeep ride from the national park, yet far enough from the main road to ensure complete peace and quiet. The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful garden, where peacocks,...
  • Tharaka
    Germany Germany
    A beautifully made resort staffed by professional personnel. They're very much committed to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Also the food and drinks were freshly prepared and of excellent quality
  • Dino
    Sweden Sweden
    This was the best place we stayed at during our trip in Sri Lanka. High quality hotel, beautiful and clean rooms, very friendly staff, super nice pool and playground, rich breakfast. Top class, super good value for money.
  • Loraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was fab clean, good location, lovely pool , fab breakfast etc etc . The staff were excellent so friendly and helpful.
  • Alison
    Australia Australia
    Accommodation was spacious and clean. Great pool area. Restaurant was unreliable and food preparation was slow.
  • Henrik
    Sweden Sweden
    Wonderful hotel close to national park. Nice pool!
  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The facilities were great at Doola , lovely swimming pool and grounds . Very relaxing , staff very friendly and helpful during our stay
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a gem of a hotel. The staff were superb and looked after us beautifully. The room was spacious and had a nice shaded outdoor seating area. The restaurant is on a mezzanine level and has lovely views of the delightful grounds and the river...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Elephant Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Indonesian • Italian • Seafood • Local • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Cheers Pub
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • British • French • Indian • Indonesian • Italian
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Doola River Edge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Children's playground

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Baby safety gates
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome

    Wellness

    • Kids' pool

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Doola River Edge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about Doola River Edge

    • Doola River Edge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Children's playground
      • Kids' club
      • Evening entertainment
      • Entertainment staff
      • Bike tours
      • Cooking class
      • Swimming Pool
      • Bicycle rental
      • Happy hour
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours
      • Live music/performance
    • Yes, Doola River Edge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Doola River Edge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Doola River Edge include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Family
    • Doola River Edge is 2.4 miles from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Doola River Edge is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Doola River Edge has 2 restaurants:

      • Cheers Pub
      • Elephant Restaurant