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Situated in Udawalawe, 17 km from Udawalawe National Park, Kottawatta River Bank Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a mountain view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. At Kottawatta River Bank Resort you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, British and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Speaking Arabic, English and Hindi, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paulien
    Belgium Belgium
    The rooms are very cool, offering great beds and the outdoor bathrooms are a vibe. The pool was lovely as well. Good place to start your safari.
  • A
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The property was beautifully situated by the river, offering a serene and picturesque environment. The tented accommodation provided a unique, close-to-nature experience, while still being comfortable and well-furnished. The pool area was perfect...
  • Ramesh
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Very Nice and Comfortable Stay. The price is very reasonable with breakfast. Friendly staff even the restaurant have good varieties .nicely maintained cabanas with good vibe
  • Bruna
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very comfortable tents, amazing swimming pool, nice restaurant! Great to relax and recover from a safari.
  • Achee
    Australia Australia
    The individual cabanas are a standout feature, providing a secluded and peaceful retreat where you can truly unwind. Each cabana feels like your own private haven, perfect for those seeking a quiet getaway. The large pool adds to the overall...
  • Nirmal
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The room was very spacious, the attic and the balcony were really nice. Food had good portions sizes and full of flavors. Pool was clean and big.
  • Weerasingha
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    They have use materials brilliantly and appearance so attractive. It comfortable different type of room. Bath room so cool. Butbathrooms near edges need more cover like near restaurant.
  • Kristin
    Germany Germany
    Cozy glamping resort with very clean rooms and a lovely indoor-outdoor living concept! Nice pool area and really good dinner option! We can recommend the safari tour by the hotel as well! :)
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    It was a little oasis away from everything else. A not out of the way from other places to eat but the food at the restaurant was ok.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was absolutely beautiful, clean pool, with great food and very accommodating staff. From the reception to the restaurant, everyone was so friendly. We booked the safari drive directly through the resort, where we rented the jeep,...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • British • French • Indian • Indonesian • Italian • Malaysian • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Kottawatta River Bank Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    Wellness
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Open-air bath
    Languages spoken
    • Arabic
    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules
    Kottawatta River Bank Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 11:00
    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.

    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

    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 Kottawatta River Bank Resort

    • Check-in at Kottawatta River Bank Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Kottawatta River Bank Resort include:

      • Suite
      • Chalet
    • Kottawatta River Bank Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Fitness/spa locker rooms
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Swimming Pool
      • Bike tours
      • Open-air bath
      • Walking tours
      • Themed dinner nights
    • Kottawatta River Bank Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Yes, Kottawatta River Bank Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Kottawatta River Bank Resort is 1.8 miles from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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