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Located in Udawalawe, 11 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Kottawatta River Bank Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a playground. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a mountain view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Every room comes with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also feature pool views. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. At Kottawatta River Bank Resort you'll 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 will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception.

Couples in particular 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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Guest reviews

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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

  • Earl
    Philippines Philippines
    The hotel was beautiful! I liked how it look and it was peaceful. The room was beautiful. I enjoyed the glamping style of it. I did enjoy the pool as it was heated. The food in the restaurant was good.
  • Kenny
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful place, great staff and close to the national park. We also went on their Safari Tour which was amazing.
  • Kaspar
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Pretty small resort, cottages around a nice pool. Conveniently located near the Udawalawe N.P. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast.
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    One of the best and most beautifully places we got to stay in during our travels. The rooms are huge, the outdoor bathroom is beautiful. Food was good, service was great. Did the safari with them and would totally recommend, super nice, we got to...
  • Sadhurshan
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    We had a very peaceful time during our stay. Resort was inside a forest type of area and it was near to a river, so it was very scenic. Best part was the room. It was a cottage with a another floor on top with an extra bed. It has hot water,...
  • Janne
    Finland Finland
    Everything! Kottawatta surprised us at every turn; from the cold facial towels upon entry to the poolside drinks to an amazing curry for dinner. As a plus, the room was extremely comfortable. Our safari organized through the hotel was exceptional!
  • Talaiver
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The pillows were too soft. A room should have atleast one pillow which is not soft as some people need a bit of a harder pillow. In the restaurant i have comments. The tables should have side plates for every guests. There were no side plates....
  • Eleana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great and staff were so helpful, especially the safari arranged for us
  • Finja
    Denmark Denmark
    Only stayed one night. Arrived late to do the safari next day, but the cabins are spacious, very clean and cozy. The staff is very sweet and accommodating and I had been in previous touch with them regarding dinner options, etc.
  • Isabelle
    France France
    The luxurious tent, the swimming pool, the place is very peaceful

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi. We will be staying with you on 28th March for 2 night. Do you have to book the safari tour in advance ? Or can you turn up on the day and go?

    Dear Sir, no need advance payment your safari booking confirmed Thank You, Darshana
    Answered on 17 March 2022
  • send me your contact number

    dear sir/madam +94768844719 thanks
    Answered on 7 December 2021
  • Do you provide drivers quarters

    yes sir/madam. we have
    Answered on 16 December 2022
  • Hello, Do you arrange tours to the safari park? Thank you

    Dear sir , we have safari tour jeep service
    Answered on 26 December 2021
  • Hello, i have booked a room for two adults. I also want to book half day safari tour! can you let me know the rates including everything.

    hello, the jeep cost for 2 people 45$. Entrance tickets for 2 people is 75$. thank you
    Answered on 25 February 2023
  • Hi, staying on the 22nd (single traveler) and looking for safari early on the 23rd, can you arrange? If yes, can you confirm time start/finish & cost? thank you

    yes sir we can arrange it. 3 1/2 hours (25$) Time 5.30 - 9.30 am 2.30 - 6.30 pm Half day (45$) time 5.30 - 11.30 am 12.00 - 6.00 pm ..
    Answered on 16 December 2022
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Hotel area info

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
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & 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
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • 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
    Spa
    • Locker rooms
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • 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 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    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.

    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

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
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    FAQs about Kottawatta River Bank Resort

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

    • Room options at Kottawatta River Bank Resort include:

      • Suite
      • Chalet
    • Check-in at Kottawatta River Bank Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Locker rooms
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Swimming pool
      • Bike tours
      • Open-air bath
      • Walking tours
      • Themed dinners
    • Kottawatta River Bank Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at Kottawatta River Bank Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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