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River paradise safari house with cooking class features a public bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Udawalawe. The property features lake and river views, and is 11 km from Udawalawe National Park. The accommodation provides free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a traditional restaurant. At the country house, all units include a desk. All units have private entrance. The units include a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Asian and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and pancakes are available. For guests with children, the country house offers outdoor play equipment. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of fishing. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 44 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Udawalawe

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • J
    Jasmin
    Germany Germany
    Prashan is a super nice host and an interesting person to talk to. He showed us his garden and the village nearby. The food was really good too. A calm and quiet place to stay at. Very close to the national park. Would definitely recommend. Very...
  • Sergiu
    Romania Romania
    The place where you come face to face with Sri Lanka's breathtaking nature. Dear Prashan, many thanks for your hospitality.
  • Leonie
    Germany Germany
    Prashan is the perfect host, he made our stay really special. He organized a safari for us which was awesome - he prepared a breakfast for us that we took to the national park :) every evening, we cooked together and Prashan showed us around in...
  • Ge
    Belgium Belgium
    It is a very nice and quiet location, secluded in the greenery, by the water. You can even swim there. And in the evening the night lanterns are super cosy. Prashan is super friendly and helpful. He goes out of his way to make your stay as...
  • Camsmello
    Italy Italy
    Sono felicissima di aver scelto questo posto per il nostro soggiorno a Udawalawe. Il posto è bellissimo immerso nella natura, la camera è nuovissima e pulitissima. Prashan è stato di una gentilezza infinita, ci ha invitato a cucinare con lui la...
  • Julien
    France France
    Un lieu sauvage avec un spectacle permanent de la nature. Idéal pour se ressourcer avec un personnel aux petits soins. Des repas délicieux concoctés avec des produits du jardin.
  • Emilie
    France France
    Toute notre petite famille est ravie de ce séjour chez Prashan. Les enfants ont beaucoup apprécié les lieux, la rivière. Prashan fait au mieux pour nous accueillir et pour rendre service.
  • Kathrin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Es ist ein ruhiger, verwunschener Ort, zwei Bungalows, in Mitten Zuckerrohrplantagen.safaris können direkt bei Prashan organiert werden. Ein absolutes highlight ist das Kochen mit Prashan und die Gespräche. Das Essen ist super lecker! Wir hatten...
  • Burger-theurillat
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Das River Paradise Safari House liegt ein bisschen außerhalb der Stadt, dafür nahe am Eingang zum Udawalawe Nationalpark. Hier kann man die Ruhe und Natur genießen. Prashan kümmert sich um alles. Er organisierte uns die Safari inkl. Frühstück im...
  • Stephanie
    Spain Spain
    No hay palabras para describir la estancia en este alojamiento. Todo ha sido absolutamente perfecto. Los bungalows están nuevos, el entorno es precioso y muy cuidado. Hemos cenado allí por la noche y fue una experiencia maravillosa. Cocinamos con...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by jungle boys

9.9
9.9
Host review score
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jungle boys
A perfect place to enjoy your vacation in a free and peaceful environment and riverbank will be a fresh experience for you. It will be a new experience for you to have dinner under the blue sky full of thousands of stars. You must stay river paradise safari house udawalawe atleast a night to evoke the sweet memories of life.its not just place to stay. Here you will have time to food finding in nature and cooking course, an interesting dinner with fire and also an opportunity to spend time walking in nature after the dinner. Swimming in river are few activities . This is the best accomadations in udawalawe
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Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of River paradise safari house with cooking class
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant

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

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

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

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry

    Safety & security

    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Wellness

    • Public Bath

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    River paradise safari house with cooking class takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 21:30
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:30
    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

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$5 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$5 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 23:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 23:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about River paradise safari house with cooking class

    • Guests staying at River paradise safari house with cooking class can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Asian
    • Yes, River paradise safari house with cooking class is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • River paradise safari house with cooking class offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bike tours
      • Public Bath
      • Walking tours
      • Cooking class
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Badminton equipment
    • Check-in at River paradise safari house with cooking class is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • River paradise safari house with cooking class has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • River paradise safari house with cooking class is 2.8 miles from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at River paradise safari house with cooking class may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.