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Located 17 km from Udawalawe National Park, Secret River Side Safari Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. An Asian, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available daily at the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Secret River Side Safari Lodge, while fishing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 50 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

Free private parking available on-site


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

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Udawalawe

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tharindu
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    This lodge is located near by very nice river.the staff and owner also friendly and helpfull.they arranged amazing breakfast for us.and also they arranged marvelous safari.we were enjoyed our day in this place.highly recommend
  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The stay was amazing, staff very accommodating and the food was lovely. Also got to watch a family of monkeys in the garden
  • Darleen
    Germany Germany
    The hosts are really nice and helpful. They organized our safari for us and drove us to our next destination. The garden is stunning and the breakfast ist generous and delicious.
  • F
    Francis
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “The staff amazing, was very nice and welcoming. The view is amazing, rooms are big, very clean and the food delicious.They arranged a great safari for us.it was extremely interested.price also reasonable.Highly recommended!”
  • Jammal
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    This is an amaizing place to stay.it's bordered by a wonderful river.The owner and staff also very friendly.They arrange to us unforgettable safari in Udawalawe National Park.we could see many animals there.Rooms are very clean and food also...
  • Danilova
    Italy Italy
    I liked the room, the nature and the owners are good people.
  • Jolijn
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This is absolutely such a wonderful stay, just go! The room is perfect and you look out on a lovely garden with a river next to it (you can swim!). The family is so lovely and the dinner they cooked was amazing. On top, they arranged a super nice...
  • Emily
    Germany Germany
    My stay at Secret River Side Safari Lodge was truly magical! The staff's warm welcome made me feel at home instantly. The room was tastefully decorated, offering both comfort and serenity. The highlight was the well-organized safari, where I...
  • Stefan
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The best place to stay in Udawalawa.That place was very silent and clean.Staff was good.Breakfast was excellent.Wonderful saffari.The saffari driver was explain about every animal which we met.it was amazing experience for us.Highly recommend this...
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    The best is that they help you with everything. The place is very calm and quiet. The room is very clean and the asiatic breakfast is really nice! Can't be better, I recommend it 100%!!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Secret River Side Safari Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

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

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
  • Breakfast in the room

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

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

    Services

    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Car hire
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service

    General

    • Minimarket on site
    • Air conditioning
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Secret River Side Safari Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    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.

    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

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

    Please inform Secret River Side Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Secret River Side Safari Lodge

    • Secret River Side Safari Lodge is 1.9 miles from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Secret River Side Safari Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Secret River Side Safari Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Bicycle rental
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Walking tours
    • Room options at Secret River Side Safari Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Triple
    • Check-in at Secret River Side Safari Lodge is from 12:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

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

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Asian
    • The prices at Secret River Side Safari Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.