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Silent Bungalow is located in Udawalawe. Free WiFi access is available in this homestay. The accommodation will provide you with a balcony and a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy garden view from the room. At Silent Bungalow you will find a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include dry cleaning. The property offers free parking. This homestay is 35 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
2 extra-large double beds
2 extra-large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Lovely friendly family run guest house in a quiet location with big, clean, high roofed rooms. Excellent large breakfasts and recommend staying in for the dinner too for some great local food. Also highly recommend the safari run by Sudeth and...
  • Fiona
    Ireland Ireland
    I couldn't recommend Silent Bungalow enough!! The rooms were perfect with a fan. The curries were some of the best we've had. The breakfast was lovely and plentiful. They organised our tour guide for Udawalawe as well as the food and drinks. Our...
  • Jana
    Germany Germany
    Really nice homestay sudath was very helpful and attentive. We had dinner and breakfast with them and that was probably the best curry we’ve had in Sri Lanka so far :) highly recommended staying with them. Sudath can also arrange safaris :)
  • Y
    Spain Spain
    Sudath and his family were hospitable, friendly and very helpful. You feel like you are in the middle of the forest, falling asleep with the sounds of birds and frogs. The food was delicious and plentiful and communication was professional and...
  • Nicola
    Ireland Ireland
    Sudath and his family were fantastic hosts, everything was delicious. The safari trip was absolutely amazing and Sudath has such amazing knowledge about the park and really cares for the environment. He will try his best to find and stop at all...
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly hosts who made us feel very welcome. Dinner was amazing and so tasty! Would highly recommend staying and eating at the Silent Bungalow. Hosts also provided a super safari experience and helped us with our onward travel.
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    One of our favourite stays in Sri Lanka. Excellent value with incredible staff, Sudath and his family/team made us feel so welcome. We had tea and snacks on arrival and home cooked Sri Lankan food for dinner and breakfast which was delicious. We...
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    Excellent food, nice staff. Safari arranged by staff was wonderful.
  • Trevor
    Australia Australia
    Tour to Game Park was excellent. Breakfast and dinner was above expectation. The service from the staff was first class and lacked for nothing.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a fantastic budget guest house run by the most friendly couple. Food is exceptional evening and breakfast. Rooms are incredibly clean and large. Location mins away from safari.

Managed by Sudath

Company review score: 9.9Based on 168 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Sudath Priyankara i started as a resort in 1991 under the name "araliya uyana" which was only for local tourists at that time. In 2014, Udawalawe became known as the first bungalow to attract only foreign tourists. the victories I have achieved- 1) I start this place with two rooms and now it's nine rooms with twenty eight tourists. 2) I start my new hotel "silent bungalow river side" to accommodate eight local and foreign tourists. 3) All workers are family members only. my safari successes- 1993 Safari begins. 1) Identify and publicize the first sighting of a European roller in sri lanka. I own the record in Sri Lanka. 2) Opening of the first tourists resort in Udawalawe. 3) Launch of a third safari service in Udawalawe. 4) My kids and I drive into the national park with tourists from our vehicle. 5) I have the only cab model (xenon) in Udawalawe which has more comfortable seats and space inside which is longer and wider. Determination Moving forward without hesitation. humans can do any things. thank you! silent bungalow Sudath and family members.

Property information

Benefits of Silent Bungalow. 1) Having a taxi service to pick up and drop off tourists. 2) Free treat to enjoy a cup of tea with a piece of cake upon arrival. 3) Free tea or coffee twice a day. 4) Being able to live in a place full of greenery. 5) Frequent sightings of many species of birds, animals and reptiles. 6) in our bungalow silence up to a maximum of 90%. 7) we offer you to a local village dinner. 8) You can have your breakfast a reasonable price. 9) "king size" comfortable mattress, electric fan, mirrored table with hot water bathroom. 10) All cleaning,cooking and safari doing by my family . 11) If you like to swim, swimming down a canal is free. 12) Free transportation to the bus stop when you leave my accommodation. 13) Having insurance coverage for buildings and yourself. 14) No service charge. 15) Nine legal protections you will receive. what i try to give you. To make our hotel a memorable experience in your life. thank you! silent bungalow Sudath and family members.

Neighbourhood information

activities : safari in udawalawe national park,lunugamwehera national park,yala national park,elephant opernage in udawalawe,Bathing in a river,swimming in a canal, udawalawe reserve, sankapala temple, sinharaja rain forest,village tour, waulpane wave, maduwanwila walauwa, morning side, kataragama temple,madunagala hot water spring and outside safari

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of Silent Bungalow
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:30 to 22:00
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 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Silent Bungalow

  • Silent Bungalow has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Silent Bungalow is 0.8 miles from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Silent Bungalow offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
  • Check-in at Silent Bungalow is from 12:30, and check-out is until 12:00.

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