You might be eligible for a Genius discount at The Countryside Udawalawe. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.

Providing garden views, The Countryside Udawalawe in Udawalawe offers accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property. There's free private parking, and the property provides a paid airport shuttle service. The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace, and a private bathroom with a shower. A patio with an outdoor dining area and pool views is offered in each unit. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at the bed and breakfast. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at The Countryside Udawalawe. Udawalawe National Park is 8.8 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Sign in, save money

Sign in, save money

Sign in to see if you can save 10% or more at this property.

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8
Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pool is the best part of this hotel, it's super clean and large. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. The manager helped us to order a take away as we arrived too late to order dinner. Very close to the entrance to the park.
  • Lina
    Germany Germany
    It was one of the best stays during our Sri Lanka trip - the property is beautiful, well maintained and very comfortable. We loved the pool area and the fact that we felt surrounded by the nature. Also the rooms were very spacious and tastefully...
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms were large and comfortable. The dinner offered was great! Some of the best food we’ve had in Sri Lanka. We opted to have our safari and transfers from Ella and to Marissa organized by the stay and everything was perfect. The pool was...
  • Talisa
    India India
    We enjoyed our 2 night stay, the staff had breakfast waiting on us for when we came back from the safari. My son loved the pool:)
  • Malaka
    Netherlands Netherlands
    the hotel is clean and neat. staff is very friendly and well trained.
  • Claire
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Loved everything about it. Staff were friendly and very helpful in terms of booking safari, taxi etc. Dinner and breakfast were great and was fantastic to experience delicious Sri Lankan food (enjoyed the coconut pancakes)
  • Rocco
    Germany Germany
    1) The staff and especially the receptionist were super friendly and very helpful 2) the pool was longer than it appeared on the photos
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room and pool, staff couldn’t have been more helpful e.g, took us to the bus stop and helped us get the correct bus, and helped us sort other travel arrangements by getting various taxi quotations.
  • Emilia
    Poland Poland
    Room was very clean and quiet, I loved a swimming pool, we also took safari and it was okay
  • Rome
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The team were fantastic - very friendly and helpful. The pool was amazing (just as big as it looks in the photos!). A delicious dinner and breakfast. The setting is lovely, lots of trees and everything super tidy and clean.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hello! Do you organise tours to the safari park? Thank you

    YES, WE ARRANGE SAFARI DRIVES TO UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK
    Answered on 21 March 2020
  • Hello do you serve alcoholic drinks? 🍹

    Sorry, We have no permission to serve alcoholic drinks as per local regulations. Need a licensed to serve ,
    Answered on 20 January 2024

Hosted by KALUMANANNALAGE ASANKA LAHIRU SANKALPA

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
KALUMANANNALAGE ASANKA LAHIRU SANKALPA
Easily accessible from any part of the country, The Countryside Udawalawe offers country style hospitality and comfort in tranquil settings. A short drive from Udawalawe national park entrance and & reservoir, Homely Country house has comfortable cottages situated on an acre of tropical garden amidst flowering shrubs and fruit trees that attracts plenty of birds,squirrels and even the occasional monkeys.
UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country. Just 5km away from the cottage to park entrance ELEPHANT TRANSIT HOME ( ETH) This home helping to care for the area's injured elephants, is on the main road about 500m from the cottage, supported by Born Free foundation, complex is a halfway house for orphaned elephants MADUWANWELA MANSION The maduwanwela walawwa (Mansion) was first built in the 1700s and it was expanded at times by the Maduwanwela family until 1905 when the final expansion was done by Maduwanwela Maha disawe ( Ceylonese colonial era headman). At its height it had over 121 rooms and 80,000 acres of land surrounding it, at present there are on 47 rooms left, located on in the grounds is a courthouse with seating space for 100 people, furniture and the equipment used for punishments are still present.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian

Amenities of The Countryside Udawalawe
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
The Countryside Udawalawe takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:30 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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$8 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Countryside Udawalawe of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about The Countryside Udawalawe

  • Room options at The Countryside Udawalawe include:

    • Double
    • Triple
  • Yes, The Countryside Udawalawe is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Countryside Udawalawe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Countryside Udawalawe is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • The Countryside Udawalawe is 1,800 feet from the center of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Countryside Udawalawe offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Badminton equipment
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Swimming pool
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Countryside Udawalawe has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant