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The Countryside Udawalawe

"The Countryside Udawalawe" Near the fair road, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
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The Countryside Udawalawe

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
388 reviews

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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. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 32 miles away.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

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

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ryland
    United States of America United States of America
    “Very convenient for the safari, hotel was able to arrange both safari and transport to our next destination.”
  • Raquel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Lovely location, easy to get around and friendly staff Pool was amazing”
  • 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”
  • Nina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Great place to stay before/after safari, with pleasant staff, full comfort, great food, little swimming pool and quietness at night”

Hosted by KALUMANANNALAGE ASANKA LAHIRU SANKALPA

9.5
9.5
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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
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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
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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

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

  • 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.

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

    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Badminton equipment
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Swimming pool

  • 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 has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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

  • Room options at The Countryside Udawalawe include:

    • Double
    • Triple