Located in Udawalawe in the Ratnapura District region, Wild River Side provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kitchenette including a fridge. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. An Asian, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests at the lodge can enjoy fishing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Udawalawe National Park is 9.1 miles from Wild River Side.

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 (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zuzanna
    Poland Poland
    Very calm and quiet place in Udawalawa. We loved the nature around. Many birds singing in the morning and everting. You could even see a monkey swinging on the nearby tree :) We were welcomed with a cold juice. The room was spacious and clean....
  • Bennyroseu
    Philippines Philippines
    Our room had everything we needed: a cozy bed, working AC, and a clean space to relax after traveling. The host even gave us cold drinks and face towels when we arrived. Plus, the peaceful surroundings allowed us to enjoy the soothing sounds of...
  • Jana
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The accommodation is absolutely beautiful and the surrounding is so peaceful. Everything was perfectly clean. Very close to the safari if you intend to do it. We also had dinner and breakfast at the property and it was delicious! The owners were...
  • Michal
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Big and clean place in the middle of the jungle. Owners were nice and they welcomed us with a glass of orange juice. Chilled water was always handed to us when we needed and the breakfast was delicious.
  • Michael
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    loved the location. Staff went above and beyond to meet our needs. Food service was excellent. great food at a great price!
  • Alan
    Iraq Iraq
    the owner was super helpful and kind! breakfast was amazing. dinner was great as well. specious room and very clean. not far from the elephant transit home. one of the best places we stayed in so far.
  • Mihirani
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Rooms were so nice and comfy. Breakfast was so nice and we loved the lemon ginger tea :) Four of us had a nice time there. Everything was arranged to our comfort including a last minute booking on an Udawalawa Safari.
  • Elia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The accommodation is a bit off the beaten path, but that’s part of its charm. It’s a special experience to stay in a tropical environment surrounded by trees, with monkeys and peacocks roaming around the property. Everything is lovingly furnished,...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a great place to stay for a visit to Udawalawe National Park. The hotel is lovely, we had a wonderful home cooked breakfast and dinner made by his wife and he took us round his garden filled with different spices and trees. Would recommend.
  • Antony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is an amazing little oasis in the jungle. Samir and his family are so friendly and polite. The compound is laid out really well, to ensure every bungalow enjoys privacy. We stayed in the double double bed room just over the bridge. The...

Area info

Amenities of Wild River Side
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
View
  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    • Room service
    General
    • Adults only
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Light therapy
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Hairstyling
    • Hair coloring
    • Haircut
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Makeup services
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Wild River Side takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 9:30 AM to 10:30 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 not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

    FAQs about Wild River Side

    • Room options at Wild River Side include:

      • Double
      • Family
    • The prices at Wild River Side may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Wild River Side is from 11:30 AM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Wild River Side is 2,450 feet from the center of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Wild River Side can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Asian
    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Wild River Side on this page.

    • Wild River Side offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Hand massage
      • Couples' massage
      • Full-body massage
      • Foot massage
      • Head massage
      • Bike tours
      • Beauty services
      • Facial treatments
      • Waxing services
      • Makeup services
      • Hair treatments
      • Manicure
      • Pedicure
      • Haircut
      • Hair coloring
      • Hairstyling
      • Body treatments
      • Body scrub
      • Body wrap
      • Light therapy
      • Spa facilities
      • Back massage
      • Neck massage