Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Udawalawe ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

No.912,Thanamalvila Road,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

Great

8.2

7.9

/10

3.8

4.5

“Situated just a five-minute drive from Udawalawe National Park, this hotel offers a perfect jungle retreat for safari lovers.”view full review

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, a 5-star Udawalawe hotel with an 8.2/10 rating on Booking.com, features eco-friendly facilities, including a sewerage treatment plant. Guests can enjoy the picturesque swimming pool designed around the Malabotu Ela waterway and a unique open-air theater named 'Wala'.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort include 24 Deluxe Rooms, 29 Super Deluxe Rooms, 4 Suites, and 22 Grand Suite Rooms. Each room is air-conditioned, equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, electric kettle, and features views of the surrounding nature.

Dining & Services

Dining options feature a restaurant providing Sri Lankan and Western cuisines, including fish curry, grilled meats, and salads. Guests may also enjoy poolside lunches and private room service.

Leisure & Business

Leisure activities include relaxing massages by the pool and evening drinks on the deck surrounded by tall Kumbuk trees. The resort has a mini theater and facilities for conferences, with 24-hour reception and laundry services available.

Location & Accessibility

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is situated just 500 meters from the Ath Athuru Sevana (Elephant Orphanage) and a five-minute drive from the Uda Walawe National Park, known for its large elephant populations. The resort is conveniently accessible, located 55 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

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Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Super Deluxe Double Room

2 persons

360 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Suite

2 persons

700 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Large Double Room

2 persons

520 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

2 persons

360 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Facilities

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The room I stayed in was impressively spacious, offering ample room to relax and unwind after a day of exploring.” view full review

Breakfast Delight

“I particularly enjoyed the breakfast spread, which had a vast selection catering to various tastes, setting a positive tone for the day.” view full review

Beautiful Grounds

“The hotel's grounds were stunning, complete with lush landscaping that created a tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation.” view full review

Impeccably Clean

“The bathroom was spotless and well-appointed, making for a refreshing and pleasant bathing experience.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.2/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Currency exchange
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Cycling
Billiard tables
Darts
Table tennis

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet
Children's pool
Children's play area
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Back massage
Head massage
Foot massage
Open-air bath
Public Bath
Pool with view

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
CD player
AM/FM alarm clock

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Location

No.912,Thanamalvila Road,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

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No.912,Thanamalvila Road,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

City landmarks

Zoo

Udawalawa Elephant Orphanage

1.0 mi

Landmark

Udawalawe Buddhist Center

4500 ft

Landmark

Elephant Information Centre

1.0 mi

Landmark

Elephant Transit Home

1.0 mi

Landmark

Elephant Orphanage

1.0 mi

Landmark

Srilanka Best Safari

1.3 mi

Landmark

udawalawa fisheries bungalow

1.6 mi

Landmark

Uda Walawe Reservoir

2.9 mi

Getting around

City Centre

Udawalawe2 min · 400 ft

Airports

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)79 min · 32.7 mi

Dickwella (DIW)102 min · 42.2 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$12 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 116 verified reviews

7.9/10

Very good

78%

Recommend

Breakfast

9.3/10

Cleanliness

8.7/10

Comfort

8.9/10

Facilities

8.2/10

Free Wi-Fi

6.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Staff

8.9/10

Value for money

8.2/10

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