The Castle Safari Cottage

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Castle Safari Cottage in Udawalawe offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the indoor swimming pool, and explore the lush garden. The property features a restaurant, outdoor seating, and a picnic area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, local, and Asian cuisines, including vegetarian options. Breakfast includes local specialities, pancakes, and fruits. Activities and Location: Activities available include fishing and cycling. The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 52 km away.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Oliwia
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The host is an amazing and friendly man who even helped us carry our luggage to the room. He was very accommodating and helpful. The entire property, but the rooms specifically, are immaculate. Spotless, everything is new and very well looked...”
Yasaman
Netherlands Netherlands
“This place is amazing. Youre surrounded with nature within a Walking distance to the river and Rice fields. Even if you don’t do a safari or anything, this place is so nice to relax. Felt like paradise. The rooms are really spacious and clean with...”
Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The best value for money we have had so far in Sri Lanka Only cost us £3 a night breakfast included (not the best breakfast but you can’t complain) Lovely staff, and we had an amazing safari Comfortable room, aircon works great”
Anke
Germany Germany
“Perfect in every way Everything especially the safari”
Tjasa
Slovenia Slovenia
“The hotel is very clean and comfortable in lovely surroundings. Close to bus stops, shops and restaurants. The owner of the hotel is a friendly a kind person. He made sure I knew about walking around the lake, he can help with booking the safari...”
Maurits
Spain Spain
“Very good accommodation, nice pool, serene well maintained grounds, helpful staff. Spacious room and open air bathroom.”
Manom
Germany Germany
“The hotel is quite newly finished and everything is very comfortable and to a high standard. It is calm and spacious and kept immaculately clean. It’s situated in a peaceful location next to a beautiful river though still only 500 m from the...”
Roland
France France
“Very clean, comfortable and wonderful host. Lovely quiet lake nearby for sunset stroll and safari very easily organised by the host at a very good price.”
Hubert
France France
“Very nice and kind staff. Place is very clean and confortable. The manager was very helpful and gave us a ride to the bus station. Overall it was a very good experience, really recommend it.”
Hubert
France France
“Amazing people working there, giving me delicious snacks, when I least excpected it.”

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Superb breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$1 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:30 to 11:30
  • Food
    Bread • Pancakes • Butter • Fruit • Local specialities • Jam
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Local • Asian
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
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House rules

The Castle Safari Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 08:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 13:00
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 are not allowed.

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
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.