Buddika Safari & Resort

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Buddika Safari & Resort in Udawalawe offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoying outdoor furniture and dining areas. The property features a private check-in and check-out service, ensuring a seamless arrival and departure. Convenient Amenities: The guest house provides free on-site private parking, a paid shuttle service, housekeeping, room service, and a tour desk. Additional facilities include an outdoor seating area, breakfast in the room, and a work desk. Local Attractions: Located 5 km from Udawalawe National Park and 43 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the resort offers walking tours and is highly rated for its proximity to nature, deserts, and safaris.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Adi
Sweden Sweden
“Very close to the entrance so could sleep longer 😊 Nice breakfast to bring on safari Nice arrangements for safari. We booked 5 hours and are very happy with the guide and experience Friendly and honest host.”
Marek
Slovakia Slovakia
“•Excellent location right next to Udawalawe National Park entrance •Very clean, new, and comfortable rooms •Delicious home-cooked food (breakfast & dinner), very good value •Owner is extremely kind, attentive, and family-oriented •Great...”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious, clean, great food, lovely family. Such a convenient location for our safari, which Buddika arranged for us with a great guide.”
Ania
Poland Poland
“Great location, right next to the entrance gate to Udawalawe National Park. The room was nicely decorated and very clean, with all the necessary amenities. The host was incredibly helpful! From organizing the safari to helping with transportation...”
Mercedes
France France
“We had a wonderful stay at Buddika Safari , the room was flawless , impeccably clean and comfortable with an amazing bathroom . The staff were really sweet and attentive, the food was good and plentiful . Their 8 hour safari was exceptional, our...”
Florian
Austria Austria
“Had a great and warm welcome, the owner and his family was so kind, the room was clean and nice, the homemade dinner was amazing! He even organised the whole safari for me. Special shoutout to the amazing safari driver Shanaka for guiding me...”
Naomi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ideal stay for Udawalawe safari - literally 1 min the road. The manager was amazing and organised everything for us. Rooms were really clean and beds comfortable. Safari was great and our driver really helpful. Food at the place was freshly cooked...”
Samantha
Thailand Thailand
“I loved my stay at Buddika Safari and Resort…the room was so lovely and at such a great price too! It had air con, the bed was very comfy and the shower was hot and powerful, the rooms are very modern! Loved it! Aside from that Buddika and...”
Irene
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very affordable, very new room evrything was shining and very clean. Buddika was very helpful, gave us a ride to town etc also good food!”
Eddie
Australia Australia
“Buddika provides a one stop shop for excellent accommodation, safari organisation and great food. And all this located 2 minutes from national park entrance.”

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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Udawalawe Buddika Safari

9.9
Host review score
Udawalawe Buddika Safari
Udawalawa Budika Safari Service, located bordering the Udawalawe National Park, invites foreign & local travelers to enjoy the nature in its natural surrounding whilst experiencing real Sri Lankan hospitality combined with luxury services. The 10 years experience of Udawalawa Budika Safari will be cherished by who put step inside this heaven of nature. We expand our business through the popularity of Budika Safari as providing accommodation & quality meal providing
I'm Buddika Arunasiri
Located near by Udawalawe National Park
Language spoken: English

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Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$2 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 09:30
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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
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 of any age are welcome.

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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.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property offers a complimentary safari ride to their guests, it will be chargeable.