Maika Safari Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Maika Safari Lodge in Udawalawe offers a lodge with a swimming pool, garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge service ensure a comfortable stay. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy family rooms, a child-friendly buffet, and free on-site parking. Additional facilities include a swimming pool with a view, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local and Asian cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, and juice. Dining areas feature traditional and romantic ambiances. Nearby Attractions: Udawalawe National Park is 16 km away, and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 50 km from the lodge. Walking tours and safaris provide opportunities to explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

Options with:

  • Pool view

  • Garden view

  • Quiet street view

  • Terrace

Free private parking available on-site

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Standard Double Room with Fan
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 17 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Full English breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$29 for 3 nights
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Standard Family Room
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 17 December 2025
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Full English breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed and
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US$34 for 3 nights
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Standard Double Room with Fan
  • 1 extra-large double bed
215 feet²
Garden view
Pool view
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser
Max persons: 2
US$10 per night
Price US$29
Excluded: 11 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 17 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Standard Family Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed and
  • 1 large double bed
301 feet²
Garden view
Pool view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max persons: 3
US$11 per night
Price US$34
Excluded: 11 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 17 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Hunt
Australia Australia
“Very friendly and provided an amazing safari tour. Great price and amazing breakfast!”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent for safari Very accommodating Pool lovely Rooms very nice”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location great for Safari. Nice place with a cute pool. Breakfast was good.”
Jessica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I don’t normally write reviews but this has been the best place for value for money out of all the places i’ve stayed to date. The people running it were so helpful. They organised our safari and matched the best deal I had found , the safari...”
Palmlund
Sweden Sweden
“The owner, the location, the rooms were all amazing!!”
Natália
Portugal Portugal
“Everything! It was such a cozy place. Everyone very nice. Food great. Bungallows fantastic. The Pool it was very good too. Congrats!”
H
France France
“Breakfast was lovely Room was clean and beautiful Nice hot shower Helpful staff Good communication Great safari Swimming pool”
Kevin
Australia Australia
“Great place for the price. Good room with what you need to be good. Awesome pool. Went with a 4 years old kid and had no problem. I do wish there was a bar fridge in the room but you can use the host fridge if really required”
Jeen
Germany Germany
“Very good! The staff was very friendly and hard working.The rooms are very clean and nice.Another best thing is beautiful pool.Also safari was perfect.Breakfast was amazing.everything was perfected.”
Shehan
Bonaire St Eustatius and Saba Bonaire St Eustatius and Saba
“Very friendly staff which gave a warm welcome.welcome Coffee is the my best of life.Not only that I'm surprised because there pool was so clean and beautiful.And other best option is we arranged safari with them because my friends also did safari...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:30 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:30
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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
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.