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About the Hotel

No.912,Thanamalvila Road,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
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Near Udawalawa Elephant Orphanage
Great
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Situated approximately a 20-minute walk from the Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage and 4.6 km from the Uda Walawe Reservoir, the 5-star Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort features a banquet hall for various purposes. The resort offers 67 rooms with garden views, an American-style restaurant, and a poolside bar.

Location

The centre of Udawalawe can be reached within a 5-minute walk. The Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort also lies 2.1 km from Udawalawe National Park.

For those travelling from afar, Mattala Rajapaksa International airport is 54 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The rooms are equipped with a minibar fridge, coffee and tea making equipment, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' comfort. Bathrooms inlude a separate toilet and a shower, and such fine comforts as a hairdryer and shower caps.

Eat & Drink

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort features Una Sewana restaurant serving American cuisine.

Leisure & Business

You can enjoy live performances, temporary art galleries, and a mini-theatre at this Udawalawe hotel, while the area is also popular for cycling, ping pong, and pool. Guests are invited to partake in fitness classes at a fitness centre available on site. Business travellers will appreciate such conveniences as conference facilities and a photocopy machine, along with access to a meeting room.

Must-do experiences

  • Safari at Udawalawe National Park for breathtaking wildlife sightings.
  • Taste traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry at a local eatery nearby.
  • Visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home for an uplifting experience.
  • Explore the local market in Thanamalwila for fresh produce and crafts.
  • Take a guided birdwatching tour to see rare species in their habitat.
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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
Suite
2 persons
700 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Bathtub
Large Double Room
2 persons
520 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
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
Facilities: Great
8.1/10Review 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
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Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Location

No.912,Thanamalvila Road,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
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No.912,Thanamalvila Road,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
Getting around
City Centre
Udawalawe2 min  ·  400 ft
Airports
Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)79 min  ·  32.7 mi
Mawella Lagoon SPB (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.
Number of rooms:
67

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 206 verified reviews
7.6/10
Very good
70%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Comfort
8.5/10
Facilities
8.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
6.8/10
Location
9.0/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 200 reviews
8.2/10
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