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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Amba Kola Udawalawa in Udawalawe offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a bath, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, open-air bath, and a lush garden. The hotel features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local, Asian, and international cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes vegetarian, vegan, and Asian selections. Prime Location: Located 8 km from Udawalawe National Park and 44 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and family-friendliness.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- 2 restaurants
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Solveig
Germany“Very friendly family that cared for my daughter who was sick during our stay! They made us special tea, steams and asked about our wellbeing. The place offers a calm atmosphere, good for relaxing especially at the new pool. The rooms were very...” 
Emma
Australia“They made you feel a part of the family. It's the most amazing experience, and I highly recommend staying here!!!”- Mark
Netherlands“Excellent rooms. Excellent staff. Excellent food. Excellent place. In one word: impressive! Best place I’ve ever been in my life.” - Michael
United Kingdom“An absolute gem close to Udawalawa national park. Extremely warm hospitality, attentive staff, great value and high quality food, lovely room/bed. They arranged a great safari for the morning and have other activities available. Refreshing new...” - Mikhail
Russia“A very nice host and personnel. The lady is a perfect cook. I cook for 5 years to my gf and myself. So, I think, I know what I am talking about…” - Pierre
Belgium“As we really wanted to see wild elephants, we made a stop in Udawalawe, but spotting them wasn't our biggest suprise here. We stayed at the Amba Kola hotel and this was just the most wonderful experience. The kindest owners truely, the nicest...” - Andraž
Slovenia“Absolutely amazing stay super close to the Udawalava national park entrance. Amazing hospitality and super culinary experience. One of the best stays in Sri Lanka for sure.” - Brooke Australia“Udawalawe was a great stopover during our Sri Lanka trip. We visited many parks but this one was exceptional for the close elephant encounters. They literally walk so close to the jeeps you *could* touch them (obviously don't!) Amba Kola was the...”
- Lisa
Austria“Perfect stay for your Safari. The Homestay is only 5 minutes away from the Udawalewe National Park entry. The host family was so welcoming and caring. It almost felt like home. We can totally recommend this homestay. Dinner was the best we had on...” - Zoran United Kingdom“Janik was an excellent host and very accommodating. He organized two fantastic safaris for us which were very good value for money. The property is very close to the National Park entrance making it an ideal base for your wildlife adventures. The...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Amba kola cafe
- CuisineLocal • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Restaurant #2
- CuisineAsian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 1 year are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Amba Kola Udawalawa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
