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Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Udawalawe National Park

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Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

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Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Super Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
International cuisine
Exterior

Overview of Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
912, Thanamalwila Road, Udawalawa
  • Popular LocationElephant Transit Home20 min walk
  • Popular LocationUdawalawe National Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationUdawalawe Reservoir32 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Super Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Super Deluxe Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Grand Suite

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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$99 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
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About the neighborhood

Udawalawa

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.Within the region of this Udawalawa hotel, you'll find Udawalawe National Park and Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Tangalle Beach is also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Elephant Transit Home - 20 min walk
  • Udawalawe National Park - 2 min drive
  • Udawalawe Reservoir - 32 min drive
  • Sinharaja Forest Reserve - 68 min drive
  • Tangalle Beach - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • Frozen Lemon - 11 min drive
  • Elephant Trail Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Kottawaththa Village Inn - 2 min drive
  • Una Sevena Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Bathgedara Restaurant - 14 min walk

About this property

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Udawalawe National Park
A winery is on site. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Udawalawa hotel.

  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Udawalawa hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Languages

English, German, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Winery

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per room
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Udawalawa
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Embilipitiya
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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort have an airport shuttle?

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 150 per room.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

As of Apr 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort on May 6, 2024 start from $78.56, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort have a pool?

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Does Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort have a restaurant?

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is home to Una Sevana, which features international cuisine.

Does Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort to downtown Udawalawa?

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is 0.9 mi away from Udawalawa.

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samaraweerage

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and enjoy. A convenient location if you’re going for safari in Udawalawe national parks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were pleasant. The room was large and comfortable. The bathroom was a bit gritty. The décor was gloomy. The food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay in a great hotel
We had a fantastic time, the food was great - so many gluten free options, I’m coeliac so that made a huge difference. It was my 30th birthday when we arrived, they decorated my room, gave me a free drink and also made me a gluten free cake and sang to me - brilliant! This hotel was lovely, clean, had great pool and the staff were kind, attentive and always pleasant. we would definitely visit again :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Spot
A great place to stay when planning a safari! Not much else to do in the area and hotel but perfect for a one night trip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Sneha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place but very average food
The hotel was nice and well kept. The room was really big and comfortable, the staff was helpful. The biggest issue that we faced was with the food. we are vegetarians so there were very limited choices to begin with (we are used to less options but this was abnormally low). Even the few options that were available tasted very bad. It was excessively salty and slightly under-cooked. The hotel’s safari jeep package was almost double of what we paid outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location as near to the park and it has a pleasant swimming pool and Deluxe rooms were nice (not as described on website but still ok). Food was very poor and catered for tour groups and very expensive for food and drinks. They have no tour desk or leaflets regarding tours for independent travellers, however they booked an excellent trip for 2 people. One night here is enough as tour leaves at either 0530 or 1430 so only trip is needed and then elephant orphanage / transit home, which was worth a visit and in walking distance. Only hotel like this in the area so if you want the facilities then book this but be aware not up to expected standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicklas Møller

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel - except for the food
Based on the hotel itself, we'd give this hotel a 5 star rating. The only reason we have to give it a 4 is that the food war really disappointing. We had been in Sri Lanka for about a week in various hotels and restaurants prior to this stay, and really love the food and have found the quality and flavor of food in this country to be very consistent. However, the food here was really rather bad. We ate dinner and breakfast here twice, and all meals were consistently poor. Even the papadums were kind of stale tasting - this is not that hard an item to cook well! Otherwise, the hotel was great - great rooms, great staff, excellent grounds, nice pool. But they really need to replace the food service manager or chef and upgrade their food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020