Lavendish Wild Safari

Hotels
8.1 (105 reviews)
1 Ela , Hadungamuwa Wasgamuwa , Wasgamuwa , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful location
Cons:
Need for better Wi-Fi coverage
Some maintenance may be required

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Some reviews indicate that maintenance is needed, impacting cleanliness slightly.
Service
8.71
Exceptional service mentioned consistently across reviews.
Location
8.25
Reviews praise the location for easy access to the National Park.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms are spacious and comfortable but could use updates.
Amenities
8.23
Amenities are satisfactory with a clean pool and good dining options.
Value for Money
7.69
Good value considering the location and service, although some found it quiet.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Food quality is consistently praised, with a range of options available.
Overall Experience
8.21
Overall experience is positive, highlighted by a motivated staff and beautiful surroundings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:12

Property Description

Luxury Safari Experience at Lavendish Wild Safari

Outdoor Pool and Scenic Views: Immerse yourself in nature at our 4-star hotel with an outdoor swimming pool and breathtaking river views from every room.

Comfort and Convenience: Enjoy modern amenities including free WiFi, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a private balcony overlooking the pool.

Adventure Awaits: Explore the area with bike and car hire services, or unwind on the sun terrace after a day of cycling.

Experience the ultimate blend of luxury and nature at Lavendish Wild Safari. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 105 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 8.21
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Ros • couple • gb
9
A beautiful location with easy access to Wasgamuwa park.
Pros:

Perfect location near Wasgamuwa park and beautiful setting by the lake.
Friendly and very helpful staff.
Easy to organise safari drives from the hotel. Great driver. Saw lots of elephants and many birds as well as monitor lizards and mongoose.
Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cons:

WiFi didn’t work in the rooms so had to sit in reception to access it.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Lasantha • couple • lk
3
Pros:

Very good days

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Pasad • extended_group • lk
3
Junior staff was accommodating if requested. But there is no management. .
Pros:

Good Location & Nice view

Cons:

Poor management

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Maik • couple • de
7
Convenient for Wasgamuwa N.P. visit
Pros:

Friendly staff, proximity to Wasgamuwa N.P. Breakfast was ok

Cons:

Dinner was not really a good choice. Water supply in the room (shower, toilet, sink) did not work at night but only after we asked for a repair the next morning. Rooms are very basic and therefore the price doesn’t seem to be justified. We booked a “villa room” which does not mean that you get the entire building but only one out of the four rooms - misunderstandable listing on booking.com

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
10
Pros:

We had a truly memorable stay at Lavendish Wild Safari, beautifully located right by a picturesque lake filled with blooming lotus flowers. The setting is simply stunning, and the infinity-style pool overlooking the lake makes it even more special—perfect for relaxing while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

The hotel is surrounded by lush trees and nature, making it a paradise for wildlife and bird lovers. We were able to enjoy incredible animal and bird observations right on site. Hornbills, for example, even have a roosting tree near the hotel, which was amazing to witness.

One of the absolute highlights was the safari experience. From here, you can access one of the best safaris we had during our entire trip—easily comparable to, or even better than, famous parks like Yala National Park, Udawalawe National Park, and Minneriya National Park. What makes this experience truly unique is the lack of mass tourism. During our safari, there was only one other jeep besides us, which meant no crowds and no chaotic chasing of wildlife.

Despite the tranquility, we saw an incredible variety of animals: elephants, countless bird species, and even a bear—which is quite rare! It felt like a true hidden gem compared to the more crowded national parks.

We would also highly recommend our driver, Nihal, who was extremely friendly and made the experience even more enjoyable.

Overall, this place is a fantastic base for an unforgettable and authentic safari experience—an absolute insider tip!

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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ptachka1 • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Мы выбрали этот отель как кратковременную остановку на пути в национальный парк Яла. Возможно в следующий раз мы бы остановились на пару дней, так как вокруг отеля мы обнаружили места, где потрясающее разнообразие птиц и животных. Что касается отеля и нашего проживания там: чувствуется, что отель сейчас переживает не самые лучшие времена, хотя обслуживающий персонал очень старается поддерживать высокий уровень обслуживания. Начиная от приема и заканчивая проводами гостей. Мы чувствовали себя королевскими особами, потому что кроме нас других постояльцев мы не видели ) Мы жили в номере с выходом к бассейну. Номер достаточно просторный, чистый, с кондиционером. Ортопедические матрасы на кроватях были удобными, но подушки были большими, моя шея немного затекла. Ванная комната была чистой, с хорошим напором горячей воды, лежали всякие полезные мелочи для гостей: мыло, шампунь, шапочки для купания и даже одноразовая бритва с гелем для бритья. Бассейн был чистый, и даже присутствие там нескольких маленьких милых лягушек не мешало моему мужу наслаждаться купанием. Мы ужинали и завтраками в отеле. Еда была свежей, вполне съедобной. Завтрак скромный, но нам хватило.

Cons:

Своему мужу я сказала, что отель похож на усталого слона. Величественное большое здание, огромная территория, но на всем лежит отпечаток легкой усталости и запустения. Возможно владельцам для возрождения былого величия стоит рассмотреть вопрос изменения бизнес-стратегии. Сейчас во всем мире очень многие люди интересуются наблюдением за птицами, почему бы не привлечь таких туристов, организуя экскурсии с этой направленностью. Можно так же внести изменения в оформлении парка, посадить несколько фруктовых и красиво цветущих деревьев, для привлечения птиц, чтобы постояльцы могли наблюдать за ними даже не выходя за территорию отеля. Можно так же поставить пару кормушек, которые местные птицы будут посещать, и гости вашего отеля смогут наслаждаться наблюдением за птицами и животными. Во время нашего путешествия по Коста-Рика в каждом отеле, где мы останавливались такие кормушки были и это очень привлекает туристов, любящих природу.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Bernd • family_with_children • de
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • couple • fr
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • fr
10
je recommande
Pros:

Départ direct de l Hôtel pour les SAFARIS
parking TUK TUK
repas copieux
l environnement
Personnel agréable

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • family_with_children • pl
7
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Meals at the restaurants were horrible

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
7
Good place for a one night stop for a safari
Pros:

Closeness to park entrance. Staff very friendly

Cons:

Architecture was bland and and white concrete. And bit on high side for price

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Michał • extended_group • pl
9
Pros:

Fajne miejsce miła obsługa. Polecamy

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Enrico • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Guter Service, freundliche Menschen und aussergewöhnliche Lage ☀️

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • family_with_children • be
8
Hôtel sans "plus" mais très bien pour un passage
Pros:

Excellent emplacement
Belle vue depuis la terrasse
Douche chaude.

Cons:

Hôtel vétuste. Finitions a revoir. Taches sur les draps. A cause de cela ça paraît "sale"
Buffet petit déjeuner sans surprise.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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JM • family_with_children • nl
7
Pros:

Mooie locatie aan het meer. Rustige plek

Cons:

Kamer die we geboekt hadden konden we niet krijgen omdat het hotel die info niet korrekt van booking heeft ontvangen. Erg jammer. Hotel heeft ons wel andere kamer gegeven die beter was maar uiteindelijk niet voldeed aan de oorspronkelijke boeking. Geen bad en geen uitzicht op het meer. Ontbijt verwacht je voor safari te kunnen krijgen maar niet dus alleen take away.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Carsten • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Super Service, gutes Essen zu fairen Preisen. Top.

Cons:

Leider kein Moskitonetz

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • extended_group • es
10
Super tolle Betreuung
Pros:

Ein ganz tolles Erlebnis, der Direktor hat uns eine private Safari organisiert, und da wir nicht genügend Bargeld hatten für den Eintritt, den Betrag vorgelegt, echt super!
Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Wir hatten den Pool für uns alleine. Alles, was wir brauchen, wurde toll organisiert, wir sind begeistert. Der Direktor war immer anwesend und hat geholfen.
Mega Preis Leistung Verhältnis

Cons:

Das Essen war Durchschnitt

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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JEYANTHY • family_with_children • ca
7
Convenient stop enroute
Pros:

Staff were wonderful and very welcoming. The facilities were a bit dated but were clean. The ground floor had direct access to the pool which was very convenient. Staff were very attentive and quick to respond. The gentleman in the dining area was helpful and kind.

Cons:

The hotel is a bit dated. There didn't seem to be too many guests so they had a limited food menu. We also arrived after 6 pm and given the remote location would recommend preordering dinner before arrival if you have a late check in.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Halima • couple • ch
5
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Marzena • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

Cisza, safari, wspaniali ludzie. Czyste i przestronne pokoje.
Ale przede wszystkim ludzie.

Cons:

Brak zasięgu WiFi w pokoju i zimna woda pod prysznicem.
Myląca informacja o możliwości wymiany waluty.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee