Kottawatta River Bank Resort

Hotels
8.9 (1923 reviews)
159/2,madyama andaluwa,udawalwe udawalwe , Udawalawe , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.36
Reported issues with cleanliness, including finding a cockroach and dirty towels.
Service
9.33
Friendly service from staff, though some found it lacking in responsiveness.
Location
9.87
Great location near Udawalawa national park, easy access to local amenities.
Room Quality
8.82
Unique tent accommodations, clean room, but some issues expected with outdoor facilities.
Amenities
9.35
Good amenities including a nice pool and restaurant.
Value for Money
8.81
Fair pricing for the location, but mixed reviews on food quality.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Mixed reviews on food quality; some mentions of frozen meals.
Overall Experience
9.33
Overall a pleasant stay with some caveats related to cleanliness and food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Family-Friendly Amenities

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a children's playground, Kottawatta River Bank Resort offers a perfect family getaway near Udawalawe National Park. The spacious family rooms, equipped with modern amenities and a terrace overlooking the mountains, ensure a comfortable stay for guests of all ages.

Culinary Delights and Diverse Dining Options

Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant serving a variety of Chinese, British, and French cuisine. With options for vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal meals, there's something to satisfy every palate.

Multilingual Staff and Exceptional Service

Benefit from the expertise of our multilingual staff fluent in Arabic, English, and Hindi, providing attentive service and valuable advice throughout your stay at Kottawatta River Bank Resort.

Book now and experience a delightful blend of comfort, convenience, and warm hospitality at Kottawatta River Bank Resort.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

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.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1923 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.36
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.87
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 8.81
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 9.33
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Floriane family_with_children fr
10
Pros:

Superbe endroit et très bon restaurant

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Maud couple nl
8
Prachtige plek met uithebreid ontbijt
Pros:

Mooi huisje aan het zwembad, we verbleven hier 1 nacht om te combineren met safari. Super uitgebreid ontbijt, heerlijk!

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful secluded property, close to the elephant orphanage and safari park. The staff could not have been more helpful and the food was excellent - such an amazing find and the perfect backdrop for our honeymoon.
We went on 2 safaris organised by the hotel - the guide was patient and knowledgeable and ensured we experienced the best of everything on both trips - I'm still blown away by how close we got to elephants.
We also took a trip to the rainforest which was a truly once in a lifetime experience - again a very friendly and knowledgeable driver and the guide who took us through the rain forest itself was excellent - nothing was too much trouble.
Cannot recommend enough, beautiful setting and wonderful staff ❤️

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
9
Very great welcome, delicious food, lovely room and fab pool. Need mosquito repellant
Pros:

Breakfast and evening meal were fabulous
Location was great for Udawalawa reserve

Cons:

The mosquitoes were bird size!!

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Ksenia Kalinovskaya family_with_children ru
10
Pros:

Прекраснейший отель в деревне, в окружении джунглей. Очень приветливый персонал, чистота, хороший сервис. Ресторан очень вкусный и гораздо дешевле, чем на побережье. В целом тихо, но по ночам по крыше вашего домика могут прыгать обезьянки) Нам очень понравилось!

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Bart couple nl
9
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Hans Joerg family_with_children de
6
Für einen kurzen Aufenthalt akzeptabel.
Pros:

Service war hervorragend und auch das Essen, Frühstück wie Abendbrot, war sehr gut.

Cons:

Unterkunft hätte vermtl. vor ein paar Jahren eine 9 oder 10 verdient, doch leider sind mittlerweile einige Abnutzungsspuren deutlich sichtbar. Die Zelte/ Häuser müssten mal wieder überholt werden, wobei es insgesamt sauber ist.
Dringend gereinigt oder sogar neu angelegt sollte das Becken mit den Fischen werden. Alles andere als einladend.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Bart couple nl
9
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Jana family_with_children de
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Tanya couple gb
8
Funky accommodation but maintenance problems!
Pros:

Fab accommodation, huge bed, outdoor bathroom was an experience! Dinner was great. Breakfast was also good.Staff lovely

Cons:

Our shower was broken and not fixed whilst we were there and the electrics in our ‘pod’ kept failing. Also one window with huge crack, hadn’t been fixed.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple nz
10
Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka
Pros:

Everything as excellent, the property is beautiful and serene, great service and nice food at the onsite restaurant. We wanted to stay longer! Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. They also organise safari for a good price.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Petra couple de
10
Spezielle, tolle Unterkunft
Pros:

Das Jungle Feeling

Cons:

Wir hatten leider nur eine Nacht gebucht 😉

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Fabienne couple fr
8
Pros:

Emplacement idéal environnement calme.

Cons:

La clim fonctionnait mal

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Christine couple dk
9
Pros:

The location is very close to the park, which made it easy to get to a morning safari. It’s also very close to nature and there’s a nice swimming pool to relax in after the safari. The staff was nice and helpful. We also got a takeaway breakfast for our trip, which was really convenient.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Paul couple de
10
Memorable stay in beautiful location with fantastic people
Pros:

The hotel’s location is superb, directly at a very quiet and serene beach. Staff is very attentive and friendly and made us feel welcome and taken care of at all times.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Nathan couple gb
10
Pros:

This place was great and it was a shame that we only had one night here. The accommodation was great and what we expected, the room was clean and precautions had been taken for mosquitos. We arrived quite late but were able to eat in the restaurant which was good. We booked a safari through the hotel and it was one of the best experiences on our whole trip. We booked the 6 hour safari and were not disappointed. Shout out to Shanta who took us at 5.30am and showed us a great time in Udawalawe National Park, he was great and we didnt feel rushed when viewing the wildlife.

Cons:

The food menu was large and then when asking for curry and rice it was not available which is a shame as it was mentioned as being good in previous reviews. The staff were great but it did take a while for food to arrive after we had ordered.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Laura extended_group de
9
Super für Übernachtung mit Safari
Pros:

Coole Anlage, viel Platz im Zimmer (Chalet), riesige Betten.
Highlight: Safariangebot übers Hotel

Cons:

Dinner war ok aber dafür zu teuer.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Ella couple th
9
Pros:

Great stay, very friendly staff who organised the safari for us. Staff were extremely helpful and made us feel very special, they even kept breakfast open late especially for us as our safari went on for longer than expected. Great evening meal too!

Cons:

Our pool view was obstructed with a tree, other than that everything was good!

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Shalyna couple nl
10
Pros:

Geweldig het huisje is super leuk , de klamboe om het bed super leuk en mooi fijn zwembad

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple de
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee