Kottawatta River Bank Resort

Hotels
8.9 (2031 reviews)
159/2,madyama andaluwa,udawalwe udawalwe , Udawalawe , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2031 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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Marion couple fr
10
Belle découverte près du Safari de Udawalawe
Pros:

Nous avons beaucoup aimé l’accueil avec un jus, la piscine, le logement très propre avec une salle de bain en extérieur ! Nous avons aussi mangé au restaurant c’était très bon

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Ise solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

We loved the small cottages. Nice beds with klamboe, cosy shower outside.
Great Pool, great breakfast, great safari. Food was good, especially the buttered chicken.

Cons:

The bed on the upper floor is very warm. No airconditioning there or possibilities for a fan. Also mosquitos...

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Alanya couple au
6
Pros:

Location was ask expected, the rooms were nice, however the atmosphere and vibe at the resrot was very strange, pool, and facilties were bad/weird

Cons:

The place was quite rundown, pool was horrible, atmosphere was weird, and there was a loud party in the tnet/room next to us all night which I am most certian was the staff!! The front desk team were pretty nice, but I would not reccomend or stay again.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Jocelyn solo_traveller lk
9
Love Kottawatta River Resort
Pros:

Chef was flexible and food quality great. Steward in restaurant was super.
Reception very efficient
Their in house safari driver was exceptional.
Location is excellent. Gardens are fascinating and owner very knowledgeable about trees.
Room was great. Bed super comfy and huge.
Bathroom is stunning.
Loved it! Will definitely return.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Mohamed family_with_children ae
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Edouard couple fr
8
Atypique
Pros:

établissement atypique, logement dans des tentes qui commencent à être vieillissantes, mais qui restent tout de même correctes. Grande piscine, très bon petit déjeuner. Bonne pression dans la douche et présence d’un frigo.

Cons:

Tentes qui commencent à être vieillissantes, des trous dans la bâche font que les écureuils se baladent dans le plafond, transat de la piscine très abîmés

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Jerina family_with_children si
10
Pros:

Everything. 🤗

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Shehan solo_traveller lk
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Shehan solo_traveller lk
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
S
Shehan solo_traveller lk
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Bhagya solo_traveller lk
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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sarah couple ie
10
Pros:

A great stay here. The pool was clean and the room was great! Very peaceful stay. We had dinner at the restaurant which was tasty. We also booked our safari with them and it was a great experience. Our driver and guide were very informative and respectful to the animals. We learned a lot and seen so many elephants!

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Amarasinghe solo_traveller lk
7
Cons:

The pool is not clean properly

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Wilfried solo_traveller fr
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Kasturi solo_traveller in
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Bell solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

The resort was beautiful and quiet in the jungle. The food at the restaurant was delicious and I really liked the outdoor bathroom.

Cons:

It would be great if they offered blankets, as there was so fan and too many bugs to have the the windows open, so the AC was a must at night but it was too cold with just sheets to sleep with.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller es
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Oshee91 family_with_children lk
9
Calm Place
Pros:

Bathroom under the sun.
With natural vibe.
Same as pictures

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Lahiru solo_traveller lk
8
Totally All of facilities are good.Highly Recommended ✅
Pros:

All are Good ✅
Highly Recommended ✅

Cons:

Mosquito 🙃

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Devisri solo_traveller my
9
A short and beautiful escape in the woods
Pros:

I love the warm welcome by the staffs, the washroom was amazing, everything was spotless. They even have hair dryer.

Cons:

I have nothing that I don’t like

2026-06-05 via Nuitee