Hotel Gayan's

Hotels
9.5 (85 reviews)
No.400 7th mile post , Thanamalvila Road, Udawalawe , Udawalawe , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Currency exchange
Private check-in/check-out
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and tidy rooms
Delicious food
Great service
Perfect location
Cons:
Upstairs rooms need refurbishment

Categories

Cleanliness
9.75
The rooms were clean and tidy, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Service
9.75
Staff were friendly and attentive, providing excellent service.
Location
9.75
Perfect location next to the park and close to the beach.
Room Quality
8.75
Downstairs rooms were lovely; upstairs rooms need refurbishment.
Amenities
9.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.25
Good value for the quality of service and food provided.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Food was delicious, with home-cooked meals being a highlight.
Overall Experience
9.75
A fantastic stay with great staff and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Hotel Gayan's offers comfortable rooms with modern amenities, including free WiFi and a work desk. Each room is equipped with an electric kettle and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Facilities

Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, free parking, and room service during their stay at Hotel Gayan's. The property also features a lovely terrace where guests can relax and unwind.

Prime Location

Located just a minute's drive from the Udawalawa National Park entrance, Hotel Gayan's is the perfect base for exploring the area. Additionally, with the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport only 30 km away, travel to and from the hotel is a breeze.

Experience comfort and convenience at Hotel Gayan's - book your stay now!

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.
    Children up to and including 6 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

9.5
Based on 85 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Tobias solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Really friendly kind owner, even drived me to a restaurant. Offers also breakfast after safari :-)

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
10
Amazing!
Pros:

We had a great time staying at Hotel Gayan’s. Both Gayan and his mum were incredibly accommodating and welcoming. Helping us with arranging the safari, taking us to the elephant sanctuary, providing an amazing breakfast and some of the best food we’ve had in Sri Lanka for dinner. We stayed here for two nights and felt right at home. The rooms are spacious and bed is super comfy. We loved our stay here and would recommend the safari!

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Guillemette couple fr
10
Pros:

Une super nuit dans cet hôtel aux portes du parc national. L’hôte est adorable et nous a aidé à trouver un safari + un restaurant le premier jour auquel il nous a même emmené . Les repas proposés sont très bons, nous avons vraiment beaucoup aimé ce lieu.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Przemek solo_traveller pl
10
Świetna lokalizacja, wysoki standard i kapitalna cena
Pros:

Lokalizacja - dosłownie kilka metro spacerem od pierwszej bramy do parku narodowego!
Niezwykłe czysty pokój. Prawdę mówiąc, najwyższy standard ze wszystkich noclegów jakie miałem na Sri Lance - aż szkoda, że byłem tylko jedną noc!

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Miroslav family_with_children cz
10
M's
Pros:

The owner is truly very kind and pleasant. A big advantage is the location, practically right next to the main gate of the park, so you don’t waste any time on transfers.
The owner also offers a jeep tour directly (at a fair price).
The room is very clean and practically new (although it’s true that the accommodation is still partially under construction).
We ordered homemade curry from his mother – absolutely amazing – probably the best we’ve had during our entire trip.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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sekhar solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple fr
9
Accueil très chaleureux et Safari à 400m formidable
Pros:

La proximité de l’entrée du parc pour faire le Safari.
Les repas étaient délicieux et copieux.
La chambre est spacieuse, moderne.
Le guide du Safari (Gune) au top, respectueux des éléphants il emprunte des chemins à l’écart des autres jeeps et coupe le moteur lorsqu’on en approche.

Cons:

On dort là que si on fait le Safari, sinon c’est loin de tout.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Bernhard couple de
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Celine solo_traveller py
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Andrina couple ch
9
Wir sind eine Nacht geblieben um am Morgen früh eine 4h-Safari machen zu können bevor wir weiter gereist sind. Dafür war
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller gb
7
Friendly and helpful owner
Pros:

Good location - friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing very local but good for udawalewe park . My bed was very hard

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Yolimar solo_traveller co
10
Perfect!
Pros:

Todo fue perfecto. La ubicación al lado del parque, la habitación espaciosa y limpia y las personas que lo atienden hermosas y siempre atentas, la comida deliciosa. También me ayudaron a coordinar el safari y mi transporte a Ella. Gracias!

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple ch
9
Schöne Safari Tour mit gemütlicher Unterkunft
Pros:

Gayan ist ein Top Gastgeber. Das Abendessen welches von seiner Mutter zubereitet wurde wie auch das Frühstück war sehr lecker. Das Zimmer beinhaltete zwei Doppelbetten, wir benötigten aber nur eines. Sehr empfehlenswert!

Cons:

Eigentlich nichts

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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de bie extended_group be
10
top!
Pros:

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Cons:

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2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Niclas family_with_children de
10
2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Joana extended_group es
10
2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Damayanthi family_with_children nz
10
Will stay at Gayan’s again.
Pros:

Clean and tidy. The place was home away from home.
Gayan’s mum cooked us delicious dinners and breakfast. She made special olive pickle for afternoon snack.
Gayan found a place to stay for our van driver and took dinner to his accommodation.

We used Gayan safari jeep and the safari jeep driver was very knowledgeable.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Rajvinder family_with_children gb
10
Amazing stay! Amazing people! Amazing food! Amazing location!
Pros:

A charming small hotel in a fantastic location, just steps from the beach and the turtle nesting site. The downstairs rooms are lovely and very comfortable, though the upstairs rooms could use a little TLC. The staff are absolutely amazing—friendly and helpful—and the food was delicious throughout our stay. Overall, a great place with lots of potential!

Cons:

Bedrooms downstairs are great. The upstairs room needs refurb.

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
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Libor family with young children sk
10
Exceptional
2025-04-24 via Nuitee
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Michael family with young children tr
10
Great place to stay to go to the national park.
Pros:

Very nice and humble owner. Super close location to the national park. Good size for a room and good AC. Tasty and plentiful breakfast and dinner. Arranged safari and taxis.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee