Silent Bungalow

Hotels
9.4 (92 reviews)
No.596,behind the army camp udawalawe , Udawalawe , lk

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly hosts
Delicious food
Beautiful location
Exceptional service
Cons:
Dinners a bit pricey compared to room rates

Categories

Cleanliness
9.34
Rooms were described as spotless and immaculate.
Service
9.81
Hosts were exceptionally attentive and made guests feel very welcome.
Location
9.25
A beautiful retreat nestled in the heart of the forest.
Room Quality
9.4
Spacious and comfortable rooms, contributing greatly to the experience.
Amenities
9.23
Safari and organized activities greatly enhanced the stay.
Value for Money
8.89
Excellent rapport qualité/prix, despite some priciness in meals.
Food and Beverage
9.64
Daily different breakfast and dinner options, with excellent Sri Lankan food.
Overall Experience
9.61
Overall amazing experience with welcoming hosts and great activities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:21

Property Description

Tranquility and Comfort Await at Silent Bungalow

Serene Accommodation: Step into your own private sanctuary with a balcony, seating area, and modern amenities including an electric kettle. The cozy rooms offer a soothing garden view for a peaceful stay.

Convenient Facilities: Enjoy a hassle-free stay with access to free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and complimentary parking. The property ensures all your needs are met for a relaxing experience.

Ideal Location: Situated just 35 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Silent Bungalow offers a convenient location for travelers seeking a tranquil retreat.

Experience serenity and convenience at Silent Bungalow - Book your stay now!

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$6 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 92 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.34
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 9.23
Value for Money: 8.89
Food and Beverage: 9.64
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Nicholas solo_traveller au
7
Perfect one night stay before safari only
Pros:

Silent bungalow have their own jeeps and can take your directly to Udawalawe National Park Safari with the owner’s son as driver and guide. Dushal was incredible at pointing out mongoose, lizards, birds, and sharing facts about elephants. I’d recommend asking if you can leave for the safari to arrive at gates opening as it seems lots of animals are less active in the middle of the day.

The dinner provided at 7.30pm by the owner was sensational and was well needed after a day of travel. The owner genuinely made me feel welcome! There’s also a beautiful cat (cats) that wanders the premises

If you arrive late in the evening, stay one night, and do an early morning safari (3 hours, 4 hours, or half day), you’ll have an amazing time.

Cons:

These comments aren’t a reflection on Silent Bungalow itself but more a suggestion to align with expectations

Unfortunately, I was the only guest at the bungalow for two nights. While this isn’t the fault of the owner, there really was not much to do at the Bungalow nor was it very easy to get into the village to eat meals or look around. The village was also fairly deserted as it was the low season (May) - another reason to limit your time here.

In all fairness, the accommodation (basic bed, fan, bathroom) is close to what you’re paying for. However any mobile data or wifi connection is non existent.

The bungalow is about a 20 minute walk from Ret Junction (close to where the Elephant transit home is located). I’m not sure what the solution here is but just note that Silent Bungalow isn’t suitable for anyone wanting to spend time in Udawalawa itself. Even the owner himself, Sudath, didn’t really suggest anything to do around the town. Was also unfortunately locked into the property at 5.30am when I wanted to go watch the sunrise.

This isn’t so much a budget oasis in the jungle but rather a budget friendly stopover for your safari trip.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Richard family_with_children nl
9
The perfect stop at Uduwalawa
Pros:

Hosted by a very friendly and welcoming family, we felt right at home at this lovely place. Cooking class was fun, educational and we ended with delicious food! Safari to nearby park was great as well.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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nicolas couple fr
9
Pros:

La cuisine maison de l’hote, un regal.
La gentillesse de Soudat, de sa femme et de leurs 2 fils.
Un spot au milieu de la nature. Depaysement assure.
La possibilite de faire un safari avec Soudat.

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Mario couple fr
10
Pros:

Super Safari avec le fils du gérant. Grande chambre avec terrasse et cuisine excellente!

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Sina solo_traveller de
10
Schöne Unterkunft mit lieben Gastgebern
Pros:

Die Unterkunft liegt in einem schönen verwinkelten Garten mit vielen Pflanzen und ist sehr sauber und gepflegt. Die Gastgeber waren sehr sehr freundlich, haben mir Tee gebracht als es meinem Magen nicht gut ging und eine tolle Safari organisiert. Das Abendessen ist auch zu empfehlen. Es war wirklich super nett!

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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jocelyne couple fr
10
très bien
Pros:

très bon accueil de la famille ;
repas et petits déjeuners délicieux et généreux ;
nature tropicale , calme , au milieu des petits villages ;
centre ville et parc safari (peut être organisé par la famille) proches

Cons:

rien

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
9
Good location for visiting Udawalawe national park
Pros:

Good location for Udawalawe national park. This is a family run basic, low cost guesthouse, you can pay extra to eat at the accommodation and it was pretty good Sri Lankan food. They also offer their own safari package and the safari guide was very knowledgeable.

Cons:

The accommodation could really do with being upgraded.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Mélanie extended_group fr
10
Merveilleuse étape !
Pros:

Tout était parfait : emplacement au calme, grande chambre impeccable, clim et eau chaude pour ceux qui le souhaitent. Accueil adorable et très pro de Sudath et sa famille, qui a organisé notre safari et notre transfert à prix très avantageux. Et que dire du petit déjeuner au retour du safari : un délicieux festin ! Repas du soir également excellent et copieux sous forme de buffet. Bref on reviendra sans aucune hésitation !

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Kriss solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Petite affaire familiale, la maman et les 2 belles sœurs gèrent le cours de cuisine et toute la restauration, elles sont très pédagogues et nous avons vraiment passé un bon moment. Les fils gèrent les safaris photos au Park. Celui qui nous a accompagné avait l'œil affûté pour voir les animaux et une conduite douce. Nous sommes tous les 5 ravis.

Cons:

6h du matin pour le départ vers le Parc, c'est très tôt mais on comprend vite que cela permet de voir plus d'animaux.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Bertrand Bebou couple be
10
Rapport qualité-prix imbattable
Pros:

L'endroit au calme, les hôtes attentionnés, la Cooking Class, le délicieux repas, le logement et le safari à prix imbattable.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Jean-Baptiste family_with_children fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Gentillesse des hôtes

Cons:

Un peu sombre

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Alice solo_traveller be
6
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
Pros:

Fabulous home cooked food (and cookery lessons). Peaceful garden setting and well located for a safari, which they provided, at the national park. All the family members were cheerful, friendly and helpful.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Patricia extended_group de
10
Pros:

Really friendly, nice owner. We got everyday different breakfast and dinner - (vegan). They explain how to eat. If we travel again, we will stay again there. ❤️

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Albertbolo extended_group it
9
2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Patrice extended_group fr
10
Pros:

Les propriétaires sont exceptionnels
Logement au milieu de la nature avec le confort mini pour etre bien
Petit dej et dîner à tomber
Un excellent rapport qualite/prix
Le safari

Cons:

Rien

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
9
2025-08-17 via Nuitee
family_with_children fr
10
Highly recommended – a beautiful retreat nestled in the heart of the forest, featuring spacious, immaculate rooms, excel
Pros:

A lovely spot nestled in the heart of the forest, with spacious, spotless rooms. The hosts were exceptionally attentive, and the meals were excellent. We took the afternoon safari, which was a great experience. We were initially concerned about disturbing the animals, but our host was mostly respectful of their space and behavior, while also making sure we avoided the other tourists.

Cons:

Dinners were a bit pricey compared to the room rates.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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Isabel family_with_children fr
9
Un lieu idéal avant le safari, ce couplé à le cœur sur la main.
Pros:

Tout. Le calme, la facilité à réaliser le safari ils organisent tout et c est très bon marché ! Le dîner et le petit dej sont supers bons et les hôtes adorables.

Cons:

Rien

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Zach couple gb
10
Pros:

The room was comfortable and the food was delicious!! We were made to feel so very welcome! Thank you. They organised a late notice safari and we were spoilt with all of the animals that we spotted!

2025-07-17 via Nuitee