Leel’s Safari Cottage

Hotels
10 (133 reviews)
No.144, Near the river, Walawegama, udawalawe , Udawalawe , lk

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Garden
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional hospitality
Beautiful surroundings
Delicious food
Cons:
Dinner portions were small
Some food was less satisfying

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Guests described the accommodations as beautiful and very clean, enhancing their stay.
Service
10
Leel and his family are mentioned multiple times for their exceptional hospitality and personal touches.
Location
10
The setting was described as peaceful and surrounded by nature, contributing to a serene experience.
Room Quality
10
The cottage was described as beautiful and stylish, offering a luxurious feel.
Amenities
10
The availability of safari tours and delicious meals were highlighted as exceptional amenities.
Value for Money
10
Guests felt that the experiences and services provided were worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
10
While dinner was sometimes noted as lacking, other meals received high praise, balancing the overall sentiment.
Overall Experience
10
Guests universally expressed high satisfaction with their stay, repeatedly recommending it.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Leel’s Safari Cottage, located just 12 km from Udawalawe National Park, offers a luxurious stay with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a garden view patio.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy room service, dry cleaning services, and currency exchange at this 3-star hotel. The rooms are equipped with a desk, bed linen, wardrobe, and a kettle for added convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious Full English/Irish, American, or Asian breakfast at the property's restaurant.

Book your stay at Leel’s Safari Cottage for an unforgettable experience near Udawalawe National Park.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 133 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Leonie Karen couple de
10
Ein ganz toller Aufenthalt, den wir jedem empfehlen können!
Pros:

Leel ist wirklich ein herzensguter Mensch. Er hat uns von unserer vorherigen Unterkunft abgeholt und wir haben uns von Beginn an sehr wohl bei ihm gefühlt. Das Safari Cottage ist mit ganz viel Liebe eingerichtet und sehr sauber gewesen. Auch die Anlage selbst ist sehr gepflegt und wunderschön. Das Highlight war für uns das Essen, was seine Mutter mit ganz viel Liebe für uns gekocht hat (sowohl das Abendessen als auch das Frühstück). Es war wahrscheinlich sogar das beste Essen, was wir auf Sri Lanka bekommen haben und wir haben hier wirklich sehr gut gegessen😅).
Auch die Safari, die er für uns organisiert hat, war wirklich toll.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Bell solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Clean and spacious rooms, warm hospitality and incredible food cooked by Leel’s mother. One of my best meals in Sri Lanka.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Eliane solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

Der Aufenthalt in Leel‘s Cottage kann ich wärmstens empfehlen. Das Zimmer war super sauber und toll eingerichtet. Leel und seine Mutter lesen einem jeden Wunsch von den Augen ab. Sehr hilfsbereit. Und unbedingt dort das Abendessen geniessen, wunderbar lecker.
Die Safari war top organisiert. Hatte alles gestimmt. Danke !

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Dan family_with_children au
10
Fantastic stay!
Pros:

Stayed at Leel's with my family, including 3 kids. Leel was a kind and attentive host. His mother's cooking was fantastic! Leel arranged a safari tour with Navee, who was great, knowledgable and drove safely. The cottages are simple but clean, with good a/c and hot water. We'd happily stay there again. Or we would even return just for Leel's mom's cooking...

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Scarlett couple gb
10
Pros:

This was such a magical stay! I was completely blown away by how nice the property and rooms were. Leel and his mother were also really lovely and accommodating. A wonderful stay.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Lucia couple es
8
Precioso
Pros:

el alojamiento en si y el entorno. todo maravilloso

Cons:

ojo con comer allí, no te dan opciones y además te lo cobran bien

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Rahel extended_group de
10
Pros:

From the moment Leel picked us up from the airport, we felt we were in the best hands. Leel organized our safari with an experienced and very friendly driver, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

Both in the morning and evening, we were treated to delicious meals lovingly prepared by Leel’s mother — honestly, the best Sri Lankan food we had during our trip.

We can highly recommend staying at Leel’s place. It is clean, peaceful, beautifully designed, and truly feels like paradise.

Thank you, Leel. We hope to see you again the next time we visit Sri Lanka!

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Frances couple de
10
Tolle Atmosphäre und großer Wohlfühlfaktor :)
Pros:

Der Gastgeber war super freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Das Abendessen ist sehr zu empfehlen und kann frei dazu gebucht werden :)
Auch Ausflüge wurden seinerseits organisiert und er unterstützte uns bei der Weiterfahrt zum nächsten Punkt unserer Reise :)

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Anusha couple in
10
The coziest cottage nestled in nature! 10/10!
Pros:

We had such a lovely stay at Leel’s Safari Cottage in Udawalawe. Even though we stayed only one night before our safari, the place felt incredibly warm and homely. Surrounded by trees, it truly feels like a little cottage tucked away in the jungle.

Leel was amazing - super helpful, always up for a conversation, and genuinely such a nice person to talk to. His adorable rescue pup Rookie was also a highlight of the stay! The Sri Lankan rice and curry dinner cooked by Leel’s mother was absolutely delicious, and the sweet pancakes at breakfast were unforgettable.

Leel also helped us arrange a safari jeep for a very reasonable price and even organised a relaxing massage at a nearby local spa. Everything was smooth, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged. Overall, a fantastic stay and one we’d definitely recommend!

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Katarzyna solo_traveller pl
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay and can highly recommend this place. The family atmosphere made us feel at home from the very first moment. Leel truly does everything possible to make sure every guest has a perfect experience and is always kind, helpful, and attentive.

Everything is very well maintained, clean, and cared for with great attention to detail. The food was absolutely delicious – fresh, homemade, and full of flavor. It is something we will remember for a long time.

Thank you for such a warm and unforgettable stay. We would be happy to come back again!

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Angelina couple ch
10
Einmalige Unterkunft mit hervorragendem Gastgeber. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Pros:

Super schön und gemütlich eingerichtetes Cottage, man spürt die liebe zum Detail und fühlt sich gleich super wohl. Leel hat hier fantastische Arbeit geleistet. Alles super sauber und wir hatten auch ein sehr feines Curry bei ihm.
Leel ist ein einmaliger Gastgeber und erklärt vieles, wir haben sehr viel von ihm über Sri Lanka gelernt.
Das einzig schade, wir konnten nur eine Nacht bleiben…

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Marina couple ch
10
A truly special and authentic stay with unforgettable safari experiences ❤️
Pros:

We stayed here for two nights and had an absolutely wonderful experience.

The host organized a safari for us, which was truly amazing. Our driver was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we were lucky to see so many animals – it was simply beautiful and unforgettable.

The accommodation itself was excellent. The rooms are beautifully designed and very comfortable, and the bathroom is especially well done – modern and spacious.

What made our stay even more special was the incredibly kind and welcoming family. You can really feel their warmth and care.

The food was absolutely delicious – every meal was a highlight.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple de
10
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Paulina couple de
10
Toller Aufenthalt
Pros:

Das Cottage hat eine sehr schöne Einrichtung, alles ist sehr neuwertig und liebevoll eingerichtet. Es gibt sogar ein Moskitonetz, was bei Bedarf genutzt werden kann. Wir hatten aber keinerlei Moskitos oder andere Insekten in unserem Raum. Das grüne Badezimmer ist ein kleines Highlight für sich. Wir haben das Dinner hinzugebucht, welches von Leels Mutter zubereitet wurde. Das Essen war wirklich super lecker und für uns persönlich das beste was wir bis dato in Sri Lanka gegessen haben. Wir haben außerdem über Leel unsere Safari Tour gebucht, was wir ebenfalls empfehlen können. Vielen Dank!

Cons:

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2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Florian couple de
10
Die Unterkunft ist super.
Pros:

Wir waren zwei Tage dort. Der Gastgeber Leel und seine Familie haben alle unsere Wünsche erfüllt.
Neben dem leckeren Frühstück hatten wir auch das Abendessen gebucht. Dieses ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Amelie extended_group lk
10
Pros:

Es war super sauber und modern eingerichtet. Das Abendessen war super lecker und wir haben die von Leel organisierte Safari mitgemacht. Die hat uns auch sehr gefallen.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Marc family_with_children de
10
Der Gastgeber ist 12/10 und erfüllt jeden Wunsch zu jeder Uhrzeit!
Pros:

Wundervolle Unterkunft mit einem bezaubernden Gastgeber, inkl. Familie!

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Jana couple de
10
Super Lage und netter Gastgeber
Pros:

Super tolle Lage, um die Safari zu machen. Der Gastgeber war super freundlich, wir haben hier zu Abend gegessen, es war sehr lecker.
Die Unterkunft is super modern und schön gemütlich eingerichtet. Das Frühstück (hatten wir als To Go), dass wir auf der Safari gegessen haben, die wir über die Unterkunft gebucht haben war lecker und die 6 Stunden Safari super. Haben viele Elefanten gesehen.
Nur zu empfehlen!!

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Erin extended_group us
10
Comprehensive guide in Udawalawe, super clean and comfy.
Pros:

Leel and his family were super welcoming and helpful from taxiing us to and from the booking, cooking delicious meals, and organizing the safari! The guide was respectful of nature, patient, and shared helpful information and pictures from a book for reference. It was pouring when we arrived and Leel moved our luggage to the room for us. The room itself and the bathroom were super clean and spacious! The whole area is so beautiful! Great AC and wifi in the room. I also appreciated how responsive the host was which made communication and planning easy!

Cons:

just make sure to have rupees!

2026-03-27 via Nuitee