Amba Kola Udawalawa

Hotels
10 (259 reviews)
444 anandagama sugarfactory road sewanagla udawalawa , Udawalawe , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent hospitality
Delicious food
Clean and comfortable accommodations
Great value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Reviews mentioned a very clean environment, positively emphasizing this aspect.
Service
10
Exceptional service described in multiple reviews, highlighting the attentiveness of the staff.
Location
10
Conveniently located near Udawalawe National Park, enhancing the appeal of the stay.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were described as beautiful, spacious, and comfortable, with positive feedback.
Amenities
10
The presence of a pool and well-maintained garden, positively mentioned but less emphasized.
Value for Money
10
Considered fantastic value for the quality offered based on reviews.
Food and Beverage
10
Highly praised for delicious food and various meal options, especially the cookery class.
Overall Experience
10
Guests felt it was a unique and unforgettable stay, emphasizing high satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:26

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Scenic Views

Nestled in Udawalawe just 1.4 km from the renowned Udawalawe National Park, Amba Kola Udawalawa presents a picturesque retreat. The hotel boasts a serene garden, convenient free parking, a charming terrace, and an onsite restaurant offering delectable meals.

Exceptional Services for a Memorable Stay

Experience top-notch hospitality with room service, a round-the-clock front desk, and currency exchange facilities, ensuring all guest needs are met promptly and efficiently.

Convenient Location and Hassle-Free Travel

Situated a mere 40 km from the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Amba Kola Udawalawa provides a paid airport shuttle service for a seamless and stress-free journey to and from the property.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Amba Kola Udawalawa!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 259 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
F
Frederik • solo_traveller • dk
10
Pros:

Very close to entrance of Udawalawe national park
Feels like the owners care about the individual and we're very engaging
Could really feel the "home" atmosphere

Cons:

The pets were very cute but often would be very close while eating, though Janik was quick at helping what the it

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Marianna • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Erwin • extended_group • gb
10
Amba Kola is amazing!
Pros:

We had a fantastic stay at Amba Kola. The family was very welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. They organised our safari and we had the best Sri Lankan home cooked food.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • fr
10
Absolutely perfect from beginning to end
Pros:

Jannick and his wonderful Mum were both absolutely adorable, doing everything to make us happy. Our room and Their home were beautiful — vibrant yet relaxing — and we felt safe, cosy, and completely at peace there. The dinner and breakfast Jannick’s mum made us were out of this world!
We were so touched by their kindness and care — they even gave us flowers and a very thoughtful note as we left. A thousand thanks to them both — we highly recommend this wonderful home stay and wish we could have stayed longer - we hope very much to come back and wish them both so much success!

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
10
Right on the doorstep of Udawalawe National Park
Pros:

Janik and his mother are very engaging and friendly hosts. The safari organised by them was the best one we went on (we went on 3 in total). The meals were delicious.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Iris • family_with_children • de
10
Ein Wohlfühlort
Pros:

Alles war perfekt… Yanik und seine Mutter tun alles, damit man sich wohl fühlt. Es ist kaum in Worte zu fassen wieviel Aufmerksamkeit und Herzlichkeit man geschenkt bekommt, wieviel Mühe sie sich geben, damit dein Aufenthalt wirklich gelungen ist. Es war der beste Ort, an den wir kommen konnten!

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Marco • extended_group • it
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Amelie Barbara • couple • de
10
Pros:

Wunderschöne Unterkunft, super nette Gastgeber, leckeres Essen, schöne Zimmer, alles sehr sauber und einfach total herzlich. Wir würden sofort wiederkommen! Die Safari war auch sehr schön und zu einem fairen Preis.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Judith • family_with_children • nl
10
Pros:

Please stay here at Amba kola! Very nice family, extremely good service. We had 2 sick kids and they were so helpful. The first very good bed during our Sri Lanka trip and nice food. The cooking class by the mother of the house is very nice.
Please Ask for Tharanga to be your driver/ guide in udawalawe, he is very knowledgeable and cares a lot about the elephants.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • couple • de
10
A home far away from home: unsere Lieblingsunterkungt auf unserer Sri Lanka Reise!
Pros:

ALLES! Wir sind viel unterwegs, aber noch nirgends haben wir uns so wohlgefühlt wie bei Janik & seiner Mama! Das Essen ist soooo lecker, der Pool toll zum Abkühlen und die Zimmer groß und sehr sauber. Die Safari war top, wir haben so viele Tiere gesehen und wir haben selten so lecker gegessen, wie nach unserem Kochkurs! 🫶🏼 Für unsere Flitterwochen wurden wir zusätzlich mit Kuchen und einem geschmückten Bett verwöhnt und wir hoffen, dass wir irgendwann zurück kommen können!

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Johannes • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • it
10
Pros:

Struttura pulita e accogliente, in cui si sta bene. La famiglia che la gestisce è di una gentilezza unica: sorridenti e sempre pronti ad aiutare, ci hanno organizzato il safari e il trasporto fino a Negombo.
Ci torneremmo e ci sentiamo sicuramente di consigliarli!

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Gabi • couple • de
10
Bessere Gastfreundschaft gibt es nicht. Tolles Zimmer und super Safari.
Pros:

Die Familie und das Team sind außergewöhnlich hilfsbereit und freundlich.
Das Zimmer war groß und sauber. Die ganze Anlage ist sehr geschmackvoll und der Pool ist auch schön.
Die liebenswerte Mum hat mir mit Medizin, Tee und Suppe geholfen, als ich Magenprobleme bekam.
Wenn ihr Magenprobleme habt, dann hoffentlich bei dieser Unterkunft.
Super Guide bei der Safari. Wir haben alle Tiere gesehen inklusive Warane.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

La familia es encantadora, nos trataron súper bien. El sitio es estupendo. Recomiendo el safari, vimos muchos elefantes! La ducha al aire libre es muy guay :)

Cons:

Todo nos gustó

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • couple • de
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ch
10
Exceeds expectations!
Pros:

Amazing hospitality, service, rooms, food & safari. They even went out of the way to drive us around Udawalawe to show us special locations with elephants and fruitbats free of charge! Easiest 10/10 and highly recommended!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Madison • couple • au
10
Perfect! Can see why they have 10/10
Pros:

Amazing stay at Amba Kola! The food was delicious, the pool was beautiful and we loved both the safari tour and cooking class. The WiFi was also great with Starlink. Lovely staff, peaceful setting and an all-round perfect stay. Highly recommend!

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • family_with_children • fr
10
Superbe séjour en famille
Pros:

Tout était parfait. Famille adorable. Aux petits soins.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Clean and big room, amazing food, unbelievable safari and most of all, the hospitality of the team

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Paco • couple • fr
10
Très beau séjour
Pros:

Gentillesse du personnel / emplacement

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee