Amba Kola Udawalawa

Hotels
10 (200 reviews)
444 anandagama sugarfactory road sewanagla udawalawa , Udawalawe , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 200 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
M
Melief solo_traveller nl
10
10 met een griffel
Pros:

Wij werden vriendelijk ontvangen door Jannik en zijn moeder, wat een ontzettend lieve mensen. Ze doen er werkelijk alles aan om je verblijf een succes te maken! Het verblijf is netjes en sfeervol, de kamer comfortabel en het zwembad wel even lekker met de hoge temperaturen. Wij hebben een kookcursus gedaan bij "Sri Lankan Mama", deze dame weet hoe je authentiek Sri Lankaanse curry's maakt een fantastische ervaring! In de ochtend hadden we een safari geboekt via Jannik. We werden netjes optijd opgehaald en hadden een kundige gids mee die ons vanalles kon vertellen over het park en de dieren.

Deze mensen zijn hun beoordelingen dubbel en dwars waard, ik zou Amba Cola Udawalawa aanbevelen voor een verblijf en safari in Udawalawe.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
M
mark couple au
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Great staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
R
Remi couple nz
10
Pros:

Les installations sont propres et confortable le propriétaire et sa mère sont très sympathique
La nourriture est excellente

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
K
keels solo_traveller gb
10
Exceptional place near the national park and worth it's 10!!!
Pros:

The family that run it were exceptional, so friendly and helpful and welcoming. I had a little sunburn and they brought me fresh aloe Vera from the plant to the room to help.
Beds very comfy!!!
They were very helpful and the food was great. All cooked fresh. The giant prawns were magnificent and huge!!
We wish we could have stayed longer.

Cons:

Booking.com directions to the property are 100m off. So driver struggled to find it initially.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
S
Suzanne couple au
10
Exceptional- a must stay
Pros:

The whole aesthetics of the property is so welcoming as well as Janick and is family, clean, friendly and quite modern. They also took us on the safari and to the elephant transit centre, both were amazing and the guides were extremely knowledgeable, highly recommend booking your tours with amba kola and janick

Cons:

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
C
Charlotte extended_group gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Amazing place to stay. A home from home. The owners are so generous. Safari was arranged by them and great driver/guide. Cooking class by the mother was brilliant.

Cons:

Nothing- it really was an exceptional stay.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
D
Dominic family_with_children ch
10
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
P
Philipp couple it
10
Felt welcomed like at home
Pros:

Very friendly and lovely staff, all well organized and amazing food.

Cons:

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2026-04-19 via Nuitee
A
Annett family_with_children de
10
Die perfekte Oase für eine Safari
Pros:

Bei so vielen guten Rezessionen könnte man skeptisch werden - aber es ist wirklich so, Janik und seine Mama sind der Wahnsinn. So viel Hilfsbereitschaft und echte Freundlichkeit, findet man selten. Von der Begrüßung bis zur Verabschiedung hat einfach alles gepasst. Wir hatten ein Reifenproblem und Janik hat sich für uns sofort um die perfekte Lösung gekümmert. Der Kochkurs war super und die Empfehlung des Amba Estate in Ella ein Volltreffer. Danke für alles!!

Cons:

Nichts

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff were so helpful, the rooms lovely and the food (we had breakfast & dinner) delicious. Location ideal, close to the national park entrance.
I can't recommend Amba Kola highly enough.

Cons:

That we didn't stay longer.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
T
Theresa couple de
10
Wenn Gastgeber zu Freunden werden
Pros:

Der Aufenthalt hier war das Highlight unserer Sri Lanka-Rundreise. Wir wurden hier nicht nur als Gäste, sondern als Freunde empfangen.

Hier nur einige der Dinge, die bei Amba Kola einfach nur perfekt waren:
- Komfortables Zimmer mit Klimaanlage und coolem "Outdoor-Badezimmer"
- wunderschöner Essbereich mit köstlichen Speisen, Cocktails und ganz viel Liebe
- Safari im Udawalawa (direkt vor der Tür) mit erfahrenem Guide, der uns viel zu den Tieren erzählen konnte
- mega toller Kochkurs mit Herz & Leidenschaft
- Super liebe und gut gepflegte Hunde & Katzen (leider ist das in Sri Lanka nicht selbstverständlich)

Alles in allem ein wundervoller Aufenthalt bei Freunden! Wenn wir könnten, würden wir noch mehr als 10 Sterne geben! Vielen Dank für diese tolle Zeit!

Cons:

Es war alles mehr als perfekt!

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple au
9
Fantastic
Pros:

What an amazing hotel. Very clean comfortable room with a lovely outdoor bathroom. The staff here are exceptional, very friendly and helpful. We really felt at home here. All the food we had was freshly prepared and delicious. Highly recommended.

Cons:

We were only sorry that we couldn’t stay longer!

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
10
MUST COME!!!
Pros:

EVERYTHING! The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming, the venue was perfectly situated next to Udawalawa National Park.

We went to the elephant station, a 3hr safari and did an amazing cooking class. I can't recommend this place enough. The pool was an added bonus. The room was spacious and comfortable and food as good as it gets. Especially when you make it yourself.

Cons:

Nothing!!

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer couple gb
10
Can’t recommend this hotel enough! We LOVED IT
Pros:

I would HIGHLY recommend staying at Amba Kola hotel. We were blown away by the incredible hospitality, the staff were so personable and caring - they made amazing effort for our anniversary to feel special with personal touches. The room was comfortable and clean, the pool was clean and nice. We tried their award winning cooking class which was informative and delicious. The Hotel is very close to the Udawalawe national park entrance and the hotel provides a great safari. We can’t recommend this hotel enough!

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
J
Jo couple nz
10
Short but amazing stay
Pros:

This place is fabulous. The cooking class, the safari and the outdoor bathroom were the highlights.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
A
Alana couple au
10
Perfect location for Ulawalawe safari. Comfortable and friendly
Pros:

Staff were so lovely, welcoming and accomodating. Food was also delicious and authentic

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
E
Eva couple de
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
N
nicolas couple fr
10
Pros:

Notre séjour de trop courte durée a été formidable. La bienveillance et gentillesse avec laquelle nous avons été accueillis nous a beaucoup touché. L’hôtel est un lieu paisible et familial, très bien entretenu, avec des chiens adorables qui font office de garde du corps pendant nos balades. La piscine parfaite. Tous les commentaires précédents sont tellement vrais. C’est très agréable et reposant de se retrouver là bas. La cuisinière est excellente. Si nous avions eu le temps nous aurions pris des cours de cuisine !

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Guido Giacomo couple it
10
Soggiorno perfetto!!!
Pros:

Accoglienza straordinaria da parte dello staff!! Sempre a disposizione per qualsiasi informazione e/o esigenza. Colazione e cena ottime. Ci hanno fatto sentire a casa. Bella e utile la piscina.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple lu
10
A gem of a place with the most amazing hosts!
Pros:

Great location. Room was very comfortable and clean. The cooking class and the safari were excellent. So was the breakfast. Hosts are so helpful and welcoming. It’s also nice to have the pool. We wish to have stayed longer

2026-04-03 via Nuitee