Amba Kola Udawalawa

Hotels
10 (185 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 185 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
J
Johannes couple de
10
Pros:

Die hilfsbereiten Gastgeber, Jannik und seine Mutter. Auch das Personal war immer für einen da

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
A
Annina couple de
10
Pros:

Wir waren für eine Nacht dort und es hat uns wirklich an nichts gefehlt!
Das Essen war super und die Safari wurde für uns organisiert. Es war ein sehr entspannter Aufenthalt!

Alle dort sind sehr freundlich und unser Zimmer war sehr schön und sauber!

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
A
Antonio couple fr
10
Fantastique
Pros:

Tout ! Emplacement très calme relax
Personnel au petit soin et on y mange tellement bien !
Je recommande fortement !

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
R
Ryck couple gb
10
Amazing hospitality, so relaxing.. a home from home
Pros:

Wonderful family atmosphere
Super welcoming - Janik and staff were very attentive at all times and could not do enough.
The home cooked food from his mum was amazing.
All excursions were available from the property and the safari into Udawalawe park did not disappoint- many elephants and other wildlife
We will be recommending this place widely to all friends and family

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Maxime couple fr
10
Ambiance nature dans un cadre calme avec du personnel adorable
Pros:

Le staff est aux petits soins.
Les repas sont excellents!

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
J
Jessica couple it
10
Pros:

Questo posto è superlativo. Non potete non andarci se volete visitare il vicino parco nazionale. La struttura è molto carina immersa nel verde con anche la piscina a disposizione. Tutto curato nei dettagli con grande attenzione alla sostenibilità. La stanza grande con una porta finestra che dà sul giardino (che è chiuso e non ci sono problemi di privacy), arredata benissimo, letto comodo con zanzariera, il bagno anche molto caratteristico e con prodotti da bagno fatti in casa ottimi. La cena una delle migliori della vacanza. La signora cucina da Dio e mi è dispiaciuto non avere tempo per partecipare a una delle sue lezioni di cucina. Che dire poi dell'accoglienza e della gentilezza della famiglia che gestisce la struttura e delle persone che ci lavorano. Mai vista una cosa del genere. Dico solo che hanno capito che amo i fiori e ci hanno fatto trovare dei fiori del giardino a colazione colti al mattino dalla signora con un pensiero scritto apposta per noi. Noi senza parole. Consigliatissimo.

Cons:

Non avere delle notti in più per restare.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
G
Gerhard solo_traveller de
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
M
Martin extended_group gb
10
A small family-run hotel determined to do all they can to give you a good holiday
Pros:

We were intrigued to stay here as we had never stayed in a 10-rated hotel on Booking.com. At first we were a bit underwhelmed but the charming staff, great food, wonderful room and amazing location next to the safari park soon win you over. Nice friendy dogs wandering around too

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
B
Benjie couple gb
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
M
Marven couple de
10
Familiäre Oase
Pros:

Super schöne und familiäre Unterkunft. Wir haben uns extrem wohl gefühlt und würden definitiv wieder kommen. Die angebotene Safari war zudem sehr entspannt. Ankommen und wohlfühlen. Hier passt echt alles.

Cons:

Je nach Zimmer etwas teurer als andere Unterkünfte aber in unserem Fall hat es sich gelohnt.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
N
Noor couple nl
10
Pros:

The ambiance of this hotel is amazing. The rooms are very clean and nice. The food is very good but what is best about this accommodation are the people that work here. Everyone is very kind and helpful. They really think along and loved the phrase of the host “ This is your holiday, you should relax”.
Bonuspoints for the nice safari we had this morning :)

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
C
Chloe couple gb
10
Pros:

The accommodation is lovely and ideal location very near the park.

Jannik couldn't do enough for you and the food was lovely made by his mother. Me and my friend loved the Sri Lankan food & after cleaning off our plates his mother offered us more! The pool is perfect for cooling off and clearly maintained well.

Its a smaller hotel so feels very personal and is great value for money. Jannik made sure we had everything we needed & organised the safari for me with some other guests where we saw so many elephants up close!

Can't recommend highly enough.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
D
Debbie couple gb
10
A true case of Sri Lanka at its best and all it has to offer ❤️❤️❤️
Pros:

Beautiful setting in natural environment. Garden courtyard being the centre piece - a truly tranquil experience. Interior and exterior impeccably clean. Janik, his mother and their team couldn’t be more welcoming and helpful and this is a family hotel in every sense 👍❤️An opportunity to experience exceptional fresh homemade Sri Lankan food which was delicious and the best we have tasted on this trip.

Cons:

Personally this stay has been our favourite and were sad to leave this fabulous family and all that it offered so no negativity.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Valentina couple no
10
Pros:

Oppholdet vårt på Amba Kola ble veldig spesielt, mye takket være Janik og familien hans. Vi følte oss mer som en del av familien enn som vanlige gjester.

Naturen rundt er vakker og safarien som ble organisert var veldig godt planlagt og en opplevelse. Vi spiste deilig mat under oppholdet som var tilberedt med lokale produkter. Tusen takk til Janik og familien for en opplevelse vi sent vil glemme❤️

Cons:

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2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Storvist extended_group fi
10
Pros:

Everyting was lovely, you can see the heart and mind put into the place.Thank you for wonderful experiences. Loved the dogs and cat! Pool great.Best place!

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
L
Leila solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Thank you to Yanick for his incredible warm welcome and patiently helping me with all my requests - I felt so well taken care of! The hotel looks absolutely gorgeous with the pool and the room design is beautiful! Most of all: the home cookes breakfast/lunch are insanely good!

Cons:

I liked everything!

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
Y
Yoann couple fr
10
Un passage obligatoire à Udawalawe
Pros:

Tout ! Un accueil parfait de Janik et son associé !
On se sent comme dans une famille du début à la fin ! Toujours aux petits soins pour nous avec le sourire, à se soucier du moindre détails ! Et la nourriture est excellente faite maison !

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
S
Simon solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

I stayed at this hotel for one night and everything was wonderful. The room was clean and beautiful, exactly as shown in the pictures. The pool was absolutely fantastic.

The hotel is a bit remote, but that makes it very peaceful and a great starting point for a safari. We received a very warm welcome, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive.

The homemade food was amazing – you should definitely try as much of it as possible!

Highly recommended!

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Eva couple de
10
Pros:

Very lovely family owned house. Great food! They took care of everything, e.g organized a morning safari, which was great as well.
Would love to come back here!

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple ca
9
Definitely recommend a stay at Amba Kola!
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Amba Kola, a little oasis in the jungle! Janik and staff were always helpful and polite from the moment we arrived.
The breakfasts and dinners we had were delicious and Janik always found time for a chat!
He arranged an awesome safari for us and it was so nice that the park is only 10 minutes away.
Thoroughly enjoyed the pool such a great bonus!

2026-03-01 via Nuitee