Monkey Jungle Cottage

Hotels
9.9 (47 reviews)
Ajith, R.v.d.b.lane,udawalwa , Udawalawe , lk

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Delicious food

Categories

Cleanliness
9.8
Guests appreciated the cleanliness of shared facilities and rooms.
Service
10
The service was described as exceptional, with attentive and warm hosts contributing greatly to the overall experience.
Location
9.8
The hotel’s location was praised for being peaceful and conveniently close to safari access.
Room Quality
9.8
Rooms were described as clean, comfortable, and charming.
Amenities
9.8
The amenities included helpful services like safari arrangements.
Value for Money
10
Guests felt they received excellent value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
10
Food quality was highly praised, with meals being described as abundant and delicious.
Overall Experience
10
Overall, guests found their experience memorable and highly satisfying.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-02 12:46

Property Description

Idyllic Location: Nestled just 16 km away from Udawalawe National Park, Monkey Jungle Cottage offers a serene getaway amidst nature's beauty.

Comfortable Accommodation: The rooms are thoughtfully designed with a desk, cozy bed linens, and a private balcony overlooking the lush garden.

Delectable Dining Options: Indulge in a delicious buffet, à la carte, or Full English/Irish breakfast at the on-site restaurant, specializing in authentic Indian cuisine and catering to various dietary requirements.

To experience the perfect blend of comfort and nature, book your stay at Monkey Jungle Cottage today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.9
Based on 47 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.8
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.8
Amenities: 9.8
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
F
Franchessca couple se
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
G
Guy couple de
10
Incredible stay, super nice hosts. Unreal value for money.
Pros:

Pomada and Ajith were the perfect hosts. Pomada's cooking is absolutely amazing 🤩 you feel really taken care of. The Safari tour they organised with Amila was so professional and good vibes. Amila was very very knowledgeable and respectful of the wild animals. We got to see so many different animals in their natural habitat. We loved our time here:))

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
V
van Kaathoven solo_traveller nl
10
Heel bijzondere ervaring
Pros:

De eigenaren zijn zulke lieve mensen. Ze lieten mij de jungle tempel zien en vertelden erover. Ook regelden ze voor een goede prijs de safari. Ik mocht het tijdstip zelf kiezen ! Ik raad 1400 tot 1800 aan.
Savonds kon je mee eten en at je met de andere gasten aan tafel. Heel leuk! Het eten was heel erg lekker! Ook het ontbijt was super lekker. Hele lieve behulpzame mensen.
Het bed was heel erg prettig en het is een goede plek om tot rust te komen. Snachts en savonds is het heerlijk stil
In de ochtend kun je aapjes zien vanuit de stoel.voor je huisje!

Cons:

Niets !

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
K
Kumara couple lk
10
Pros:

+ Best experience of a stay in Sri Lanka so far. Peacefully located while still maintaining good access. Arranged a magnificent safari with a very knowledgeable guide. Made a lovely breakfast and we stayed in a charming room. All for a very reasonable price.

Cons:

Nothing .

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
A
Anna couple de
10
Unforgettable Stay with Heartfelt Hospitality
Pros:

From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcome. We were greeted with refreshing juice and delicious homemade muffins, which was such a lovely start to our stay. The safari was arranged for us in advance at a very fair price – the jeep was great, and our guide was friendly, experienced, and made the whole adventure unforgettable.

The hosts at the hotel were exceptionally warm and caring. In the evening, they even surprised us with some delicious curd, which was such a thoughtful touch. After our morning safari, they prepared an enormous breakfast with a variety of local delicacies that truly left nothing to be desired. They even packed the leftovers for us as a lunch package for later.

On top of that, they kindly helped organize our onward journey, making everything so easy and stress-free for us.

Thank you so much for this wonderful and memorable stay – we felt truly cared for and would love to come back again!

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
J
Jamie couple nl
10
Pros:

Best experience of a stay in Sri Lanka so far. Peacefully located while still maintaining good access. Arranged a magnificent safari with a very knowledgeable guide. Made a lovely breakfast and we stayed in a charming room. All for a very reasonable price.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
T
Traspedini family_with_children it
10
Il calore dell'accoglienza
Pros:

La posizione ottima perché non sulla strada principale. Gli host meravigliosi ti accolgono da subito con calore e con uno squisito frappè di anguri e dolci tipici.
Abbiamo chiesto la cena e abbiamo avuto un banchetto sontuoso. La cena migliore in Sri Lanka.
Altra sorpresa la colazione!

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
M
Martha couple us
10
fantastic facilities with tips on safari
Pros:

Great value! They keep the shared facilities very clean. WiFi worked well. It looked better than the pictures and the staff were amazing, Their safari was amazing and the driver was the best guide.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
F
Fox couple nl
10
best stay and best safari
Pros:

Amazing stay in Madiha. Clean, comfy rooms, nice breakfast and and smiling owner who were happy to help with anything we needed. Excellent value for money. Great location for safari. arranged a next day early morning Safari as well. Don’t forget to have their scrumptious breakfast.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
F
Flo couple au
10
Best homestay in Sri Lanka
Pros:

Out of the way right feels right in the jungle, amazing staff really friendly and helpful with everything thing. Full local Breakfast made by the host was the cherry on top!

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
C
Craig couple gb
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
J
Jeson couple us
10
Pros:

Amazing safari - very knowledgeable and experienced guide that knows the best places. as it in names you can see more monkey around the trees everyday. thanks for the safari.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
B
Brannan couple be
10
Pros:

Brilliant service. organized everything from hotel to national park. (private) wonderful and the host too.
rooms too. offers a great view into the nature!

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
C
Cludia couple es
10
Calm and quite environment
Pros:

Budget hotel. Friendly service. Good wifi, great location. Perfect location to relax close to udawalawe National park. Owners are really nice and there some good restaurants close by. 3-hour Jeep safari was very satisfying.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
I
Isobel family with young children gb
9
Great host, comfortable bed and amazing breakfast
Pros:

A quiet rustic nature chalet with the most comfortable bed and pillows of our trip so far. Our host was exceptional, great English spoken and was able to provide lots of information about the animals and the area. An amazing cook! Greeted us with cake and the breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Monkeys were all around and hanging out which added to the experience. If you want cheap but excellent, this is it!

Cons:

Booking.com states there is an outdoor pool, there isn’t

2025-04-02 via Nuitee
D
Denise young couple gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Location lovely. Simple but relaxing. Loved the monkeys and loved Pamoda and her husband who couldn’t do enough for us! Beautiful people. Pamoda made all the food and drink herself (traditional food). Would highly recommend this place for a relaxing stay. 🥰🥰

Cons:

Nothing

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
T
Teza young couple nz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

special worth and elegant

2025-03-29 via Nuitee
S
Salama young couple cz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

best for safari and accommodations

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
R
Rose family with young children gb
10
Monkey cottage
Pros:

Thank you to Aijith and Pamoda, who were so welcoming for our stay, and really looked after my brother and I.

The accommodation is indeed in the jungle and could see monkeys and wild life.
We had delicious welcome lemonade and cake and the breakfast is huge!!

Aijith and Pamoda organise a morning safari which was wonderful, we saw so many elephants. And they packed us a breakfast.

The accommodation is exceptional value for money, comfortable bed, new AC, hot water, fridge, kettle and even a hairdryer! I really like the aesthetic of the bedrooms too. And a lovely little porch to sit and relax.
Its nears some resturants too and short walk to udawalawe junction.

Thanks again! I would highly recommend.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-03-14 via Nuitee
P
Peytonra young couple se
10
Exceptional
Pros:

liked the hotel very much. Quiet and beautiful place. The staff is very responsive. The rooms are bright and spacious. The breakfast is good. This hotel is a great place for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city. highly recommends
thank to host(forgot name )

2025-03-03 via Nuitee