Kottawatta Village

Hotels
8.7 (2607 reviews)
Udawalwa Junction, 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:
Great location
Good service
Value for money
Amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance needed
Breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Some rooms need maintenance; concerns noted about stained linens.
Service
9.31
Super friendly staff, very welcoming; some variability in service quality mentioned.
Location
8.85
Beautiful location; some mention of distance to natural park.
Room Quality
7.8
Some rooms are old and in need of renovation, but many have good amenities.
Amenities
9.33
Large camping area, two pools; outdoor bathrooms are unique but may be inconvenient.
Value for Money
9.29
Excellent value with affordable pricing for services and accommodations.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Good variety in the restaurant, though breakfast quality was noted as not very good.
Overall Experience
8.81
Overall a great experience with certain areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:36

Property Description

Scenic Getaway and Night Camping
Located steps from Udawalawe National Park, Kottawatta Village offers a tranquil escape surrounded by nature, perfect for a peaceful stay or adventurous night camping experience.

Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site Rose Restaurant, offering a variety of Western, Chinese, and authentic Sri Lankan dishes to satisfy every palate.

Excursions and Activities
Explore the wonders of the region with ease as the hotel's tour desk assists in organizing day trips to Madunagala Hot Springs, Wavulpanae Lime Stone Cave, and more. Unwind at the regular barbecue nights for a delightful evening under the stars.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Kottawatta Village, where nature and comfort meet seamlessly.

Important information:

Please note that safari can be provided at LKR 11000 excluding the safari entrance ticket

Please note that safari can be provided at 35$ for 3.30 hours excluding the safari entrance ticket.

Please note that the safari at Udawalawe National Park is for 3 hours.

Please note, when booking 5 or more rooms different policies and prepayment deposits apply. A prepayment deposit by wire transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide wire transfer instructions. The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CMB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2607 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 9.31
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 9.33
Value for Money: 9.29
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Mikhail • family_with_children • es
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kind of a scam with this online price. you only get it if u book safari.
Cons:

FALSE ADVERTISING: .. i told the owner upon arrival that i was feeling sick, he kept pushing me to go on safari! then i said i don’t wanna go and he said the room costs will be MUCH HIGHER if i don’t book safari. then he told me im not allowed to stay more than one night ONLY. basically you have to arrive, stay one night, do safari with him and then leave.. to get this online price. i call that SCAM because they don’t tell you this in advance

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Camille • couple • fr
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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sara • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Lieu propre,
Expérience différente.
Confort de la literie.
Personnel serviable
Safari organiser par l’hôtel, avec un super chauffeur.

Cons:

Manque d’accroche dans la salle de bain pour les serviettes.
Nourriture ( pains et pâtisseries mauvais goût)

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Saskia • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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bruno • couple • it
10
Consiglio vivamente. La struttura ci ha organizzato il safari nel vicino parco, con jeep privata. Bellissima esperienza
Pros:

Bellissima struttura immersa nel verde.
Noi (coppia) eravamo in un cottage con vista piscina (bagno privato all’aperto).
Ottima cena al ristorante all’aperto

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • family_with_children • gb
10
Great location, amazing safari tents, playground, 2 pools 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Pros:

We had 2 luxury safari tents overlooking one of the pools, they were beautifully clean and we loved the outdoor bathrooms. We loved that there was a park for the kids and the food at the restaurant was great! It was really good value for money as we had breakfast and dinner included in our booking. We also booked a safari through the hotel which was amazing and good value. We loved it here.

Cons:

The service at the restaurant was a bit slow but once the food arrived it was really good and they even brought desert to our rooms for us as the kids were tired!

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Davide • couple • it
6
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Anonimo • solo_traveller • it
8
Ok la natura però forse un po' troppo
Pros:

Molto bello il safari all'alba, l'abbiamo organizzato direttamente con l'hotel.

Cons:

Il bagno esterno alla stanza non è comodo ed è pieno di insetti / rane / scimmie che defecano.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Luigi • solo_traveller • it
4
Tenda da dimenticare
Pros:

La piscina veramente carina
Servizio ristorante

Cons:

Tenda senza aria condizionata, si moriva di caldo
Pulizia assente, bagno pieno di insetti
Sarebbe da ammodernizzare molto

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Sergi • couple • es
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Mireia • couple • es
10
Encantados
Pros:

Nos encantó su ubicación, estar rodeados de vegetación, como si estuvieras en medio de la jungla. La habitación era enorme, la cama comodísima y todo limpio. Las dos piscinas son de ensueño. Además, el desayuno fue el mejor de todo nuestro viaje, muy abundante y riquísimo. Sin duda, el mejor hotel de todo nuestro viaje.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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daniel • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Las instalaciones, piscina, restaurante...

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Max • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Ein unglaublich schönes Hotel. Wir waren nur für eine Nacht dort um eine Safari zu machen. Diese wurde vom Hotel organisiert und durchgeführt. Es liegt sehr idyllisch und ist wunderschön angelegt.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Giulia Alderotti • solo_traveller • fr
7
Bello
Pros:

Villaggio immerso nella natura che offre un buon modo di staccare la spina dal viaggio e rilassarsi un po.

Cons:

Diciamo che le aspettative erano più alte. Il condizionatore un rumore infernale. il wifi non funzionava inizialmente ma poi sono venuti a risolvere il problema. La doccia e di conseguenza il bagno si allagano perché è tutto aperto e allo stesso livello. Il frigo non ghiaccia. Forse però erano solo problemi della mia stanza.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Rob • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Marta • couple • it
8
Relax immersi nella natura e elefanti
Pros:

Struttura molto caratteristica: abbiamo alloggiato in questa tenda-palafitta dotata di tutti i confort e con bagno all’aperto.

La struttura ha anche un ristorante, due piscine e un parco giochi.

Nel complesso molto carina, molto rilassante.

Abbiamo anche usufruito del loro Safari. Debbo dire ben organizzato, non so dire se prezzo nella media o alto perché per mancanza di tempo per organizzarlo mi sono direttamente affidata a loro.

Cons:

Forse a tratti un po’ fatiscente, andrebbe data una rinfrescata e ristrutturazione generale.
Piscina piena di foglie.
Capisco che essendo completamente immerso nella natura, molto è dovuto a questo.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Mathilde • couple • be
8
Rapport qualité prix correct pour un court séjour
Pros:

Bon emplacement pour se rendre au parc.
Superbe extérieur, bien entretenu au milieu de la jungle. Belles piscines.
Nourriture variée et excellente au restaurant.
Personnel extrêmement gentil et serviable !

Cons:

La salle de bain était vraiment vétuste, avec des mauvaises odeurs.
Connexion wifi difficilement accessible dans notre chambre

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Eva • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Gute Lage, schöne Anlage,

Cons:

Klimaanlage war laut und funktionsarm

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Naila • couple • es
10
Estancia agradable y natural
Pros:

El lugar es increíble y súper natural, parece que estés en la selva. La cabaña es muy amplia y cómoda, cuenta con A/C , secador, terraza, TV, etc.
el buffet de media pensión es muy bueno y variado.

Cons:

No había mucha agua caliente lo cual era complicado poder llenar la bañera tan bonita que tenían.
El menú cerrado de media pensión es un poco ajustado, mucho mejor el buffet.
Las almohadas poco cómodas.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • nl
10
Top!!
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel, fijne huisjes aan het zwembad. Ideale locatie voor bezoek aan Udawele National park. Safari via hotel geregeld.

Cons:

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2026-08-17 • via Nuitee