Centauria Wild Resort

We had a wonderful stay at Centuria Wild in Sri Lanka. The accommodation has a traditional, slightly older charm, which really adds to the authentic experience of being surrounded by nature.

What truly made our stay stand out was the exceptional service. The staff, and especially the manager Damitha, treated us with genuine courtesy and respect, consistently going above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable and comfortable.

Our room had a beautiful view overlooking the lake, which made for a peaceful and relaxing setting. Although we didn’t get a chance to use the pool due to returning late from our safari, it looked pleasant and inviting. We were also impressed with the gym facilities—the space was generous, with more than enough equipment to enjoy a proper workout.

Overall, a memorable stay with warm hospitality that really made a difference.

The manager, Damitha, was warm and welcoming and went out of his way to ensure our stay was everything we needed it to be. We appreciated his attention to detail.

We treated ourselves to a room with a view over the lake in Udawalawe National Park. The room was huge, the view from the verandah was so good we saw deer, wart hogs and yes an elephant having a bath. You do need binoculars to see really well. Damitha the manager was great and I pre organised our safari with him over booking.com messages. Brilliant and even a packed lunch as we missed breakfast with the early start. There is a rooftop that even if you have a garden view room you can go up to anytime and see the lake and most spectacular sunsets ever. Damitha’s team of staff were amazing and the restaurant with local and western delights was great. We cooled off in their lovely pool ever afternoon. You could tuk tuk to town but seriously this is all about nature and they had it all by having a hotel with a view.

Set in a nice location, very clean with a relaxing atmosphere

A lovely stay at this lovely hotel. Old style charm and wonderful srilankan hospitality. Immaculately clean with huge bedrooms and shower. Such friendly, polite and accommodating staff. Lovely menu with local and international food and nothing was too much of an ask in accommodating our palette and requests. Amazing service! Gorgeous grounds and gardens with amazing views to the lake and mountains beyond with beautiful birds and butterlies. A fabulous pool and slide for an excited child! A small hotel wiith tradition and authentic srilankan culture. Please visit them and experience with peace and tranquility and all the lovely things offered. Its not modern but thats thr charm for us. Ideal base for our safari only 5 mins away. So many members of staff and managers to mention who work round the clock. Highly recommend.

Etablissement vraiment sympa, au coeur du parc. De notre chambre nous voyons les éléphants. L’equipe vraiment au top! C’etait l’anniversaire de mon mari et ils ont été aux petits soins avec gateau surprise le soir au diner. Tous d’une magnifique gentillesse. La piscine est top également. Les chambres sont confortables.

After a long train/car journey from Nuwara Eliya we had an enjoyable afternoon safari at Udawalawe, before checking in to this picturesque hotel nestled off the main road, among verdant trees. Monkeys were in them, as were chipmunks and birds (unluckily no elephants). The room had a pleasant view of the reservoir, and birdsong was plentiful. Staff were friendly, but Wifi is patchy except if at the reception.

View of park

Emplacement, rapport qualité prix.
Le restaurant n'est vraiment pas de qualité. Plutôt bas de gamme

Le lieu est exceptionnel, magnifique piscine et chambre luxueuse. Diner et petit déjeuner bien.
A recommander pour l'étape du Safari du Parc National de Uda walawe
Catherine et famille

Sehr gute Lage nur wenige Minuten vom Eingang Nationalpark entfernt. Gute Ausstattung. Vor allem im Restaurantbereich ist das Personal top, freundlich, aufmerksam und hilfsbereit. Perfektes Hotel für den Besuch des Nationalparks.

All of the staff were very helpful and friendly.

Centauria Wild is undoubtedly one of the best stays we had whilst in Sri Lanka. In fact, the hospitality we experienced from the staff at the hotel, wonderfully led by Damitha, was probably one of the best of my life (and I’ve visited 35 countries and counting!).

From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by front of house and provided with some much needed refreshments after what had been an incredibly long journey from Galle. The view from our room was indescribable, absolutely breathtaking - a panoramic view of the Udawalawe reservoir and the surrounding park. I honestly haven’t seen anything like it and nothing comes close to the feeling of sitting on the balcony and watching the sunset over a view like that.

The staff around the hotel are incredibly warm and friendly, always smiling and checking in on how you are, which I thought was lovely. We bumped into Damitha in the evening of our first day and he showed genuine concern for how we’d get home given the Middle East crisis, reflecting how much time and effort he puts into knowing his customers and building true connection with them.

I’d booked a safari for my mum’s 65th birthday and had asked that something be organised to commemorate the day. Not only had they beautifully arranged the bed in advance of our arrival, they outdid themselves on her actual birthday in ways beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Damitha went out of his way to make sure that breakfast was still available for us although we arrived back late from the safari and we had the most wonderfully delicious breakfast spread (thank you to the kitchen team too!). Little did we know that this would be followed by a birthday cake celebration that outdid anything I could have expected, not only did they sing happy birthday to my mum as they brought out the elaborate cake on a trolly to some background music with a candle for her to blow out. It all felt incredibly special and showed a level of care and consideration I was truly grateful for.

My mum and I were absolutely blown away by the immaculate service we received throughout. The team paid attention to small details like helping us arrange tuktuk drivers when we couldn’t get them on PickMe, giving us suggestions of where to visit and how to get there, taking photos of us to help us remember special moments and we even got a touching note from Damitha as we left. I am so grateful to the team for all their hard work and would go there again in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for a hotel in Udawalawe, look no further than Centauria Wild - their service is second to none, you will be thoroughly cared for and I truly hope to go back there someday. Thank you Damitha and thank you to the CW team (special shoutout to Asanka, Imesha, Poora, Soratha and Chirath)! We’ve got memories to last a lifetime

Ideal location for safari trips, big rooms and ours had a view of the lake!

Very comfortable hotel with good views and food . Convenient for safaris and the Elephant Transit Home.

Emplacement vue lac confort
Personnel sympathize
Et particulièrement le Dircteur Damitha

Had a wonderful experience! The food was incredibly tasty, and the excellent welcome made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The calm and relaxing environment added to the charm of the place. The rooms were perfectly arranged and very comfortable, making the stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food, comfort, and a pleasant atmosphere.