Sandalwood Cottage

Hotels
9 (32 reviews)
96 Junction , Udawalawe , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Incredible food
Helpful hosts
Cons:
Loud due to road proximity

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Service
9.56
The hosts were lovely and very helpful.
Location
8.1
It's close to the road, so it's a bit louder than I expected.
Room Quality
9.05
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Amenities
9.08
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Value for Money
9.04
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
10
The food was INCREDIBLE! I would go back just to eat here again.
Overall Experience
9.09
Standard quality for this hotel tier
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-16 21:38

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Udawalawe

Serene Garden Setting: Sandalwood Cottage offers a peaceful retreat with a lush garden, ideal for relaxation after a day of exploring Udawalawe National Park.

Comfortable Accommodation: Each room features a private patio overlooking the garden, ensuring a tranquil start and end to your day. The modern amenities like free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk enhance your stay.

Convenient Location: Just 18 km from Udawalawe National Park and with airport transfers available, Sandalwood Cottage provides easy access for nature enthusiasts.

Book now to experience the beauty and comfort of Sandalwood Cottage in Udawalawe.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 32 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 9.56
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 9.05
Amenities: 9.08
Value for Money: 9.04
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.09
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Lakshitha • extended_group • lk
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Sandalwood Cottages Udawalawa on 26/04/2026. It is a peaceful and beautifully maintained place, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The cottage was very clean, comfortable, and offered great value for the price.
The management was extremely friendly, helpful, and understanding, which made our stay even more pleasant. We also loved how each cottage is uniquely designed with an eco-friendly, natural style.
There are several cottages on the property, and each one has its own special character. The calm atmosphere and natural surroundings make it an ideal place to unwind.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quiet, clean, and nature-friendly stay in Udawalawa!

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael Hendrik • couple • de
4
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Tanisha • solo_traveller • in
9
Beautiful cottages, fantastic food
Pros:

The food was INCREDIBLE! I would go back just to eat here again. The hosts were lovely and very helpful.

Cons:

It's close to the road, so it's a bit louder than I expected.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Sanjeewa • solo_traveller • lk
1
Owner ask me to cancel the booking last minute while on the way to the property.
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Pradeep • family_with_children • lk
1
2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Red • young couple • gb
10
Wonderful and friendly hosts, delicious food, comfortable and cute cabanas
Pros:

Private cabanas, big rooms, comfortable beds with good mosquito nets and a kettle. Incredibly lovely hosts, organised a safari for us and delicious dinner and breakfast. Would absolutely stay again!!

2025-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Sankalpa • young couple • sg
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very friendly staff and a nice environment. It is easy to access.

2025-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Emil • young couple • de
10
Everything perfekt. They arranged a Safari for us. It is a calm area. The dinner in the evening were absolutly amazing.
Pros:

- The owners are super friendly
- unique food
- Breakfast included
- nice huts with balcony

2025-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Prabashini • young couple • lk
10
Unforgettable nice stay...
Pros:

Nature friendly and beautiful clay cottages with quiet surrounding . Very friendly staff and we tasted yummy food there.They organized a great safari for a fair price. We highly recommend this nice place to others. Definitely we will come back..

2025-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Lakshan • young couple • lk
10
Excelent
Pros:

Owners are great peoples.Service is more than we expected.Foods are briliant

2025-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • young couple • be
10
If you want to feel at ease in authentic Sri Lanka, you should defenitely stay here!
Pros:

Beautiful place to stay, really local feeling with warmhearted hosts. Magnificent garden with lots of squirrels and birds to spot.
Yummy breakfast!

2024-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Dean • family with young children • be
9
Great value with a real homestay feeling
Pros:

A small local family business who really want to make sure you have a good stay at their place - incredibly helpful with advice and support in organising a safari in the national park nearby - excellent home cooked food at very reasonable prices

Cons:

Nothing

2024-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Fakou • family with young children • gr
10
One of the best places we stayed in Sri Lanka
Pros:

The rooms are very beautiful and comfortable. The yard is amazing and the owners extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was homemade and delicious. We absolutely recommend this place.

Cons:

We liked everything

2024-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Dileep • young couple • lk
1
Bad
2024-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Anne • young couple • se
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Hosts are superb and any time there to help. They organized excellent safari for fair price. We enjoyed yummy breakfast and dinner their. It's easy to reach to hotel by public transport .Natural environment with clay cottages are amazing. We highly recommended this hotel to other guests who hope to travel Udawalawa ..

2024-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Supun • young couple • lk
10
Super hosts. Great safari.. Really recommend food there. Air condition is not there. But don't worr
2024-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Edgar • young couple • cr
10
Amazing place!!
Pros:

The hosts are very kind, they provided us with all the information we needed and even stay with us until the bus came to be sure that we take the right bus!! Thank you very much!!! The food at the cottage is gorgeous. Totally recommended to eat there also because the options to eat in Udawalawa are very limited. We went to the safari with Sandun, a guide that works with the cottage, and it was a really nice experience. He takes all the time you need to see the elephants. Thank you! We will come back!

2024-02-29 • via Nuitee
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Isuru • group • lk
10
Exceptional
2024-02-15 • via Nuitee
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Libuše • family with young children • cz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything was perfect, great place for children. We were here for second time. Safari was amazing. And we will be happy to come again.

2024-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jackiee88 • family with young children • ch
9
Good value
Pros:

The accommodation offered unbeatable value for money. Initially unsure about booking a safari, we were relieved that it wasn't mandatory. The family was exceptionally friendly. I admired the architectural style of the accommodation, and the room was very spacious. We had a cozy stay.

Cons:

The accommodation lacks protection from insects due to its surroundings. We had dinner, and it seemed like we received leftovers from another group, as the food, apart from the rice, was cold.

2024-01-23 • via Nuitee