Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful garden
Friendly staff
Cons:
Food quality
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Mentioned issues with cleanliness, including a cockroach found and stained linens.
Service
9.51
Overall positive sentiment towards the service staff and quick resolution of issues.
Location
9.55
Located close to Udawalawe National Park, mentioned positively.
Room Quality
9
Rooms were described as clean and comfortable with no major complaints.
Amenities
9.03
Amenities included a lovely garden and good pool facilities with room for improvement.
Value for Money
8.49
Pricing perceived as fair, but some felt value diminished due to negatives.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Some reviews indicated food quality issues and slow service.
Overall Experience
9.51
A generally positive experience with only a few minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:11

Property Description

Beautiful Gardens and Relaxing Atmosphere
Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe is set amidst 5 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, offering a serene and tranquil environment for guests to unwind and relax during their stay.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated just a short distance from Udawalawe National Park and other local attractions, the hotel's location provides easy access to explore the wonders of the area, making it an ideal choice for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

Comfortable Accommodation and Fine Dining
The hotel offers well-appointed rooms with private balconies, comfortable beds, and spacious interiors, ensuring a cozy and pleasant stay for guests. Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the on-site restaurant, serving a range of cuisine options to satisfy every palate.

Experience the essence of tranquility and luxury at Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 147 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.51
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9.03
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 9.51
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Gerstel • family_with_children • nl
10
Prachtige locatie met mooie tuin
Pros:

Sfeer

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Ilaria • couple • it
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Gino Antonio • couple • it
9
Il posto perfetto per rilassarsi
Pros:

Essere accolti con un breve ma piacevole massaggio al viso e spalle è stato davvero stupendo! L'hotel è molto accogliente e perfetto quale base per il jeep safari nel Parco di Udawalawe. Il servizio è all'altezza del posto. Camera ampia, bagno spazioso. Ottima la cena, con cibo locale a buffet!
Purtroppo abbiamo soggiornato solamente una notte, ma valeva la pena fermarsi oltre...!

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Lieselot • family_with_children • be
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Aruna • family_with_children • gb
10
worth every penny!!
Pros:

we had a wonderful time! everyone was so polite and strived to meet our needs. the property is beautiful and is a wonderful mix of conservation and tourism. it was so peaceful and we will definetely visit again!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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carmen • extended_group • es
7
Un oasis en mitad de la nada
Pros:

La piscina y cocina

Cons:

La cama tenía hormigas, pero vinieron corriendo a cambiarnos las sábanas.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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colin • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Sajda • family_with_children • lk
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Teunz • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

This is a wonderful retreat near the Udawalawe park and village. It is large and quiet. There is a nice pool, a butterfly garden and more extensive garden.
The staff is friendly and professional, not pushy.
The rooms (2p) were good with AC and large beds.
The restaurant served a good dinner and breakfast.
The retreat's owner is a former professional cricket player who came by to have a friendly chat. We wished we would be staying longer.

Cons:

Before arrival, they did not respond to a question via the Booking.com messaging.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • gb
8
Young family
Pros:

Impressive open plan safari lodge building, with jazz playing quietly at dinner, and attentive but not overbearing staff. Off season and we were one of only three groups of guests. Probably wouldn't take young children here again just because of the relaxed ambiance, although staff were lovely with them, and made packed fruit and cake for our children for their safari jeep breakfast. Food was good, and I would say in keeping with tourist pricing. Although beware the spicy ketchup if you have young children ;-)

Cons:

We were caught out at check in (after losing my purse) when we were asked to pay 10,000 rupees of our stay in cash. There was no explanation and no negotiating this, with the nearest atm 8km away. The whole stay felt quite awkward thereafter. There was not time to get to the ATM after our safari, so we were unable to pay the elephant transit home entry for the morning feeding and missed it completely as a result.

Room was clean, some mouse poo in bathroom on one towel, but probably can't be helped as this was an detached garden room. And we were here for the animals after all, big and small!

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
A wonderful tucked-away slice of heaven!
Pros:

Beautifully designed and a great location. The staff were very helpful too. Something of an eco-hotel, with a large kitchen garden which supplies all of the fresh vegetables and much of the fruit. The pool is lovely too. Highly recommended.

Cons:

The non-local food was a little bit hit and miss, but more fool us for even thinking of ordering a club sandwich in such a foodie country!

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • extended_group • gb
7
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Montserrat • couple • es
7
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • gb
9
Short and sweet.
Pros:

Absolute stunning garden and pool area. We met Kalu which was lovely. This was just a short stopover for visit g the orphanage and the national park but we wish we could have stayed longer.

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit limited as the hotel was quiet but the food we had was lovely.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • fr
10
Parfait endroit pour se relaxer
Pros:

Le calme et le design de l’hôtel
Le jardin et la piscine
Les repas sont excellents avec bcp de choix.

Cons:

Tout était parfait

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • ch
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • it
10
Pros:

This is a very beautiful accommodation.

The staff was very friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. Our room was spacious and featured a huge terrace with a stunning view, which we absolutely loved.

We also booked two massages, which were definitely worth it – such a relaxing experience.

The food was very good, and everything was well organized. They even arranged a safari for us, and when we returned later than planned in the morning, they kindly waited with breakfast for us, which we really appreciated.

We would highly recommend staying here.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Lohit • family_with_children • in
8
Pros:

Large and spacious rooms. Huge open landscape within, separate kids pool, gazebos, open dining area, Sri Lankan food option is very good, overall good food

Cons:

Contacting reception from room sometimes goes unanswered

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Fenella • couple • au
9
Relaxing
Pros:

Beautiful place, everything about the place made you feel calm

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable, helpful staff
Pros:

Great pool. Eco and butterfly garden - great touch

Cons:

A few bugs but you are in the jungle

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee