Wilpattu Wildhideaway Lodge

Hotels
9.3 (306 reviews)
wildhideaway, wilpattu road, wilpattu , Galkadawala , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location for safari
Comfortable rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Some issues with hot water in the shower
Safari experience perceived as overvalued

Categories

Cleanliness
9.16
Rooms were comfortable and clean, ensuring a pleasant stay.
Service
9.63
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
9.67
Close proximity to the entrance of Wilpattu National Park.
Room Quality
9.12
Rooms were described as comfy and spacious, meeting guest expectations.
Amenities
9.15
Basic amenities were available and met the needs of guests.
Value for Money
8.91
Overall value was seen as good, despite some concerns on certain experiences.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Quality of food and beverages was frequently highlighted as excellent.
Overall Experience
9.63
Guests reported a wonderful overall experience with memorable safaris.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:29

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Nature Views

Room Options and Amenities
The rooms at Wilpattu Wildhideaway are designed for comfort and convenience, equipped with a kettle, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Some units even feature a relaxing patio for guests to enjoy.

Dining Experience
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the on-site restaurant, offering a diverse menu of American, British, and Indian cuisine. Special dietary needs such as vegetarian or halal meals can be catered to upon request.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated near popular landmarks like Kuttam Pokuna and Twin Ponds, the hotel provides easy access to key attractions. Explore the beauty of Galkadawala with a stay at Wilpattu Wildhideaway.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Wilpattu Wildhideaway, where luxury meets nature's tranquility.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 306 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 9.12
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 9.63
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Tobi • couple • nl
10
Was just great! When you are on a budget, stay here.
Pros:

The staff was just great. The food was also amazing. All in all this price/quality rate was incredible. Would stay here again for sure.

Cons:

Actually nothing. You pay not much and get this many.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Indy • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Mooie plek, hele vriendelijke mensen.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

La localización, si vais a hacer el safari está muy bien ubicado, queda bastante cerca.

Cons:

La limpieza era mejorable.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Sun • extended_group • cn
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Carl • solo_traveller • in
10
Budget stay. Worth every penny.
Pros:

Anton was welcoming and polite. He constantly kept in touch with me prior to my arrival. He took care of my dinner, and it was sumptuous. Simple humble, yet delicious dinner. He also arranged the Safari, breakfast, and binoculars. It’s a perfect stay if you’re on a budget and are seeking a calm and peaceful stay. I really love how they’ve sealed the room completely and it’s free of all insects.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • nl
8
Fijn verblijf in de jungle
Pros:

Erg dichtbij het park en het zijn hele lieve mensen. We konden zelf de tijd bepalen voor het eten en het eten was ook goed!

Cons:

Je moet wel tegen insecten kunnen aangezien het in de jungle is zijn er soms wat ongevraagde gasten in je kamer.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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MARIA JOSE • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Absolutamente todo. Ha sido un placer alojarnos en Wildhideaway Lodge. Nos trataron muy bien, nos ayudaron con el traslado al establecimiento, contratamos el safari con ellos.
Muy limpio y tanto el desayuno como la cena muy muy abundantes.
Todo perfecto!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Great value, great staff.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly. Good location for safari tours. Quiet accommodation and surroundings, breakfast and dinner was plentiful and nice.

Cons:

Not to much to do in the area, but I knew that before I arrived.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mirco • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

Staff davvero molto gentile.
Cena e colazione ottime ed abbondanti.
La sera prima di andare a letto ci hanno accompagnato al laghetto per vedere le stelle e, con un pó di fortuna, gli elefanti e gli animali della zona.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Cédric • couple • be
9
Unforgettable!
Pros:

The staff was SUPER friendly and welcoming! The breakfast and diner were delicious and a lot! We booked the safari as well with them! The guide took some really great pics and send them to us! There was also a lake in the backyard where we saw an elephant roaming in the wild!

Cons:

The shower was a bit poor and when you put the water on, there came a pretty nasty smell. The guide’s english was rather poor so that was a bit difficult at some points, but he tried!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Gitte • couple • be
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Matteo Ravaglia • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Luigi • couple • it
10
Pros:

Kind and welcoming owners. After a hot day visiting Anuradhapura being welcomed with a fresh juice has been very pleasant! The hotel is as showed in the photo. We dined there and the dinner was very good (in any case, there are few places near Willpattu where you can eat so is a plus having the hotel with a good restaurant). In the back of the property there is also a lake where you may see elephant drink at the end of the day. We didn’t made the safari with them but with our driver and in the end it was a mistake, same price but we did not see basically any animals..in any case, the staff provided us with take away breakfast (at 5am) and welcomed us at the end of the safari with fresh towels. We checked out after the safari. In the end, perfect stay considering the price!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • extended_group • nl
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Timo • family_with_children • de
10
Top Unterkunft mit gutem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Pros:

Wir waren rundum zufrieden! Das Zimmer war sehr sauber, der Gastgeber ausgesprochen freundlich und das Essen war richtig lecker. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Klare Empfehlung!

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Alvaro • couple • es
9
Perfecto para visitar el parque de Wilpattu
Pros:

La amabilidad del dueño, se adaptó a nuestros horarios, con check in y cena antes de tiempo. Además, le adaptó el menú sin gluten a mi mujer.
La cama era cómoda y la ubicación perfecta. A solo 10 minutos del parque nacional.

Cons:

Se nota que lleva poco tiempo abierto y pueden faltar algunas facilidades, como la cama con cortina para los insectos, pero la habitación estaba muy limpia

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Alice • solo_traveller • it
10
Super consigliato!!
Pros:

Tutto ottimo! Ci hanno accolto con un delizioso succo di anguria e preparato un'ottima cena abbondante, ascoltando le nostre richieste alimentari. La camera era fresca (il proprietario si era premurato di chiederci l'orario di arrivo per accendere l'aria condizionata), spaziosa, pulita e dotata di tutto il necessario.
Posizione comoda per visitare il parco nazionale di Wilpattu, dista qualche minuto in macchina. Ci hanno organizzato il safari all'alba: il driver era gentile e competente e ci hanno preparato una buona colazione (mangiata sulla jeep a metà mattina).

Cons:

Nulla!

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Giada • couple • it
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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vernijns • family_with_children • be
8
Perfecte plaats om wilpattu te bezoeken
Pros:

Vriendelijke ontvangst, lekker eten, heel dicht bij het park. Leuke achtertuin, mooie sterrenhemel.

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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ANAT • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

לודג קטן על הדרך לשמורה, חדרים פשוטים אבל נוחים מאוד, מיטות נוחות, מזגן מצוין, איש הצוות היה צמוד אלינו ונענה מיד לכל בקשה בחיוך.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee