Kottawatta River Bank Resort

Hotels
8.9 (2012 reviews)
159/2,madyama andaluwa,udawalwe udawalwe , Udawalawe , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.36
Reported issues with cleanliness, including finding a cockroach and dirty towels.
Service
9.33
Friendly service from staff, though some found it lacking in responsiveness.
Location
9.87
Great location near Udawalawa national park, easy access to local amenities.
Room Quality
8.82
Unique tent accommodations, clean room, but some issues expected with outdoor facilities.
Amenities
9.35
Good amenities including a nice pool and restaurant.
Value for Money
8.81
Fair pricing for the location, but mixed reviews on food quality.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Mixed reviews on food quality; some mentions of frozen meals.
Overall Experience
9.33
Overall a pleasant stay with some caveats related to cleanliness and food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Family-Friendly Amenities

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a children's playground, Kottawatta River Bank Resort offers a perfect family getaway near Udawalawe National Park. The spacious family rooms, equipped with modern amenities and a terrace overlooking the mountains, ensure a comfortable stay for guests of all ages.

Culinary Delights and Diverse Dining Options

Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant serving a variety of Chinese, British, and French cuisine. With options for vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal meals, there's something to satisfy every palate.

Multilingual Staff and Exceptional Service

Benefit from the expertise of our multilingual staff fluent in Arabic, English, and Hindi, providing attentive service and valuable advice throughout your stay at Kottawatta River Bank Resort.

Book now and experience a delightful blend of comfort, convenience, and warm hospitality at Kottawatta River Bank Resort.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 2012 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.36
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.87
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 8.81
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 9.33
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sarah couple ie
10
Pros:

A great stay here. The pool was clean and the room was great! Very peaceful stay. We had dinner at the restaurant which was tasty. We also booked our safari with them and it was a great experience. Our driver and guide were very informative and respectful to the animals. We learned a lot and seen so many elephants!

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Bhagya solo_traveller lk
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Amarasinghe solo_traveller lk
7
Cons:

The pool is not clean properly

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Wilfried solo_traveller fr
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Kasturi solo_traveller in
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Bell solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

The resort was beautiful and quiet in the jungle. The food at the restaurant was delicious and I really liked the outdoor bathroom.

Cons:

It would be great if they offered blankets, as there was so fan and too many bugs to have the the windows open, so the AC was a must at night but it was too cold with just sheets to sleep with.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Oshee91 family_with_children lk
9
Calm Place
Pros:

Bathroom under the sun.
With natural vibe.
Same as pictures

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller es
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Lahiru solo_traveller lk
8
Totally All of facilities are good.Highly Recommended ✅
Pros:

All are Good ✅
Highly Recommended ✅

Cons:

Mosquito 🙃

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Devisri solo_traveller my
9
A short and beautiful escape in the woods
Pros:

I love the warm welcome by the staffs, the washroom was amazing, everything was spotless. They even have hair dryer.

Cons:

I have nothing that I don’t like

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
10
Overall picture perfect place to stay.
Pros:

Stunning property and very helpful staff. Air con for the main bedroom was great. Food was good and staff are very attentive. They was slightly late to the safari start time and felt slightly unorganised around managing breakfast and lunch, however the driver was very knowledgeable about all the animals in the park.

Cons:

There was only a fan in the upper bedroom and was extremely hot.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Shay couple au
8
Lovely staff, rooms were clean and well equiped 8/10 definitely would stay again.
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Clara couple fr
10
Un séjour exceptionnel
Pros:

Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cet hôtel. Tout était parfait : les chambres, la piscine, les tentes et le cadre magnifique. Le restaurant était excellent avec des plats délicieux, et le personnel a été absolument formidable, toujours souriant, attentionné et prêt à aider. Une très belle expérience du début à la fin. Nous recommandons cet établissement sans hésitation et espérons revenir un jour !

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Anais couple gb
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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kushan couple lk
9
Pros:

Cool place this is my 5th time visited

Cons:

Pool biew, food and outdoor bathroom

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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LEFEBVRE family_with_children fr
8
Pros:

Très belle piscine
Très bon petit déjeuner à emporter.
Prix compétitif

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Marijana family_with_children hr
10
Pros:

Smještaj je bio prekrasan, suite gleda na bazen, sve čisto i uredno, osoblje ljubazno. Doručak je bio na principu švedskog stola i svatko je mogao izabrati nešto za sebe. Smještaj nam je organizirao odlazak na jutarnji safari. Svake preporuke za odsjest ovdje.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Minod couple lk
9
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Anicka couple nz
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Blanco couple mx
10
Excelent option for safari tours !!!
Pros:

Beautiful and comfortable camping.
Location is nice, right next to river and 10 minutes walking from town.
Rooms comfortable with AC and nice balcony, bathrobes and towels.
I stayed one night to take the safari and they packed my breakfast and send it to me so I can take it in the safari. Very helpful staff.
Showers are outdoors with hot water and toiletries

2026-05-18 via Nuitee