Wild Lake Side

Hotels
9.6 (168 reviews)
Wild Lake Side, Uswaliara Road, Palama Asala, Ekamuthugama, Sewanagala , Udawalawe , LK

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Garden
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food quality
Cons:
Bathroom fall hazards
Disappointment in local treatment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Generally clean facilities mentioned, but concerns about bathroom hazards noted.
Service
9.98
Exceptional service noted across multiple reviews with strong staff friendliness.
Location
9.91
Beautiful grounds and proximity to safari sites positively highlighted, though some mention of remote access.
Room Quality
9.56
Rooms described as beautiful, clean, and well-maintained.
Amenities
9.39
Good amenities mentioned, including organized activities and meals provided.
Value for Money
9.35
Great value for the price paid, exceptional experiences compared to cost.
Food and Beverage
9.9
Excellent food quality noted, with diverse choices available.
Overall Experience
9.77
Overall enjoyment reported, with numerous positive experiences recounted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:36

Property Description

Escape to Nature at Wild Lake Side

Tranquil Garden Oasis: Nestled in Udawalawe, just 12 km from Udawalawe National Park, Wild Lake Side offers a serene escape with a lush garden for relaxation.

Comfortable & Scenic Rooms: Experience comfort in every detail with air-conditioned rooms, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies overlooking the picturesque lake.

Convenient Amenities & Services: Enjoy complimentary WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk for seamless assistance. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and opt for a hassle-free airport shuttle service.

Book your stay at Wild Lake Side for an unforgettable nature retreat!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 168 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.91
Room Quality: 9.56
Amenities: 9.39
Value for Money: 9.35
Food and Beverage: 9.9
Overall Experience: 9.77
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lisa • couple • it
10
Magnifico
Pros:

Struttura bellissima immersa nel verde, personale super gentile e sempre solare. Siamo stati benissimo e lo consiglio vivamente per quanto riguarda il Safari, lo abbiamo organizzato con loro ed è stato magnifico! Ci hanno anche dato qualche snack da portare via. Ci torneremmo altre mille volte!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Yvette • couple • be
10
Pros:

Allereerst de enorm vriendelijke gastheer en -vrouw. Wat locatie betreft is het er heel rustig, relaxed en verwijdert van alle drukte. Op deze manier kan je ten volle genieten van de omgeving en de vele zangvogels.
De cabins zijn smaakvol ingericht en heel erg schoon.
Tevens genoten van het lekkere eten dat ze aldaar bereiden

Cons:

Alles was perfect.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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mika • couple • nl
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Mirthe • couple • nl
7
Goed
Pros:

Mooie accommodatie, wel wat aan de prijzigere kant.

Personeel is heel vriendelijk en helpen je met alles.

Safari ook via hotel geboekt. Dit was goed geregeld.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Alessia • couple • it
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • fr
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

- Amazing frame ;
- Cosy ;
- Clean.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Una chicca meravigliosa immersa nella natura incontaminata, staff gentile e disponibile, ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo e struttura meravigliosa!

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Meret • couple • ch
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Morgane • extended_group • ch
8
Très beau cadre
Pros:

Les maisonnettes sont magnifiques et confortables, depuis notre terrasse nous avons vu plusieurs animaux, le safari proposé est très bien (bien qu’un peu plus cher que la moyenne), la chambre est propre et les espaces extérieurs sont magnifiques

Cons:

Le petit dej est vraiment pas top, la chambre n’a pas été faite et le personnel semble absent
Des chaises longues pour se reposer l’après midi après le safari serait vraiment un plus

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Ro'i • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

מקום מקסים. חצר מדהימה ויפה. חדרים נקיים מרווחים עם מרפסת מושלמת. יש הרבה ג'וקים בחוץ אבל זה ג'ונגל...בחדר היה נעים מאוד. מקום מושלם

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Inge • couple • de
10
Holzhäuschen mitten in der Natur - ganz wunderbar
Pros:

Es handelt sich um kleine Holzhäuschen - insgesamt vier auf dem Gelände, die sehr gut ausgestattet sind und einen schönen Balkon zum Fluss dahinter haben. Die Anlage ist gepflegt, mit wunderbaren Blumen und einem Pavillon, in dem man Frühstücken oder auch, nach Wunsch, Abendessen kann. Wir hatten ein Abendessen gebucht und waren sehr zufrieden damit. Die ganze Anlage ist abgelegen, fast wie im Dschungel, nur ca. 10 km vom Unawatuna Nationalpark entfernt. Es ist auch abends bzw. nachts alles gut beleuchtet. Das Holzhäuschen hat alles, was man braucht, abends kann man auf dem Balkon sitzen und dem Tierstimmen in der Natur lauschen - ganz wunderbar. Wir können die Unterkunft uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Sie organisiert auch Safaris in den Nationalpark zu angemessenen Preisen, so dass man keine Arbeit damit hat. Man wird direkt dort abgeholt und auch zurückgebracht.

Cons:

nichts, wir fanden alles prima.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • lk
10
Perfect location for Udawalawe safari. Peaceful, calm with excellent service.
Pros:

Breakfast was provided for the safari in the form of a packed lunch, and next morning omelette and toast. Both were fine. Bhagya and her husband looked after us very well, they were polite, friendly and professional. The room matched the environment very well, with a lovely balcony to enjoy the evening after the safari. The whole property is well maintained with a simple restaurant area set a nice garden with plenty of wildlife. Very peaceful.
We didn't book our safari with the property but I think we would have had just as good a safari experience if we had.

Cons:

Liked it all - I can easily recommend Wild Lake Side.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Müller • couple • de
10
Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Pros:

Wir waren zwei Nächte in dieser traumhaft ruhigen und privaten Unterkunft. Es gibt absolut nichts auszusetzen. Der Blick von der Terrasse lädt zum Entspannen ein und die Safari war auch sehr schön.

Cons:

Mückennetze wären super

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • gb
10
Beautiful riverside cabins with magical nature views
Pros:

We had an amazing stay at Wild Lake Side. The cabins by the river were beautiful and peaceful, and the whole setting felt magical—especially watching fireflies at night and birds during the day. Everything was very well organised, with activities thoughtfully planned and great value for the price. A truly memorable and relaxing experience, highly recommended.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • de
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

very good, lovely rooms und very good meals, staff very friendly

Cons:

nothing

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • nl
10
Highly recommended!
Pros:

A wonderful place to stay! The people are so hospitable and helpful. The food is amazing! They even arranged a taxi for us from Colombo Airport. They also took care of everything for the safari tour, including the driver and a delicious breakfast and lunch. It was a truly special experience in such a unique place! The cottage is very cozy, clean, and fully equipped. Highly recommended for everyone!! We also found Udawalawe National Park to be a truly amazing experience, seeing so many elephants in such beautiful natural surroundings!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Maria 058 • couple • nl
9
Prachtige, verzorgde locatie!
Pros:

Fantastische locatie. De kamer was heel schoon. Het uitzicht is geweldig, je kijkt uit op de rivier.. De familie die de 4 bungalows heeft is heel gastvrij en spreken goed engels. Ze hebben een fantastische safari voor ons geregeld. Ook is het ontbijt heel goed en ze hebben s avonds heerlijk voor ons gekookt. Een aanrader!

Cons:

Enige kleine nadeeltjes: je zit aan de rivier, dus 's avonds op je veranda zitten is lastig, dan wemelt het van de muggen. Ook is het niet dichtbij een stadje of ander restaurant of strand of wat dan ook, je zit echt afgelegen, maar de rest maakt het helemaal goed!

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Gabrielle • couple • gb
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Dimitris • couple • gr
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee