Wild Lake Side

Hotels
9.6 (162 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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 162 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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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
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Molly solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Wild Lake Side is an absolutely beautiful place to stay if you're visiting Udawalawe. It is so peaceful and the villas are lovely and nicer than the photos. They had air con so we could stay nice and cool, and a lovely balcony to sit and spot wildlife from.
The family who run it were so helpful with organising our activities (safari, going to the elephant orphanage) and all our travel etc. The dinner was also great.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Astrid couple at
7
Cons:

Die Preise waren etwas undurchsichtig. Beim Essen wurde uns automatisch Wasser auf den Tisch gestellt, was dann aber auf der Rechnung vermerkt wurde.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Nettig couple de
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Didier couple fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons vraiment aimé, c'est un endroit magnifique, certainement le plus bel endroit que nous avons eu, tant pour le cadre que pour le logement. Nous avons apprécié la qualité des repas et la proximité du parc.

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
10
Magical stay and amazing safari booked for us by lovely host
Pros:

This accommodation is amazing! We loved the room. The bed and sheets were high quality. You even get a duvet! There’s an amazing view from the balcony where you can watch fish and turtles swim by. The sounds from surrounding wildlife is magical. The host was very accommodating. They booked our full day safari for us which was a very good price considering the value we got with the driver and the extras they arranged for us. They also sorted out our washing for us by taking it to a local laundry service which meant we could just simply enjoy our time there. We ate in the restaurant for two evening meals and breakfast. Everything was great. They offered us reasonably priced taxi transfers to and from the accommodation and offered to book us travel to the local town should we want to go. It was very good value for money!

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Kai solo_traveller de
10
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Marcella Angeliene (M.A.) solo_traveller nl
9
Fantastisch!
Pros:

Mooi gelegen tussen de peperplanten, aan de rivier. Heel veel vogels. Super aardige en behulpzame mensen. Zij kunnen safari voor je regelen. Lekker eten.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Toby couple gb
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
9
Wonderful setting, kind and helpful hosts
Pros:

Beautifully set lodges in a wonderful garden with lots of banana and coconut palms and a small lagoon which the balconies overlook. We spotted many birds including kingfishers and turtles. You feel so much in the jungle it is wonderful. Very comfortable, hosts are kind and the food was delicious - both dinner and breakfast. They organised a wonderful safari in the Udawalawe National Park and our driver was fantastic, keeping us apart from other jeeps and explaining things - spotting elephants (including a 3 week old), peacocks, water buffalo, water monitors, wild boar, mongoose, crocodiles and many beautiful birds.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-23 via Nuitee