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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Kuma Safari Lodge in Udawalawe offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and balcony. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or dine outdoors in the garden. The property features a barbecue area and offers free WiFi throughout. Convenient Location: Located 5 km from Udawalawe National Park and 44 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the lodge provides easy access to local attractions. Guest Services: The guest house offers a paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, evening entertainment, bike hire, and free on-site private parking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Laura
Italy
“Everything was perfect, from the location at walking distance to the Udawalawe Park to the kindness of the owners and their cuisine. Room close to the jungle, excellent dinner with sri lankan dishes freshly prepared by the lady and super breakfast...” - Katherine
Australia
“- Owner super helpful, very available via WhatsApp to provide advice on buses etc. Booked me a tuk tuk when my bus didn't come and charged a reasonable price - the tuk tuk arrived about 5mins after I'd messaged the owner which was great - Location...” - Estela
United Kingdom
“The rooms were very spacious and clean with AC. The ladies in charge are lovely and organised the best safari for a good price. The property is so close to the park that we were the first ones to arrive and see the elephants” - Sunniva
Denmark
“Big and clean room. The owners are super sweet and it is close to the national park. They also offer safari with pick up at the lodge” - Alasdair
Australia
“Very close to the National Park entrance- ideally located for a dawn safari (~5:30 am pickup). Clean rooms, comfy beds, good AC, nice garden surrounds. Some rooms didn't seem to have hot water, but in the tropics you barely need it anyway. Kuma...” - Richard
United Kingdom
“You might think there is a catch with the price of a stay here. There isn’t. Kuma runs a safari trip which you can also purchase. There is no hard sell but it’s a no brainer and good value. Staying here means you are 5 mins from the park entrance...” - Nigel
Australia
“We spent 1 night at the Lodge & the room was spacious, hosts very friendly & welcoming. The highlight was our afternoon safari (organised through Kuma). Our driver, of which I can't recall his name, was one of the most professional & knowledgeable...” - Nico
Netherlands
“Everything was great, the location, the staff. Dinner was also arranged through their local family-owned restaurant, Laundry service was perfect, but above all we really enjoyed the half day safari which surpassed even our highest expectations....” - Regina
Lithuania
“Very hospitable and sincere hosts, delicious homemade food, extremely helpful staff, clean room with a large comfortable bed. Peaceful environment surrounded by nature with birdsong, freshly squeezed juice and other gifts. It is convenient that...” - Iga
Poland
“Perfect location, close to the Safari entrance. Big and clean room. Friendly staff, very helpful! Delicious breakfast. They organized the safari, which was prepared really amazing - our driver was first everywhere and showed us many animals ;)”
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Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Kuma Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.