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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: Wild Lake Side in Udawalawe offers an adults-only hotel with a garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies with lake or garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as tea and coffee makers, minibars, and work desks. Additional facilities include an outdoor seating area and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves barbecue grill cuisine, complemented by a variety of beverages. Outdoor dining areas provide relaxing spaces for guests to enjoy meals. Local Attractions: Located 12 km from Udawalawe National Park and 44 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Wild Lake Side offers walking tours and easy access to deserts, safaris, and host activities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kelly
United Kingdom
“Everything! The hospitality here was phenomenal. The setting, the food, the accommodation was all exceptional! We felt for the low price we got a very high standard of accommodation and service. We booked safari with them and the whole experience...” - Gemma
United Kingdom
“Lovely property in great location. Very private and safe. The owners very very friendly and polite, always willing to help with our plans. They arrange the safari and transfers for us. The room was very good value for money. All the mod cons you...” - Paris
Australia
“Property was clean. Staff was friendly and food tasted good. Great views of kingfisher birds. Gardens immaculate” - Mariana
France
“Unique stay in these beautiful wooden cabins immersed in the jungle. They all face a calm river and you can hear all the jungle sounds, which was delightful. The cabins are spacious and had all the amenities, the beds were large and comfortable....” - Hannah
United Kingdom
“Excellent hosts who went out of their way to look after you and bonus points for amazing safari experience! Close to national park and rooms are spacious and well kept.” - Genevieve
Australia
“Could not be happier with our stay at Wild Lake Side!!!! Run by such a beautiful couple who make you feel right at home. The cabins are gorgeous and immaculately clean. Being able to watch the turtles, birds and even little crocodiles from the...” - Andreas
Sweden
“Beautiful and very well kept place near the reserve. We stayed only one night and was met with a traditional meal. Early next morning we had a 4 hour excursion that was arranged by the hotel. Great, clean and friendly if you want to visit...” - Miléna
Switzerland
“The place is very beautiful and the houses are very cozy. The outdoor bathroom was also a nice experience.” - Kathryn
United Kingdom
“Fabulous family hosting wild lake side and wanting to ensure a good stay. The wooden cabins with balcony are comfortable with A/C plus fridge and kettle in room too. We had already booked an elephant safari privately but they also can take you in...” - Chris
France
“Super friendly and helpful hosts, especially as we messed up our arrival arrangements, but this did not faze them. Excellent safari and visit to the elephant transit centre. Home-cooked meals provided as and when requested. Cold beer and wine...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineGrill/BBQ
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.