Amba Kola Udawalawa

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Amba Kola Udawalawa in Udawalawe offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a bath, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, open-air bath, and a lush garden. The hotel features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local, Asian, and international cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes vegetarian, vegan, and Asian selections. Prime Location: Located 8 km from Udawalawe National Park and 44 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and family-friendliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lou
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Fab stay. Beautiful room and lovely staff (specifically mamma, who is in charge of the kitchen and Rislan who tended to our every need and came on safari with us). Bar the two staff mentioned above, being completely honest we were here two...”
Nina
Australia Australia
“We loved everything about our stay at Amba Kola and can't recommend this place enough. The staff were exceptionally welcoming and attentive and organised everything for us, including the safari at Udawalawe shortly after we arrived. The rice and...”
Solveig
Germany Germany
“Very friendly family that cared for my daughter who was sick during our stay! They made us special tea, steams and asked about our wellbeing. The place offers a calm atmosphere, good for relaxing especially at the new pool. The rooms were very...”
Emma
Australia Australia
“They made you feel a part of the family. It's the most amazing experience, and I highly recommend staying here!!!”
Mark
Netherlands Netherlands
“Excellent rooms. Excellent staff. Excellent food. Excellent place. In one word: impressive! Best place I’ve ever been in my life.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An absolute gem close to Udawalawa national park. Extremely warm hospitality, attentive staff, great value and high quality food, lovely room/bed. They arranged a great safari for the morning and have other activities available. Refreshing new...”
Mikhail
Russia Russia
“A very nice host and personnel. The lady is a perfect cook. I cook for 5 years to my gf and myself. So, I think, I know what I am talking about…”
Pierre
Belgium Belgium
“As we really wanted to see wild elephants, we made a stop in Udawalawe, but spotting them wasn't our biggest suprise here. We stayed at the Amba Kola hotel and this was just the most wonderful experience. The kindest owners truely, the nicest...”
Andraž
Slovenia Slovenia
“Absolutely amazing stay super close to the Udawalava national park entrance. Amazing hospitality and super culinary experience. One of the best stays in Sri Lanka for sure.”
Brooke
Australia Australia
“Udawalawe was a great stopover during our Sri Lanka trip. We visited many parks but this one was exceptional for the close elephant encounters. They literally walk so close to the jeeps you *could* touch them (obviously don't!) Amba Kola was the...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Amba kola cafe
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
Restaurant #2
  • Cuisine
    Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Amba Kola Udawalawa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
US$11 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Amba Kola Udawalawa 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.