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Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Family Quadruple Room
A small brick house with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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Udawalawagama, Udawalawa, Sabaragamuwa Province, 70190
  • Place, Udawalawe National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Elephant Transit Home
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ridiyagama Safari Park
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About this property

Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Udawalawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including complimentary bicycles. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge, you'll be close to Udawalawe Reservoir. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Udawalawe National Park and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Mau Ara Lake
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Udawalawa hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge Hotel
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge Udawalawa
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge Hotel Udawalawa

Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a jewel of a property; amazing grounds, spotless rooms and excellent food were high points. Expected three star quality and was astonished upon check in. Excellent pool with sharp poolside service. Hotel is located adjacent to Udawalawe National Park Excellent safari coordinated by hotel, fully facilitated from start to finish. The restaurant staff was particularly kind and hospitable - run, don't walk to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ronelda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and so welcoming. Rooms were clean and the grounds were beautiful. The location is peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Manager of the restaurant went above and beyond and was amazing, as were all the staff. Even drove us to and from the elephant transit home in their safari jeep. Made sure everything we asked for, happened. Loved the turtles in the courtyard too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The only redeeming element was the staff - they were very friendly and accommodating. The facilities are way (way) past their prime and the food can be described as edible at best. You can tell this was once a terrific spot but absolute neglect has set in. To top it off - when we wanted to jump in the pool it was being occupied by a large mafia of 20 Macaques - doing backflips into the pool. Didn’t seem right to rain on their parade. Bottom line - the place needs a serious facelift and kitchen reshuffle.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balasubramaniam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful!

The pictures do not do this place justice, it’s beautiful. The staff are super attentive and helpful! An oasis in nature
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only spent one night, but loved the tranquility of the Safari Lodge. We were the late October, so there were very few guests (and it was quite inexpensive). The room was great, the garden surroundings so peaceful, and the breakfast was lovely. We had dinner at Garlic, the restaurant next door. Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personeel is vriendelijk, kamer was net en goed, balkon en frigo aanwezig. Zwembad was minder verzorg maar toch verfrissend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAO HSIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
優質的住宿，親切的服務，方便去野生動物園
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024