Eliyanth Udawalawe

This is an idealic oasis in a beautiful part of Sri Lanka. The cabins are set over looking a little river with birds and monkeys playing around. The pool is a great size and the service is exceptional. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us and help arrange other activities for us. The restaurant is set on a lovely terrace and we highly recommend all the juices, lassis and smoothies.

This is a great, boutique hotel. Nestled in the ‘jungle’ overlooking a lovely waterhole. A great welcome from the wonderful staff. Mika and his team were fab. We used this for a base to go on safari and to visit the Elephant rescue centre. The rooms were excellent, even an outdoor/indoor shower. The pool was refreshing after a long day in the jeep searching for wildlife.

A nice little place tucked down a dirt track. Right on the river. The rooms are spacious and clean, the staff are very helpful and the surroundings are beautiful. The bathrooms are are open roofed which sounds lovely but are pretty much a breeding ground for mosquitoes and there are no nets around the beds. Also makes it very easy for bugs, spiders and insects to get in. So in the mornings it’s always a bit of a gamble of what will be waiting for you! We ate once at the restaurant but it wasn’t good. Pretty sure it was uncle bens rice, so we went onto the main strip and ate at the onion cafe which was amazing!

Tucked away down a rough and muddy road you turn into a nondescript driveway that hides the relative luxury of Eliyanth. It was raining on our arrival and we were greeted wih large umbrellas and staff who whisked away our bags. After refreshing welcome drinks we checked into a very large king-bed room with several additional beds for guests in the loft. Immediate room appeal hits you as does its outstanding cleanliness. Other reviewers have mentioned the facilities, food, staff and grounds - with views of wildlife across a flowing river - which are first class, so I won't repeat them. There is an area-wide wi-fi/data reception issue that has nothing to do with the Eliyanth, as you may discover when you also take a safari, which we did and was arranged seamlessly by Eliyanth. Be prepared to pay with cash if cards don't upload. We tried for at least 3 minutes before success! Eliyanth had the nicest linens, softest towels and best pillows we experienced during our trip to Sri Lanka, and was complemented by a large and modern bathroom. Fans and airconditioning made for an exceptionally good night's sleep, which was important to us as we needed to be ready for a 5.30AM start to our safari the next day. Eliyanth is one place you can confidently book and expect a level of facilities and services that make holidays abroad a bit more special given it affordability. By the way, our safari from Eliyanth was brilliant.

Had an amazing stay at Eliyanth Udawalawe with my family! The location is perfect, close to Udawalawe National Park, and the surroundings are peaceful and scenic. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, providing a cozy environment to relax. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and the hospitality was outstanding. We enjoyed delicious local food, and the team was very attentive to our needs. Highly recommend Eliyanth for anyone looking to explore Udawalawe while enjoying a comfortable and family-friendly stay. Will definitely visit again!

It’s very nice and beautiful place, and good service with safari facilities. Hope to visit next vacation 🙏🥂 Rooms were large and clean, simple but nice. Bathroom was great with indoor/outdoor showers. The hotel has a swimming pool which is amazing to swim in and the temperature of a warm bath, bliss! Although the hotel doesn't serve alcohol we could order some in and so we arranged for some Lion beer to be available (very cheap, Sri Lankan beer which is actually great). We ate breakfast, lunch and evening meal at the hotel, all of which were tasty and served with much pride. A great Experience