Kottawatta River Bank Resort

–Excellent location - show map
+54 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.2

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kottawatta River Bank Resort in Udawalwe offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a balcony, terrace, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, open-air bath, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional facilities include a restaurant, bar, and children’s playground. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves a variety of cuisines, including Chinese, British, and Indian. Breakfast options include fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits. Dining areas feature traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances. Prime Location: Located 50 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and 17 km from Udawalawe National Park, the resort provides easy access to nature trips, deserts, and safaris.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ali
Qatar Qatar
“Overall the full experience was amazing and they offer great food at their restaurant, staff were very friendly. I would stay again at the same place if I ever came back to Udawalawe.”
Diego
Spain Spain
“The safari with Charith It was one of the best experiences of my life. He's a guy who enjoys explaining what he knows about animals. 100% recommended, and at a great price.”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms themselves were just gorgeous with lots of space and a huge balcony but the real stand out was the pool and location for access to the Udawalawe National Park. Our safari started at 5.30am and they packed up a breakfast for us.”
Ona
Germany Germany
“Great location for our safari. Well-designed units with comfy bed and spacious outside bathroom. Little pond with fish giving a ticklish foot massage, and big swimming pool.”
Natasha
Australia Australia
“The photos of this property don’t do it justice! Amazing food and service and rooms were massive and so comfortable. And their safari was fantastic”
Bognetti
Italy Italy
“The lodge is perfectly located for early morning safaris, and the takeaway breakfast option was really convenient. The pool was beautiful and very clean, and the outdoor shower in the evening was a great experience. The rooms were clean and...”
Mirthe
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very kind and helpful staff. I accidentally left my bag in the luggage room after checking out and someone from their team drove all the way to our new accommodation to bring the bag to me! 5-star service. The room/tent and facilities are good,...”
Julie
Australia Australia
“Very well maintained, great layout, excellent food, very attentive and kind staff.”
Nika
Slovenia Slovenia
“I can't emphasise enough how friendly and helpful the staff is. The service of the resort was great - the housekeeping brought extra waters on our second day. We also booked the safari and their guide was amazing - kind and knowledgeable, we saw...”
Leigh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very cosy , friendly staff and good selection of food . Organised safari for us for good price”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • British • French • Indian • Indonesian • Italian • Malaysian • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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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 not allowed.
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