About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Wild River Side in Udawalawe offers adults-only lodge accommodations with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a kitchenette, dining area, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a hot tub, and a serene garden. The property features a restaurant serving vegetarian, vegan, and Asian breakfasts, alongside a coffee shop and outdoor seating area. Convenient Location: Located 32 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and 9.3 mi from Udawalawe National Park, the lodge provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking is available. Activities and Services: Activities include fishing, bike tours, and cycling. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, beauty services, laundry, and meeting rooms. Highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and beautiful garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

    • Options with:

    • Mountain view

    • River view

    • Garden view

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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  • 2 king beds
400 feet²
Private kitchenette
Attached bathroom
Garden view
Mountain view
River view
Air conditioning
Free Wifi

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Towels
  • Cleaning products
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Desk
  • Sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Fan
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Dryer
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Fold-up bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
Max adults: 4
XOF 8,377 per night
Price XOF 25,132
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 10, 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 3
XOF 7,959 per night
Price XOF 23,876
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 10, 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 2
XOF 7,791 per night
Price XOF 23,373
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 10, 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
XOF 7,540 per night
Price XOF 22,619
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 10, 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • 1 queen bed
324 feet²
Private kitchenette
Attached bathroom
Garden view
Mountain view
River view
Air conditioning
Terrace
Free Wifi
Max adults: 2
XOF 6,702 per night
Price XOF 20,106
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 10, 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
XOF 6,367 per night
Price XOF 19,101
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 10, 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • 1 queen bed
324 feet²
Private kitchenette
Attached bathroom
Garden view
Mountain view
River view
Air conditioning
Free Wifi
Max adults: 2
XOF 6,702 per night
Price XOF 20,106
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 10, 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
XOF 6,367 per night
Price XOF 19,101
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 10, 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
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  • Erez
    Australia Australia
    This is a very nice and quiet place tucked away in the forest. The owner Sameera is very helpful, he arranged a safari for us and transport to Tanglle. He also cooked a lovely curry dinner for us. The visit to the elephant orphanage & museum was...
  • Sofia
    Canada Canada
    Great hospitality, and prime location to Udawale national park, and just down the road (3 min drive) from the Elephant Transit Home. The room was just like the pictures, and the surrounding forest and river are magical. We even encountered some...
  • Zuzanna
    Poland Poland
    Very calm and quiet place in Udawalawa. We loved the nature around. Many birds singing in the morning and everting. You could even see a monkey swinging on the nearby tree :) We were welcomed with a cold juice. The room was spacious and clean....
  • Bennyroseu
    Philippines Philippines
    Our room had everything we needed: a cozy bed, working AC, and a clean space to relax after traveling. The host even gave us cold drinks and face towels when we arrived. Plus, the peaceful surroundings allowed us to enjoy the soothing sounds of...
  • Jana
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The accommodation is absolutely beautiful and the surrounding is so peaceful. Everything was perfectly clean. Very close to the safari if you intend to do it. We also had dinner and breakfast at the property and it was delicious! The owners were...
  • Michal
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Big and clean place in the middle of the jungle. Owners were nice and they welcomed us with a glass of orange juice. Chilled water was always handed to us when we needed and the breakfast was delicious.
  • Lea
    Austria Austria
    The location and the houses are amazing. You feel like you are in the jungle. We saw monkeys and pracocks in the garden and our house was really clean and comfortable. Also the terrace in front is great, and hammocks are available. The family is...
  • Ciara
    Ireland Ireland
    The host at wild river side was very friendly, he gave my friend aloe vera from his garden for her sun burn and a lovely ginger tea on arrival. We had dinner also which was lovely. He organised our safari and departure transfer. The cabin was...
  • Sylwia
    Poland Poland
    The best accommodation. clean, nice owner, delicious food and great safari
  • Lucinda
    France France
    Very calm location on edge of the jungle. Lovely large rooms with ac and a terrace. Well maintained and Samira the owner was very helpful. He will organise a safari if you want.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

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