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Kottawatta Village

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
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Outdoor pool
Balcony
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside
View from room
Standard Tent, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 371 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Tent, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Udawalawa Junction, Udawalawa, 70200

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 30 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Udawalawe Reservoir - 35 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Horton Plains National Park - 67 min drive - 61.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Common Rose - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 007 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Perera & Sons (P&S) - Embilipitiya - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Kottawatta Village

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Udawalawe National Park
A swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception are just a few of the amenities provided at Kottawatta Village. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-in
  • A children's club (surcharge), wedding services and a banquet hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Kottawatta Village boast comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free Internet and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles and fans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 228.94 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kottawatta Village Hotel Udawalawa
Kottawatta Village Hotel
Kottawatta Village Udawalawa
Kottawatta Village
Kottawatta Village Hotel Embilipitiya
Kottawatta Village Embilipitiya
Kottawatta ge Embilipitiya
Kottawatta Village Hotel
Kottawatta Village Udawalawa
Kottawatta Village Hotel Udawalawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Kottawatta Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Kottawatta Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kottawatta Village?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Kottawatta Village?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kottawatta Village?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Kottawatta Village provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 228.94 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kottawatta Village located?

This family-friendly Udawalawa hotel is located on the waterfront, 2.5 mi (4 km) from Udawalawe National Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Waulpane Cave and Mau Ara Lake. Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) away.

Kottawatta Village Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made me feel welcome and safe from the moment I arrived. They organised for me to share a morning safari with another couple who were staying there - this way we all saved money and it’s better for the environment. I really appreciated this! Our guide for the Safari “Parera” was fantastic! He made sure we were the second Jeep in the park, and drive quickly but safely and professionally. He knew many species of animal and always stopped for everything. He could spot a gecko on a tree ten metres away! When we reached the end of our safari we found a mother and baby elephant having a mud bath. It was so beautiful and we watched for so long even though we went over time - Parera called the hotel and made sure they waited for us to return so we could have breakfast and watch the elephants for longer. Thank you so much Parera!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious, comfortable and clean. We absolutely loved the outdoor bathroom. The fish massage, pool and gardens make it a very relaxing stay. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to please guests. We enjoyed the idea of the outside bathroom, but there were thousands of ants. The grounds were lovely as well. Restaurant is okay but I loved the special "date night" tables they had
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They may give your room away!
We booked 2 months in advance and had been in contact with resort in the weeks leading up to our trip. When we arrived, we were told they didn’t have our booked room available as the had double booked it. They offered a tent, which we didn’t want as we had been camping up to this point and wanted closed walls to keep insects out. They weren’t apologetic at all and we found a different place to stay as a result. We wouldn’t book again. Poor customer service. Lack of consideration for plans around travel. And we found out later that they overcharge for safaris. So we are glad we didn’t end up with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Ashley

Basic accommodation set in nice grounds with two decent swimming pools. Go for the poolside rooms if you want to stay here. This property also can organise jeep safaris to the Udawalawe park. Email the hotel to organise this ahead of time, we’ll worth it. Did 6 hour tour with breakfast, guide was excellent. Saw dozens of elephants. Much better than Yala for elephant and other wildlife spotting (did an 8 hr trip to Yala the next day and saw almost nothing as the forest is so dense at times and overcrowded with noisy jeeps)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bec, Cambodia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort, with lovely rooms. Ideal for doing a safari, the hotel organised our driver for us and a taxi for the following day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Must stay!!!
We booked the deluxe tent, it was amazing! Very clean, spacious, beautiful! View on the pool! Pool was very nice! Breakfast and dinner were very good! Also booked a safari with them, everything was great! Nothing bad to say about our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Amazing Hotel
Amazing Hotel !! Definitely stay here if you are going to do the safari..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun experience in the tents!
We only had 1 night here, to do 2 safaris at Udawalawe National Park. Hotel organised us the safaris very easily, around 20 mins drive away from the park but it is fun travelling in the Jeep. We stayed in the permanent tents, which was really fun and added to the safari feel! Tents were fine, have aircon and mosquito nets. Nice pool areas and restaurant was fine for food and beers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cait, Georgia, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! I especially enjoyed the food and staying in a tent. Glamping at its finest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t book
Good idea. Done badly. Tents with aircon and bathroom✅. Ridiculously close to busy road so no sleep. Checkin and restaurant staff all seemed a bit disinterested. Bed sheets with big holes like the dog had been wrestling with them. Just weird. And no real interest in solving our problems. Skip it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jungle style villa
We managed to stay in a villa by the pool which was divine. We had a beautiful outdoor bathroom which suits the style of the accomodation. The bed was comfortable and had its own mosquito net. The jungle style room had great air conditioning and felt like a little oasis. The staff was very helpful and assisted us to book tours for the National Park. One bit that could be improved was the wifi.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian, Bridgewater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed one night. I was upgraded to a room by the pool. My friends , who stayed in a tent, were a little jealous. Had a lovely breakfast and a great guide/driver to the park. Thank you Darnushka (Taranga).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Experience!
The place was incredible! There's not much to do in Udawalawe, but this resort-like hotel was a very comfortable place to rest! We stayed in the cheaper tents and were impressed by the cleanliness and comfort! The bed was huge, the bathroom clean, and we had more than enough space in the room for the two of us. And despite being a tent, we had no insect issues throughout the evening! Only downside is that our tent rooms did not have WiFi. Fortunately we had our SIM cards and there was slow WiFi in the common areas, but it was a minor inconvenience. Really great place to stay and enjoy a night's rest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have been warned
Unfortunately this was by far the worst tent accomodation that we have ever stayed. Every zipper on both the front and back door was broken. The black door had no Velcro only a few straps so we had the pleasure of sharing our tent with lots of mosquitos. Someone tried to sneak into our tent but thankfully we caught them. As there are no zippers there is no security so the best we could do is lock our valuables in our bags as there is also no safe box. On top of that the tent leaked when it was raining. The list goes on and on but one other memorable moment was smelling the other people's bathrooms as each tent is connected to each other and separated only by the tent wall. The food at the restaurant was pretty poor and they tack on a service charge so you have no choice but to tip for below average food and service. At breakfast the food dishes had no covers so there were lots of flies sitting in all of the dishes. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great for a safari
We stayed here for 2 nights whilst we went on a safari and Udawalawa. We needed 2 rooms because there were 4 of us and the accommodation was great and the kids loved the pool and the outside bathroom. The hotel staff are very friendly and they arranged a special location for dinner because we were celebrating my birthday! The menu is limited but fine for 2 nights. A great experience!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much more than I expected
Much more than I expected. The tent was amazingly comfortable with a full bed, mosquito netting, and hard-wood floors. The listing is incorrect, though. Don't expect air-con (there is a fan and electricity) and the wifi doesn't reach the room (typical for Sri Lanka). There a tons of monkeys around and you can see them from then tent's back patio. The room was a bit dark, but it is a tent. Main problem is that the tents are connected and you can hear everything from the bathroom, but that was the only drawback. There is nothing nearby but it's a great place to relax. Reception organizes safaris at a good price. The restaurant and breakfast aren't great. The hotel is on the main road between Embilpitiya and Udawalawe so if you're taking the bus ask them to drop you off.

8/10 Good

Cherie, Chester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely peaceful resort with a fantastic pool
Very peaceful, lots of bird chatter but can't hear road traffic. We loved the pool and also the privacy of the deluxe tent. Food and drinks were very reasonable as was the price of excursions. The staff at dinner/breakfast do seem to try but they are really very inefficient (island time?!). No wifi in our room and more often than not, none at the restaurant either but this wasactually really conducive to relaxing - not all guests agreed.... We really enjoyed our two nights here and recommend just know it's going to be a slow, chilled place with little connection to the fast life back home!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice, clean, comfortable, good pool, good food
nice, clean, comfortable, good pool, good food, nice staff, beautiful location

4/10 Poor

Kate, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maybe it will be nice when it's finished.
My bungalow was lovely, but almost all the others were in varying stages of construction. I couldn't find reception; staff appeared only when I loitered in the restaurant area. Nobody who knew the right WiFi password could be found. The restaurant had no seat cushions, ants in the sugar and some rather frayed wiring in the thatched roof; I'm glad it wasn't raining. The food was average to downright weird ("tandoori" chicken covered in bland tomato-based sauce; chocolate cake with breakfast).

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Trevligt glamping-boende.
Trevlig glamping-resort, nära till Udawalele nationalpark vilket var stora anledningen till mitt besök. Maten var okej, lite dyr buffé på kvällen sett till vad som serverades. Lyckades inte lösa så jag kunde dela safari-tripp med andra sällskap och ja tror ärligt att de inte försökte, ju fler bilar desto mer pengar in. Annars fick jag god hjälp med att lösa bussresa vidare till Ella.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place out in the wild naturen. A lot of monkeys around the houses.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mooie hutjes met leuke badkamer. Wel een bed aan de kleine kant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe établissement avec cabanes, nous avons l’impression de dormir dans un cocon. La piscine et les jardins sont très bien entretenus. Il y a des ouvertures un peu partout au niveau de la cabane ce qui fait que si l’on garde la lumière allumée la nuit des insectes peuvent entrer, la moustiquaire nous a sauvé nous nous sommes retrouvés en plein milieu de la nuit avec un énorme scarabée dans la chambre Repas parfait et petit-déjeuner très complet ! Avec beaucoup de choix selon nos envies sucré / salé ! Top !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Arnoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zeer tevreden!
Zeer tevreden verblijf! Het resort organiseerde een geweldige safari met zeer enthousiaste gids. Het park is prachtig en restaurant serveert prima eten.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019