Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Udawalawe

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort - A 4-star nature resort with an outdoor pool, open-air theater, and proximity to Udawalawe National Park

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort occupies 7 acres of land 1640.4 ft from Ath Athuru Sevana Elephant Transit Home and a 5-minute drive from Udawalawe National Park. The 79 air-conditioned rooms include Deluxe, Super Deluxe, and Suite categories, all featuring flat-screen satellite TVs, electric kettles, ironing facilities, and garden or nature views. Lunch and buffet options at the resort include Sri Lankan and Western dishes such as fish curry, rice, rotis, pastas, grilled meats, and salads. Recreational facilities include an outdoor pool designed around the Malabotu Ela waterway, a poolside bar, an open-air theater named 'Wala', and a gym. The property is wheelchair-accessible with pathways to the garden, restaurant, and lobby, and offers 24-hour reception, room service, and laundry facilities. Guests at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort can observe baby elephant feedings at the nearby Elephant Transit Home or visit Uda Walawe Reservoir, located 2.5 miles away. The resort provides free wireless internet in public areas and is situated 101 mile from Colombo.

Pros

The outdoor pool is designed around the Malabotu Ela waterway, surrounded by natural scenery.

Located only 1640.4 ft from Ath Athuru Sevana Elephant Transit Home and 5 minutes from Udawalawe National Park.

Features an open-air theater named 'Wala' for entertainment.

Offers 24-hour room service and extensive laundry facilities.

Wheelchair-accessible with pathways to garden, restaurant, and lobby.

Cons

Wireless internet is only available in public areas, not in rooms.

The resort is located 101 mile from Colombo, requiring significant travel time.