Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Great location, comfortable and clean rooms. Very helpful staff, and beautiful surroundings

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We loved Kalu's Hideaway. It is a lovely hotel with beautiful gardens and pool area which lead down to a river where you can sit and enjoy the scenery and peace. We were only here for one night and enjoyed a brilliant safari in our afternoon so didn't get the opportunity to really relax and enjoy the surroundings as much as we would have liked but the time we were able to spend here was lovely. Would definitely recommend this as the place to stay in Udawalawe.

Excellent property, great rooms, good food & lovely staff.

Kalu’s Hideaway was perfectly located to visit Udawalawe national park to see the elephants. The staff were very friendly, the swimming pool and garden surroundings were tranquil, the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast of hoppers and roti was very tasty!

The beds were not the comfiest and the food menu was limited, but for two nights it was no problem.

Nestled next to a picturesque village with bungalows encircled by lush tropical trees, this hotel feels like a dream brought to life. From the moment we arrived at the hotel, its vibrant botanical garden caught our attention. It boasts an impressive array of tropical plants and trees. The pool is a true oasis, perfect for resting and cooling off on hot days. The staff deserves a special mention for their warmth and kindness. Our only regret is staying for just one night in relation to our safari in Udawalawe National Park. We feel we missed the opportunity to truly enjoy the delights of this magical place. Staying at least two nights would have been ideal—not only for exploring the safari but also for cherishing the beauty of the resort, its garden, the pool, and the charming forest village surroundings.

Loved the gardens and swimming pool. The breakfast on the first morning, great selection andvwell presented.

The breakfast on the second day was table service and not as much choice. The dinner on the second night was a lot bettter once we spoke to the chef about Sri Lankan dishes.

Lovely setting, grounds and pool.