Yonan River Face Safari Resort

Really beautiful peaceful place directly on a nice lake where we even did a small Kanu Trip. Host was very friendly and helpful. We could wash our laundry and He prepared on our requests a pure vegetarian breakfast for us with a nice View on the Lake and romantic Sri Lankan music.

Everything. Room is super good, comfortable bed, good aircon, hot shower. The lake just in front of the houses, you can borrow the boat and even spot the monitor lizards ! The owner is very kind and helpful, speaks very good english :) 10/10 recommend ! We wished to stay longer. Its not just a place to spend a night for a safari, its much more

Nothing really, but of course the property is next to lake and national park so there are bugs and mosquitoes around. Just as a tip, the 4h Safari in Udawalala is more than enough, after 10am all animals are gone looking for shade and you cant spot anything.

Everything. This is such amazing value for money. The location is stunning, right on the lakefront. We were able to bird watch via a kayak which you can borrow. The owner, Rajeewa, is such a friendly and kind man. He arranged a safari and a taxi to our next destination at a very fair price. He also gave advice for how to get to the elephant transit centre and even has some bicycles to use to make the short journey to the village centre. The room was perfect with good aircon and a hot shower. He can also cook a delicious dinner for a good price. We would advise everyone to stay if you have the chance.

We only stayed for one night!

The owner is incredibly helpful, kind and goes the extra mile. It's quite remote but he cooked us a lovely meal. Organised out safari and travel to out next location. Super scenic. Really peaceful

Great location directly at a lake where you can swim and close to the national parc. The owner is very nice and helpful in organizing stuff/trips and prepares very delicious breakfast. Best money-value accomodation we had on our trip, can 100% recommend!

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If you are looking for a place close to Uda Walawe National Park, this is the place! You definitely should stay here. The place is very lovely and quiet, next to a beautiful lake. But above all the owner is such a nice and kind person. He will make you very comfortable and he will think of everything you need. We especially enjoyed the breakfasts and dinners he prepared for us. They were the best we had in Sri Lanka and all with local ingredients and products. So highly recommended!

The host was so kind, helpful and welcoming. The rooms are right by the river and it is quiet and serene. Rooms were clean and host greeted us with a fresh fruit drink and served us a lovely breakfast.

Due to the rooms being close to the river there were ants all over the room. However the host help us get rid of them and kept checking that we were satisfied.

Amazing stay. You have your own bungalow in a nature paradise in front of a beautiful lake. Room very clean, top A/C, hot water and good furnished. Host is the kindest person you will meet. He‘s doing everything for his guest’s, even preparing 2hours for an amazing breakfast. Our stay couldn’t be better. Thank you so much.

just one small thing, the wifi wasn’t that good.

Yonan River Face Safari is one of the most unique places we have ever stayed, and will live a long time in our memories. The property itself is beautifully located next to the river (although as it is a river channel, it appears more like a lake) and amidst the jungle. It is a simple property, with two large cottages for guests and a covered seating/dining area by the water. The facilities are all clean and well-maintained, and Ruby the dog is very friendly and cute. For the scenic location alone, Yonan River Face would be a lovely place to stay whilst visiting Udawalawe for a safari. However, as so many reviews mention, it is the owner and host Rajewa that makes this place so special. He is an incredibly kind man who truly wishes to provide the very best for his guests. He helped us to arrange a safari with an excellent guide; provided us with bicycles to explore the surrounding area; let us pick pineapples from the garden; took us to a local temple site; and even invited us to help prepare and eat a meal with his friends and family to celebrate the New Year! We shared many stories and toasts of arrack, and it was a truly lovely travelling experience that made our holiday so much better. The food was absolutely tremendous. We stayed for 3 nights and ate dinner at the hotel every evening. Each meal was freshly prepared and allowed us to sample a huge range of cuisine, from traditional dishes such as daal, to more unusual ones like June plum in sweet barbecue sauce. Breakfast was similarly varied and excellent. If you are looking for somewhere to stay where you will be treated like an old friend, this is the place! It is also exceptionally good value for money.

There isn't much else around the property aside from a few bars a 10-minute cycle away. This creates a lovely sense of tranquility, but could be somewhat inconvenient. We would suggest stocking up on any essentials before arrival.