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 52 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and 15 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 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

    • Garden view

    • River view

    • Free private parking available on-site


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  • 2 extra-large double beds
400 feet²
Private kitchenette
Ensuite bathroom
Garden view
Mountain view
River view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Towels
  • Cleaning products
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating 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
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Fold-up bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
Max adults: 4
US$15 per night
Price US$45
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 7 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 3
US$14 per night
Price US$43
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 7 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 2
US$14 per night
Price US$42
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 7 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$14 per night
Price US$41
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 7 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • 1 large double bed
324 feet²
Private kitchenette
Ensuite bathroom
Garden view
Mountain view
River view
Air conditioning
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$12 per night
Price US$36
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 7 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$11 per night
Price US$34
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 7 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • 1 large double bed
324 feet²
Private kitchenette
Ensuite bathroom
Garden view
Mountain view
River view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$12 per night
Price US$36
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 7 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$11 per night
Price US$34
Excluded: 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 7 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • You won't be charged yet
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  • 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.
  • Ilse
    Germany Germany
    My friends and I booked this place for one night via booking.com. When we arrived we came to know that this place (like many other places in Udawalawe) is only meant for those guests that book a safari with this place. Keep that in mind! We had...
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely place in an ideal location for the Elephant Transit Home and Jeep Safari (both incredible experiences). The owner was wonderful arranging all transport and tours at very reasonable prices, even checking in on us to see what time we needed...
  • Felix
    Germany Germany
    It’s really beautiful there and they have the best price-performance ratio. Very kind service! Don’t forget to try a dinner there. It’s vegetarian and really delicious. Also the organized safari and guide wer really good.
  • Jan
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Very hostile and communicative owner. Very nice and quiet place. Just monkeys sometime run over the roof and make noise. Accomodation is roughly 600m from the elephant orphanage. There is nothing in direct vicinity but jungle. Good breakfast after...
  • Lorenzo
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    This places it was so magic and wonderful. Quiet into the nature and close to Udawalawe. The owners it was very available and kind. I raccomend this lodge for everyone that want to visit this side of Sri Lanka. The price for this accomodation it's...
  • Dieneke
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We really enjoyed staying at Wild River Side. Off the main road and set in a beautiful garden with spice trees. We had dinner there and had some of the best Sri Lankan vegetable curries so far on our trip. Owner organised transport from Ella and...

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Check-in
From 11:30 to 20:30
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
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