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Kottawatta Village

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Udawalawa with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Balcony
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
View from room
Standard Tent, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Children's club
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

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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View from room

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

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 82.3 miles/132.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Kottawatta Village puts you a short five-minute drive from Udawalawe National Park. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This luxurious hotel also features a poolside bar, a children's pool and a children's club.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Express check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children's club*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Free off-site parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception

Travelling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Ecotours

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Fireplace
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free wired Internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 228.94 per vehicle (return)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kottawatta Village does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Kottawatta Village?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Kottawatta Village?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kottawatta Village?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Kottawatta Village?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 228.94 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kottawatta Village?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Kottawatta Village and nearby?
On-site recreation at Kottawatta Village includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kottawatta Village?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Kottawatta Village have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Kottawatta Village like?
Kottawatta Village is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Udawalawe National Park, which is 4 minutes away by car.

Kottawatta Village Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

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
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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)
Ashley, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort, with lovely rooms. Ideal for doing a safari, the hotel organised our driver for us and a taxi for the following day.
Bec, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Alexandre, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Hotel
Amazing Hotel !! Definitely stay here if you are going to do the safari..
Tim, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
thomas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay! I especially enjoyed the food and staying in a tent. Glamping at its finest!
Cait, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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).
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nice, clean, comfortable, good pool, good food
nice, clean, comfortable, good pool, good food, nice staff, beautiful location
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

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).
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Anders, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place out in the wild naturen. A lot of monkeys around the houses.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Mooie hutjes met leuke badkamer. Wel een bed aan de kleine kant
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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 !
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Zeer tevreden!
Zeer tevreden verblijf! Het resort organiseerde een geweldige safari met zeer enthousiaste gids. Het park is prachtig en restaurant serveert prima eten.
Arnoud, 1-night family trip
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