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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Dhalaya Resort Udawalawe in Udawalawe offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free toiletries. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, terrace, and lush garden. The resort features a waterpark, pool bar, and outdoor seating area. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Options: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, British, American, Italian, and local cuisines. Breakfast includes continental, American, and full English options. Additional amenities include a coffee shop and picnic area. Location and Attractions: Located 53 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and 14 km from Udawalawe National Park. Nearby attractions include Elephant Rock and Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Eric
Ireland
“Really nice rooms with charm, set around a nice and clean swimming pool. It's very close to Udawalawe park, and right next to the Elephant sanctuary (just a couple of minutes walk). The restaurant in front is also one of the nicest...” - Lindsay
United Kingdom
“Gorgeous room in the gardens, nice restaurant and fabulous waiter, lovely pool with slide facility (although shut) - perfect location to walk a Roos to the baby elephant rehab centre (50m)” - Amal
Sri Lanka
“This was by far one of the best hotels we've ever stayed in. From the initial greeting to the last goodbye, it was an amazing exceptional experience. Place itself is situated on a small road surrounded by green pastures. Very quiet. The rooms are...” - Katherine
Portugal
“The bed were very comfortable and big, the room was very spacious, the AC was very effective, the staff were very friendly, the bathroom was very clean and I loved the shower and I liked the fact that there was only 6 rooms.” - Lilian
Netherlands
“Very nice, small cosy resort. Very new. Super friendly staff and delicious food. Good safari opportunities nearby, which the hotel can also arrange. Rooms looked brand New, beautiful and well maintained. Very comfortable. Lovely swimming...” - Renee
United Kingdom
“Really hospitable and friendly staff, beautiful accommodation, great value, easy access to elephant safari, would definitely recommend staying here!” - Sarah
Australia
“The team were very friendly, helpful and attentive. They looked after us well. The rooms were great - very comfortable beds ! The decor was nice; they were clean and well provisioned. The food was very good. We especially enjoyed the dinner....” - Katie
United Kingdom
“Extremely kind and attentive staff who went out of their way to keep the hotel and restaurant open for us despite us being the only guests that night (out of season). Made such an effort to make a beautiful meal for us, even getting a dish from...” - Janja
Switzerland
“We absolutely loved our stay at Dhalaya. The rooms were brand new and spacious. The staff were very kind and the food in the Hungry Monkey restaurant delicious - the best Sri Lanka vegetable curry we had during our travel!” - Elizabeth
Australia
“Perfect room to stay for a night on safari. Restaurant on-site was nice. I would recommend the Sri Lankan food over the western options. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The best thing was the shower! The water pressure was amazing and the...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Hungry Monkey
- CuisineAmerican • Chinese • British • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Thai • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.