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About this property

Spread across 5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, Kalu’s Hideaway Udawalawe is a perfect spot for a relaxed family getaway. Just a few minutes from the gates of Udawalawe National Park, the property offers a quiet, comfortable space where both kids and grown-ups can unwind and enjoy nature. Our spacious rooms come with private balconies and are designed to make you feel right at home, with cozy beds, attached bathrooms, and plenty of space for the whole family. Some rooms even have a separate seating area—ideal for board games or simply stretching out after a day of adventure. There’s also a children’s play area to keep the little ones entertained, and for the grown-ups, optional massages are available at our wellness centre. Mealtimes are easy and enjoyable with a restaurant that serves a variety of Sri Lankan, Indian, Chinese, and Continental dishes—something for everyone to enjoy. We also offer room service and have barbecue facilities if you'd like to dine under the stars. We’re just 3 km from both Udawalawe National Park and the Elephant Transit Home, making it easy to plan short day trips. The sacred Sri Sankapala Raja Maha Viharaya is about 10 km away, and Mattala International Airport is just 40 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    As soon as we arrived we knew it would be special. The gardens are full of fruit and veg, and so many birds! Beautiful pool. Comfortable room. Loved the cricket display from the owner’s World Cup cricket display. Elephant orphanage nearby was...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for Udawalawe National Park. Lovely swimming pool and restaurant.
  • Manil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, comfortable and clean rooms. Very helpful staff, and beautiful surroundings
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Dennis
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Excellent property, great rooms, good food & lovely staff.
  • Camilla
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Boyko
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the gardens and swimming pool. The breakfast on the first morning, great selection andvwell presented.
  • Olivia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious, well appointed bedroom with nice bathroom. Good swimming pool. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely grounds planted with an interesting range of fruit and vegetables, as well as tropical trees, all meticulously labelled for the benefit of...
  • Carola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the place is great. Great swimming pool, garden , breakfast. Staff is very charming

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • British • Indian • Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:30 to 22:30
Check-out
Until 11:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Cot upon request
Free
7 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$12.50 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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