Kottawatta Village

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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October 2025

November 2025

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

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Laundry

Explore the area

Udawalawa Junction, Udawalawa, 70200

Place, Udawalawe Reservoir
Place, Udawalawe National Park
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Elephant Transit Home
‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Tent, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area

205 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

3993 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Pool View

140 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Udawalawa

Kottawatta Village is located 2.5 mi (4 km) from Udawalawe National Park and within a 10-minute drive of Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb. This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 20 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free self parking, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

Udawalawe National Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
Elephant Transit Home - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
Maduwanwela Walawwa - 40 min drive - 26.6 miles
Ridiyagama Safari Park - 49 min drive - 27.8 miles

Restaurants

‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬4 min walk
‪vibeX - ‬20 min walk
‪Saman Buffet - ‬10 min drive
‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Frozen Lemon - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kottawatta Village

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

Guests of Kottawatta Village have access to an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 228.94 per vehicle roundtrip. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a 24-hour business center.

Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free wired internet. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and bidets, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Fireplaces, balconies or patios, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
Spa
Kids pool
Parking included

$97 nightly

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free offsite parking
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
A swim-up bar
Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

Children's club
Children's pool
Ecotours
Outdoor pool
Playground
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Living room
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Separate bedroom

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business center
Conference center
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
In a national park
On a lake
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

3 buildings
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Reception hall
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bidet
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water

Desk
Fan
Fireplace
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 228.94 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Check-in: 2:30 PM—-10:00 PM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at Kottawatta Village?

Kottawatta Village provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Kottawatta Village?

This hotel is located in Udawalawa, close to Udawalawe Reservoir and Waulpane Cave. Udawalawe National Park is also within a driving distance of 2.5 mi.

Is parking available on site at Kottawatta Village?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Kottawatta Village feature a casino on the premises?

No, Kottawatta Village doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Kottawatta Village?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Kottawatta Village?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples, including a fireplace as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Does Kottawatta Village have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Kottawatta Village have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Kottawatta Village serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Kottawatta Village allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Kottawatta Village.

Does Kottawatta Village have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Kottawatta Village?

Yes, every guestroom at Kottawatta Village comes with a balcony with some featuring river or garden views.

Does Kottawatta Village have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Kottawatta Village if that's in your vacation plans.

Kottawatta Village Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 18, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner

Feb 24, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner

Feb 22, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Jan 1, 2019

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Ashley

Nov 20, 2018

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)

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bec, Cambodia

Oct 13, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort, with lovely rooms. Ideal for doing a safari, the hotel organised our driver for us and a taxi for the following day.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Oct 1, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Sep 7, 2018

Amazing Hotel

Amazing Hotel !! Definitely stay here if you are going to do the safari..

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

thomas

Aug 14, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cait, Georgia, United States

Aug 1, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay! I especially enjoyed the food and staying in a tent. Glamping at its finest!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

May 19, 2018

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Lisa

May 2, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian, Bridgewater

Apr 27, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 21, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Sep 16, 2017

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Apr 9, 2017

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Mar 18, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Cherie, Chester, UK

Mar 17, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

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!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 11, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice, clean, comfortable, good pool, good food

nice, clean, comfortable, good pool, good food, nice staff, beautiful location

4/10 Poor

Kate, Australia

Jun 15, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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).

8/10 Good

Anders

Mar 4, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 17, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place out in the wild naturen. A lot of monkeys around the houses.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 13, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mooie hutjes met leuke badkamer. Wel een bed aan de kleine kant

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner

Sep 1, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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 !

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Arnoud

Aug 13, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zeer tevreden!

Zeer tevreden verblijf! Het resort organiseerde een geweldige safari met zeer enthousiaste gids. Het park is prachtig en restaurant serveert prima eten.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

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Entertainment

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Kottawatta Village Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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10/10 Excellent

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8/10 Good

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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

They may give your room away!

Verified traveler

8/10 Good

Ashley

Ashley

10/10 Excellent

Bec, Cambodia

Bec