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Mansala Safari House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Udawalawe National Park

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | Terrace/patio
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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Thimbolketiya,colombageare, Udawalawa, SG, 70190
  • Udawalawe Reservoir
  • Elephant Transit Home
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Udawalawe National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Udawalawa

Mansala Safari House places you 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Udawalawe National Park. This 3-star bed & breakfast has 4 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Elephant Transit Home - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Udawalawe National Park - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 42 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 51 min drive - 29.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Common Rose - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bathgedara Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ali Mankada Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Mansala Safari House

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Udawalawe National Park
At Mansala Safari House, guests have access to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 70 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include balconies, sitting areas, and coffee makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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 welcomes pets for free

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (one-way)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

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
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: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Mansala Safari House B&B Embilipitiya
Mansala Safari House Embilipitiya
Mansala Safari House Embilipi
Mansala Safari House Udawalawa
Mansala Safari House Bed & breakfast
Mansala Safari House Bed & breakfast Udawalawa

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Mansala Safari House?

Mansala Safari House offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of Mansala Safari House?

This bed & breakfast is located in Udawalawa, close to Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb, Udawalawe Reservoir, and Waulpane Cave. Udawalawe National Park is also within a driving distance of 1.9 mi.

Will I be able to park at Mansala Safari House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Mansala Safari House feature a casino on the premises?

No, Mansala Safari House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Mansala Safari House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Mansala Safari House?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and Egyptian cotton sheets as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Mansala Safari House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Mansala Safari House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Mansala Safari House serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Does Mansala Safari House allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Mansala Safari House.

Does Mansala Safari House have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Mansala Safari House?

Yes, every guestroom at Mansala Safari House comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Mansala Safari House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night for the Safari. The property is well maintained, clean and it is as described. The owner is very responsive, offer good service. We enjoyed the breakfast included in the reservation after the Safari. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Warm hospitality close to Udawalwae

A wonderful stay at Mansala, with very friendly and helpful hosts. We had a room with balcony and two double beds for us and our son. The owner was able to arrange our safari, taxi and trip to the Elephant Transit home. All very close by. Excellent communication. They organised some water for the early morning safari and breakfast on our return. Freshly cooked and plentiful breakfast. The family were generous with their hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juraj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing family, beautiful room and great location fir safari
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great 1 night stay and did a safari also. The hosts are a wonderful family , very accommodating and provided everything we needed. I highly recommend staying at Mansala safari house and make sure you do a safari whilst there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were extremely friendly and attentive. We had an issue with the sink in our bathroom and Tiron came to fix it within minutes. We also dined an Mansala House after our safari, the food was fresh and delicious. Tiron also arranged our safari guide who was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nova

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

Lovely guesthouse with great food

Beautiful small family run hotel with a king bed, strong AC and a nice balcony. It’s lovely and quiet but close to the park and town. The hosts are so lovely and they made us excellent dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star customer service by this hotel. Tiron informed us before we arrived that there was an issue with the room, so he took the liberty to book us an alternative hotel that turned out to be just as nice as his! Communication was easy with him via WhatsApp, allowing us to easily book a safari the very next morning with a very well spoken and knowledgeable driver/guide. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

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

Great guesthouse base for Safari

We had a fantastic stay with Tiron and his family, very welcoming and authenticly friendly hosts. Tiron organised 2x safaris over our stay (4 hr PM and 6 hr AM), both of which were really fantastic, we had a private jeep and had amazing experiences with elephants, wild buffalo, crocodiles, deer, mongoose and a load of interesting birds. Tiron was really attentive throughout our stay and always made sure we had bottles of water and was even up with packed lunches for our 5am safari start. We also ate dinner at the house both nights, cooked from scratch by the family - highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Amazing stay and wonderful hospitality

We had an amazing stay here. The room was lovely with an outdoor bathroom , a veranda and jungle views with toucans and wildlife in the garden area. The owner and his family were incredibly hospitable, we had juice and lovely cake on arrival, we requested our safari tour and this was organised immediately which we really enjoyed. a fantastic breakfast was served after we returned and then a car organised for our onward destination. Such a lovely experience and would definitely recommend a trip here. i did a lot of research before booking and this paid off.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

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

Gorgeous spot

Tiron looked after everything, nothing was a problem. Beautiful base to do safari's & the food was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

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

Beautiful family home

Tiron and his family were wonderful hosts. It was lovely to be welcomed into their home so warmly. We didnt have to think about anything during our stay with them. Food was always freshly prepared and ready for us. Tiron organised our safari tour with Devinda who was an excellent guide and driver who seemed to find us all the animals, stopped and waited to let us watch for several minutes. We were often the only ones around. We loved that he was able to share facts and all types of details about what we saw. Excellent english as well. Tiron also helped arrange our onward travel transfers. He was such a helpful and thoughtful host, thank you so much for your kindness!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Beautiful Location and Kind Owner

What a beautiful location and home. The air conditioning was on in the room when I got there which felt amazing in the heat and the owner was extremely welcoming, kind, and helpful. He helped me book a safari tour right away and made me feel extremely comfortable. Outdoor rock shower was very cool and the breakfast was yummy. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights with Tiron and his family, who could not have done more to make us feel very well looked after. The house is located in a beautiful, peaceful location and we very much enjoyed the beautiful meals cooked for us. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

SYDNEY

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

Amazing Stay!

Wonderful stay! Rooms are very clean and spacious. There is AC and a fan in the room. We chose to eat dinner at the hotel because there were not many options in the nearby town. The food was amazing and it was a nice experience to have a local home cooked meal. Breakfast was also fantastic. Excellent value for money. We just stayed 1 night and did a sunrise safari in the morning. The hotel also arranged a taxi for us down to Mirissa after our safari tour. 10/10 and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

Highly Recommend

I can’t say enough good things about Tiron and his family who run the Mansala Safari Guest House. They set us up with a great safari guide, and cooked up some delicious traditional Sri Lankan food. This stay is a great value for your money and I would highly recommend if you’re planning on visiting Uduwalawa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mansala Safari House is just perfect. The rooms are beautiful, really good quality and spotlessly clean. Each room has a private veranda and it is so lovely to sit there on an evening listening the relaxing music, surrounded by palm trees and the sounds of nature. The owner Tiron and his family have got it exactly right, they are very welcoming whilst still giving you privacy. Tirons wife is a fantastic cook and they can arrange breakfast and dinner for you if you ask. Tiron is also able to arrange anything you need such as transport and of course safaris. Tiron uses 2 experienced safari guides, I had 3 private safaris with Nadeera and he was excellent, very quiet and respectful of the animals whilst delivering an outstanding experience for you. I could not believe the amount of elephants, monkeys, crocodiles and other endemic animals, as well as so many beautiful coloured birds. It is very reasonably priced too. Tiron sees you off at 0545 or 1400 supplying binoculars and water and is waiting for you on your return to make sure you have had an amazing experience. I cannot fault Mansala Safari House at all. I am travelling Sri Lanka alone and have felt very safe and happy here. It is the nicest place I have stayed in Sri Lanka and I do not want to leave! If you are staying anywhere in Sri Lanka THIS is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Nice property

Nice property. Quiet leafy location not far from town. Friendly owner and family. Clean sheets/linen and comfortable bed. Quiet a/c and adequate wifi. Excellent breakfast. Only thing lacking was desk/chair and TV in room. I would stay again - good value and convenient to Udawalawa National Park Safari jeeps.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! A friendly helpful host in a charming setting. Lovely dinner and breakfast. An outstanding experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

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

Incredible hospitality

We were welcomed by the owner as if we were family and our stay here had that exact same vibe throughout. We were cooked the most amazing traditional Sri Lankan dinner before retiring to our room for the night. The room had its own balcony, basic bathroom and two huge beds. There was air con or fans and tea & coffee making facilities. It was basic but just what we needed for a one night stay. We had an early start and the hired organised our half day Safari at Udawalawe national park which was the most incredible experience. After that we called in at the elephant orphanage before heading back to the safari house for a monster of a breakfast. We would highly recommend this hotel as a base for the Udawalawe national park. The hosts were incredible and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz

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

Perfect stay

Fantastic room, very friendly and helpful staff, fabulous views from the balcony. Specious, modern bathroom. Great lunch and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel, Tucson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is as outstanding as a home stay can be; it’s a beautiful en suite room with a lovely balcony, large, good bathroom, good WiFi, with a wonderful family that provides outstanding Sri Lankan food, gracious hospitality and entertainment (the 3 year old is a trip). I asked for yogurt during breakfast (great hoppers, delicious fruit and samosas, etc.) and he said “be back in 5 minutes” and in spite of my protests he zoomed off on his motorbike and brought me very good yogurt. We had one of our best dinners in Sri Lanka there and I think it was $7 each. Super close to the elephant nursery a baker ride from the National park. Stay here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and hospitality. They couldn’t do enough for us. Excellent safari also. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a beautiful stay at the Mansala safari house. We checked in and immediately went on an incredible safari. Everything was quick and ready to go. When we got back the family cooked us an amazing meal, same for next morning breakfast. We love Tiron and his family at the safari house! So were and hospitable and one of the best places we’ve stayed in all of Sri Lanka .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020