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Forest Edge Safari Villa

Guest house

301 Thanamalvila Road

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
15 mentions

The room is very beautiful, spacious, and quiet, and the bed is comfortable

Lovely small homestay, extremely comfortable and very well furnished

Breakfast available
14 mentions

The people made us feel so welcome, the breakfast was amazing and everyone was s…

He arranged everything for us including safari, suggested good places for food a…

Clean rooms
11 mentions

Large and clean room, located right on the edge of the forest

The property was very clean, just like the photos

Friendly staff
11 mentions

Janith the host, very welcoming and friendly

My host also offers safari tours, so I joined the 4 hour afternoon program and I…

Great location
6 mentions

The rooms were neat and clean, location is good just 10 minutes from safari and …

The next day, he also took me to the bus station

Good value
4 mentions

Overall this stay was exceptional value for moneys

It’s a great price-quality deal

Overview

Located in Udawalawe, 10 km from Udawalawe National Park, Forest Edge Safari Villa provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Guest rooms in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom, rooms at Forest Edge Safari Villa also offer free WiFi. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. Forest Edge Safari Villa offers a terrace. There are also safari service and taxi service. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 49 km from the guest house.

Traveller reviews

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Areeba

extended_group

May 6, 2026

10

The people made us feel so welcome, the breakfast was amazing and everyone was so kind

V

Vijayapuram

solo_traveller

May 4, 2026

9

Janith the host, very welcoming and friendly. He arranged everything for us including safari, suggested good places for food and provided everything we asked for, the breakfast was good and he even helped us in taking us to the supermarket and atm when we needed. The rooms were neat and clean, location is good just 10 minutes from safari and couple of decent restaurants nearby, overall we liked the place and would recommend for anyone looking for stay in udawalawa

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Alexandra

solo_traveller

April 22, 2026

10

Great experience

I stayed only one night, but it was excellent. The room is very beautiful, spacious, and quiet, and the bed is comfortable. My host also offers safari tours, so I joined the 4 hour afternoon program and I loved it. It was a great experience, and I saw so many animals. The next day, he also took me to the bus station. I really recommend this villa.

J

Jacqueline

family_with_children

April 19, 2026

10

Very clean and comfortable, friendly and helpful host.

Lovely small homestay, extremely comfortable and very well furnished. Large modern bathroom, very good shower. Very nice breakfast. Host was great, very friendly and helpful and we had a great stay.

G

Georgia

couple

March 11, 2026

10

Large and clean room, located right on the edge of the forest. We could watch monkeys playing in the trees from our room! We organised our safari directly through the accomodation and we had the best time, with our driver being very knowledgeable about local wildlife and spotting things that we so hard to see. There are some cafes and restaurants within walking distance too although the walk is along the main road. Overall this stay was exceptional value for moneys

K

Krati

extended_group

March 6, 2026

9

We had a great experience!!

The property was very clean, just like the photos. The host was very nice as well. He was very helpful and friendly. He took us to the safari to the national park. Though we were vegetarian, the breakfast options felt less. The overall experience was amazing.

S

Stefano

couple

February 27, 2026

10

Awesome

Very clean and spacious rooms! The breakfast is good as well. It’s a great price-quality deal!

Q

qi

extended_group

February 19, 2026

10

the room is very clearly. The landlord was very kind and even booked a safari for us and prepared breakfast for me to take with me in the morning.

S

Sonali

couple

February 16, 2026

8

Good stay and good location for safari

The location was great to do the safari, and the owner is super friendly. We booked our safari with the hotel directly which was easy and reasonably priced. They also prepared our packed breakfast to bring on the safari.

S

susan

couple

February 14, 2026

9

Great experience with knowledgeable local guide

Room was great and Janith organised a really good and comfortable safari for us.

G

Gemma

couple

February 10, 2026

10

Highlight of our trip

Fantastic little place. So clean and comfortable. The family who own it were so friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The patio area was great for monkey watching! We took the safari tour organised for us from the owners and was truly amazing...we even had a gorgeous breakfast provided whilst on the safari, which was delicious. Thank you so much for our stay and safari, it was the highlight of our visit to sri lanka. 🇱🇰

H

Harry

couple

February 6, 2026

10

Great value and location, nice room and amazing safari.

Staff were so friendly, room was amazing and great price and the safari was absolutely unbelievable through the hotel.

L

Lachlan

couple

February 4, 2026

10

Amazing - do not hesitate to book.

Amazing location, amazing facilities, amazing breakfast, amazing people!! The villa itself is of modern design and build, with spacious rooms, excellent shower facilities, good tv and all while watching the forest from the window! We arrived early and the owner took us straight to the room and we were offered a welcome drink. Breakfast was delicious and is made by the whole family. I would highly recommend doing the Udawalawe safari through them, as the owners son is an extremely good guide and will make sure you get the best experience. I suggest doing the 6hr safari, which includes a breakfast within the park with amazing views. On our return we were offered two complimentary king coconuts to help us stay hydrated We will definitely be staying again!

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Ali

family_with_children

January 31, 2026

10

Perfect

Both room was new, clean, isolated and good. Janith and his family interested by everything. Breakfast was the best that we did in Sri Lanka accommodations.

K

Katarzyna

family_with_children

January 24, 2026

10

Amazin place to stay! Clean and new rooms!

Amazing place!! Extremely clean and calm!! Ideal place to enjoy before safari!!

Z

Zoe

couple

January 22, 2026

10

Comfortable, clean and delicious food

I loved everything, the place was sooo comfortable, the bed was amazing. It was spotless, so so clean. They left a hair dryer and shampoo and conditioner and shower gel, which I loved. We could see the jungle from our bed. The food was delicious and the owner was so lovely and friendly and not one bit pushy, I wish we could have stayed longer. Overall comfortable and relaxing experience.

R

Reydon Jeremy

couple

January 16, 2026

10

Thoroughly recommended. Would come back!

We had a terrific stay here and would thoroughly recommend it — everything was absolutely on point. The hosts were very friendly, helpful, and considerate, and made us feel genuinely welcome. The rooms were large and very clean, with very comfortable beds, great air-conditioning, a new mosquito net, quiet ceiling fan, and comfortable chairs. The ensuite bathroom was like new, spacious, and spotless, with the best hot water we’ve experienced in Sri Lanka so far. There is a lovely front verandah and a rear balcony overlooking the jungle. We regularly saw monkeys and the local mongoose, which was a real highlight. They have their own safari trucks, making trips to Udawalawe very easy. Pick-up was right outside, and it was just the two of us in a six-person truck with an excellent, eagle-eyed driver who spotted everything. We saw so many elephants, birds, and other animals — highly recommended. Breakfast in the morning was very good and a great way to start the day.

E

Elisabetta

couple

January 4, 2026

9

Perfect stay, highly recommended!

The rooms are spacious and very clean, with a beautiful view on the forest. There are all the amenities we needed. Breakfast is great. Location is nice, 10 min from park entrance and walking distance from some nice reastaurant spots. But best part of the stay were the owners: they organized and drove us during the safari, searching for less crowded spots. They’ve also been extremely helpful in arranging our transfers from the airport and to our next stop. This place is a gem, highly recommended!

U

Ursa

couple

December 29, 2025

10

Very nice hosts, clean big rooms, great breakfast.

Amazing breakfast

C

Craciun

extended_group

December 21, 2025

10

The place is amazing, with a lush jungle garden. The room is spotless, and the beds are extremely comfortable. During our stay, we were visited by monkeys from the area, and we also saw squirrels in the trees and gecko lizards — an absolutely amazing experience! We also booked a safari through the owner, which was very well organized and highly recommended. The breakfast was very rich and extremely delicious. The hosts are warm, welcoming, and truly hospitable.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking on site, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Shuttle service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Deluxe Double Room

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Triple Room

Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:30
Check-outFrom 11:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:07 PM

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