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Royal Reach Udawalawe

Hotel

98th Mile Post Ratnapura Road

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
17 mentions

We stayed as part of our honeymoon and the staff couldn't do enough for us

The staff were exceptional - always offering extras (milkshakes, extra juices, b…

Pool
13 mentions

The hotel pool is perfect, lots of shade and sun beds/umbrellas

The nicer rooms are situated around the pool, ask for one of these

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

A beautiful pool, close to the park entrance, and really lovely rooms suitable b…

We had a big family room which was nicely furnished

Breakfast available
5 mentions

They treated us with a lovely cake for our anniversary Sri Lankan breakfast was…

The buffet for breakfast and dinner was also really nice

Clean rooms
4 mentions

We were offered a choice of rooms, which were clean and comfortable, right onto …

The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and well equipped

Good value
4 mentions

The best value hotel we stayed in in Sri Lanka and by far the most memorable

Great value for money

Overview

Set in Udawalawe, 21 km from Udawalawe National Park, Royal Reach Udawalawe offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Boasting room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, some units at the hotel also feature a city view. At Royal Reach Udawalawe the rooms come with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 50 km from Royal Reach Udawalawe.

Traveller reviews

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Timothy

couple

April 10, 2026

10

A wonderful, memorable experience - we can't thank the staff & hotel enough!

The best value hotel we stayed in in Sri Lanka and by far the most memorable!!! We stayed as part of our honeymoon and the staff couldn't do enough for us. A beautiful pool, close to the park entrance, and really lovely rooms suitable both for couples and families.

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Jessica

family_with_children

April 9, 2026

10

Super hotel! Never been treated so well in my life!

We have never been so well looked after in our lives! We were offered a choice of rooms, which were clean and comfortable, right onto the gorgeous swimming pool and kids play area (where they even provided balls for the kids to play with in and out of the water). The staff were exceptional - always offering extras (milkshakes, extra juices, breakfast options for no charge, umbrellas during a quick rain shower), with smiles and charming attitudes. Very easy access to the Elephant Sanctuary, park safaris too. I could not rate this hotel more highly.

M

Michael

couple

March 28, 2026

10

Excellent stay at the property. Amazing staff and an exceptional hotel.

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Dasa

family_with_children

March 2, 2026

10

Nicest hotel staff we ever met, truly great Sri Lankan hospitality

We had a big family room which was nicely furnished. AC working well. The hotel pool is perfect, lots of shade and sun beds/umbrellas. Pool towels were provided. The hotel is close to the entrace to the National park and elephant transit home. lots of nice restaurants within few minutes of tuk tuk drive. What was truly exceptional about this hotel was the staff and the hotel manager. We were greeted with the fresh juices, our kids were offered ice cream/juices every day for free. When we arrived there was just a wedding finished in the restaurant area, and they offered us to get some food and cakes as well. All the staff were super friendly and nice to our kids and us. Hotel manager offered to drive us around all the time, which was very nice - we did not have to worry about ordering a cab or tuk tuk. He gave us his number so we could call him, when needed. We had a medical emergency with our baby during the stay and he immediately offered to take us to the local hospital and kindly stayed during the whole time, translating everything and helping us get around. I can not thank them enough for their hospitality that went beyond the usual guest/hotel staff exchange. it was great experience of Sri Lankan kind people.

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Robert

family_with_children

February 25, 2026

6

A nice hotel with good pool and buffet dinner

The nicer rooms are situated around the pool, ask for one of these. Pool is great and buffet dinner was nice. The hotel were helpful in assisting us with getting our laundry done. They were very helpful when we asked to see an alternative room.

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Julie

family_with_children

February 12, 2026

8

Workers were so nice. Great service. Kids were more than welcome.

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Sarah

solo_traveller

February 2, 2026

9

Very comfortable. Very friendly. Highly recommend.

Great pool with beds towels and shade . Comfortable large rooms . Great Air Con. Staff were all lovely and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Very happy with this hotel . Thankyou

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Pawel

family_with_children

January 31, 2026

10

The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The entire hotel was beautifully maintained. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming — they made us feel at home from the first moment. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and a perfect place for families with children. We would definitely come back and highly recommend this hotel!

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Sasindu

family_with_children

January 22, 2026

10

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the stay and the hospitality....

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Hashira

family_with_children

January 22, 2026

10

Lovely staff and spacious rooms

They treated us with a lovely cake for our anniversary Sri Lankan breakfast was great

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Paula

solo_traveller

January 21, 2026

10

Excellent

The staff and the manager were all super nice, kind, attentive and helpful. The hotel is super good and well located, the pool and the good food makes the big plus to fully relax. Fully recommend

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e

couple

January 17, 2026

3

Stay away!

It’s a shame, it’s a badly kept and managed hotel. Photos make you believe it’s ok but certainly not a good place to stay

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Joel

solo_traveller

January 13, 2026

10

Great high class hotel, they can arrange safari for you.

There was great customer service and loads of hot water, it was so nice to have a swimming pool at my door.

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Jennifer

family_with_children

December 31, 2025

9

It was a great hotel, very family friendly, the pool was incredible, with balls to play and welcome after a hot day. The buffet for breakfast and dinner was also really nice! The staff was very accommodating and friendly.

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Annick

family_with_children

December 26, 2025

9

Great family place with pool and playground

It was a beautiful surrounding, the pool is great and in a lush green garden. The staff went above and beyond to accomodate us, drove us to restaurants, arranged the safari, gave us fresh fruit for on the way and were super kind for the children.

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Cole

extended_group

December 21, 2025

9

Great size rooms, very clean. Comfortable bed. Staff were very helpful & friendly. Lovely welcome drink served. Amazing pool for families. We ordered breakfast and there was so much delicious food we couldn’t finish it. Great value for money.

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Reian

couple

December 6, 2025

10

Great hotel. We took the triple room which was very comfortable. Shower pressure was good and the room a large size. No bugs in the room. Hotel had a nice pool and was up to date and modern. Very good value for money. Staff were friendly and extremely helpful- they went beyond what was expected (wanted to give a special mention to Serasinghege who was excellent!!) Staff arranged a safari at late notice and the driver was very skilled and took us to the best locations via jeep.

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Ben

couple

December 3, 2025

10

Exceptionally good

Exceptional value. World class customer service. The rooms: large and clean. Very hot shower! Fan and AC. The food: Delicious and plentiful - the breakfasts are amazing! Safari: the hotel organised a fantastic safari for us. We had the jeep to ourselves and were one of the first into the park. Amazing experience Most importantly: the customer service. This was the best customer service I have ever experienced in any country. For example, we wanted to go to a gym in the town so we were driven at no cost. It was actually shut so they found another gym for us and even spoke to the owner to ensure we didn’t get charged a “tourist price”. Every member of staff goes the extra mile to help you, including the pool cleaners, the waiters, the managers. Everyone. At every meal the staff went above and beyond and made it a truly brilliant stay. Thank you Lahiru, Serasinghege and the rest of the amazing team at Royal Reach

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Soo Yee

family_with_children

November 27, 2025

10

Fruit juice and fruits

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Evan

family_with_children

September 1, 2025

5

Comfortable

A lovely pool area and the staff were beautiful and accomodating. Loved its proximity to all that we needed.

Facilities

Activities

Fitness centre, Children's playground, Karaoke, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Hiking, Cycling, Water sport facilities on site, Nightclub/DJ, Evening entertainment, Badminton equipment, Movie nights, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Snack bar, Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast in the room, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

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

General

Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Allergy-free room, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Fence around pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool toys

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

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

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Car hire, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities

Transport

Public transport tickets, Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Super Deluxe Family Room

Guests will have a special experience as this family room provides a fireplace. Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 5 guests 100 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room

Guests will have a special experience as this double room features a fireplace. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 100 1 bedroom0
Luxury Deluxe Double Room with Pool View

This double room's special features are the pool with a view and the fireplace. Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Luxury Deluxe Triple Room with Pool View

This triple room features a balcony, air conditioning and soundproofing.

Max 4 guests 50 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Luxury Family Suite

This suite features a fireplace. This spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as mountain views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 6 guests 100 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 02:00 to 23:30
Check-outFrom 00:30 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.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:07 PM

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