Free pick up from the bus station from the owner Tasty dinner Nice room

I had a wonderful stay at this guest house in Udawalawe. The property is surrounded by nature, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, and there is even a small river nearby that makes the place feel truly special. The family who runs the guest house is incredibly welcoming, kind, and always ready to help. They took care of organizing the safari for me, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. It’s a very beautiful place, and the family is absolutely lovely — warm, friendly, and genuinely caring. I felt at home during my stay and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Udawalawe.

Can offer you safari - I was alone in a safari car for 29k which I find very good price

“Peaceful serenity”

On a cute little river , the food and owners are so kind and helpful such a relaxing little place

“An overall perfect place to stay!”

Such a wonderful and welcoming family! The room was lovely and perfect, the garden was very beautiful and you can walk down to the river and have a swim! The food was delicious! Some of the best food we’ve had in Sri Lanka! Overall, a great stay.

“Lovely quiet place in a garden next to the river.”

Familly run business, comfortable huts in a garden next to the river. Very nice hosts, good cooking. Very relaxing and quiet place. Well organized safari in Udawalawe park, with englist speaking and friendly guide.

“A peaceful retreat with a lovely host family”

Beautiful location and a short drive to the National Park.

Really nice property with direct access to the river. The family owning the place is adorable, and they are really helpful.

“Incredible place to stay close to national park”

If you are looking for somewhere to stay near the national park, book here! :) Everything is so well kept and thought through. The hosts are incredibly friendly, welcoming and hospitable. We had dinner here on both nights and it was the best food we have had in Sri Lanka! Lovely peaceful garden. Spacious and clean rooms. Fabulous all round & worthy of its high rating!

The family takes really good care of you. Lunch & dinners were amazing! They will arrange your safari trips and transports :) Highly recommended!

Perfect accommodation to discover Udawalawe, great hospitality, good kitchen. The safari was organized by them was absolutely perfect!

“Great family homestay vibes”

Amazing food - huge portions! Super comfy bed, great AC, good shower. The family are so sweet and the river is gorgeous to swim in.

Very good stay ! Very clean and helpful ! The host help us and he organised an amazing safari tour ! Also, the food was excellent

“Two best friends' stay at Udawalawe”

Polite staff. Good amenities. Good food.

“Lovely clean room, lovely family run accommodation, delicious breakfast.”

Beautiful surroundings.

A Hidden Gem by the River – Unforgettable Stay! Our stay at Silent River Cottage was nothing short of magical. Nestled in a breathtaking garden with direct access to the river, this homestay offers a true escape into nature. The serene atmosphere, surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sounds of the river, made it the perfect place to relax after an exciting safari. What truly sets this place apart is the warm and welcoming family who runs it. They took care of us with such kindness and hospitality, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Every day, they prepared fresh and absolutely delicious breakfast and dinner, full of authentic flavors and love. On top of that, they organized an incredible safari for us, ensuring we had the best possible experience exploring Udawalawe National Park. Thanks to their connections and local knowledge, we got to see an amazing variety of wildlife up close. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with outstanding hospitality, homemade food, and an authentic Sri Lankan experience, Silent River Cottage is the perfect choice. We can’t recommend it highly enough and will definitely return!

This had to be one of our favourite stays in Sri Lanka! The location is in a quiet area right on the river, perfect for relaxing but not too far away from the main town. While cooling off in the river you can enjoy the monkeys playing in the trees. The rooms were well maintained and the bed was very comfortable. The thing we will remember the most about this place is the family that runs the hotel. I have never experienced such amazing hospitality. They were incredibly kind and generous. The traditional meals they prepared were outstanding and very flavourful ! They were able to arrange a wonderful safari for us and provided us with transportation to the elephant transit centre. I cannot recommend this place enough and wish we were able to stay longer!

Food was fantastic, especially the dinner. The hosts went out of their way to help, set up transfers, organize a safari and even help us get back an item we left behind. They could not have been more friendly.

Super nice owners, good food and an amazing safari. The rooms were very nice and the air conditioning was working perfectly. Nice river to swim - can recommend!

“The right place”

A nice, new, quite and clean place surrounded by a beautiful garden. It was the best-equipped room we had in Sri Lanka. Amil and his wife are hard working and good people . They do their best and succeed in making you fell welcome and at ease. The breakfast and the other meals were good and plentiful. They organized our transfer from Sigirya with a professional driver and very nice person( Priyante). If we come back to Udawalawe we would choose again this lovely place.