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Reviews of Elite Safari Resort

Jayanika Niwarthana, Nandana Bakers, Walawa Junction, Udawalawe, 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

#67 of 92 B&Bs and inns in Udawalawe

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 20 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    10
    Excellent, personalised experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful accommodation. Spacious, clean, comfortable and excellent A/C. The host Jayanika is a lovely person, and her daughters are so cute and playful. Good wifi, great shower pressure, delicious food. We did a half day safari through Elite Safari and it was awesome. We saw so many animals! Also the accom is really close to lots of excellent food places and a two minute walk to the main street. We loved staying here.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was really nice, the host super friendly and the safari I did with them was great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    10
    Very nice place to spend vacation
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very calm and quite staying place . Staffs are very friendly .They recommend and arrenge the safari to us .it was a very amazing experience . Very cleand and fresh room They arrange to us. Packages are very affordable and worth for the price. Highly recommend to enjoy the vacation

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    10
    It’s very enjoyable and very grateful stay thank you elite safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff are very friendly With guests. Safari tour was vey amazing and experienced to us. Privacy is very good condition on this premises.Foods and beverages very affordable prices and very delicious. Very calm and quiet environment.Highly recommended this place to on vacation.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    10
    whenever we would sincerely and gladly return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the only thing I miss, and this is true in all of sri lanka where we have been in 6 accommodations so far, is any kind of closet or table to store things from suitcases to change clothes.

    such a kind, gracious and humble family that takes care of the absolutely sufficient shelter needed before or after a safari. They will help with the necessities and even if they don't, they will certainly give good advice. She helped us set up our safari, took care of breakfast and even provided our own laundry. The kids played in the garden with the family's kids and we were almost sad we couldn't stay a few more hours.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host is really lovely and made us some delicious dinners every night. The room is spacious and comfortable too. We booked the safari through her and it was amazing! I recommend doing the full day!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner is exceptionally good, it is hard to imagine there is someone so caring, nice, efficient as her. She was the best! Sri Lankan superwoman :) there was a nationwide power outage and in no time she had an electrician over with a generator for us to have electricity. And she made sure the generador was far away as to not cause too much noise. Her food is amazing, the location is perfect, the bathroom is incredibly beautiful. She arranged everything for me, at no extra cost, and guided me to my next destinatuon. I had 5 minutes to catch my bus and she even called me a few minutes later to make sure I was ok. :) better than my mom :)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best place to stay in Udawalawe! The host is one of a kind, and the dinner was amazing! 10/10 would recomend!! We also booked an elefant safari trough the resort, and loved it. The rooms are big and everyting was great.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    10
    I definitely recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was amazing, super clean, very nice nature around, and the owner was just the nicest, he was super fast in providing everything we needed, and the breakfast was amazing, super good food :)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best place I stayed in Sri Lanka, really comfy room, clean toilet, the breakfast was so good and the host was super nice, 100% recommend, also did the reservation for the safari with them

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2024

    10
    The place to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location near the bus stop, all kinds of shops, local cafes and a supermarket. Udawalawe national park and baby elephant orphanage are also pretty close. Hosts are very hospitable and ready to help you with all matters. There was no problem to stay for one more night because of the heavy rain. Food is home-made, delicious and big portions. You can have here local breakfast, lunch and diner. After lunch we were treated with tea and bakery. We were offered to choose between two rooms and we got the family room, which is spacious, with two big beds, beautiful shower, ac and fan, lovely balcony with the jungle view and good wi-fi. Hope to return here as soon as possible.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2024

    10
    The best and most beautiful place we stayed in Sri Lanka
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The hammocks and jacuzzi tab were lovely. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. The safari organization was great. The driver is a very knowledgeable guide. Everything was perfect.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    10
    A perfect stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing...

    I was choosing accomodation in Udawalawe very carefully becouse we wanted to have a really nice time there. Luckily I ended up with Elite Safari Resort becouse this place is amazing! Extremely nice and friendly owner, amazing new room with spectacular graden view, delicious dinner and great safari experience. We booked safari tour here and our driver was amazing! He did a really great job and thanks to him and his experiences, we saw many animals. I recommend to book 7 hours safari. We were worried if it is not too long but it wasn't. We had enough time to just watch animals and no rush like other jeeps with 4 hours safari and also had amazing breakfast in the national park which was one of the nicest memory. We regret we didn't stay longer.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    6.0
    Good Place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Hospitality

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room rate fake. Hotel rate 1$ but hotel owner told 12$

    Fake Rate. Roome rate fake. Hotel owner told 12$. Booking.com say 1$. Very bad

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    1.0
    It's not $1 lol
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I guess it's my own fault i should have known a $1 hotel room would be a scam. Basically the place is free if you spend 20,000 rupees on a safari with them. Otherwise the real price is is 4000 rupees. They don't post this information anywhere to see before you get there and waste your time and energy. Looks like just about every hotel in this town is doing the same stupid scam.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Communication no where..

    This hotel is in booking. Com. But when i booked it, i reached there., they said no room. They had a group. But they never called to inform.. Bad service.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    10
    We had an amazing stay here before our safari. The host helped us book the safari and had everything ready for us includ
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

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