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As soon as we arrived we knew it would be special. The gardens are full of fruit and veg, and so many birds! Beautiful pool. Comfortable room. Loved the cricket display from the owner’s World Cup cricket display. Elephant orphanage nearby was great, as was the safari trip. Thank you to all the staff for a great stay. Curry and rice was amazing.

Menginap pada Ogos 2025

Our room was next to the restaurant so very noisy.

Great location for Udawalawe National Park. Lovely swimming pool and restaurant.

Menginap pada Ogos 2025

Nothing in particular

Great location, comfortable and clean rooms. Very helpful staff, and beautiful surroundings

Menginap pada Jun 2025

We loved Kalu's Hideaway. It is a lovely hotel with beautiful gardens and pool area which lead down to a river where you can sit and enjoy the scenery and peace. We were only here for one night and enjoyed a brilliant safari in our afternoon so didn't get the opportunity to really relax and enjoy the surroundings as much as we would have liked but the time we were able to spend here was lovely. Would definitely recommend this as the place to stay in Udawalawe.

Menginap pada Mei 2025

Excellent property, great rooms, good food & lovely staff.

Menginap pada April 2025

The beds were not the comfiest and the food menu was limited, but for two nights it was no problem.

Kalu’s Hideaway was perfectly located to visit Udawalawe national park to see the elephants. The staff were very friendly, the swimming pool and garden surroundings were tranquil, the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast of hoppers and roti was very tasty!

Menginap pada April 2025

Nestled next to a picturesque village with bungalows encircled by lush tropical trees, this hotel feels like a dream brought to life. From the moment we arrived at the hotel, its vibrant botanical garden caught our attention. It boasts an impressive array of tropical plants and trees. The pool is a true oasis, perfect for resting and cooling off on hot days. The staff deserves a special mention for their warmth and kindness. Our only regret is staying for just one night in relation to our safari in Udawalawe National Park. We feel we missed the opportunity to truly enjoy the delights of this magical place. Staying at least two nights would have been ideal—not only for exploring the safari but also for cherishing the beauty of the resort, its garden, the pool, and the charming forest village surroundings.

Menginap pada Mac 2025

The breakfast on the second day was table service and not as much choice. The dinner on the second night was a lot bettter once we spoke to the chef about Sri Lankan dishes.

Loved the gardens and swimming pool. The breakfast on the first morning, great selection andvwell presented.

Menginap pada Mac 2025

Spacious, well appointed bedroom with nice bathroom. Good swimming pool. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely grounds planted with an interesting range of fruit and vegetables, as well as tropical trees, all meticulously labelled for the benefit of guests. Lots of birds. Various places to sit both within the hotel and outside, including by the river at the end of the garden.

Menginap pada Mac 2025

The position of the AC in our room could have been better and not facing the bed which made it at times during the night feel quite cold.

The pool was an excellent addition which was very welcome at the end of the day. The cleanliness of the pool was good along with the gardens which were well looked after by many staff. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and varied with an option to order eggs as you liked them. The room we had was a standard double room which was large with a really comfortable bed and great power shower. Towels were changed daily along with complimentary toiletries. Tea and coffee and water was also replenished daily. The only gripe we had about the room was that the AC was hard to get right. All the staff were excellent and worked extremely hard to please and make our visit enjoyable. A couple of the staff stood out from the rest namely Mangla La who looked after us mainly at breakfast he was exceptional taking the time to ask where we were from, what would we be doing that day and did we enjoy our previous day. I had a facial at the Spa which was one of the best I have ever had the lady was very good (sorry I didnt get her name). We would definityl visit Kalus Hideaway again if we went on a safari.

Menginap pada Februari 2025

Avoid room 104 at all cost! The first night we were put there and it is the most depressing room, certainly NOT what you are paying for, and very noisy, as the snooker table is right next door! After much insistence, the next day we were moved to a proper room

the place is great. Great swimming pool, garden , breakfast. Staff is very charming

Menginap pada Februari 2025

The a/c unit was very load even with it been turned down to it's lowest. We had to turn it off at night but used the ceiling fan instead

Exceptional hotel, pool, staff and food

Menginap pada Februari 2025

Some furnishings are perhaps getting a little tired and could do with a spot of TLC and the bench outside the chalet would benefit from a cushion. But these are small things which in no way detracted from the enjoyment of our stay.

We really enjoyed our three day stay at Kalu's. All the staff and management are friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were excellent, particularly the egg hoppers. We were staying in the chalet room and enjoyed watching the amazing range of birds and wildlife in the garden. One morning we saw a Grizzled Giant Squirrel high in the tree right outside our room eating a huge mango with great dexterity that it had picked from one of the trees.

Menginap pada Januari 2025

All good at the hotel. The taxi service arranged by the hotel was not perfect. We had to help the driver find his way and he was taking a lot of calls.

Peaceful ambiance in a good location near the national park. Service was impeccable and the owner was visible engaging with guests. There is a spacious garden with a lake and a focus on growing vegetables. We enjoyed the safari laid on by the hotel.

Menginap pada Januari 2025

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Awesome safari lodge, super friendly staff, spacious & clean

Menginap pada Disember 2024

Food was good using vegetables grown in the garden. We had the buffet dinner which was sadly let down by some of the dishes being semi warm or cold.

Hotel clean and comfortable. Beautiful gardens, close to the Udawalawe park for safari.

Menginap pada Januari 2025

Nothing. It was perfect!

This by far was the highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka. What a little oasis. From the moment we stepped into Kalus hideaway we felt so special. All the staff were amazing, especially Sandaruwan & Chamara. The hotel was spotless. The food was amazing. The pool was beautiful and was lovely to sit round after a morning safari. It has a real safari lodge feel to it. Supun, the assistant manager arranged the safari for us and it was perfectly organised. The hotel is owned by cricket legend Romesh Kaluwitharana. We were very lucky to meet him, his wife and his family who made us feel so welcome. Kalus cricket man cave is mind blowing! And lovely to see all his achievements displayed. We will definitely be returning for another visit.

Menginap pada Januari 2025

There were few a few ants and mosquitos in the rooms, but we are in a jungle, so some of that is expected.

Truly is a Hideaway with a beautiful garden and relaxing pool. Near the safari, which the staff arranged. Very friendly staff.

Menginap pada Januari 2025

There were a few insects in the rooms, but we were in the heart of the jungle, so that can be expected.

Search a beautiful property! The staff was friendly and professional, plus helped arrange our Safari. Loved the fresh veggies they grow right on site.

Menginap pada Januari 2025

Very good base to see Udawalawe. It's surrounded by an organic plantation, the pool is nice and inviting. View from the room was exceptional

Menginap pada Disember 2024

A couple of fixtures seemed a little dated and it would have been great to see more of the garden used, but none of this took away from our stay.

The hotel has an excellent pool area with attentive staff and is perfectly located for safaris at Udawalawe. We were impressed by the Sri Lankan food at the buffet for both dinner and breakfast. The room we booked had an incredible terrace with amazing views, which we loved.

Menginap pada Disember 2024

It’s a shame the cost of the food is so high. 5000 rupees for a buffet lunch with a 10% service charge for a buffet… where you serve yourself.

Menginap pada Disember 2024

Only thing to keep in mind is for any vegans food options were limited

We enjoyed our stay and think it’s a great hotel for the price. The staff were very helpful in general questions and organising the safari. The grounds and pool were nice to use after the safari.

Menginap pada Disember 2024

An oasis with large airy rooms, delicious food and a beautiful pool overlooking the garden. They organised a morning safari for us at short notice for a much lower price (around 40 dollars for the jeep / guide) which was great

Menginap pada Disember 2024