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A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a vanity with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Three people standing on rocks with snacks and drinks.

A group of elephants in a grassy field with trees in the background.

1. Mansala Safari House

Udawalawa

Marley

$34 nightly

$41 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story building with balconies and a garden area.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, and a small seating area with a table.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a television, and a wooden cabinet.

2. The 47 Udawalawe

Udawalawa

$36 nightly

$43 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with wooden loungers and a stone wall.

A wooden gate with a sign that reads "Ivory Safari".

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

3. Ivory Safari House

udawalawa

Michael

$4 nightly

$5 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A house with a porch, a staircase, and a large window.

A dining area with a long table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs with cushioned seats.

A bed with a mosquito net, white bedding with star patterns, and a bedside table with a book.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a table, surrounded by a green railing and steps leading up to a door.

4. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

Udawalawa

Mick

$17 nightly

$20 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden rocking chair and a wooden chair with a table in front of a window with a view of greenery.

A stainless steel kettle on a wooden table with a WiFi password sign above it.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a mosquito net.

A bathroom with blue walls, a white sink, a toilet, and a window with a view of greenery.

5. Sunbird's Home

Udawalawa

$14 nightly

$17 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-lit exterior.

A well-lit outdoor dining area with a table set for tea service, surrounded by wooden chairs and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A neatly made bed with a rolled towel, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard in a hotel room.

A multi-story building with a reflective pool in the foreground.

6. Wildlife Safari House

Udawalawa

Gulsun

$8 nightly

$9 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden veranda with a thatched roof, a wooden chair, and potted plants.

A garden pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and a small seating area.

A room with a wooden door, a shelf with a kettle, a fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

A bed with white pillows and a small elephant figurine on a bedside table.

7. Private Organic House

Udawalawa

$33 nightly

$40 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding in a room with green walls.

A large Buddha statue on a mountain, with stairs leading up to it.

A small bathroom with a toilet, a shower, and a marble wall.

A bathroom with a shower, a window, and a wall-mounted heater.

8. Athmansala Safari resort

Udawalawa

$241 nightly

$285 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor area with a stone pathway leading to a seating area under a pergola.

A covered outdoor area with wooden furniture and potted plants.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a staircase with red steps, and a door leading to a garden.

A dining table with various dishes, including a plate of food, a glass of juice, and several bowls.

9. Nature Park Udawalawe

Udawalawa

$23 nightly

$27 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Total with taxes and fees

A large rectangular pool with a stone border, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone pathway.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple ceiling fans, and a central chandelier.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, stone walls, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A courtyard with a well-maintained lawn, a stone pathway, and a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

10. Centauria Wild

Udawalawa

Joe

$76 nightly

$91 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of traditional-style buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, a sliding glass door to a garden, and a view of trees and rocks.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by greenery and a building with a yellow facade.

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

11. Hantara Udawalawa

Udawalawa

Lakshanth

$27 nightly

$33 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge area, surrounded by trees and a building with a sloped roof.

A treehouse structure surrounded by dense foliage, with multiple levels and a thatched roof.

A corridor with a central water feature, flanked by columns and greenery, leading to a seating area.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a chandelier, and a staircase with wooden railings.

12. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Udawalawa

Lars Toft

$91 nightly

$108 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pavilion.

A restaurant interior with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, and a shelf with a pot and decorative items.

A covered garden area with a central water feature, potted plants, and a gazebo structure.

13. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

Udawalawa

Ronelda

$37 nightly

$44 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Total with taxes and fees

A pool area with a stone wall, a wooden deck with chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a mezzanine level, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A multi-story building with a stone facade and wooden balconies.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, an air conditioning unit, a wall-mounted artwork, and a view of the outside through large windows.

14. Elephant Trail

Udawalawa

Angela

$43 nightly

$50 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by a covered patio area with plants and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a glass table, and a large elephant painting on the wall.

A group of people dining at an outdoor table with a pool in the background.

A pathway through a garden with dense foliage and a blue structure in the background.

15. Vimanra Hotel

Udawalawa

Susan

$17 nightly

$19 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a reflection of trees and a building in the background.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a pool area.

A small, single-story house with a gabled roof, surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

16. The Countryside Udawalawe

Udawalawa

Nicholas

$39 nightly

$48 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A house surrounded by dense forest, with a balcony and outdoor seating area.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway leading to it.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool with a diving board, surrounded by a stone deck and palm trees.

A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

17. Jungle Paradise Hotel

Udawalawa

"Une situation géographique exceptionnelle au calme dans la nature luxuriante. L’appartement de luxe est grand, très propre et dispose d’une superbe vue. Le complexe dispose d’une piscine, ce qui est très appréciable après un safari dans le parc national. Petit déjeuner et dîner succulents. La personne qui nous a accueillis était vraiment très aimable, souriante, accueillante. Nous recommandons vivement le Jungle Paradise."

Sarah

$47 nightly

$56 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A rectangular swimming pool with two people at the far end, surrounded by wooden deck and stone walls.

A building with a stone facade and multiple windows, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with trees and a small pond.

A room with two wooden lounge chairs, a small table with bottles, and a mirror on the wall.

A wicker chair hanging from a metal frame, a wicker table, and a wicker chair with a cushion.

18. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Udawalawa

Morgan

$80 nightly

$97 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A nighttime swimming pool area with a checkered deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A courtyard with a water feature, a wooden boat, and a building with columns and a tiled roof.

A table set with a black and white checkered tablecloth, a white plate, a folded napkin, a glass, and a basket with flowers.

A restaurant with checkered tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a glass-top table with a vase of flowers.

19. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

Udawalawa

Mark

$39 nightly

$47 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A grand hotel with a central fountain, arched windows, and a well-lit facade.

A room with two brown armchairs, a glass-top coffee table, and a view of a lake through large windows.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone walls, and a fountain.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, large windows, and ceiling fans.

20. Centauria Lake Resort

Embilipitiya

$49 nightly

$59 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Timbulketiya Hotel Reviews

The Countryside Udawalawe

8/10 Good

"The location of the hotel couldn’t have been better! The room looked onto the pool and was beautiful. The rain couldn’t be helped but it was quite loud against the roof of the room. The Sri Lankan breakfast after my safari was lovely and I also had dinner the night before, however I would say there wasn’t very clear communication of timings or where to go once I checked in but for dinner the guy from the hotel on WhatsApp answered all of my questions."

Mansala Safari House

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place. The people were very accommodating and helpful. Would recommend the private safari the drivers are really good."

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"A peaceful nature retreat with incredible fresh food. Our stay at Kalu’s Hideaway was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We loved the wholesome farm-to-table dining—tasting fresh red dragon fruit straight from the garden, sweet pineapples, mangos, and delicious Sri Lankan vegetables. The property itself is surrounded by nature. The butterfly garden was an unexpected treat, and waking up to the tranquil morning sounds of birds overlooking the Udawalawe reserve canopy was magical. You can even spot local wildlife right on the grounds, from vibrant water lilies in the ponds to land monitor lizards wandering past. It was such a serene and relaxing escape!"

Elephant Trail

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Extremely helpful staff. Facilities were surprisingly good. Handy location to elephant transit and national park. Nice pool. Highly recommend."

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

8/10 Good

"great pool close enough to national park but hotel is a little tired"

Centauria Wild

10/10 Excellent

"nice staff, amazing breakfast, and lake view are one of the best, especially during the sunset"

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Wildlife Safari House

Thanamalwila Road Udawalawa

$8 nightly

$9 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

540/6B C.P. De Silva Rd Udawalawa Sabaragamuwa Province

$11 nightly

$13 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Total with taxes and fees

6/10 (2 reviews)

Elephant Safari Lodge

175, Ekamuthugama, Sewanagala, Udawalawe UP

$14 nightly

$16 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Ele Camp Udawalawa

2066 1/2 Usweliaragama Udawalawa Sabaragamuwa Province

$43 nightly

$53 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (2 reviews)

Makulu Safari Camping

Weweyayagama,Thanamalwila Road Sevanagala

$49 nightly

$59 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)

Serene Home Stay

No. 918, Mudunmankada Road Udawalawa Sabaragamuwa

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Timbulketiya?

The best area to stay in Timbulketiya is near the Udawalawe National Park entrance, particularly along the A2 road (Wellawaya-Hambantota Highway) and the smaller roads leading directly to the park gates.This area is the primary base for safari-goers, offering convenient access to the park for early morning and late afternoon game drives. You'll find a concentration of guesthouses, lodges, and safari camps here, many within a few minutes' drive of the main park entrance. It's a practical choice for those focused on wildlife viewing.Couples looking for a comfortable and efficient safari experience will find this area ideal. Many accommodations offer packaged safari tours, including jeeps and guides, making planning stress-free. After a day of wildlife spotting, you can enjoy a meal at your lodge or a nearby restaurant.For families, staying close to the park entrance minimizes travel time with children, maximizing their time exploring the national park.

When is the best time to go to Timbulketiya?

The best time to visit Timbulketiya is during the dry season, which runs from December to March.During these months, the weather is generally sunny with less humidity, making it ideal for exploring the region's natural beauty and outdoor activities. The average temperatures are comfortable, typically ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), and rainfall is minimal. This period is particularly good for those looking to hike, visit tea plantations, or enjoy wildlife safaris without the interruption of heavy rains.The shoulder seasons, April to May and September to November, can also be good options. While there might be occasional rain showers, especially in the afternoons, these months offer pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.

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How much is the nightly rate at a Timbulketiya hotel?

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Our top choices for Timbulketiya hotels

1. Mansala Safari House

2. The 47 Udawalawe

3. Ivory Safari House

4. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

5. Sunbird's Home

6. Wildlife Safari House

7. Private Organic House

8. Athmansala Safari resort

9. Nature Park Udawalawe

10. Centauria Wild

11. Hantara Udawalawa

12. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

13. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

14. Elephant Trail

15. Vimanra Hotel

16. The Countryside Udawalawe

17. Jungle Paradise Hotel

18. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

19. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

20. Centauria Lake Resort

Top Timbulketiya Hotel Reviews

The Countryside Udawalawe

Mansala Safari House

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Elephant Trail

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

More cheap stays in Timbulketiya

Wildlife Safari House

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

Elephant Safari Lodge

Ele Camp Udawalawa

Makulu Safari Camping

Serene Home Stay

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