Situated just 15 km from Udawalawe National Park, Owls Nest offers accommodation in Udawalawe with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as room service. Free private parking is available and the guest house also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. A car rental service is available at the guest house, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 extra-large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
High score for Udawalawe
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Agnieszka
    Germany Germany
    Amazing! The host is so lovely and generous. He cooked for us, took us on tours, and organized everything! He cooks so well, and there were elephants right in front of the garden! He is also a true artist; his house decor looks stunning. Very...
  • Scarlett
    United States United States
    Michael is a special man with extraordinary hosting skills, he makes you feel right at home, his cooking, kindness, thoughtfulness and graciousness make the stay here feel like you are right at home. The garden and backyard are very special, each...
  • Lizan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Delicious breakfast and great location! Very helpful host who can cook delicious food and will help arrange a safari for a good price. The host is very creative and you can find beautiful art he made around the property. This gives the place a...
  • Beatrice
    India India
    Very kind and open hosts; wonderful place with great decor inside and outside made by one of the hosts himself; delicious food; good location
  • Freda
    Germany Germany
    Der Besitzer hat für uns gekocht und die Safari organisiert, wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt
  • Freya
    Germany Germany
    Unser Aufenthalt im Owls Nest war fantastisch! Michael ist so ein toller Gastgeber! Er hat uns eine Safari im Nationalpark organisiert, mit uns eine Tour an den Rand des Parks gemacht, hat uns tolles Essen gekocht und sich viel Zeit genommen, uns...
  • Isabella
    Germany Germany
    Ein Juwel als Homestay! Michael ist ein sehr angenehmer Gastgeber und ein toller Koch. Der Garten grenzt direkt an den Nationalpark an und man kann viele Tiere beobachten. Das Haus ist super gemütlich, sauber und extrem geschmackvoll eingerichtet....
  • Svetlana
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Я много путешествую, но не помню, чтобы где-то ещё встречала настолько гостеприимных хозяев и настолько красивое и уютное проживание. Хозяин заботился о нас как о дорогих гостях, вкусно готовил, помог с организацией экскурсий и такси. Само по себе...
  • Guus
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Een super schoon en mooi verblijf op een prachtige locatie. De douche was mega fijn en warm. De mensen waren heel erg lief. We kregen een drankje bij aankomst en hebben er heerlijk uitgebreid geluncht en gedinert. In de ochtend was de safari voor...
  • Solnicka
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Toto bolo pre nas TOP ubytovanie na Sri Lanke. :) Vsetkym...svojou atmosferou, majitelmi, sluzbami. Pripravili nam lokalnu veceru aj obed, vysvetlili co vobec jeme a ako sa to vola. Zistili nam aktualne casy krmenia v Elephant Transit Home,...

Host Information

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
The elephants don't come near the fence anymore because they have put another fence little far in the park. But we are close to the Udawalawa baby elephant orphanage.
you can visit baby elephant orphanage and also go on a safari at udawalawa national park and also you can go cycling. you can watch the beautiful scenery of udawalawa reservoir with wild
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Owls Nest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Car hire
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Owls Nest takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 06:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Owls Nest

    • Owls Nest is 0.9 miles from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Owls Nest include:

      • Double

    • The prices at Owls Nest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Owls Nest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Bicycle rental

    • Check-in at Owls Nest is from 06:00, and check-out is until 12:00.