If you are looking for a place close to Uda Walawe National Park, this is the place! You definitely should stay here. The place is very lovely and quiet, next to a beautiful lake. But above all the owner is such a nice and kind person. He will make you very comfortable and he will think of everything you need. We especially enjoyed the breakfasts and dinners he prepared for us. They were the best we had in Sri Lanka and all with local ingredients and products. So highly recommended!

The host was so kind, helpful and welcoming. The rooms are right by the river and it is quiet and serene. Rooms were clean and host greeted us with a fresh fruit drink and served us a lovely breakfast.

Due to the rooms being close to the river there were ants all over the room. However the host help us get rid of them and kept checking that we were satisfied.

Amazing stay. You have your own bungalow in a nature paradise in front of a beautiful lake. Room very clean, top A/C, hot water and good furnished. Host is the kindest person you will meet. He‘s doing everything for his guest’s, even preparing 2hours for an amazing breakfast. Our stay couldn’t be better. Thank you so much.

just one small thing, the wifi wasn’t that good.

Beautiful,spacious property next to a lake with a wonderful host. Loved our cabin and the tasty meals. We organized a private safari to Udawalawe through the property and were extremely happy with our excursion.

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I recently had the pleasure of staying at Yonan River Face Safari Resort, and I must say it was an incredible experience. From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the stunning location of the resort. Situated right in front of the lake, the views were simply breathtaking, and the peaceful ambiance of the surroundings made my stay all the more enjoyable. One of the highlights of my stay was the food. The owner himself prepared breakfast and dinner for me, and it was some of the most delicious food I've ever tasted. He clearly has a talent for cooking, and the attention to detail put into every dish was remarkable. I was particularly impressed by his use of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, which added an extra dimension of flavor to the meals. But what really stood out about my stay was the owner himself. He is an incredibly kind and gracious person, and he went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. He took the time to get to know me and my preferences, and he made sure that all my needs were met. His hospitality and friendly demeanor made me feel right at home, and I could tell that he genuinely cared about my well-being. In addition to his hospitality, the owner also organized a safari for me, which was one of the highlights of my trip. The pickup was right at the resort, which made things incredibly convenient, and the safari itself was simply amazing. The guide provided insightful commentary about the animals and their behavior, and I was able to see some truly remarkable sights. Overall, I had an amazing time at Yonan River Face Safari Resort, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The stunning location, delicious food, kind owner, and organized safari make this resort a must-visit destination.

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super location! you are in the middle of the jungle, you have your own house, very clean, hot water, a/c and fan, water, fridge. plus there is a lake where we could swim, and you could do fishing. it was like you are in your own village. only 2 houses and huge territory! we liked being alone!!! the owner arranged safary, tgen taxi to Hiriketiya and in the afternoon offered us curd, very delicious. thank you a lot for hospitality! if we go again, sure will stat here. excellent accomidation with best prices!!!

Amazing place to chill and relax by the lake and have the amazing local food. You got a welcome drink and a lot of authentic food. Be aware since there is no network coverage, but the wifi is good. Enjoy chilling at the swing, doing yoga and kayaking in this private lake. The owner is an outstanding man, with a lot of passion and love to nature. Extremely recommended

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We realy loved this place/ a thrue paradise I would recommand this place to everyone Perfect getaway... we had a lovely swim in the lake, were allowed to use the canoe We were surrounded by nature in all it's beauty The owner was very kind to us, he showed us around in the garden, helped us wherever he could, was very kind to our kid and arranged a wonderfull safari and trip to the elephant orphanage In total: we had a great time in this quiet peacefull paradise!

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It's a very nice place to stay. At the lake, you can take a ride on the canue. The sound at night is priceless.

Food was amazing, best I've eaten out of 10 days in Sri Lanka! Location is right by river that's good for swimming and walking distance to ETH.

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The host is extremely friendly and has a mind blowing life story. He is very helpful and arranged an awesome Safari Tour for us at Udawalawe National Parc. The facilities are great, decent Wifi, nice clean rooms and aircon. Location is 10/10 because you have a lake in front and you can reach the main road by bike (host will provide you for free) in 10 minutes. Breakfast is outstanding, as well as dinner. Would love to go there again!!

We are a honeymoon couple travelling Sri Lanka for two weeks and wanted to experience different areas. Rajeewa’s stay is the best experience of hospitality we have ever had, the location of the resort is so picturesque, the incredible food was delicious. rajeewa prepared a delicious traditional Sri Lankan meal with a fish caught from the lake that evening! the safari experience was amazing as well, we saw elephants, baby elephants, crocodile, monkeys, so many amazing birds. we cannot rate this accommodation highly enough, it really was special and a few days we will always remember. thank you rajeewa!!

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The place seems detached from the stories, very quiet, among the coconut trees, with a very beautiful yard that reaches the edge of a lake. You will see all kinds of creatures that will delight you. The owner is a man of incredible kindness and a great cook. He even helped us organize our safari trip.

So helpful, organized great safari, food great, accomodations excellent couldn't ask for more, just a lovely time, really did enjoy getting out on the bikes ad well

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The guide that the owner arranged to visit Udawalawe National Park was great. Also free bikes to cycle the few kilometres into town and the Elephant Transit Home.

Absolutely paradise! We were the only two staying there (there are only two cabins) and Rajewa was an amazing host. We had both breakfast and dinner with him and everything was incredibly tasty (we are vegetarian) - so much food! The safari with Sunjee was wonderful - he is very funny and knowledgeable. Highly recommend taking the safari through them! Super great value for money!!

lake, private room, use of kayak

dogs barking, breakfast meal was poor

Nice setting on the river, safari was easy to organise with the owner, fair priced. Bungalow was clean and well equipped.

I don't like people who are harsh to animals, so I didn't like how the owner treated his dog. Also the place is far away from everything and you need a Tuktuk to go places, which we had to organise ourselves as the owner barely speaks any English.

a absolut fantastic place. nice little Bungalow with bathroom, hot shower and AC. Breakfast and Dinner were great. The view on the lake is also fantastic. They also have bikes and a kayak. But the greatest are the lovely people there. The owner is a very nice and kind man. Happy to met him. We will come back.

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The location on the river is amazing and the rooms have everything they need, clean, proper air conditioning, fridge etc.). The owner takes care of the guests himself and is really nice and helpful, he also organizes the safari for you, the driver Sujee is also a great guide. The owner asks you what you want for breakfast and dinner and it was authentic and good. There are only two bungalows on his ground, therefore it is quiet and familiar. You see some palm trees and chipmunks are passing now and then, that's it. Would totally recommend it.

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Amazing place! We loved to stay here at this beutiful resort just by the lake. We had a lovely host who made us feel warmly welcome. The dinner at the evening was incredible. So much yummie food. The host arranged safari tour for us and we saw a lot of animals. We now regret we just stayed one night.

beautiful place close to the water. the owner is so sweet and does everything he can to make sure you are happy. The food served (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are amazing and its so nice to eat completely relaxed close to the water. The safari we booked trough the hotel with Sunjee was also very good and we enjoyed our stay to the max!

Very clean with nice nature around. Safe for children to hang around. The diner and breakfast were perfect and very tasty. The safari was well organized. The host is kind and helpful.

The setting of the property in front of the lake is incredibly idyllic. Accommodation is very well presented with views over the peaceful water from each of the two bungalows. A sanctuary of calmness after 2 nights in Ella. Meals are eaten in a pretty raised hut, overlooking the water. The owner prepared dinner and breakfast of very high quality, and even took me out on the lake for a peaceful morning trip before I checked out.

It was a quiet and beautiful place at the river. Breakfast and dinner was super and the staff was very kind! You can even paddle on the water with the outrigger, see all the animals (waran, colorful birds, glow worms, tucans, bats, etc.) and take a ride with the bycicle. It's easy to go for a tour to the National park and have a rest after visiting it. Lovely place. Totally recommended!

Excellent base for visiting Uduwalawe National Park. Very good communication with staff upon arrival and very good breakfast with view on the lake (where you can go with a Boat of the Resort and the owner is very willing to take you (we didn’t go because the water was low).