Sandalwood Cottage
Hotel in Southern Province
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this hotel
Located in Udawalawe, 18 km from Udawalawe National Park, Sandalwood Cottage provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Southern Province
Available Rooms
Comfort Double Room with Fan
1 Queen • 182 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Superior Family Room
3 Double • 602 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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Deluxe Family Room
3 Queen • 602 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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££££
Ratings and reviews
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9.0 / 10.0
The accommodation offered unbeatable value for money. Initially unsure about booking a safari, we were relieved that it wasn't mandatory. The family was exceptionally friendly. I admired the architectural style of the accommodation, and the room was very spacious. We had a cozy stay.
The accommodation lacks protection from insects due to its surroundings. We had dinner, and it seemed like we received leftovers from another group, as the food, apart from the rice, was cold.
8.0 / 10.0
La gentillesse et la cuisine de nos hôtes
La baignoire
Le côté « rustique » au milieu de la nature
Une grosse araignée
Assez bruyant la nuit (des chiens, la nature, les insectes;…)
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice place to stay in Udawalawa...
Very unique clay cottages and amazing bath room.Nature friendly garden has lots of fruits, spices and herbal plants.Great hosts and they organised us a
Excellent safari and day tour to explore the area. Recommend to do it..
Cooking class was new experience for us and had yummy Sri Lankan style dinner here..
Thank you Sandun for helping us every time.
Hope to visit you again one day....
8.0 / 10.0
The host was very nice and welcoming! very helpful with arrangement of Safari and transport.
Had a wecome drink on arrival - that was perfect.
The dinner was very good!
The rooms were very nice and clean
Not much to do close by. A bit away from both the city and the national park.
The breakfast was medium compared to the dinner. Could be more fresh / fruit, less bread and sugar :)
9.0 / 10.0
cozy & comfortable cabins run by a very friendly family. Food was delicious!
8.0 / 10.0
a great place to stay if you want a rural setting with lot of bird life. Great food and very friendly hosts.
10.0 / 10.0
we’re travelling around Sri Lanka and in this family guesthouse we found a piece of paradise!
Rooms are amazing and really comfortable, the atmosphere is breathtaking! It’s surrounded by nature and thanks the kindness of the hosts you feel like home after one night! We had dinner there and in the meantime they arranged our safari for the day after.. when we came back there was a super breakfast ready for us!
I really recommend to visit this place also just only to eat authentic tasty food! the best Dahl of ever!
thanks a lot, hope to see you soon!
Andrea e Cate
10.0 / 10.0
Kind and friendly hosts who helped to solve any problem. We organized a safari at an affordable price. Their breakfasts and lunches are the best in Sri Lanka.
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast is delicious and friendly staff
10.0 / 10.0
The architecture of cottage
10.0 / 10.0
we liked everything about this property. The hotel is run by a really nice family. They contacted us to prepare everything before our stay: call a taxi to go, prepare dinner and arrange the safari.
Our room was clean, spacious and totally worth it. The food was simply amazing. We had dinner, breakfast and lunch there where we could taste the best local food we had in Sri Lanka.
Also, our stay in Sandalwood was during Sri Lankan new year. They prepared for us the typical breakfast and lunch for that day and we could meet the family. It was an incredible experience because all of them were really nice and we felt like home.
Finally, they could find us a taxi to go to our next stop (what was not easy because it was public holiday and there were almost no taxis).
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
The host provided us dinner on the evening we arrived and a breakfast before we left, both meals were spendid.
Nothing it was a lovely experience for the night we stayed.
10.0 / 10.0
Friendly welcome, very nice place and delicious meals.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful hotel with magic garden and friendly and helpful hosts. Excelent value for money.
10.0 / 10.0
Truly beautiful place. The cottages are as close to nature as your comfort allows it. Perfectly clean, designed with taste and originality, delicious homemade food. Hosts are the most friendly, communicative and helpful people. Thank you!
8.8 / 10.0
Amazing place! Safari was Ok :)
Our safari guide took more money than we agreed with the host of the house.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Southern Province?
The average price for a rental in Southern Province is £32 per night. This rental is £18 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sandalwood Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sandalwood Cottage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sandalwood Cottage?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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