Yonan River Face Safari Resort

Spring, Day, Natural landscape, Lake view, River view
Spring, Day, People, Natural landscape, Activities, Lake view, River view, group of guests
Yonan River Face Safari Resort Bed and Breakfast in Southern Province
Night, Natural landscape, Garden, Garden view, Lake view, Lake view
Patio, Spring, Night, Natural landscape, Garden, Garden view, Family, Family, Family
9.8
Outstanding(98 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Southern Province

3-Star Hotel

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 bed and breakfast

Located within 16 km of Udawalawe National Park in Udawalawe, Yonan River Face Safari Resort features accommodation with seating area.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

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Available Rooms

Double Room with Lake View

1 King • 226 ft²

Room
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Double Room

1 King • 226 ft²

Room
Sleeps 4
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Family Room

2 Queen • 505 ft²

Room
Sleeps 4
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Reviews

9.8
Outstanding(98 Reviews)
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10.0
Feb 2024
Wygodny, czysty domek nad jeziorem, z pysznym jedzeniem i Safari
Niesamowicie spokojna, wypielęgnowana przestrzen w dzikiej okolicy. Nasz czysty, nowy domek stał tuż nad jeziorem. Urozmaicone posiłki jedliśmy na tarasie z widokiem na ogród i jezioro, przy relaksującej muzyce. Gospodarz Lankijczyk częstował nas wyhodowanymi przez siebie warzywami i owocami, zorganizował niedrogi transport do Elle, pomógł w załatwieniu opieki lekarskiej. Było czyściutko, spokojnie, pysznie i bardzo gościnnie. W dodatku domki są tak zbudowane, żeby nie było insektów, komarów i innych niepożądanych gości. Gospodarz buduje trzeci, większy domek nad jeziorem, który dostępny będzie w maju. Bardzo polecamy!
9.0
Jan 2024
Beautiful view on the lake
The owner is very friendly, speaks good english and helped me with the jeep safari. Beautiful view on the lake during breakfast. And a lot of birds. There is bus stop nearby (ask the owner). And also a fun bar close to a small stream.
10.0
Jan 2024
Wonderful place to stay in Udawalawe, peaceful and quiet, nice view.
Everything about this place was fantastic! Very nice owner, who made sure we had a wonderful stay. Free bikes to use. Delicious breakfast! It's an excellent and peaceful location with a beautiful view of the river. The room was spacious and very clean. Would highly recommend staying here if you come to Udawalawe. HOW TO GET THERE: If you're coming by bus from Thanamalwila, insist the busdriver to stop at the busstop of Udawalawe Hydro Power Plant at the mainroad, it's a 30min walk from there. Otherwise the busdriver seems to drop off all tourists at the junction which is 4km away, collaborating with the tuktuks as you have no other option than to take an overpriced tuktuk. If you travel onward to Embilipitiya, the busstop is just a 5 min walk from the mainroad of the accomodation. Turn left and walk to the bridge. It's the starting point of the bus to Embilipitiya, where you can take another bus to the south/Tangalle.
10.0
Jan 2024
Mooi huisje aan het water!
Het was op een fantastische plek aan het water. De eigenaar gaf ons meteen veel informatie over wat we konden doen. We kregen 2 fietsen te leen, want erg handig is. Hij had ook voor ons de safari voor de volgende dag geregeld. In de avond had hij een heerlijk uitgebreid diner voor ons klaar gemaakt, met toetje! Het is een hele vriendelijke man, waar we nog gezellig mee hebben gekletst! Zo vertelde hij dat hij alles zelf heeft gemaakt/gebouwd, wat het nog leuker maakt om daar te verblijven.
10.0
Jan 2024
Definitely high recommend staying here when planning to visit udawalawe.
This place is paradise. The host has created an Amazing garden, the „bungalows“ are well furnished and comfortable and the location is perfect for 2-3 nights or even longer. The owner made the most amazing dishes for breakfast and lunch- very delicious local specialties (we had banana flower relish for example as part of the breakfast). He also organised a wonderful tour at Udawalawe and took us to a non touristic mountain temple and the elephant orphanage and gave us fishing gear and Thanks for this memorable stay!
All perfect
10.0
Jan 2024
Exceptional Hospitality in a Beautiful Natural Setting
Yonan River Face Safari is one of the most unique places we have ever stayed, and will live a long time in our memories. The property itself is beautifully located next to the river (although as it is a river channel, it appears more like a lake) and amidst the jungle. It is a simple property, with two large cottages for guests and a covered seating/dining area by the water. The facilities are all clean and well-maintained, and Ruby the dog is very friendly and cute. For the scenic location alone, Yonan River Face would be a lovely place to stay whilst visiting Udawalawe for a safari. However, as so many reviews mention, it is the owner and host Rajewa that makes this place so special. He is an incredibly kind man who truly wishes to provide the very best for his guests. He helped us to arrange a safari with an excellent guide; provided us with bicycles to explore the surrounding area; let us pick pineapples from the garden; took us to a local temple site; and even invited us to help prepare and eat a meal with his friends and family to celebrate the New Year! We shared many stories and toasts of arrack, and it was a truly lovely travelling experience that made our holiday so much better. The food was absolutely tremendous. We stayed for 3 nights and ate dinner at the hotel every evening. Each meal was freshly prepared and allowed us to sample a huge range of cuisine, from traditional dishes such as daal, to more unusual ones like June plum in sweet barbecue sauce. Breakfast was similarly varied and excellent. If you are looking for somewhere to stay where you will be treated like an old friend, this is the place! It is also exceptionally good value for money.
There isn't much else around the property aside from a few bars a 10-minute cycle away. This creates a lovely sense of tranquility, but could be somewhat inconvenient. We would suggest stocking up on any essentials before arrival.
10.0
Nov 2023
Amazing Accommodation
Everything. This is such amazing value for money. The location is stunning, right on the lakefront. We were able to bird watch via a kayak which you can borrow. The owner, Rajeewa, is such a friendly and kind man. He arranged a safari and a taxi to our next destination at a very fair price. He also gave advice for how to get to the elephant transit centre and even has some bicycles to use to make the short journey to the village centre. The room was perfect with good aircon and a hot shower. He can also cook a delicious dinner for a good price. We would advise everyone to stay if you have the chance.
We only stayed for one night!
9.0
Aug 2023
Superb
Great location directly at a lake where you can swim and close to the national parc. The owner is very nice and helpful in organizing stuff/trips and prepares very delicious breakfast. Best money-value accomodation we had on our trip, can 100% recommend!
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FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast 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 bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Yonan River Face Safari Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Yonan River Face Safari Resort pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Yonan River Face Safari Resort?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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