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Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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CDE Place , Udawalawagama, Udawalawa
  • Udawalawe National Park
    7 min drive
  • Elephant Transit Home
    9 min drive
  • Udawalawe Reservoir
    34 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Family Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Suite

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Udawalawa

When you stay at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge in Udawalawa, you'll be on a lake and 7 minutes by car from Udawalawe National Park. .This spa lodge is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Mau Ara Lake and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb.
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What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Elephant Transit Home - 9 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Udawalawe Reservoir - 34 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Elephant Transit Home - 52 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Horton Plains National Park - 77 min drive - 41.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Common Rose - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 007 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Perera & Sons (P&S) - Embilipitiya - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

Lakefront lodge with a full-service spa and free valet parking
Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 22-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Udawalawa lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Ali Mankada, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Ali Mankada - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ali Mankada

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25.00
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00 (up to 18 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Udawalawa
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Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Embilipitiya
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Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quiet & close to park entrance
Nice escape in a quiet location for one night. Property is a tad older & more spread out han shows online, could use some TLC especially at pool but good for one day safari at Udawalawe. In a quiet neighborhood.

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really cool place to stay
Great pool, great food, great staff and a really cool place to stay! I would highly recommend this place if you are stopping for safari. The only negative was that our toilet wouldn't flush properly and they didn't have a solution.

8/10 Good

Chris, P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant Stay and Highly recommended
Thought the stay was brilliant and would highly recommend anyone staying. Was clean, lovely and a wholesome experience

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Convenient hotel near Udawalawe
A reasonable hotel for visiting Udawalawe National Park as it's very near. Once there you will rely on the food available which is ok but not outstanding. The member of staff in the restaurant was friendly and efficient. Staff on reception were less so and tried to say we had to pay for breakfast which had been included in our rate. Ok for a one night stay. Wifi was good even in the chalets, so good marks for that. Not happy that price of wine was shown differently on different menus and we were charged the higher rate!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mould and wet marks in the room.

8/10 Good

Erica, Wandsworth uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safari and sun
Everything was very good, especially the staff. The lady on reception was fantastic and helped with train tickets. The pool was clean and inviting in the sun. The buffet food was okay, sandwiches were the best choice from the menu options. Safari was great, no need for a guide as our driver pointed out lots of things. Would recommend.

6/10 Okay

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness
När vi kon fram så fanns vår bokning inte. Vi fick istället ett mindre rum till det tredubbla priset. För övrigt mysigt hotell nen bra service men toaletterna fungerade ej och samma sak efter rumbyte.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guter Ausgangspunkt für Safaris
Kinderfreundliches Hotel mit schönem Garten und großem Pool. Safari kann man an der Rezeption buchen. Saubere Zimmer, gutes Essen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alain, Aschbach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel calme au milieu de la nature proche du parc
Excellente situation avec un personnel au petit soin. Les chambres sont spacieuses et bien agencées. Les repas en buffet sont moyens car trop internationaux, mais le repas à la carte est excellent le midi (surtout le repas sri lankais pour un prix très correct)

10/10 Excellent

cyril, val d Oise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel et lieu
Nous avons été très agréablement surpris pas la qualité de lacueil et du personnel. chambres spacieuses aménagées avec goût style lodge confort. l'endroit est spacieux et calme avec une piscine et restaurant qui méritent le détour. Point de depart idéal pour visiter ou comme nous se poser pour rejoindre le sud. Cyril

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
super pour safari
On a eu une voiture Jeep à 2 pour le safari et l'hotel était desert mais je recommande. Super driver

6/10 Okay

marie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bon emplacement et environnement.
Qualité des repas très moyenne. Entretien des alentours de la piscine (transats...) inexistant.