I recently had the pleasure of staying at the newly renovated Royal Tusker in Udawalawe, and it was an exceptional experience! From the moment I arrived, I could tell that great care and attention to detail went into the renovations. They have a brand new pool perfect spot to relax after a day exploring Udawalawe National Park. The pool area is clean, and very new just finished construction. The rooms are modern, spacious, and well-equipped with all the comforts you need for a relaxing stay. The updated interiors strike a perfect balance between contemporary design and a cozy, inviting feel. The beds are incredibly comfortable, and the bathrooms are spotless, with excellent water pressure and hot water. The staff at Royal Tusker deserve special mention. They were warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make sure my stay was perfect. Whether it was arranging a safari tour, offering local tips, or providing excellent service at the restaurant, they truly made me feel at home. Speaking of the restaurant, the food was delightful! A mix of local and international dishes, everything was fresh and flavorful. Breakfast by the pool was a particular highlight. Royal Tusker’s location is also a big plus—it’s just a short drive to the national park, making it an ideal base for safari-goers. Overall, the Royal Tusker is a gem in Udawalawe. Whether you're visiting for a safari adventure or simply to relax, this hotel offers a fantastic experience. I can’t wait to return! Rating: 10/10

The hotel is lovely. The decor is very much safari lodge. It is spotlessly clean and the rooms are large. The bathroom is designed beautifully with a large balcony looking out onto open fields. The breakfast was superb and the best we have had at a hotel since being in Sri Lanka. The staff were wonderful and attentive. The owner and his wife were extremely friendly and generally just lovely people. The hotel organised the safari and it was excellent. The cost the hotel quotes you does not include the entrance to the park, so bear this in mind when you are budgeting.

The only thing that let this property down was the lack of swimming pool. The rooftop pool advertised is no longer there and they are in the process of building a new pool at ground level. The new pool looks beautiful and will be a great addition to to the hotel. The owner said it should be ready in a couple of months.

Fantastic staff. Very helpful and attentive. They organised a private jeep safari for us at comparable prices to other companies and their guide was excellent with their knowledge, use of a book and their own high power Binoculars. The accommodation is lovely, as was breakfast after the safari. Just wished we had more time to enjoy the property.

They do not accept USD cash. It appears almost all properties in Sri Lanka state on booking.com that they accept USD - cash only, and they only accept LKR cash. We learned the hard way at previous properties so when we got to here, we made usee we had LKR.

The room was HUGE, as was the bathroom. We had so much space, and a great view. A juice was provided on arrival which was a nice touch as well. The host was super helpful in organising a tuk tuk for us when we wanted to go visit our friends down the road. The location is only about a 5-10 minute drive from the park entrance, which is super convenient as well.

Only downside was that the wifi didn't work very well, but as we only stayed for one night this wasn't too much of an issue for us!

Had a fantastic stay at Royal Tusker Hotel Udawalawe! The new pool was a perfect place to unwind, clean, relaxing, and well maintained. The hotel’s great location near the national park made exploring easy, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Comfortable rooms, delicious food, and top-notch service. Would definitely stay again!

Absolutely none!

Room was outstanding- beautiful view, really large with an amazing bathroom. Staff were very friendly and helpful in arranging our safari and showing us where to get dinner and providing us with drinks to enjoy on our balcony! Really close to the entrance to the national park, we saw lots of elephants around the perimeter of the park even before we did our safari which was wonderful.

Don't get too excited about the pool... it was quite basic. Balcony in the room more than makes up for it.

Royal Tusker Hotel in Udawalawa exceeded my expectations! The food was fresh and delicious, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The pool was clean and inviting—a great place to relax. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and equipped with modern facilities. A wonderful stay overall, and I’d definitely recommend it!

Beautiful stay! This is a perfect place to stay in Udawalawa. It is just five minutes drive to the national park.The room was very pleasant, it was cozy and clean. Breakfast was excellent and incredibly varied. The hotel team has always been friendly, patient and helpful. That impressed me the most. No matter what time of day or night, you could turn to them with all your concerns. the small plunge pool they have built on the roof top is with an amazing view of the sugar cane.The price performance ratio is very good. I highly recommend this hotel!!

None!

Incredible location close to the park entrance with elephants visiting right in front! The staff were kind and eager to help. They even had a beautiful cake made since they knew we were celebrating a birthday.

The pool has not been finished yet so it was unavailable.

The best hotel I’ve ever been privileged enough to stay at.This is the perfect hotel for a weekend getaway in Udawalawa. The staff at Royal Tusker Hotel are all great! They all go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Please Royal Tusker Hotel ,give your staff awards!