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Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

3.0 star property
Lakefront lodge in Udawalawa with spa and outdoor pool

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By the serene lake, Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with an outdoor pool and children's pool. Enjoy international cuisine at Ali Mankada restaurant, unwind at the spa or explore nearby on bike rentals.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room with Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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CDE Place , Udawalawagama, Udawalawa

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 9 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Udawalawe Reservoir - 34 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 42 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 49 min drive - 39.8 km

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

Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge puts you within a 10-minute drive of Udawalawe National Park. Guests can indulge in spa services at the spa, and international cuisine is served at Ali Mankada, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other highlights.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 2 PM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Built in 2013
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 4 treatment rooms.

Dining

Ali Mankada – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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)

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 40 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Udawalawa
Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge
Nil Diya Mankada Safari Udawalawa
Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Embilipitiya
Nil Diya Mankada Safari Embilipitiya
Nil Diya Mankada Safari Embil
Nil Diya Mankada Safari
Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Lodge
Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Udawalawa
Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Lodge Udawalawa

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 2 PM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 40 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge and nearby?

Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge has a spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge?

Yes, Ali Mankada offers international cuisine.

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Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

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.
Mats, 7-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Guter Ausgangspunkt für Safaris

Kinderfreundliches Hotel mit schönem Garten und großem Pool. Safari kann man an der Rezeption buchen. Saubere Zimmer, gutes Essen.
Sandra, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Brilliant Stay and Highly recommended

Thought the stay was brilliant and would highly recommend anyone staying. Was clean, lovely and a wholesome experience
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

super pour safari

On a eu une voiture Jeep à 2 pour le safari et l'hotel était desert mais je recommande. Super driver
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Bon emplacement et environnement.

Qualité des repas très moyenne. Entretien des alentours de la piscine (transats...) inexistant.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Trop cher - mauvais rapport qualité prix

Personnel peu agréable qui ne trouve pas notre réservation pendant presque 1h et nous accuse presque de ne pas avoir payé. Aucune excuse, pas un geste. Pas de moustiquaire... Personnel pas du tout chaleureux Piscine superbe et cadre très sympa Trop cher par rapport aux prestations proposées Impossibilité d'accéder à internet tant la wifi était de mauvaise qualité Nous ne conseillons pas cet hôtel
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Mould and wet marks in the room.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.