A view of Centauria Wild, a stay in Udawalawe

Centauria Wild

Centauria Wild is a hotel in Udawalawe, about four hours from Colombo and just 1 km from Udawalawe National Park. It is very welcoming to children, with special children's meals, a kids' pool and babysitting.

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Planning your stay

Udawalawe is about four hours from Colombo and a good stop between the hill country and the south coast. The national park is known for its elephants, which can be seen all year.

Things to do nearby

Take a safari in Udawalawe, visit the Elephant Transit Home, or see the reservoir and dam. The Sevanagala sugar factory is nearby, and Yala is about 70 km away.

For more ideas, see things to do in Udawalawe, or compare all hotels in Udawalawe.

  • Check-in1400 hrs
  • Check-out1000 hrs

Accommodation

Room types are Deluxe Rooms, Family Rooms, a Suite and a Presidential Suite.

The Deluxe Rooms at Centauria Wild in Udawalawe

Deluxe Rooms

The first category at Centauria Wild is a 38.8 sqm room with a balcony looking out over the forest. It comes with the hotel's standard amenities.

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Family Rooms at Centauria Wild, a stay in Udawalawe

Family Rooms

A 64.3 sqm family room with a king size bed and a balcony facing the forest. It has air conditioning, a fan, free Wi-Fi, a TV with cable channels and an ensuite shower.

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The Suite at Centauria Wild in Udawalawe

Suite

This 64.3 sqm suite has a king size bed and a balcony with forest views. Inside there is air conditioning, a fan, free Wi-Fi, a TV with cable channels and a minibar.

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Presidential Suite at Centauria Wild, a stay in Udawalawe

Presidential Suite

The Presidential Suite covers 64.3 sqm, with a king size bed and a balcony looking out to the forest. It comes with air conditioning, a fan, free Wi-Fi, a TV with cable channels and a minibar.

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Facilities

  • Kids' pool and babysitting.
  • Fitness centre, sauna and spa.
  • Swimming pool
  • Babysitting
  • Excursion desk
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kids pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Garden
  • Scenic inland setting
  • Steam room
  • Private check-in and check-out
  • Daycare

Food and drink

The main restaurant serves continental, English and Irish, vegetarian and Asian dishes.

  • Main buffet restaurant
  • A la carte dining
  • Room service, 24 hours
  • Sri Lankan
  • Continental
  • Bar
  • Outdoor dining
  • Banqueting facilities
  • Meeting rooms

How to Get There

Centauria Wild is beside the Udawalawe reservoir, near the national park. From Bandaranaike International Airport it is about 190 km by road, about 4 hours, travelling through Ratnapura and Embilipitiya, or partly on the Southern Expressway.

Coming from central Colombo instead, allow 3 and a half hours for roughly 165 km.

Bubble Sri Lanka Holidays arranges private transfers from the airport and from anywhere in the country, with the option of keeping the car and chauffeur for your whole stay.