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Kalu’s Hideaway

Kalu's Hideaway sits in five acres of gardens on the edge of a quiet dry-zone village near the Udawalawe reservoir, about ten minutes from the gates of Udawalawe National Park. It is owned by the former Sri Lankan cricketer Romesh Kaluwitharana, who turned hotelier after retiring from the game, and cricket touches turn up around the property.

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Why stay here

It is a calm, green base for safaris. Udawalawe is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants, often in large herds and all year round, and the short drive to the park gate makes it easy to go out early in the morning and again in the late afternoon, with time by the pool in the heat of the day.

Getting there

Udawalawe is about four hours from Colombo by road, and a natural stop between the hill country and the south coast.

Things to do nearby

Besides a safari in Udawalawe, visit the Elephant Transit Home at feeding time, or walk out to the reservoir and dam at sunset.

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

  • Check-in1330 hrs
  • Check-out1100 hrs

Accommodation

There are Standard Rooms and Deluxe Rooms, some looking over the pool, a Suite with a separate living area, and Chalets for families and small groups. All are air-conditioned, and the gardens and surrounding forest keep the nights quiet.

The Standard Room at Kalu's Hideaway

Standard Room

The first category at Kalu's Hideaway is a 20 sqm room with a king size bed and garden views. It has air conditioning, and interconnecting rooms are available.

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Inside the Deluxe Room at Kalu's Hideaway, Udawalawe

Deluxe Room

A 30 sqm room with a king size bed and views of the garden, the lake and the pool. It has air conditioning, and interconnecting rooms are available.

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The Suite at Kalu's Hideaway

Suite

This 36 sqm suite has a king size bed and looks out over the garden. It comes with air conditioning, and interconnecting rooms are available.

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Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool, with the restaurant looking over it.
  • Spa treatments and yoga.
  • Bicycles and table tennis.
  • Bar, 24 hour room service and laundry.
  • Swimming pool
  • Babysitting
  • Excursion desk
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kids playground
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Garden
  • Scenic inland setting
  • Daycare

Food and drink

The restaurant serves Sri Lankan and international dishes, often as a buffet, with fresh fruit and desserts.

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

How to Get There

Kalu's Hideaway sits near Udawalawe National Park. The airport at Katunayake is around 190 km away, about 4 hours by car, 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. Road times are a guide only and can vary with traffic and weather.