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Sandalwood Cottage

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for Sandalwood Cottage

A rustic thatched-roof hut surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond with lily pads and water lilies.
An outdoor dining area with thatched roof, wooden tables, and chairs.
A child lying in a hammock in a natural setting with trees and a dirt ground.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, and a daybed. There are white curtains and a brick wall.
A thatched-roof structure with a porch and a small seating area, illuminated by exterior lights.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$34
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Explore the area

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96 Junction, A18 Road, Udawalawa, Sabaragamuwa Province, 70180
  • Place, Udawalawe National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Udawalawe Reservoir
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Elephant Transit Home
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room with Fan

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a table, surrounded by greenery and a dirt path.

Standard Double Room with Fan

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and pillows.

Deluxe Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Double Room

A rustic building with a thatched roof, a sign reading "Aloe vera," and a wooden table and bench in the foreground.

Traditional Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Cottage

A rustic thatched-roof hut surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond with lily pads and water lilies.

Family Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Udawalawa

At Sandalwood Cottage, you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Udawalawe National Park and 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Udawalawe Reservoir. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include a garden, barbecues and free newspapers in the lobby. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Udawalawa hotel, you'll be 31.7 km (19.7 mi) from Maduwanwela Walawwa.

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Udawalawe Reservoir - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 39 min drive - 42.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Butterfly Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Double Barrel Restaurant Embilipitiya BYOB - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪vibeX - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cb Restaurant And Coffe Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Sandalwood Cottage

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sandalwood Cottage. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Udawalawa hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sandalwood Cottage offers 2 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. This Udawalawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 75 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

We should mention

  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.

Property is also known as

Sandalwood Cottage Embilipitiya
Sandalwood Embilipitiya
Sandalwood Cottage Hotel
Sandalwood Cottage Udawalawa
Sandalwood Cottage Hotel Udawalawa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sandalwood Cottage?

Sandalwood Cottage offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandalwood Cottage?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandalwood Cottage on 20 Aug 2026 start from NZ$34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sandalwood Cottage?

Yep, Sandalwood Cottage has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sandalwood Cottage?

The closest beach to Sandalwood Cottage is Rekawa Beach (39.7 km).

What makes Sandalwood Cottage a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and 24-hour room service, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sandalwood Cottage.

Does Sandalwood Cottage serve breakfast?

Yeah, free local cuisine breakfast is available at Sandalwood Cottage.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandalwood Cottage?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sandalwood Cottage?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sandalwood Cottage's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandalwood Cottage?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sandalwood Cottage?

No, pets are not allowed.