Waraka - Udawalawe By Thema Collection Hotel

5-star hotel with an infinity pool and on-site spa in Udawalawe

Amenities and Activities

Waraka - Udawalawe By Thema Collection Hotel offers an infinity outdoor swimming pool open all year, complemented by a spa and wellness centre with a dedicated spa lounge and relaxation area. Guests can engage in guided bike tours, canoeing on the adjacent river, and cooking classes led by the kitchen staff. The on-site naturalist Dinuka Wijesundara provides walking tours and nature walks, adding a wildlife-focused dimension to the stay.

Accommodation

The hotel provides spacious air-conditioned rooms, including Deluxe Rooms with Attic and Walawa Suites that feature jacuzzis and large balconies overlooking the pool. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with outdoor shower elements, and family rooms are equipped with child-friendly amenities. The architecture uses recycled and upcycled materials, giving the rooms an industrial loft-like style while maintaining full comfort.

Dining Options

Waraka - Udawalawe By Thema Collection restaurant serves local, Asian, and international cuisines for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and high tea, with special diet menus covering vegan, vegetarian, and halal requirements. Breakfast choices include continental, American, buffet, à la carte, and Asian options, all prepared fresh by the kitchen team. The dining area overlooks the river and garden, and guests can request BBQ facilities and themed dinners such as seafood grills.

Location and Surroundings

Located 16 km from Udawalawe National Park and a few minutes from the Elephant Transit Home, the hotel sits on the bank of a canal with views of the Udawalawe Reservoir. Free private parking and a parking garage are available, and the property is 51 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. The surrounding area offers scenic views and the hotel can arrange safari excursions with the in-house naturalist.

Family and Wellness Facilities

Families have access to a dedicated children's pool, family rooms, and on-site activities like kayaking and bike tours suitable for all ages. The spa offers wellness packages, treatments including Ayurvedic facials and head/back/neck massages, plus a spa lounge for relaxation. Concierge service, 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping support are provided, along with facilities for disabled guests including toilets with grab rails.

• Amenities: Infinity pool, spa with lounge, cooking classes, canoeing
• Rooms: Deluxe Attic, Walawa Suite with jacuzzi, family rooms
• Dining: Halal, vegan, vegetarian menus; river-view restaurant; BBQ
• Location: 16 km from Udawalawe National Park, near Elephant Transit Home
• Wellness: Ayurvedic facials, head/back/neck massages, wellness packages
• Activities: Guided bike tours, kayaking, nature walks with naturalist
• Family: Children's pool, family rooms, kids' activities, concierge