Escape to Mansala Safari House, where the great outdoors meets modern comforts. With free breakfast and WiFi, unwind on the garden terrace or explore nearby Udawalawe National Park.
Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
Mau Ara Lake - 22 min drive - 23.5 km
Tangalle Beach - 59 min drive - 71.8 km
Getting around
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 81.4 miles/131 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Butterfly Restaurant - 4 min walk
vibeX - 5 min walk
Grand Toscana Restaurant - 4 min drive
Kottawaththa Village Inn - 19 min walk
Elephant Trail Restaurant - 9 min drive
About this property
Mansala Safari House
Mansala Safari House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Udawalawe National Park. Freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets stay free
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
24-hour room service
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 70 per vehicle (one-way)
Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 70 (one-way)
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa
Also known as
Mansala Safari House B&B Embilipitiya
Mansala Safari House Embilipitiya
Mansala Safari House Embilipi
Mansala Safari House Udawalawa
Mansala Safari House Bed & breakfast
Mansala Safari House Bed & breakfast Udawalawa
Frequently asked questions
Does Mansala Safari House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mansala Safari House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mansala Safari House?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Mansala Safari House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Mansala Safari House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 70 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mansala Safari House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Mansala Safari House and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Mansala Safari House also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mansala Safari House?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Mansala Safari House Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
10
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was freshly cooked and plentiful, with big portions of delicious, authentic, home-cooked food. (14 reviews)
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Reviews
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6/10 Good
Mar 5, 2026
Very friendly and helpful staff. Good location not far from national park. Bed was comfortable. Wasn't sure about the outdoor bathroom but other people may like it. Basic but functional room.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2026
We had a fantastic stay here. The house & setting are just beautiful, so peaceful & the hosts are so welcoming & friendly. The bed was so comfortable! We had an evening meal here which was home cooked & delicious. We had an early start the following day for a Jeep safari we’d booked through the hosts & we were sent off with a huge packed breakfast. The safari was fabulous too, the guide was so knowledgeable about Udawele Park. Wish we could have stayed longer!
GRAHAM
GRAHAM, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Very helpful host organised tours and onward travel. Breakfast and dinner very good. Recommend people take the dinner option.
M
M, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Amazing family, beautiful room and great location fir safari
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2024
Lovely guesthouse with great food
Beautiful small family run hotel with a king bed, strong AC and a nice balcony. It’s lovely and quiet but close to the park and town. The hosts are so lovely and they made us excellent dinner and breakfast
Nova
Nova, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
We had an amazing stay at Mansala Safari House. The hosts are very kind and welcoming, and the house itself is clean and comfortable. The hosts arranged two safaris for us which were both excellent; the driver picked us up directly from the accommodation and was very knowledgeable about the park. We had the car completely to ourselves as well.
The hosts provided breakfast in the morning, and also gave us water bottles and coffees for the safaris. During our second day we were reading on the lovely terrace and the host even came up with a fresh mango for us which was delicious.
I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone - lovely hosts and a great space!
Sam
Sam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
We had a great 1 night stay and did a safari also.
The hosts are a wonderful family , very accommodating and provided everything we needed.
I highly recommend staying at Mansala safari house and make sure you do a safari whilst there.
adam
adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
We stayed for one night for the Safari. The property is well maintained, clean and it is as described. The owner is very responsive, offer good service. We enjoyed the breakfast included in the reservation after the Safari. I would definitely recommend this place.
Quay
Quay, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2024
Highly recommend!
Clean and spacious room with AC. Very cozy place in general, nice balcony, beautiful garden. Extremely friendly and kind family! And great food (we had both dinner and breakfast). Highly recommend!
Matilde
Matilde, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2023
We stayed for two nights with Tiron and his family, who could not have done more to make us feel very well looked after. The house is located in a beautiful, peaceful location and we very much enjoyed the beautiful meals cooked for us. Highly recommend.
Elisabeth
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
Our hosts were extremely friendly and attentive. We had an issue with the sink in our bathroom and Tiron came to fix it within minutes. We also dined an Mansala House after our safari, the food was fresh and delicious. Tiron also arranged our safari guide who was great.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2023
Beautiful Location and Kind Owner
What a beautiful location and home. The air conditioning was on in the room when I got there which felt amazing in the heat and the owner was extremely welcoming, kind, and helpful. He helped me book a safari tour right away and made me feel extremely comfortable. Outdoor rock shower was very cool and the breakfast was yummy. Would definitely come back!
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2024
Amazing stay and wonderful hospitality
We had an amazing stay here. The room was lovely with an outdoor bathroom , a veranda and jungle views with toucans and wildlife in the garden area. The owner and his family were incredibly hospitable, we had juice and lovely cake on arrival, we requested our safari tour and this was organised immediately which we really enjoyed. a fantastic breakfast was served after we returned and then a car organised for our onward destination. Such a lovely experience and would definitely recommend a trip here. i did a lot of research before booking and this paid off.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
Warm hospitality close to Udawalwae
A wonderful stay at Mansala, with very friendly and helpful hosts. We had a room with balcony and two double beds for us and our son. The owner was able to arrange our safari, taxi and trip to the Elephant Transit home. All very close by. Excellent communication. They organised some water for the early morning safari and breakfast on our return. Freshly cooked and plentiful breakfast. The family were generous with their hospitality
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2024
Great guesthouse base for Safari
We had a fantastic stay with Tiron and his family, very welcoming and authenticly friendly hosts. Tiron organised 2x safaris over our stay (4 hr PM and 6 hr AM), both of which were really fantastic, we had a private jeep and had amazing experiences with elephants, wild buffalo, crocodiles, deer, mongoose and a load of interesting birds.
Tiron was really attentive throughout our stay and always made sure we had bottles of water and was even up with packed lunches for our 5am safari start. We also ate dinner at the house both nights, cooked from scratch by the family - highly recommended!
Will
Will, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2023
Beautiful family home
Tiron and his family were wonderful hosts. It was lovely to be welcomed into their home so warmly. We didnt have to think about anything during our stay with them. Food was always freshly prepared and ready for us. Tiron organised our safari tour with Devinda who was an excellent guide and driver who seemed to find us all the animals, stopped and waited to let us watch for several minutes. We were often the only ones around. We loved that he was able to share facts and all types of details about what we saw. Excellent english as well.
Tiron also helped arrange our onward travel transfers. He was such a helpful and thoughtful host, thank you so much for your kindness!!
Fantastic room, very friendly and helpful staff, fabulous views from the balcony.
Specious, modern bathroom. Great lunch and breakfast.
Dariusz
Dariusz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2023
Gorgeous spot
Tiron looked after everything, nothing was a problem. Beautiful base to do safari's & the food was incredible.
Bethany
Bethany, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
One of our favourite stays in Sri Lanka! Lovely family run accommodation in a quiet area. The family were so welcoming and it was such a pleasure getting to know them. The room was very spacious , clean , nicely decorated and very comfortable. We had dinner and had big portions of delicious , authentic , home cooked food. We also had a lovely traditional Sri Lankan breakfast there. They arranged our morning safari which was so memorable and we had a fantastic guide. We were even given water and iced coffee for the journey! It is excellent value for money and I would recommend this guest house to anyone.
Tegan
Tegan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2023
Excellent! A friendly helpful host in a charming setting. Lovely dinner and breakfast. An outstanding experience.
Shelley
Shelley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2023
Highly Recommend
I can’t say enough good things about Tiron and his family who run the Mansala Safari Guest House. They set us up with a great safari guide, and cooked up some delicious traditional Sri Lankan food. This stay is a great value for your money and I would highly recommend if you’re planning on visiting Uduwalawa.
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2023
Nice property
Nice property. Quiet leafy location not far from town. Friendly owner and family. Clean sheets/linen and comfortable bed. Quiet a/c and adequate wifi. Excellent breakfast. Only thing lacking was desk/chair and TV in room. I would stay again - good value and convenient to Udawalawa National Park Safari jeeps.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2024
5 star customer service by this hotel. Tiron informed us before we arrived that there was an issue with the room, so he took the liberty to book us an alternative hotel that turned out to be just as nice as his! Communication was easy with him via WhatsApp, allowing us to easily book a safari the very next morning with a very well spoken and knowledgeable driver/guide. 10/10 would stay again.
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2023
Amazing Stay!
Wonderful stay! Rooms are very clean and spacious. There is AC and a fan in the room. We chose to eat dinner at the hotel because there were not many options in the nearby town. The food was amazing and it was a nice experience to have a local home cooked meal. Breakfast was also fantastic. Excellent value for money. We just stayed 1 night and did a sunrise safari in the morning. The hotel also arranged a taxi for us down to Mirissa after our safari tour. 10/10 and would definitely stay again.