Kalu's Hideaway: "Great little gem" Udawalawa Hotel Tip by HansDK

I stayed one night as part of my trip to Uda Walawe National Park.

Kalu's Hideaway is built and owned by former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper/batsman Romesh Kaluwitarana - dubbed Little Kalu by cricket commentators. I was very lucky that Kalu was there during my stay. He is a very down to earth person and meeting one of the former top stars in Sr Lankan cricket made my stay special.

Kalu has really tried to keep everything looking natural using lots of teak wood - furniture, floors and ceilings.

My room was nice with satellite tv, fan, air condition and mosquito net. Big bathroom with nice hot water.

Food was delicious and the staff were superb.

Kalu's Hideaway does not have a liquor license, but it's not a problem bringing your own bottle. Nearest off license is in Uda Walawe town about 2 km away.

The only downsides were:
- LKR 1,000 had been added to my bill for food for my guide and my driver because I was a solo traveller
- LKR 400 for a pot of tea. It was actually a pot of hot water and a LKR 2 tea bag.

Address: Walawegama, Uda Walawe
Comparison: less expensive than average
othercontact: Info@sheerholidays.com
Phone: +94 773 844 588
Price: US$40-80
Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
Website: http://www.kalushideaway.com