Title: Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Lakefront lodge with a full-service spa and free valet parking ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12730000/12728300/12728274/9c54c3d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12730000/12728300/12728274/c06ab86b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12730000/12728300/12728274/5eeb0ce9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12730000/12728300/12728274/d6dd07e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12730000/12728300/12728274/135caa18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge sits beside a serene lake, offering both an outdoor pool and a separate children's pool for families. Guests can savor international dishes at Ali Mankada restaurant, schedule treatments at the spa, or borrow bikes to explore the surrounding area. 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Spa - Breakfast available - Pool - Room service - Gym ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 5 - Nov. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=12728274&PinnedHotelID=12728274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=12728274&PinnedHotelID=12728274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 6 - Nov. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=12728274&PinnedHotelID=12728274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=12728274&PinnedHotelID=12728274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=12728274&PinnedHotelID=12728274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=12728274&PinnedHotelID=12728274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=12728274&PinnedHotelID=12728274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=12728274&PinnedHotelID=12728274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Deluxe Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12730000/12728300/12728274/d23be65d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Family Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds LED TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Minibar Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - 250 sq ft - Sleeps 8 - 2 Double Beds ### Family Suite ### Highlights Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds LED TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Minibar Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View ### Highlights Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds LED TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Minibar Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Balcony Private hot tub Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds LED TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Minibar - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Triple Room with Garden View ### Highlights Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds LED TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Minibar Free bottled water Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Ali Mankada, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. You'll also find perks like: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool - Free self parking and valet parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a 24-hour front desk - A front-desk safe, concierge services, and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 22-inch LED TVs with satellite channels - Free extra beds, electric kettles, and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111180000/111180000/111179908/115d4a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ivory Safari House udawalawa - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $20 CA $24 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=111179908&PinnedHotelID=111179908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882913/67e50c14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Reach Udawalawe Udawalawa - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $86 CA $129 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=103882913&PinnedHotelID=103882913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99850000/99849100/99849088/e5dba863.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Countryside Udawalawe Udawalawa - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=99849088&PinnedHotelID=99849088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32520000/32519400/32519332/7f1131f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ele Camp Udawalawa Udawalawa - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=32519332&PinnedHotelID=32519332&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31910000/31904600/31904518/44f9d017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mansala Safari House Udawalawa - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=31904518&PinnedHotelID=31904518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Free valet parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Ali Mankada ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Children's pool - Full-service spa - Gym - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Children's pool - Free rollaway/extra bed - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Newspapers in lobby - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - In a national park - On a lake - Picnic area - Terrace ### Full-service spa - 4 treatment rooms ### 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 ### More - Built in 2013 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Free rollaway/extra bed ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 22-inch LED TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar - Room service ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 2 PM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: USD 40 ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free rollaway/extra beds Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25.00 - Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00 - New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25.00 - New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00 (up to 18 years old) We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person - Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 accepts credit cards 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 ### Property is also known as Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Udawalawa Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Nil Diya Mankada Safari Udawalawa Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Embilipitiya Nil Diya Mankada Safari Embilipitiya Nil Diya Mankada Safari Embil Nil Diya Mankada Safari Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Lodge Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Udawalawa Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Lodge Udawalawa ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. ### Is Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge? > Self parking and valet parking are free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge? > Check-out is at 2 PM. Late check-out is available for USD 40 (subject to availability). ### Where is Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge located? > Situated on a lake, this spa lodge is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Udawalawe National Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mau Ara Lake and Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb. Udawalawe Reservoir is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 7.8 Staff & service ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mats Jan 16, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness När vi kon fram så fanns vår bokning inte. Vi fick istället ett mindre rum till det tredubbla priset. För övrigt mysigt hotell nen bra service men toaletterna fungerade ej och samma sak efter rumbyte. ##### Mats Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra, Frankfurt Jul 18, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Guter Ausgangspunkt für Safaris Kinderfreundliches Hotel mit schönem Garten und großem Pool. Safari kann man an der Rezeption buchen. Saubere Zimmer, gutes Essen. ##### Sandra Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy May 13, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Quiet & close to park entrance Nice escape in a quiet location for one night. Property is a tad older & more spread out han shows online, could use some TLC especially at pool but good for one day safari at Udawalawe. In a quiet neighborhood. ##### Wendy ### 8/10 Good #### Chris May 3, 2017 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Really cool place to stay Great pool, great food, great staff and a really cool place to stay! I would highly recommend this place if you are stopping for safari. The only negative was that our toilet wouldn't flush properly and they didn't have a solution. ##### Chris ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alain, Aschbach Mar 1, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hôtel calme au milieu de la nature proche du parc Excellente situation avec un personnel au petit soin. Les chambres sont spacieuses et bien agencées. Les repas en buffet sont moyens car trop internationaux, mais le repas à la carte est excellent le midi (surtout le repas sri lankais pour un prix très correct) ##### Alain ### 8/10 Good #### Chris, P Feb 16, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Brilliant Stay and Highly recommended Thought the stay was brilliant and would highly recommend anyone staying. Was clean, lovely and a wholesome experience ##### Chris ### 10/10 Excellent #### cyril, val d Oise Feb 13, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Personnel et lieu Nous avons été très agréablement surpris pas la qualité de lacueil et du personnel. chambres spacieuses aménagées avec goût style lodge confort. l'endroit est spacieux et calme avec une piscine et restaurant qui méritent le détour. Point de depart idéal pour visiter ou comme nous se poser pour rejoindre le sud. Cyril ##### cyril ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 2, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### super pour safari On a eu une voiture Jeep à 2 pour le safari et l'hotel était desert mais je recommande. Super driver ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### marie Jan 30, 2017 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Bon emplacement et environnement. Qualité des repas très moyenne. Entretien des alentours de la piscine (transats...) inexistant. ##### marie ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jan 26, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service #### Convenient hotel near Udawalawe A reasonable hotel for visiting Udawalawe National Park as it's very near. Once there you will rely on the food available which is ok but not outstanding. The member of staff in the restaurant was friendly and efficient. Staff on reception were less so and tried to say we had to pay for breakfast which had been included in our rate. Ok for a one night stay. Wifi was good even in the chalets, so good marks for that. Not happy that price of wine was shown differently on different menus and we were charged the higher rate! ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Pauline , Rennes Dec 4, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Trop cher - mauvais rapport qualité prix Personnel peu agréable qui ne trouve pas notre réservation pendant presque 1h et nous accuse presque de ne pas avoir payé. Aucune excuse, pas un geste. Pas de moustiquaire... Personnel pas du tout chaleureux Piscine superbe et cadre très sympa Trop cher par rapport aux prestations proposées Impossibilité d'accéder à internet tant la wifi était de mauvaise qualité Nous ne conseillons pas cet hôtel ##### Pauline ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Mar 1, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Mould and wet marks in the room. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Erica Feb 2, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Safari and sun Everything was very good, especially the staff. The lady on reception was fantastic and helped with train tickets. The pool was clean and inviting in the sun. The buffet food was okay, sandwiches were the best choice from the menu options. Safari was great, no need for a guide as our driver pointed out lots of things. Would recommend. ##### Erica