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Gal Oya Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Restaurant
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Rathugala, bibile ampara road, Galgamuwa, Madulla, Uva
  • Gal Oya National Park
    11 min drive
  • Maduru Oya National Park
    80 min drive
  • Dambana Wedi Gammanaya
    81 min drive

Room options

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2015
  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Asia

What's nearby

  • Gal Oya National Park - 11 min drive
  • Mahiyangana Temple - 75 min drive
  • Maduru Oya National Park - 80 min drive
  • Dambana Wedi Gammanaya - 81 min drive
  • Dunhinda Falls - 99 min drive

About this property

Gal Oya Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square metres) and includes conference space. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Gal Oya Lodge. The hotel can provide concierge services and a complimentary food/drink shopping service. Self parking is free.

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

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 8 buildings
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gal Oya Lodge offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 38.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 38.0 per night

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 accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Gal Oya Lodge Madulla
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gal Oya Lodge?

Gal Oya Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gal Oya Lodge?

Yep, Gal Oya Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Gal Oya Lodge have a pool?

Gal Oya Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Gal Oya Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gal Oya Lodge.

Is Gal Oya Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, an arcade and free food shopping service, it's no surprise that Gal Oya Lodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gal Oya Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gal Oya Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gal Oya Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Gal Oya Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eco-chic lodge in a beautiful natural setting.
The lodge is in a natural setting with fantastic views of a mountain. The bungalows are Eco-chic and set far apart for privacy with a separate sitting area and outdoor terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely accommodating to our needs, the naturalists were great at their jobs, and the meals were of high quality. We stayed in five different places over eight days in Sri Lanka, and if we had it to do over again, we would have stayed at least three nights. This place is as much about the experience as the wildlife - it is not a commercialized atmosphere where the "wild" animals have been trained by tourism to tolerate tourists, and while we saw less, it still exceeded our expectations. Reminded me slightly of African safaris of 35 years ago - some wildlife, great gin and tonics, and few people. The only critique is that they really need some form of signage off the main road, especially since there is no cell service in the immediate vicinity (also a perk!) to call them when you get close.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is simply amazing. Normally the pictures only show the best bits in the best light but I can assure you it really lives up to its description. The property consists of 10/11 ‘bungalows’ sitting in their own little secluded plot surrounding a central lodge where the restaurant and pool are. The rooms are beautiful and large with doors onto a little terrace with your own piece of jungle to sit and enjoy. Just from here we spotted about a dozen species of butterfly, lots of birds including roosting peacocks, little skinks and a big monitor lizard mooching about. The bathroom is beautifully furnished and a little alfresco whilst still maintaining privacy. Solar hot water was the hottest of all the hotels on my 5 week trip and shower pressure was great. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is offered and is exceptional. They also offer a breakfast picnic with the boat safari and a picnic lunch with the jeep safari. Both amazing but I won’t say anymore and ruin the surprise! We went on both the safaris, we were the only boat on the lake save for a few fishermen setting their nets and saw loads of elephants and plenty of birds in a lovely peaceful setting. On the jeep safari, we were the first into the park, at 2pm and and I think the only tourists that day! Our guide Charlie was brilliant and so knowledgable with a great sense of humour, (well done on the coconut in one)! A great thanks to Sam as well who guided me up to the top of monkey mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience in Sri Lankan wilderness
We had a lovely time at Gal Oya lodge. The whole team made us feel so welcome and it was a lovely place to take our 18month old daughter. The guided walks were a highlight as was the delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel for getting close to nature.
This is a lovely hotel well designed to blend into its natural surroundings. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the naturalists are amazing. Both the jeep and boat safaris were fantastic with great sightings of wild elephants, the opportunity to walk in the national park was a real bonus as was the chance to meet and walk with a tribal elder.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel adorable. Aux petits soins pour nous. Un lieu qui ne manque d'aucun charme. Très regardant sur l'écologie. Tout est fait pour ne pas utiliser de ressources inutiles. Le chef fait une cuisine excellente. Seul petit regret de ne pas avoir pu faire le safari en bateau.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kees, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice private jungle hotel
This hotel is unique because of the position in the jungle. No phone and internet available. Be aware to take enough cash with you for paying safaris and food/drinks, because they charge a extra fee for using your card due to the absince of internet connectoin with the bank. We recommanded the boatsafari, despite being quite expensive, it is worth every dollar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

jean paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LODGE FABULEUX !
Magnifique lodge isolé dans la forêt , au plus près de la nature ! Services et chambre impeccables ! Personnel à l'écoute pour les diverses activités : safaris , randonnées ...