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Gal Oya Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Signature Bungalow | Living area
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, slippers, bidet, towels
Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool
Experience the vibrant energy of Gal Oya Lodge, where a free grocery shopping service and on-site shopping make every day feel like a holiday. Unwind in the garden or explore the arcade/game room with family, while enjoying access to an outdoor pool and library.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $230
$299 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2015
Select Comfort bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Signature Bungalow | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Signature Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rathugala, bibile ampara road, Galgamuwa, Madulla, Uva

What's nearby

  • Public Library - 42 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Peace Pagoda - 59 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Languages

English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • 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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). 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.
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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
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Rock climbing
  • Shopping
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Conference space (1076 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 12 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2014
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 02)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 38.0 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 5 and 11 costs USD 50

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.
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, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Gal Oya Lodge Bulupitiya
Gal Oya Lodge Madulla
Gal Oya Madulla
Hotel Gal Oya Lodge Madulla
Madulla Gal Oya Lodge Hotel
Hotel Gal Oya Lodge
Gal Oya
Gal Oya Lodge Hotel
Gal Oya Lodge Madulla
Gal Oya Lodge Hotel Madulla

Frequently asked questions

Does Gal Oya Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gal Oya Lodge 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.

Is there a pool at Gal Oya Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Gal Oya Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gal Oya Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Gal Oya Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 150 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gal Oya Lodge?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Gal Oya Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like rock climbing and cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Gal Oya Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gal Oya Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Gal Oya Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

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Gal Oya Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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 ...