La Pentera

3.0 star property

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Clay House

Clay House

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Tree House

Tree House

  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Tree House | Living area

Deluxe Tree House

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Hambegamuwa

At La Pentera, you'll be 24.5 km (15.2 mi) from Duwili Ella Waterfall and 29 km (18 mi) from Lunugamvehera National Park. Highlights at this lodge include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3-property class Hambegamuwa lodge, you'll find Udawalawe National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mau Ara Lake - 34 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Lunugamvehera National Park - 41 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 54 min drive - 51.8 km
  • Samanalawewa Reservoir - 55 min drive - 44.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Multi Mix RestUrant - ‬60 min drive
  • Citrus

About this property

La Pentera

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly La Pentera. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Hambegamuwa lodge is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2016
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
La Pentera offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (return)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Pentera Lodge Hambegamuwa
Pentera Lodge
Pentera Lodge Thanamalvila
Pentera Thanamalvila
Lodge La Pentera Thanamalvila
Thanamalvila La Pentera Lodge
La Pentera Thanamalvila
Pentera Lodge
Lodge La Pentera
Pentera
La Pentera Lodge
La Pentera Thanamalvila
La Pentera Lodge Thanamalvila

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Pentera?

La Pentera offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at La Pentera?

As of 30 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Pentera on 30 July 2026 start from AU$174, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at La Pentera?

Yep, La Pentera has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to La Pentera?

The closest beach to La Pentera is Hambantota Beach (50 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Pentera?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Pentera?

Yep, you can grab a meal at La Pentera's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Pentera?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at La Pentera?

No, pets are not allowed.

La Pentera Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Susmita

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Unique Experience Stay

La Pentera is a new property which has a unique concept of a tree house. The property is quite far from the Udawalawe National Park - about 30 km or so. The directions are also unclear, even if you use googlemaps. The property is new and in great condition. However, there are things that could be better, especially the food. The bathroom has hot water though there is some water leakage. A great experience stay but could be better.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nicola

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DO NOT STAY HERE!! i was bitten and scratched by the dog here. It waited outside the room. Sleeps on the chair outside. It blocks the top so you can't get down the dangerous stairs. It goes for your legs/feet because it wants attention. We was badly over charged for rice for dinner. No wifi. No AC. 20 power cuts. We only had electricity for 2hours on and off out of the 12hours we was there. We couldn't wait to leave. The owner/family hardly speak english when we said how unhappy/upset we was and about the dog/stay he laughed in our faces. He hit the dog hard with a branch to get it away from us after saying no harm no harm. It really disstressed me even after it bit and scratched me because it was crying. I contacted hotels.com who have done nothing to take this place down for saftey concerns and ay least a partial refund. I will now take this further once i am home. We stayed for 1 night in the hot tub cabin (didn't use the hot tub due to no electricity) Everything is dirty. There are cockroaches in the shower. The stairs are not save especislly when wet i slipped twice and are missing slats in them. The hot tub is dirty anyway and the shower leaks through to it from above. The toilet also leaks. The netting around the bed has holes init honestly the list goes on. Book somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great wildness experience near Udawalawe park

Amazing value for money, great food and super friendly staff who go over and above for you. They organise a lovely fish boat around the lake for us, too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

KERPAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The venue needs a bit of a repair in places other than that it was great place to stay the staff are really great and willing to assist you anyway they can and food was fine. We would stay again as plenty of wild life all around you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Pentera is a unique property and it is conveniently located around 30 minutes drive to the entrance of the Udawalawe National Park. Our host is very friendly and helpful, going above and beyond our expectations and making sure we have the best time in the property. The evening walk around the lake area is awesome, and the hammocks, swings and mini rock climb is nice too. We had our best Sri Lankan cuisine in this resort, the chicken curry is full of flavours and spices. Definitely recommend you to stay here and would highly suggest staying for 2 nights, and do their full day tour to the safari park, lunch and river swim. We wished we had more time to do these activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really special place

We stayed here for one night, using it as a base to visit Uda Walawe national park. Stayed in a tree house which was a memorable experience ! The staff were really helpful - very responsive via email before we arrived, helping us to organise a canoe ride and a safari which were the highlights of our holiday. From the moment we arrived, we were well-looked after, with excellent food and service throughout. Would definitely recommend La Pentera to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Tessa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Try This hotel...

Very Nice place with good service and friendly staff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

we loved staying at la Pentera. It is close to beautiful national parks. The staff is very helpful and arranged all of our activities many of which were free. The food is tasty. The tree house accommodations are beautiful and ingenious! Wish we could have stayed longer. The pictures in the listing do not do the site justice. It was magical.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky luxury tree houses near Udawalawe National

An amazing place well managed. Stayed in one of their new quirky tree houses. Very comfortable. Food delicious. Well positioned for safaris to Udawalawe Nation Park and Elephant transit home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb three day stay.

Staff were superb, very friendly and keen to please. We really enjoyed our stay. The food was particularly good for vegetarians and the chef produced tasty food every meal. We enjoyed the trips out, particularly the spontaneous trip to the mango and coconut plantation. Service was always excellent with extras added, like cakes with our tea. We are looking forward to returning in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like you sleep in the jungle

Very nice place and experience to sleep up in a tree! The service was excellent and friendly stuff. They did us a big tasty takeaway breakfast 05am because we were going on early morning safari to Udawalawe. There is no windows in the room or bathroom but it was not a problem for us, it makes the athmosphere, feeling like you sleep in the jungle. There are bambu curtains insted of the windows. I recomend this for one-two nights sleepover. The bathroom is clean and shower is good like in a 3star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

treehouse

We had an absolutely wonderful stay. The treehouse was amazing, the lighting at night created a beautiful ambiance. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we would have a memorable experience. Thanks for everything, Catherine, Wayne and Tori Preney
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very special hotel in the jungle

We stayed at La Pentera for 2 nights in Feb as part of our Sri Lanka tour. We arrived at about 6pm and were greated by Francis the manager and his wonderful team and a welcome drink. The driveway leading up to the 4 chalet hotel is impressive as is the whole hotel concept. Francis had called us in advance and was prepared for our arrival. We had booked the tree house but were also shown the clay house which we chose instead. The room was air conditioned, clean, safe and comfortable. We had a wonderful Sri Lankan meal cooked by the chef using organic vegetables grown on the grounds of the hotel. They were the tastiest vegetables I have ever eaten. We also enjoyed a nice bottle of wine. We set off for Yala National Park at 5am in the hotel jeep with breakfast (sandwiches, fruit and drinjs) The trip was really well organised and the driver, Francis (who accompanied us) and the tracker were excellent and tracked down the elephants but the leopard was evasive. We returned to the hotel late afternoon & after a short rest, the team took us to the very peaceful lake at the back of the hotel. They offered to drive us to the road where the elephants would be crossing to drink water at night but we passed and enjoyed another great meal and after delicious breakfast the next morning and a look at the organic garden, Dimu the charming driver, drove us to Galle. This hotel in the jungle was a unique experience and the excellent team who are new are eager to please & will make it special!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful location with amazing staff

We were a group of four girls staying in La Pentera for just one night, as we had a short time in Sri Lanka. Before travelling over, I had arranged with Francis, the manager, to have a driver collect us in Galle. The journey was long, maybe about 4 hours but the driver (Dimuthu) was brillinat! He stopped for toilet breaks and even bought us some sweetcorn during the journey. From the moment we arrived, we were treated exceptionally well. Francis got to know all our names in the short time we were there. The food was fresh and really tasty. Go for the parata! I had a safari booked for the next day with a different company but cancelled it and booked one with La Pentera instead. We left at 6:00am, brought sandwiches and water with us. Francis and a guide came with us for the safari. It was great and they stopped to point out different animals and for photos to be taken. After the safari, we went to visit a lake which is a five minute walk from La Pentera. We then drove to a river nearby and had a swim. We left for Adam's Peak that afternoon and our driver, Dimuthu, drove us there. Again it was about 5 hours but we had some stops along the way. Dimuthu even climbed Adam's Peak with us at 2am (dedicated!) and drove us to Colombo that afternoon. We had a wonderful stay at La Pentera and we were so impressed with the commitment of the staff to making our stay as enjoyable and as memorable as possible. Our only regret is that we couldn't;t have stayed longer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good experience!

Had a very good experience staying here! The most friendly staff who helped with everything and had good suggestions! Great homemade food and overall very home-like atmosphere. Recommended to everyone who wants to try something else.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent 4 nights in the tree house. It was great experience, the surrounding is beautiful and peaceful. The staff is really helpful and attentive. I strongly recommend taking a trip in the fishing boat at the near lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect play for nature and wildlife lovers

La Pentera offers an amazing place to get up close and personal to the nature. It is a short walk down the lake where we can take a leisure canoe ride to watch the waterbirds up close. I am blown away by the diversity of waterbirds and the various animals that come forth to the watering hole. Even while I was enjoying breakfast in the hotel, I saw monkeys having their breakfast of fruits plucked from the plants grown on the huge rocks located in the hotel. The hotel is visited by many birds and I can heard birds singing throughout the day. The hotel is located near Udawalawe Safari Park and it is a great place to educate the children on the various animals that co-exist with humans on this planet earth. We saw elephant herds, roaming buffaloes and peacocks amongst others. It has been a wonderful experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prachtige kamers met super personeel

La Pentera heeft ons erg verrast. Wij waren de aller eerste gasten welke mochten verblijven in het gloed nieuwe hotel. Bij aankomst werden wij ontvangen met een kokosnoot met een rietje en een brede glimlach. Wij hadden de boomhut gekozen als verblijfplaats. Deze is echt prachtig. Als verwelkoming kregen wij een rondvaart in een traditionele kano over het naastgelegen meer. Op en rond het meer hebben wij de meest uitzonderlijke vogels gespot en zelf apen gezien. Ook zagen wij de locale bevolking vissen op hun eigen wijze. Daarnaast was het eten erg lekker. Het was eten zoals de Sri Lankanen zelf deden. Denk er wel aan om anti muggen/insecten spray mee te nemen. Je zit namelijk midden in de jungle. Samen met het personeel hebben wij ook mogen genieten van een safari in het Udawalawe park. Vogels, krokodillen en olifanten en nog veel meer!! Prachtig!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018