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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Elephant Rest Udawalawa in Udawalawe offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, terrace, and lush garden. The hotel features a family-friendly restaurant serving Chinese, Indian, and Asian cuisines, a pool bar, and a kids' pool. Convenient Location: Located 3.7 mi from Udawalawe National Park and 28 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel provides easy access to local attractions. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking ensure a comfortable stay. Additional services include bike tours, cycling, and themed dinner nights.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Emma
United Kingdom“From arrival Sangee made us feel very welcome and the glass of papaya juice was most welcome. Our first room was basic with some very old electrics that were a little dubious. However on first look the room was clean enough to stay in. Sadly...” - Jayna
United States“Had a nice stay here. They arranged a jeep safari for us for a good price. Rooms are clean spacious and comfortable. The shower was warm when the heater was switched on but didn't work that great. Breakfast was pretty basic but okay - just...” - Michaela
United Kingdom“It’s clean and in a great location but the absolute best thing is the people that run the hotel they are kind and helpful. The location was great for our safari which they organised and the food was lovingly home cooked from scratch.”
Roy
Sri Lanka“Very clean , excellent combination of western and local food, dedicated & friendly service, convenient and relaxing environment”
Jamie
United Kingdom“Cosy, clean and cute in colonial style with a nice pool and even a badminton court. Very friendly and helpful family run the place. Excellent value. Good food. Close to park (10 minutes)”- Hannah
United Kingdom“Staff were friendly and went out of their way to help us. Food was great. Pool was clean. The safari they organised was good” - Stefan
Germany“Nice and friendly hotel with perfect location to national park. Organised safari for us. Perfect.” - Carolin
Germany“The hotel is very close to the national park entrance. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the good food. The hotel owner helped us to arrange a safari tour and another tour to the elephant transit home. In the afternoon we enjoyed the big pool. We...” - Briana
New Zealand“Great place! Loved the location amongst all the sugar cane fields. The family who run the place were lovely. We organised our safari through the hotel, and were super happy with the experience. The location is close to the main gate of the...” - Virginia
Australia“While only accepted payment in cash, they helped me to get this and will have this capacity in the near future. Very good lentil soup and breakfast. Help get a reasonably priced taxi to Ella. Good value for money and well located to the National...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineChinese • Indian • Asian
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
- Restaurant #2
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.