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Elephant Rest Udawalawa

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Udawalawe National Park

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Elephant Rest Udawalawa offers a serene escape near Udawalawe National Park with a continental breakfast, on-site international cuisine restaurant, and an outdoor pool. Unwind in the garden or take advantage of barbecue grills while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Outdoor pool

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
431 Ananda Gama, Hulankapolla, Udawalawa

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lunugamvehera National Park - 36 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 48 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 54 min drive - 57.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grand Toscana Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Craft Tunnel: A Potter’s Retreat - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪vibeX - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Elephant Rest Udawalawa

Elephant Rest Udawalawa offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Udawalawe National Park. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A children's pool, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at noon
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts cash.
Property Registration Number U/SEWANA/1555

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Elephant Rest Udawalawa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Elephant Rest Udawalawa 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 Elephant Rest Udawalawa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elephant Rest Udawalawa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Elephant Rest Udawalawa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Elephant Rest Udawalawa?

You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Elephant Rest Udawalawa and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Elephant Rest Udawalawa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Elephant Rest Udawalawa like?

Elephant Rest Udawalawa is located a short 1-minute walk from Udawalawe National Park.

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Reviews

Elephant Rest Udawalawa Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and nice setting. Very friendly owners. Great breakfast included and also had a lovely dinner there as well. Well located for the national park.
Mark, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was nice enough. The family were absolutely lovely and couldn’t do more for us. There is nothing around the area, so it’s pretty isolating -meaning any meals need to be cooked by the family but they were so accommodating and the food was great. Only thing is there are a lot of insects but to be expected with such surroundings. The place also organises the udawalawe safari for you so no need to book a tour prior. It was 22,000 LKR entrance and 12,000 LKR for the jeep. I would say that one night is enough here either before or after the safari, just because there is nothing around.
Annie, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Not the cleanest, lots of cockroaches
Janna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Amazing location, great service, delicious food
Harry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a lovely little place to stay for the night. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. The staff were so kind and lovely, the home cooked food was some of the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka. They also arranged a safari for us, we had a jeep to ourselves, and saw many animals (elephants, monkeys, mongoose). All in all a fabulous experience, and incredible value for money.
elizabeth, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Im writing this review solely regarding the business and management, as the owners were very kind people. Despite this however the hotel was not well managed. There was little to no staff to support or serve. There was no introduction to our room, about service and what was offered. It took an hour to find someone to get a water and over an hour for food to arrive (dinner time). Another visitor, who we got to know whilst at the hotel, meal never arrived. Most drink orders were forgotten about and any orders were not documented so the hotel, when it came to payment, had to reask what we ordered. No rooms came with any drinking water nor kettle to permit boiling tap water. Then it comes to food and hygine...The cleaniness of the breakfast eating area and kitchen (as my partner poked their head in to look) was very unclean. Plates were not clean, you could taste unclean pans were used to cook on. There were fruit flies everywhere in the eating area - these are predominantly prevelant in unclean conditions and only evident in the eating area. The dinner we ate was incredibly unpleasant and we both left the entire plate (which we hate to do) and had to find somewhere else to eat. Other guests too commented negatively regarding the food. Worst of all is that evidently there is a cleanliness issue...I was sick and both myself and partner had a bad stomach. Its unfortunate because the room itself and hotel has promise but I cannot and will not recommend anyone go. Lastly, whilst th
Hannah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vi var her ifm safari i udawalawe. Hotellet er bare noen få minutter med bil unna inngangen. Veldig koselig sted! Fine og vennlige folk. God mat.
Alise Jarberg, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room and friendly staff, helpful with organising safari etc. at a good price. Thank you!
Martin Lykke, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Das Zimmer u die Anlage waren sauber, nur der Pool bräuchte mehr pflege
Manfred, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Det var det charmigaste och mest genuina hotell vi bodde på under våra två veckor på Sri Lanka. Mannen och frun som drev detta mycket familljära hotellet var otroligt vänliga och hjälpsamma. Maten var vällagad och god och värd att vänta på. Hotellet ligger endast 5 minuters bilfärd till nationalparken. Det är dessutom mycket prisvärt. Kan varmt rekommenderas.
Josefina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Accueil au top, on est reçu avec un jus de fruit fraîchement fait, les chambres sont spacieuses, avec une petite terrasse et un salon de jardin en bois, 1 gel douche, 1 shampooing et 1 lotion lime/cinnamon dans la salle de bain, un espace détente avec un terrain de badminton, des échecs et une piscine très agréable, les repas sont préparés minutes et avec attention, prix très corrects. Emplacement idéal à - de 10' du parc. Des hôtes en or, une bouteille d'eau donnée quand je suis partie à 5h45 pour mon safari (ils peuvent vous l'organiser), à midi, Ils m'ont proposé le petit déjeuner si est inclus mais que je n'avais pas pris et le bus pour aller vers Tangalle passe devant chez eux, mais sur à un blocage, la dame m'a gentiment emmenée en scooter jusqu'à la station suivant et s'est assurée que je suis bien dans le bus. Des gens adorables. Allez-y les yeux fermés !
Nathalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfekt för en övernattning om man ska på safari. Litet hotell där ägarna fixar allt, boende, vilken mat man vill, safari, frukostpaket, taxi. Det är bara att fråga, mannen som driver hotellet är otroligt hjälpsam och trevlig!
Oskar, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The hosts were very friendly, hospitable and organised safari trip. Room was spacious but there were many insects!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Warm hospitality and excellent Sri Lankan food in the Uda Walawe National Park
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Their dinner and breakfast were good. The safari jeep was very useful and cheaper than others. The room was very basic but clean and enough for one night.
TM, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good place to stay if you’re planning to go on safari. Value for money. Competitive safari prices offered by the host
Ektoras, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Bra för en natt om man skall på safari

En liten lodge med enbart tre rum som drivs av en familj. Då vi var ensamma där just den natten fick vi välja själva när vi ville ha middag och frukost (vet inte hur det funkar annars). Vi skulle ut på safari tidigt så vi fick frukosten i ett paket att ta med. Det fanns ingen meny till middag, så vi fick äta det som bjöds, men det vär väldigt gott. Det finns inget att göra i närheten förutom att ta safari i nationalparken, men om man bara är där för safarin en natt funkar det bra. De har även en safarijeep och de erbjöd 3h-tur för ~8000LKR (~$45USD). Det enda vi kan klaga på var att wi-fi var ganska dåligt.
Dennis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was lovely! Only minus part was the bathroom that needed to be updated . The stuff were really helpful and nice! Really relaxing place. Would come again! Love the peace of silence.
Alexandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice guesthouse close to the safari park

My wife and I stayed at Elephant Rest Udawalawa for one night. The room was clean and comfortable and well put together. We had dinner and breakfast at the guesthouse and both were very tasty and generous portions. We were able to book our safari at the guesthouse and also our onward taxi to Mirissa. The service was friendly and efficient. Overall we were happy with our stay and we would recommend this guesthouse.
Lachlan, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Dirty, dusty, needs Maintaining

We had booked a 2 night stay due to the good reviews, and with the intention to go on the 'value for money' safari trip. Our taxi dropped us off midday, there was no one on reception to greet us. No water, tea, or refreshment of any kind. However, a maid told us we could go into our allocated room. This had not been prepared recently, as I found a dead lizard and dead flies in the bathroom. Apart from that the room and bed looked clean. We decided to cut our stay down to one night, do the safari that evening (which was great), then move to another hotel 10km away which was cheaper, lovely and clean, and had a swimming pool. Thank you to Hotels.com for sorting out a refund.
Jane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Liebevoll-familiäre Betreuung, Innenhof erholsam

Sehr nette familiäre Betreuung, sehr aufmerksam, die Zimmer einfach, sauber, der Innenhof liebevoll gestaltet, lädt zum Relaxen ein, hier kann man sich wohlfühlen, Essen sehr gut, der Nationalparkeingang gleich ums Eck,
Sabine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Close to the park.

Stayed here for 1 night. Good location near the park.
BERYL, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Simple but cozy and clean place run by an extremely friendly family. Hotel has their own safari truck that can be rented out with a driver for a very reasonable price.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A nice little oasis in a poor place.

A very friendly and service minded host indeed. A nice little place in a regular village in Sri Lanka. Nothing to see or do in the surrounding parts except for the Udawalawe National park. When asked about the price for a safari they forgot to mention the fee for the park itself which was three times the fee for the car and guide. Luckily we had just enough cash! The dinner and breakfast were both exceptionally tasty! Lovely family that hosts the place!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I had an excellent stay at Elephant Rest. The Sri Lankan dinners that they cook were some of the best that I've had in the country. The wifi worked well for the entire stay. The showers had hot water. They have their own jeep for safari and give a really good rate.
Timothy, 2-night trip