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Elephant Rest Udawalawa

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Outdoor pool
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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View
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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View
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
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Terrace
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 72 reviews
The price is CA $131
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort
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About the area

Map
431 Ananda Gama, Hulankapolla, Udawalawa

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lunugamvehera National Park - 38 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 48 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 54 min drive - 57.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bathgedara Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ali Mankada Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Dilrukshi - ‬7 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.

Languages

English

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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

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.
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

9.0

Wonderful

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Amazing location, great service, delicious food
Harry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Close to the park.

Stayed here for 1 night. Good location near the park.
BERYL, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clayton, 2-night trip with friends
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay near Udawalawe National Park! We drove in from Ella and the owners cooked a delicious fresh meal of rice and curry for us and later that night, made string hoppers for dinner. The room was very clean and spacious and the bed was comfortable. In the morning, they had arranged a safari, so we went out to the park at 6am. We are hungry first thing in the morning so they graciously made breakfast for us at 5:45 so we could eat before the safari. The family is so friendly and their little boy is adorable. Highly recommend staying here if you're coming to Udawalawe!
Adrienne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Small hotel close to Safari Park

Owners are very nice. Hotel is basic but convenient. They have their own safari vehicle.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One-night stay

Stayed here as a base for Udawalawe National Park and it was perfect. The room is nice, the place is extremely close to the entrance to the park, dinner and breakfast made by the hosts was delicious, and the safari in their jeep was incredible (and very reasonably priced). They also helped us to arrange a taxi to our next destination the next day. Highly recommended
Jessica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Interesting experience.

Convenient to wildlife park. Interesting experience living with local family, more a B & B than a hotel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

At home feeling in wonderful village

Wonderful place in a small village, amazing host with a charming family. The food was very good and the proximity to the park is a plus. You can easily organize safaris and transport from here.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

great food, location and hosts but needs updating

great location, amazing dinner and breakfast after safari. room was a bit basic and not the cleanest, needed updating/lick of paint but location was great for early start at the safari and the owners were really helpful and friendly 😁
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8/10 Very good

A rustic retreat

Very rural nothing in local area apart from Udawalawe national park but staff very helpful and made us very welcome and happy to cater for us Sri Lankan cuisine very tasty. Rooms clean. Scorpion in the shower a surprise but only tiny and part of the experience of being so rural
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service. Basic but has everything you need.

The couple that run this place are so friendly and helpful. Lovely people. The home cooked meal was the best Sri Lankan food we have had on the trip. The safari organised through the hotel is amazing and would recommend it. Please note that this hotel is not plush but it is comfortable and clean and quiet. Perfect for our night there to do the safari. The park is very closeby.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience - wow the homecooked dinner!

Our stay at Elephant Rest was a pleasure. Our host was very helpful in organising our Safari tour with a fantastic guide, our ride to the Elephant Transit Home as well as our transport to Tangalle. The highlight for us was the DELICIOUS home cooked curry our lovely hosts made for us. Hands down the best Sri Lankan meal that we have had on our trip, and up there with the tastiest I've ever had! What a gorgeous family, so very kind and welcoming. A true SL experience with all the comforts (AC, tv including cable and IPL!). Could not recommend this place more highly and most importantly, it was affordable and excellent value for money.
Shelley, 1-night romance trip
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