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A swimming pool with a reflection of trees and a building in the background.

A small, single-story house with a gabled roof, surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered walkway and a small garden area with plants.

1. The Countryside Udawalawe

0.5 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Nicholas

£35

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Three people standing on rocks with snacks and drinks.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a vanity with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A group of elephants in a grassy field with trees in the background.

2. Mansala Safari House

1.7 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Hannah

£30

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pavilion.

A covered garden area with a central water feature, potted plants, and a gazebo structure.

A restaurant interior with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, and a shelf with a pot and decorative items.

3. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

1.8 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Ronelda

£37

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool in the foreground.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture of elephants, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A signboard advertising breakfast soup, tea, coffee, and fresh juice.

4. Hotel Athgira

0.7 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Geoff

£26

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A wooden staircase leading to a bamboo-roofed building with stone walls and a wooden door.

A rustic stone building with a thatched roof, a wooden door, and a small window.

A room with two beds, each with white bedding and a patterned blanket on one. There are hanging lights and a canopy bed with a sheer white cover.

A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a railing, surrounded by bamboo structures.

5. Lizard Safari Lodge

1 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Anonymous traveller

£19

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge area, surrounded by trees and a building with a sloped roof.

A corridor with a central water feature, flanked by columns and greenery, leading to a seating area.

A treehouse structure surrounded by dense foliage, with multiple levels and a thatched roof.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a chandelier, and a staircase with wooden railings.

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

0.8 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Lars Toft

£80

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A house with a porch, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, a television, and speakers.

A room with two wooden beds, a wooden door, and a view of greenery outside.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a red and white striped tablecloth, and a television on a wooden stand.

7. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

1.8 mi from Elephant Transit Home

"Unfortunately I am not able to review Dil Lanka Safari Resort, because when we arrived, the manager was very surprised to see us and said that he had no booking from us (three people, two rooms). Ultimately it was resolved (with help from our Sri Lankan driver) and we were given our money back (booking was prepaid). The grounds looked nice, so you could take your chances, but make sure you do nót prepay your reservation."

£7

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A clear swimming pool with a stone wall and lounge chairs in the background.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden desk with a chair, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a window with curtains.

A dining table set with a green placemat, a white plate, and a blue napkin.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and a black metal railing, overlooking a lush green landscape.

8. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

0.7 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Lotte Duus

£35

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-lit exterior.

A neatly made bed with a rolled towel, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard in a hotel room.

A multi-story building with a reflective pool in the foreground.

9. Wildlife Safari House

1.7 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Gulsun

£7

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A wooden staircase leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A row of treehouse-style cabins with thatched roofs and wooden furniture, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with circular patterns on the grass.

A swimming pool with people enjoying it, surrounded by pebbles and a decorative wall with the word "Paradise".

A neatly made bed with white and tiger-striped pillows, a yellow blanket, and white towels on a wooden nightstand.

10. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

1.5 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Komitige

£18

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rustic hut with a triangular roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A bedroom with two beds covered by white canopy beds, a wooden ceiling, and a single hanging light fixture.

A traditional thatched-roof hut with a garden in front, surrounded by lush greenery.

A pool area with wooden loungers, a clear blue pool, and two rustic cabins with metal roofs.

11. Maika safari

0.5 mi from Elephant Transit Home

£7

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern building with large windows and a balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wardrobe, and a television.

12. Waraka - Udawalawe

1.6 mi from Elephant Transit Home

"Honestly a very disappointing hotel. Online it looks lovely but the reality of metal construction without insulation means a boiling hot room that the AC can’t counteract and from others walking. The restaurant was comparable to Faulty Towers! We ordered a bottle of wine and after waiting for 15mins we’re told they didn’t have it, other drinks on the menu weren’t available, food was actually lovely but arrived at random times and the staff looked perplexed when asked anything. Also, and not...

Danielle

£98

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with warm lighting.

A covered outdoor area with a yellow building, a paved walkway, and a parked vehicle.

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and a view of the outdoors.

A treehouse with a metal staircase and a platform, surrounded by dense foliage.

13. Ele Camp Udawalawa

1.7 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Vanou2a

£37

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A thatched-roof structure with a central open area, possibly a dining or gathering space, surrounded by low walls and trees.

A reception desk with a sign that reads "RECEPTION OPEN".

A neatly made bed with a pink towel and white flowers, a window with curtains, and a wooden door.

A wooden dining table set with white plates, blue patterned cups, and a white teapot.

14. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

1.1 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Dan

£10

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A house with a porch, a staircase, and a large window.

A narrow hallway with a wooden door at the end, a small wooden stool, and a white door on the left.

A bed with a mosquito net, white bedding with star patterns, and a bedside table with a book.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a table, surrounded by a green railing and steps leading up to a door.

15. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

1.8 mi from Elephant Transit Home

Mick

£16

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

A wooden-paneled shower room with a white towel hanging on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building with balconies.

A hotel room with a wooden table set with two white teacups, a kettle, a water bottle, a vase with a flower, and a tray with coffee packets and a non-smoking sign.

16. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

0.5 mi from Elephant Transit Home

£66

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a wooden headboard.

A multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, white bedding, and beige pillows. There are two wall-mounted paintings of elephants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, two bedside tables, a painting on the wall, and a door with curtains.

17. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

0.6 mi from Elephant Transit Home

£52

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

A family on a checkered floor with a staircase and wooden doors.

A house with a blue roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A lush garden with a pathway leading to a gazebo.

18. Avian Garden Udawalawe

0.7 mi from Elephant Transit Home

£15

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A rustic house by a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery.

A traditional building with a stone facade, a wooden balcony, and a well-lit interior.

A hallway with a stone wall, wooden beams, and a bed visible through an open door.

A wooden-framed doorway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a chair.

19. Stone Carving Resort

1.4 mi from Elephant Transit Home

£42

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A corridor with a wall-mounted sculpture, a potted plant with pink flowers, and a framed picture.

A brick building with a wooden door and a window, surrounded by greenery.

A rustic wooden cabin with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

A building with a brick facade and a white exterior, featuring a large wooden door and multiple windows.

20. The Grand Leisure Villa

0.8 mi from Elephant Transit Home

£20

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews	View
Hotel Athgira	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
Lizard Safari Lodge	8.6 Excellent 10 reviews	View

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed 2 nights in August. Spacious hotel with plenty to explore, we wished we'd had more time to make the most of all the facilities. Had a small hiccup with our room allocation at check-in, but the team resolved it quickly and professionally. Food was a highlight - great buffet breakfast with a wide selection, and good options across the various restaurants on site. We also played 18 holes of golf; the caddies were professional, polite and added a lot to the experience. Would recommend for a relaxing stay with plenty of facilities to enjoy, just make sure you allow enough time to see it all."

Elephant Trail

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Extremely helpful staff. Facilities were surprisingly good. Handy location to elephant transit and national park. Nice pool. Highly recommend."

The Countryside Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were big & clean and the pool is really nice. The staff were very helpful and organised our safari for the next day at check in. Breakfast and dinner were delicious!"

Mansala Safari House

8/10 Good

"Amazing experience with safari booked via this stay. The hotel is located in the jungle of udawalawe and the hosts were absolutely lovely. A lot of food options just ten minutes walk as well. Only issue was the chanting on a megaphone which was very loud which started at 4am until 6am and monkeys jumping up and down and running across the roof so I didn’t manage to get much sleep!"

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

8/10 Good

"great pool close enough to national park but hotel is a little tired"

Centauria Wild

10/10 Excellent

"nice staff, amazing breakfast, and lake view are one of the best, especially during the sunset"

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

Other attractions near Elephant Transit Home

Udawalawe National Park

9.2/10 (77 reviews)

Spot herds of majestic Asian elephants, wild cats and myriad birdlife at this sprawling wildlife reserve on the edge of the Hill Country.

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Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

After visiting Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombage-ara.

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Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Suriyakanda Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Suriyakanda. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elephant Transit Home?

Elephant Transit Home is located in a welcoming area of Udawalawa that travellers like for its parks and gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 33 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Elephant Transit Home?

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a winery and a full-service spa. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Elephant Transit Home. Other good choices close by include The Countryside Udawalawe and Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Elephant Transit Home?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Elephant Transit Home.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elephant Transit Home, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Elephant Transit Home.

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Our top choices for Elephant Transit Home hotels

1. The Countryside Udawalawe

2. Mansala Safari House

3. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

4. Hotel Athgira

5. Lizard Safari Lodge

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

7. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

8. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

9. Wildlife Safari House

10. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

11. Maika safari

12. Waraka - Udawalawe

13. Ele Camp Udawalawa

14. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

15. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

16. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

17. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

18. Avian Garden Udawalawe

19. Stone Carving Resort

20. The Grand Leisure Villa

Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

Elephant Trail

The Countryside Udawalawe

Mansala Safari House

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Other attractions near Elephant Transit Home

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

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