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1. Vimanra Hotel

Vimanra Hotel
3.0 star property
10 mi from Mau Ara Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Very clean room.Lovely pool. The hotel is out of the way near the river. We loved the tranquil setting. Apart from our safari trip (which was arranged by the owner) we didn’t leave the hotel, which suited us because the food provided at the hotel is delicious. The only negative thing I would say is they could do with upgrading the recliners by the pool. "
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is £15
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Vimanra Hotel

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

The Countryside Udawalawe
3.0 star property
9.5 mi from Mau Ara Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Had an excellent stay at the property, staff were amazing and had everything we needed, everything was well maintained, pool was great, highlight was the safari which we booked through the property. Would definitely recommend staying here. "
United Kingdom
Nicholas
The price is £38
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
The Countryside Udawalawe

3. Hantara Udawalawa

Hantara Udawalawa
3.5 star property
6.7 mi from Mau Ara Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (41 reviews)
"Positive Review Had a wonderful stay at Hantara Udawalawe. The place was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with excellent facilities. The staff were friendly, helpful, and always ready to provide great support. The peaceful surroundings and overall hospitality made our stay very enjoyable. Highly recommended for a relaxing family getaway!"
United States
Lakshanth
The price is £24
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hantara Udawalawa

4. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

Elephant Rest Udawalawa
3.0 star property
4.6 mi from Mau Ara Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (59 reviews)
"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. "
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Elephant Rest Udawalawa

5. Centauria Wild

Centauria Wild
4.0 star property
6.2 mi from Mau Ara Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (60 reviews)
"Staff very helpful, lovely resort "
United Kingdom
Joe
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Centauria Wild

6. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge
3.5 star property
7.6 mi from Mau Ara Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and so welcoming. Rooms were clean and the grounds were beautiful. The location is peaceful and relaxing "
United States
Ronelda
The price is £34
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

7. Makulu Safari Camping

Makulu Safari Camping
2.5 star property
3.3 mi from Mau Ara Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"fabulous secluded location, AMAZING staff. Gorgeous food. -the staff go way above and beyond in hospitality. please DO use their official guides an drivers that follow the same mantra."
United Kingdom
adrian
The price is £44
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Makulu Safari Camping

8. La Pentera

La Pentera
3.0 star property
7.1 mi from Mau Ara Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"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."
India
Susmita
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
La Pentera

9. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort
5.0 star property
9.9 mi from Mau Ara Lake
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (96 reviews)
"Old and badly maintained hotel !"
Switzerland
Jérôme
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

10. Sihilro Regency

Sihilro Regency
3.0 star property
3.4 mi from Mau Ara Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (14 reviews)
"The welcome at the Sihilro Regency is second to none. We felt almost like family. The home cooked food offered is really fantastic, exceeding the standard in most of the hotels we stayed in. Arriving over the new year weekend, we were slightly concerned that onward travel would be difficult but they helped us find a taxi at a very reasonable price. We also used their in house Safari and the driver / guide was brilliant. Highly recommended."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
The price is £22
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Sihilro Regency

11. Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team
3.0 star property
4.7 mi from Mau Ara Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (15 reviews)
"staff bent over backwards for us made sure we were constantly happy! food was amazing, over all amazing vibes "
Australia
Shannon
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

12. Elephant Trail

Elephant Trail
3.5 star property
5.6 mi from Mau Ara Lake
7.4 out of 10, Good, (40 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Extremely helpful staff. Facilities were surprisingly good. Handy location to elephant transit and national park. Nice pool. Highly recommend."
Australia
Angela
The price is £38
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Elephant Trail

13. Pavana Resort

Pavana Resort
3.0 star property
9.8 mi from Mau Ara Lake
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (8 reviews)
"We stayed for two night cause were visiting Udawalawe national park, which is about 30mis away so the hotel is a very good basepoint. Hotel is a walking distance from bus station and town central. Arrived and got complimentary drinks, super nice welcome and info of jeep/driver arrangements for the safari. The safari is a couple of dollars more expensive if you get it through the hotel but so easy, I highly recommend doing it that way. You get breakfast to go and the jeep and driver were...
European Union
Ville
The price is £17
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Pavana Resort

14. Ivory Safari House

Ivory Safari House
3.0 star property
10.4 mi from Mau Ara Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Great location! Centrally located, super nice hosts (family led hotel), nice breakfast and a comfy, nice room! :-) Thank you!"
Germany
Michael
The price is £3
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Ivory Safari House

15. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

Le Green Udawalawe Resort
3.5 star property
6.1 mi from Mau Ara Lake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (18 reviews)
"Did send an email to expedia, saying we did not stay, because of unhygenic rooms and facilities not working. "
United Kingdom
Antonia
The price is £22
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Le Green Udawalawe Resort

16. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

Dil Lanka Safari Resort
3.0 star property
10.4 mi from Mau Ara Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"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."
Netherlands
MJ
The price is £7
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Dil Lanka Safari Resort

17. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge
3.0 star property
7.6 mi from Mau Ara Lake
7.4 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"Everything was very good, especially the staff. The lady on reception was fantastic and helped with train tickets. The pool was clean and inviting in the sun. The buffet food was okay, sandwiches were the best choice from the menu options. Safari was great, no need for a guide as our driver pointed out lots of things. Would recommend."
United Kingdom
Erica
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

18. Eliyanth Udawalawe

Eliyanth Udawalawe
3.0 star property
7.3 mi from Mau Ara Lake
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"Nice room and location. Good value for the price. Kind and helpful staff. Check in took lf 10 minutes but afterall we came before 12 (check in time) but all was great."
Poland
KONRAD
The price is £39
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Eliyanth Udawalawe

19. Milk House Cottage Udawalawe

Milk House Cottage Udawalawe
2.5 star property
6.5 mi from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"I can’t recommend this place enough! Great communication with Eric all the way through, we came a bit late, and before we could order our meals over email and it was ready. Great WiFi! Evening watching fireflies in the dark. The food both breakfast and dinner was delicious. Eric also helped book our safari trip witch was terrific!"
Denmark
Betina
The price is £23
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Milk House Cottage Udawalawe

20. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe
5.0 star property
8.7 mi from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Fremragende sted, en lille perle i høj klasse og fantastisk personale."
Denmark
Lotte Duus
The price is £32
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe
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Compare popular hotels close to Mau Ara Lake

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by a covered patio area with plants and a staircase.
Vimanra Hotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews
View
A swimming pool with a reflection of trees and a building in the background.
The Countryside Udawalawe
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
14 reviews
View
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of traditional-style buildings in the background.
Hantara Udawalawa
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
41 reviews
View
A nighttime swimming pool area with a checkered deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.
Elephant Rest Udawalawa
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
59 reviews
View
A large rectangular pool with a stone border, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone pathway.
Centauria Wild
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
60 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mau Ara Lake?
Mau Ara Lake is located in an area that travellers like for its safari tours. You'll find 27 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Mau Ara Lake?
Centauria Wild is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Mau Ara Lake. Other good choices around the area include Jungle Paradise Hotel and Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe.
How many hotels are there close to Mau Ara Lake?
Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mau Ara Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mau Ara Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Mau Ara Lake.