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A modern building with multiple levels, outdoor seating, and a wooden deck.

A modern room with a wooden floor, a sofa with colorful cushions, a bed with pillows, and a table with a tray of items.

A room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern building with a curved roof and large glass windows.

1. The Rainforest Ecolodge

9.7 mi from Waulpane Cave

Maria

£293

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

A dining table set with various dishes, including rice, salad, and fried items, along with water bottles and wine glasses.

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.

2. Mansala Safari House

4.3 mi from Waulpane Cave

Hannah

£30

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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.

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

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

5.5 mi from Waulpane Cave

Nicholas

£35

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by a covered patio area with plants and a staircase.

A group of people dining at an outdoor table with a pool in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a glass table, and a large elephant painting on the wall.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a computer, and a lamp.

4. Vimanra Hotel

6.2 mi from Waulpane Cave

Susan

£14

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

5. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

7.4 mi from Waulpane Cave

Ronelda

£37

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

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

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

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5.1 mi from Waulpane Cave

Lars Toft

£80

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 two-story building with large windows, some with curtains, and a balcony with chairs.

7. Hotel Athgira

5.4 mi from Waulpane Cave

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

A woman serving food at a wooden table with multiple dishes.

8. Lizard Safari Lodge

5.8 mi from Waulpane Cave

Anonymous traveller

£19

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of traditional-style buildings in the background.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by greenery and a building with a yellow facade.

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, a sliding glass door to a garden, and a view of trees and rocks.

9. Hantara Udawalawa

8.2 mi from Waulpane Cave

Lakshanth

£28

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A rectangular swimming pool with two people at the far end, surrounded by wooden deck and stone walls.

A wicker chair hanging from a metal frame, a wicker table, and a wicker chair with a cushion.

A building with a stone facade and multiple windows, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with trees and a small pond.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a dresser.

10. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

7.8 mi from Waulpane Cave

Morgan

£74

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A large rectangular pool with a stone border, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone pathway.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, stone walls, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple ceiling fans, and a central chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the countryside through large windows.

11. Centauria Wild

8.7 mi from Waulpane Cave

Joe

£73

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A nighttime swimming pool area with a checkered deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A table set with a black and white checkered tablecloth, a white plate, a folded napkin, a glass, and a basket with flowers.

A courtyard with a water feature, a wooden boat, and a building with columns and a tiled roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, orange bedding, a red chair, a small table, and artwork on the wall.

12. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

10.3 mi from Waulpane Cave

Mark

£32

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 natural landscape with a river, dense foliage, and rocky terrain.

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

13. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

4.9 mi from Waulpane Cave

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

A well-lit outdoor dining area with a table set for tea service, surrounded by wooden chairs and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

14. Wildlife Safari House

4.4 mi from Waulpane Cave

Gulsun

£7

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A tent with a ladder leading to a platform, surrounded by dense foliage.

A table with a plate of corn on the cob and a lit lantern.

A blue canoe with two people wearing life jackets, paddling through a calm river surrounded by dense greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, and a view of a tropical garden through large windows.

15. Makulu Safari Camping

12.3 mi from Waulpane Cave

adrian

£43

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

A stone patio with a tree and plants, a stone wall with pebbles, and a black metal gate.

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.

16. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

6.2 mi from Waulpane Cave

Lotte Duus

£35

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel entrance with signage, a tree, and pink flowers in the foreground.

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, a central decorative metal sculpture, and potted plants.

A reception area with a wooden door, a sign reading "RECEPTION", and decorative wall hangings.

A spacious indoor area with wooden benches and tables, a high ceiling with wooden beams, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Sihilro Regency

11.5 mi from Waulpane Cave

"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."

Anonymous traveller

£21

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by trees and outdoor lighting.

A buffet setup with a chef, food items, and banners.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa bed, a desk with a phone, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A courtyard with a pool, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to a building.

18. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

8.8 mi from Waulpane Cave

Antonia

£22

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A pool area with a stone wall, a wooden deck with chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a mezzanine level, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A multi-story building with a stone facade and wooden balconies.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, an air conditioning unit, a wall-mounted artwork, and a view of the outside through large windows.

19. Elephant Trail

9.3 mi from Waulpane Cave

Manotharan

£37

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

The entrance to a hotel named "ROYAL & REACH" with a reception desk, a staircase, and decorative lighting.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a tufted headboard, and a wooden wardrobe in the background.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bottles of wine, and a refrigerated display case labeled "Hisense".

A hotel with a well-lit entrance, a fountain in the courtyard, and a sign that reads "Royal Beach."

20. Royal Reach Udawalawe

6.9 mi from Waulpane Cave

"It was the most amazing experience! I love the staff very friendly and kind. Help me with everything. Front house Sampath, dumindu and sithijaya , sahan, gayantha, Rukshan are awesome, Gave me the best service they could. Foods are delicious 😋, pool was clean and easy access. More then anything the staff are making me to come back here again. Feel like home. I love you guys and the hotel 🥰😍 Thank you very much for looking after me and making my stay truly wonderful. Super ⭐"

sangeetha

£58

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Waulpane Cave

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Rainforest Ecolodge	8.4 Very good 7 reviews	View
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Vimanra Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews	View

Top Waulpane Cave Hotel Reviews

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"

Sinharaja Forest Gate

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was automatically upgraded to one with A/C. The room was spacious and clean. The staff were great; they were friendly, and accommodated our early morning request for tea and coffee. They also organized great natiralist guides for our walking tours in and around the rainforest. Thank you very much!!!"

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

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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 Waulpane Cave?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Waulpane Cave, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 25 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Waulpane Cave?

Mansala Safari House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 4.3 mi (7 km) from Waulpane Cave. Other good choices around the area include Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort.

How many hotels are there near Waulpane Cave?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Waulpane Cave.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waulpane Cave, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Waulpane Cave.

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Our top choices for Waulpane Cave hotels

1. The Rainforest Ecolodge

2. Mansala Safari House

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

4. Vimanra Hotel

5. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

7. Hotel Athgira

8. Lizard Safari Lodge

9. Hantara Udawalawa

10. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

11. Centauria Wild

12. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

13. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

14. Wildlife Safari House

15. Makulu Safari Camping

16. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

17. Sihilro Regency

18. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

19. Elephant Trail

20. Royal Reach Udawalawe

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Top Waulpane Cave Hotel Reviews

Elephant Trail

The Countryside Udawalawe

Mansala Safari House

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Sinharaja Forest Gate

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Other attractions near Waulpane Cave

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

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