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Our top choices for Elephant Transit Home hotels

1. The Countryside Udawalawe

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Nicholas

Rp665.478

Rp910.986 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

2. Mansala Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Hannah

Rp670.440

Rp791.119 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

3. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Ronelda

Rp799.110

Rp942.950 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8:30 PM, pool umbrellas

4. Hotel Athgira

1.2 km from Elephant Transit Home

Geoff

Rp498.645

Rp647.241 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Family Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

5. Lizard Safari Lodge

1.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

Anonymous traveller

Rp387.888

Rp503.479 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

1.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lars Toft

Rp1.463.970

Rp1.917.509 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Soundproofing, free WiFi

7. Ivory Safari House

2.3 km from Elephant Transit Home

Michael

Rp210.698

Rp248.624 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

8. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

2.8 km 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."

Rp151.653

Rp179.001 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

9. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

1.1 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lotte Duus

Rp716.561

Rp845.542 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

10. Wildlife Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Gulsun

Rp140.643

Rp165.959 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

Comfort Tent, River View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Tent, River View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

11. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

2.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Komitige

Rp362.375

Rp427.603 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Family Quadruple Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

12. Waraka - Udawalawe

2.6 km 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

Rp1.821.793

Rp2.364.833 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

Luxury Tent | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

13. Ele Camp Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Vanou2a

Rp784.407

Rp934.948 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

14. Maika safari

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Rp124.662

Rp170.651 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, free WiFi

15. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

1.7 km from Elephant Transit Home

Dan

Rp210.688

Rp248.612 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

16. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Mick

Rp338.645

Rp399.555 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | Outdoor dining

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | Pool | Outdoor pool

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

17. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Rp1.369.479

Rp1.615.985 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | Exterior

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | Outdoor dining

18. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

0.9 km from Elephant Transit Home

Rp1.083.487

Rp1.278.515 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

19. Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa

1.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

Rp237.051

Rp279.720 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

20. Stone Carving Resort

2.3 km from Elephant Transit Home

Rp923.416

Rp1.089.631 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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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"

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. Ivory Safari House

8. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

9. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

10. Wildlife Safari House

11. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

12. Waraka - Udawalawe

13. Ele Camp Udawalawa

14. Maika safari

15. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

16. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

17. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

18. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

19. Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa

20. Stone Carving Resort

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

Other attractions near Elephant Transit Home

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

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