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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.

1. Mansala Safari House

6.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Hannah

Rp675.801

Rp797.445 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a pool area.

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Nicholas

Rp670.800

Rp918.270 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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.

A pathway through a garden with dense foliage and a blue structure in the background.

3. Vimanra Hotel

8.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Susan

Rp268.500

Rp348.513 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

4. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5.4 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Lars Toft

Rp1.660.225

Rp2.175.029 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A courtyard with a well-maintained lawn, a stone pathway, and a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

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

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

5. Centauria Wild

3.4 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Joe

Rp1.353.059

Rp1.772.397 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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 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.

A building with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.

6. Hantara Udawalawa

4.1 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Lakshanth

Rp540.580

Rp644.221 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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.

7. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

4.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Ronelda

Rp701.797

Rp828.121 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Hotel Athgira

3.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Geoff

Rp502.632

Rp652.416 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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.

9. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

5.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Mark

Rp644.972

Rp844.861 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

10. Lizard Safari Lodge

5.6 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Anonymous traveller

Rp390.990

Rp507.505 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 small, enclosed wooden structure with a glass door, a bed, and a chair, surrounded by palm trees.

11. Makulu Safari Camping

9.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

adrian

Rp814.298

Rp1.066.664 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

A spacious living area with two beige sofas facing a wooden coffee table, a small potted plant, and a view of a green field through large windows.

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

12. Elephant Trail

3.7 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Angela

Rp695.038

Rp902.160 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A wooden gate with a sign that reads "Ivory Safari".

A person seated at a table with various food items, including bananas and a bowl of rice.

A swimming pool with wooden loungers and a stone wall.

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

13. Ivory Safari House

6.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Michael

Rp68.306

Rp80.601 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

14. Sihilro Regency

7.9 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"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

Rp402.750

Rp527.692 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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.

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

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

15. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

7 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"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."

Rp152.866

Rp180.432 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A treehouse with a wooden exterior, a staircase, and a thatched-roof structure nearby.

A thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and outdoor seating.

A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden walls, and a rustic ambiance.

A wooden treehouse with a green door and a staircase.

16. La Pentera

15.6 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"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."

Susmita

Rp1.655.097

Rp2.148.316 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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

A building with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a staircase.

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

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

3.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Antonia

Rp434.970

Rp564.591 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A multi-level building with a covered outdoor area, columns, and a staircase.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and multiple seating arrangements.

A swimming pool surrounded by trees and a small building with a tiled roof.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with fruit and wine glasses, and wall-mounted lights.

18. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

4.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Erica

Rp1.229.837

Rp1.610.986 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A person standing by a stream in a forested area.

A house with a balcony under a starry night sky.

A tented accommodation with a sofa, a wooden table, and a bench.

19. Ahaspokuna by Eco Team

19.2 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"This could be something so special. The location itself is amazing and the accommodation for ‘camping’ is incredible. The service wasn’t great however. As kind as everyone was the timings were very off. Being told we needed to be ready for breakfast at 8 and not being served till 9.30. The same for dinner. We also told them we needed to leave on the final day at 7.30 so wanted breakfast at 7. We arrived at the breakfast tent at 7 and no one was there. Unfortunately it was the same for the...

Jennifer

Rp2.739.159

Rp3.588.074 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A house surrounded by lush greenery and a calm body of water.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio, a small table with a lamp, and a red patterned rug.

A multi-level wooden structure with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, white brick walls, wooden beams, and a red and white patterned bedspread.

20. Eliyanth Udawalawe

4.7 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

KONRAD

Rp763.775

Rp1.000.484 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Udawalawe Reservoir

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Vimanra Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort	8.0 Very good 95 reviews	View
Centauria Wild	8.6 Excellent 60 reviews	View

Top Udawalawe Reservoir Hotel Reviews

Mansala Safari House

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place. The people were very accommodating and helpful. Would recommend the private safari the drivers are really good."

Shangri-La Hambantota

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and good and helpful team!"

The Cubes Ella

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with great staff and a beautiful location. The breakfast was excellent - possibly the best chicken curry I’ve had in Sri Lanka. The only downside is that is quite far from the centre of Ella - and getting a Tuk-Tuk through PickMe was almost impossible - meaning I had to pay at least twice as much to flag one down."

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!"

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff. Beautiful hotel."

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"

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible place, accomodation is luxury, views are breathtaking, staff are lovely. If I went again I wouldnt take the half board option and order off the menu as the food and options were better and not particularly expensive. "

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Udawalawe National Park

9.2/10 (77 reviews)

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Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

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Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

Catch an event at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium during your trip to Migahajandura.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Udawalawe Reservoir?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Udawalawe Reservoir, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches, top seafood restaurants and sightseeing. You'll find 111 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Udawalawe Reservoir?

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. It's located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Udawalawe Reservoir. Other good options within a few miles include Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and Jungle Paradise Hotel.

How many hotels are there near Udawalawe Reservoir?

Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Udawalawe Reservoir.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's 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 filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Udawalawe Reservoir.

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Our top choices for Udawalawe Reservoir hotels

1. Mansala Safari House

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

3. Vimanra Hotel

4. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5. Centauria Wild

6. Hantara Udawalawa

7. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

8. Hotel Athgira

9. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

10. Lizard Safari Lodge

11. Makulu Safari Camping

12. Elephant Trail

13. Ivory Safari House

14. Sihilro Regency

15. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

16. La Pentera

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

18. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

19. Ahaspokuna by Eco Team

20. Eliyanth Udawalawe

Compare popular hotels close to Udawalawe Reservoir

Top Udawalawe Reservoir Hotel Reviews

Mansala Safari House

Shangri-La Hambantota

The Cubes Ella

Elephant Trail

The Countryside Udawalawe

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

Other attractions near Udawalawe Reservoir

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

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