Elephant Rest Udawalawa - Udawalawe

$$$$||View on mapUdawalawe, Sri Lanka431 Ananda Gama, Hulankapolla, Sevanagala,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka|
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Elephant Rest Udawalawa - Udawalawe
431 Ananda Gama, Hulankapolla, Sevanagala,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.5
Location8.9
Value for money8.9
Cleanliness8.6
Who stays here
Couples65%
Families13%
Groups11%
Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.5
Location8.9
Value for money8.9
Cleanliness8.6
Who stays here
Couples65%
Families13%
Groups11%
Solo11%

Family-friendly hotel near Udawalawe National Park with outdoor swimming pool, badminton court, and on-site dining

Outdoor Pool and Activities

Elephant Rest Udawalawa offers a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar and sun loungers. Guests can use the badminton court or rent bicycles to explore the surrounding sugar cane fields. The hotel also provides BBQ facilities and a garden with outdoor furniture.

Accommodations

The hotel has family rooms and Double Rooms with Terrace, all air-conditioned with private bathrooms and garden views. Each room includes a work desk and flat-screen TV. The property offers free private parking and 24-hour front desk service.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, and Asian cuisines with options for Halal and vegetarian meals. Guests can enjoy buffet and continental breakfasts, as well as themed dinner nights and BBQ. The hotel also offers breakfast in the room and kids' meals.

Location and Excursions

Elephant Rest is located 6 km from Udawalawe National Park and 45 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. The hotel arranges guided tours to the national park and offers bicycle rental for self-guided exploration. Guests can also join bike tours, walking tours, and cooking classes on site.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The hotel provides a kids' pool and board games for children. Badminton equipment and a badminton court are available for family recreation. Themed dinner nights and tour or class about local culture offer additional entertainment.

  • Location: 6 km from Udawalawe National Park
  • Rooms: Family rooms and Double Rooms with Terrace
  • Dining: Chinese, Indian, and Asian cuisines with Halal options
  • Activities: Badminton court, bicycle rental, cooking class
  • Family: Kids' pool and board games
  • Services: Free private parking and 24-hour front desk
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 11:30-21:30
from 11:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 4.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Badminton
  • Fishing

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Elephant Rest Udawalawa

💵 Lowest room price 22 £
📏 Distance to centre 6.6 km
✈️ Distance to airport 45.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport Mattala Rajapaksa International, HRI

Location

431 Ananda Gama, Hulankapolla, Sevanagala,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
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431 Ananda Gama, Hulankapolla, Sevanagala,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
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431 Ananda Gama, Hulankapolla, Sevanagala,, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
Park
Udawalawe Elephants park
1.1 km
Udawalawe Safari
Udawalawe Safari by Lakpura
1.1 km
7th Mile Post
Udawalawe Main entrance
1.1 km

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