Elephant Rest Udawalawa
Elephant Rest Udawalawa
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Situated in Udawalawe, 6.4 km from Udawalawe National Park, Elephant Rest Udawalawa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms include a patio with a garden view. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also boast pool view. Guest rooms have a wardrobe. Guests at Elephant Rest Udawalawa can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. Elephant Rest Udawalawa offers a barbecue. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the hotel. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 45 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Briana
New Zealand
“Great place! Loved the location amongst all the sugar cane fields. The family who run the place were lovely. We organised our safari through the hotel, and were super happy with the experience. The location is close to the main gate of the...” - Virginia
Australia
“While only accepted payment in cash, they helped me to get this and will have this capacity in the near future. Very good lentil soup and breakfast. Help get a reasonably priced taxi to Ella. Good value for money and well located to the National...” - Danny
Australia
“very close to park entrance, very helpful and caring host. in house restaurant serves delicious food. nicely laid out pool to relax. spacious clean rooms.” - Stuart
United Kingdom
“Was small and personal very warm family feeling with perfect manager and family. Great location for Safri breakfast was very good.” - Jason
Australia
“Friendly service and staff was very helpful. nice local food” - NNathan
United Kingdom
“Great place for a short stay. nice host. food was so good one of the best meals we had in Sri Lanka. good pool to relax under scorching sun” - Darshi
Australia
“quite place very close to park. excellent for relaxation.” - Mathew
Canada
“lovely host family. nice pool to relax and can play Badminton to burn calories. food was delicious and care taker family was very helpful. and organised a great safari. highly recommend if anyone coming to Udawalawa” - Vincent
United Kingdom
“Nice family run budget hotel, ideal for the safari, the hotel can organise the safari tour at a good price too . Great value for money. Big breakfast. The accommodation basic but ok for the money. Friendly staff. Recommended for a short stay.” - Joe
Sri Lanka
“The family were amazing and really looked after us. They sorted us a safari and made us feel very welcome. I would definitely come back! Great food!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineChinese • Indian • Asian
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
- Restaurant #2
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
Facilities of Elephant Rest UdawalawaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
- Pool view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nights
- Bike tours
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Badminton equipment
- Cycling
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Kids' pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
- English
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.