You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Elephant Rest Udawalawa. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.

Located in Udawalawe, 4 miles from Udawalawe National Park, Elephant Rest Udawalawa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill. The property provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. The rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a electric tea pot, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms have a pool view. The rooms have a closet. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at Elephant Rest Udawalawa. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at Elephant Rest Udawalawa. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 28 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Sign in, save money

Sign in to see if you can save 10% or more at this property.
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
10
High score for Udawalawe

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From arrival Sangee made us feel very welcome and the glass of papaya juice was most welcome. Our first room was basic with some very old electrics that were a little dubious. However on first look the room was clean enough to stay in. Sadly...
  • Jayna
    United States United States
    Had a nice stay here. They arranged a jeep safari for us for a good price. Rooms are clean spacious and comfortable. The shower was warm when the heater was switched on but didn't work that great. Breakfast was pretty basic but okay - just...
  • Michaela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s clean and in a great location but the absolute best thing is the people that run the hotel they are kind and helpful. The location was great for our safari which they organised and the food was lovingly home cooked from scratch.
  • Roy
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Very clean , excellent combination of western and local food, dedicated & friendly service, convenient and relaxing environment
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy, clean and cute in colonial style with a nice pool and even a badminton court. Very friendly and helpful family run the place. Excellent value. Good food. Close to park (10 minutes)
  • Briana
    New Zealand 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 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 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 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 Australia
    Friendly service and staff was very helpful. nice local food

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Elephant Rest Udawalawa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • 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)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional 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 rental
    • 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 pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Adults only
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Kids' pool
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Elephant Rest Udawalawa takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    FAQs about Elephant Rest Udawalawa