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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

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

A pathway leading to a building with a covered walkway and a small garden area with plants.

1. The Countryside Udawalawe

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Nicholas

971.873 ₫

1.330.414 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A group of elephants in a grassy field with trees in the background.

Three people standing on rocks with snacks and drinks.

A dining table set with various dishes, including rice, salad, and fried items, along with water bottles and wine glasses.

2. Mansala Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Hannah

979.118 ₫

1.155.359 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station in a dimly lit room.

A covered garden area with a central water feature, potted plants, and a gazebo structure.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pavilion.

3. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Ronelda

1.089.228 ₫

1.285.289 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture of elephants, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

4. Hotel Athgira

1.2 km from Elephant Transit Home

Geoff

728.227 ₫

945.239 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 treehouse structure surrounded by dense foliage, with multiple levels and a thatched roof.

A circular outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and steps leading up to a building.

5. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

1.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lars Toft

2.405.379 ₫

3.151.241 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden staircase leading to a bamboo-roofed building with stone walls and a wooden door.

A woman serving food at a wooden table with multiple dishes.

A room with two beds, each with white bedding and a patterned blanket on one. There are hanging lights and a canopy bed with a sheer white cover.

A rustic stone building with a thatched roof, a wooden door, and a small window.

6. Lizard Safari Lodge

1.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

Anonymous traveller

566.476 ₫

735.287 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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.

7. 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."

221.476 ₫

261.414 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Erica

1.781.822 ₫

2.334.040 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

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.

9. Ivory Safari House

2.3 km from Elephant Transit Home

Michael

99.139 ₫

116.984 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A clear swimming pool with a stone wall and lounge chairs in the background.

A dining table set with a green placemat, a white plate, and a blue napkin.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and a black metal railing, overlooking a lush green landscape.

A stone patio with a tree and plants, a stone wall with pebbles, and a black metal gate.

10. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

1.1 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lotte Duus

1.045.843 ₫

1.234.095 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-lit exterior.

A multi-story building with a reflective pool in the foreground.

A neatly made bed with a rolled towel, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard in a hotel room.

11. Wildlife Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Gulsun

203.423 ₫

240.039 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden staircase leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A row of treehouse-style cabins with thatched roofs and wooden furniture, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with circular patterns on the grass.

A swimming pool with people enjoying it, surrounded by pebbles and a decorative wall with the word "Paradise".

A series of thatched-roof cottages with a well-maintained lawn and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

12. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

2.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Komitige

528.898 ₫

624.100 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A rustic hut with a triangular roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A bedroom with two beds covered by white canopy beds, a wooden ceiling, and a single hanging light fixture.

A pool area with wooden loungers, a clear blue pool, and two rustic cabins with metal roofs.

A rustic village with thatched-roof huts surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

13. Maika safari

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with warm lighting.

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and a view of the outdoors.

A small, enclosed outdoor room with a bed, wooden furniture, and a green table.

A treehouse with a metal staircase and a platform, surrounded by dense foliage.

14. Ele Camp Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Vanou2a

1.147.588 ₫

1.367.832 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wardrobe, and a television.

A modern building with large windows and a balcony.

15. 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

2.898.069 ₫

3.761.644 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A thatched-roof structure with a central open area, possibly a dining or gathering space, surrounded by low walls and trees.

A neatly made bed with a pink towel and white flowers, a window with curtains, and a wooden door.

A reception desk with a sign that reads "RECEPTION OPEN".

A person cleaning a wooden table with a cloth and spray bottle, wearing a shirt labeled "GREENWOOD RESORT".

16. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

1.7 km from Elephant Transit Home

Dan

307.691 ₫

363.075 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A yoga session on a green mat with a scenic mountain view in the background.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a prominent white lighthouse, surrounded by residential buildings, a beach, and palm trees.

A white pickup truck parked on a paved driveway leading to a two-story house with a red roof and white walls.

A neatly made bed with towels and a small plant on it.

17. Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa

1.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

"VARNING FÖR DETTA BOENDE OM NI FÖRBOKAT SAFARI. Vid ankomst blev vi väl mottagna och hotellvärden hade en lång monolog där han menade att det fanns många oseriösa safaris och att han inte kunde ansvara för vår säkerhet om inte han ordnade safarin. Han antydde också att vi inte kunde bo där om vi åkte med en annan arrangör och frågade vad vi tänkte om det. Vi svarade att vi skulle tänka på det eftersom vi redan berättat för honom att vi bokat och betalat en annan guidefirma och inte kunde avboka...

Liselotte

346.807 ₫

409.232 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A house with a porch, a staircase, and a large window.

A dining area with a long table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs with cushioned seats.

A bed with a mosquito net, white bedding with star patterns, and a bedside table with a book.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a table, surrounded by a green railing and steps leading up to a door.

18. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Mick

494.561 ₫

583.515 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A dining table set with plates, napkins, cutlery, and glasses, with a lush green background of foliage.

A sign reading "GAYA FAMILY RESORT" hanging from a wooden post.

A bed with a patterned bedspread and white towels arranged in a heart shape.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, coffee table, and a door.

19. Gaya Family Resort Udawalawa

0.9 km from Elephant Transit Home

159.366 ₫

188.052 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

A family on a checkered floor with a staircase and wooden doors.

Two people seated at a wooden dining table with plates of food, glasses, and bottles.

A lush garden with a pathway leading to a gazebo.

20. Avian Garden Udawalawe

1.1 km from Elephant Transit Home

494.561 ₫

583.515 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews	View
Hotel Athgira	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort	8.0 Very good 95 reviews	View

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"A peaceful nature retreat with incredible fresh food. Our stay at Kalu’s Hideaway was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We loved the wholesome farm-to-table dining—tasting fresh red dragon fruit straight from the garden, sweet pineapples, mangos, and delicious Sri Lankan vegetables. The property itself is surrounded by nature. The butterfly garden was an unexpected treat, and waking up to the tranquil morning sounds of birds overlooking the Udawalawe reserve canopy was magical. You can even spot local wildlife right on the grounds, from vibrant water lilies in the ponds to land monitor lizards wandering past. It was such a serene and relaxing escape!"

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!"

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"

Vimanra Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room.Lovely pool. The hotel is out of the way near the river. We loved the tranquil setting. Apart from our safari trip (which was arranged by the owner) we didn’t leave the hotel, which suited us because the food provided at the hotel is delicious. The only negative thing I would say is they could do with upgrading the recliners by the pool. "

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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.

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. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

6. Lizard Safari Lodge

7. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

8. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

9. Ivory Safari House

10. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

11. Wildlife Safari House

12. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

13. Maika safari

14. Ele Camp Udawalawa

15. Waraka - Udawalawe

16. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

17. Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa

18. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

19. Gaya Family Resort Udawalawa

20. Avian Garden Udawalawe

Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Elephant Trail

The Countryside Udawalawe

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Vimanra Hotel

Other attractions near Elephant Transit Home

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

Frequently asked questions