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

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

1. The Countryside Udawalawe

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Nicholas

978.693 ₫

1.339.752 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a vanity with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

Three people standing on rocks with snacks and drinks.

2. Mansala Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Hannah

985.990 ₫

1.163.468 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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.

3. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Ronelda

1.175.220 ₫

1.386.760 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A signboard advertising breakfast soup, tea, coffee, and fresh juice.

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

733.337 ₫

951.872 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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 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.

5. Lizard Safari Lodge

1.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

Anonymous traveller

570.451 ₫

740.445 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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.

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

1.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lars Toft

2.153.003 ₫

2.820.006 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A natural landscape with a river, dense foliage, and rocky terrain.

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."

223.031 ₫

263.250 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden desk with a chair, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a window with curtains.

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.

8. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

1.1 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lotte Duus

1.058.973 ₫

1.249.588 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

9. Wildlife Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Gulsun

186.207 ₫

219.635 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A neatly made bed with white and tiger-striped pillows, a yellow blanket, and white towels on a wooden nightstand.

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

10. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

2.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Komitige

535.538 ₫

631.935 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A modern building with large windows and a balcony.

A modern interior with a large glass window, wooden slats, and a view of greenery.

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

11. 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

2.913.240 ₫

3.781.336 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A covered outdoor area with a yellow building, a paved walkway, and a parked vehicle.

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

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

12. Ele Camp Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Vanou2a

1.153.596 ₫

1.374.991 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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 traditional thatched-roof hut with a garden in front, surrounded by lush greenery.

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

13. Maika safari

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

237.086 ₫

324.552 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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

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

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

14. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

1.7 km from Elephant Transit Home

Dan

309.851 ₫

365.624 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

A narrow hallway with a wooden door at the end, a small wooden stool, and a white door on the left.

15. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Mick

498.032 ₫

587.610 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel room with a wooden table set with two white teacups, a kettle, a water bottle, a vase with a flower, and a tray with coffee packets and a non-smoking sign.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A wooden-paneled shower room with a white towel hanging on the wall.

16. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

2.014.040 ₫

2.376.567 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a wooden headboard.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, white bedding, and beige pillows. There are two wall-mounted paintings of elephants.

A multi-story building with a covered outdoor area, multiple dining tables, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, two bedside tables, a painting on the wall, and a door with curtains.

17. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

0.9 km from Elephant Transit Home

1.859.015 ₫

2.193.638 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

A garden with potted plants and a wooden fence.

A rustic outdoor structure with a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and plants.

A bed with a wooden headboard, a green blanket, and a fruit basket containing pineapples, bananas, and watermelon.

18. Ynot Udawalawa Safari & Resort

1.5 km from Elephant Transit Home

1.991.867 ₫

2.504.488 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

19. The 47 Udawalawe

2.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

1.132.856 ₫

1.336.770 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A rustic house by a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden-framed doorway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a chair.

A hallway with a stone wall, wooden beams, and a bed visible through an open door.

A traditional building with a stone facade, a wooden balcony, and a well-lit interior.

20. Stone Carving Resort

2.3 km from Elephant Transit Home

1.358.032 ₫

1.602.478 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Hotel Athgira	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
Lizard Safari Lodge	8.6 Excellent 10 reviews	View

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

8/10 Good

"great pool close enough to national park but hotel is a little tired"

Elephant Trail

8/10 Good

"The staff were incredibly attentive, the pool was well maintained and fantastic addition. Prices for food and beverages extremely competitive. The food was some of the best we have had in Srilanka. Close to both the national park and transit home. Clean room and modern bathroom but lacked sockets for charging items."

Centauria Wild

10/10 Excellent

"nice staff, amazing breakfast, and lake view are one of the best, especially during the sunset"

The Countryside Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"Had an excellent stay at the property, staff were amazing and had everything we needed, everything was well maintained, pool was great, highlight was the safari which we booked through the property. Would definitely recommend staying here. "

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

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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. Lizard Safari Lodge

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

7. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

8. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

9. Wildlife Safari House

10. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

11. Waraka - Udawalawe

12. Ele Camp Udawalawa

13. Maika safari

14. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

15. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

16. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

17. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

18. Ynot Udawalawa Safari & Resort

19. The 47 Udawalawe

20. Stone Carving Resort

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Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Elephant Trail

Centauria Wild

The Countryside Udawalawe

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Other attractions near Elephant Transit Home

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

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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. Lizard Safari Lodge

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

7. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

8. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

9. Wildlife Safari House

10. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

11. Waraka - Udawalawe

12. Ele Camp Udawalawa

13. Maika safari

14. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

15. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

16. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

17. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

18. Ynot Udawalawa Safari & Resort

19. The 47 Udawalawe

20. Stone Carving Resort

Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Elephant Trail

Centauria Wild

The Countryside Udawalawe

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Other attractions near Elephant Transit Home

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

Frequently asked questions