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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.

1. Mansala Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Hannah

RM154

RM182 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

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

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Nicholas

RM153

RM210 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

RM172

RM202 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

4. Hotel Athgira

1.2 km from Elephant Transit Home

Geoff

RM115

RM149 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge area, surrounded by trees and a building with a sloped roof.

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

A corridor with a central water feature, flanked by columns and greenery, leading to a seating area.

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

RM379

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 woman serving food at a wooden table with multiple dishes.

6. Lizard Safari Lodge

1.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

Anonymous traveller

RM89

RM116 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

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."

RM35

RM41 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

A swimming pool with wooden loungers and a stone wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with curtains.

8. Ivory Safari House

2.3 km from Elephant Transit Home

Michael

RM42

RM50 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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.

9. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

1.1 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lotte Duus

RM165

RM195 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A well-lit outdoor dining area with a table set for tea service, surrounded by wooden chairs and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

10. Wildlife Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Gulsun

RM44

RM52 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

2.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Komitige

RM83

RM98 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

12. Maika safari

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

RM29

RM39 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

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

13. Ele Camp Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Vanou2a

RM181

RM215 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 building with large windows and a balcony.

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

14. 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

RM456

RM592 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 person cleaning a wooden table with a cloth and spray bottle, wearing a shirt labeled "GREENWOOD RESORT".

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

15. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

1.7 km from Elephant Transit Home

Dan

RM48

RM57 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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.

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

16. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Mick

RM78

RM92 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hammock tied to a tree on a sandy beach with clear turquoise water in the background.

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

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

17. Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa

1.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

RM55

RM64 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A building with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush green foliage.

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

18. Gaya Family Resort Udawalawa

0.9 km from Elephant Transit Home

RM25

RM30 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

A multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

19. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

0.9 km from Elephant Transit Home

RM249

RM294 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A courtyard with potted plants, a brick pathway, and a two-story building with balconies.

A group of people dining at an outdoor table with a view of the night sky and a building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a coffee table, and curtains with a pattern.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and illuminated by string lights.

20. Imperial Resort

2.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

RM67

RM79 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 13 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. "

Other attractions near Elephant Transit Home

Udawalawe National Park

9.2/10 (77 reviews)

Spot herds of majestic Asian elephants, wild cats and myriad birdlife at this sprawling wildlife reserve on the edge of the Hill Country.

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Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

After visiting Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombage-ara.

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Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Suriyakanda Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Suriyakanda. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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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.

What's the best place to stay close to Elephant Transit Home?

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a winery and a full-service spa. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Elephant Transit Home. Another good choice is The Countryside Udawalawe, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

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. Mansala Safari House

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

3. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

4. Hotel Athgira

5. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

6. Lizard Safari Lodge

7. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

8. Ivory Safari House

9. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

10. Wildlife Safari House

11. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

12. Maika safari

13. Ele Camp Udawalawa

14. Waraka - Udawalawe

15. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

16. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

17. Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa

18. Gaya Family Resort Udawalawa

19. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

20. Imperial Resort

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

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

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