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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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Udawalawe

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was lovely and spacious the facilities were good swimming pool he hired us a jeep the food was very good and plenty of it
  • Hannes
    Belgium Belgium
    Really friendly and helpful hotel manager. They do everything to make your stay as nice as possible.
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    A beautiful family run this hotel, they are very warm and hospitable, they cooked us lunch, dinner and breakfast. Lovely energy. It was like staying with family. Our kids enjoyed playing with their kid. Lovely pool and a badminton court! They...
  • Ellie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This was a beautiful place to stay while visiting Udawalawe. The host and his family were so friendly and welcoming, and we loved chatting to the kids. There is a beautiful pool and outdoor lounge area. Breakfast was fantastic and they also have a...
  • Me26
    Malta Malta
    The hotel hosts were very welcoming and they did their best to see that we were happy. The hotel has a pool and a pool area that is relaxing after a walk or a safari.
  • Inge
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The family that run the hotel and cook are incredible. They are so kind and friendly we had the most delicious meal there! Thank you !
  • Nita
    Finland Finland
    Clean and big room with a good bed and air conditioning. The hosts were really friendly. A good breakfast and a swimming pool are pluses. A great base for a safari
  • Ovilka
    Singapore Singapore
    The hostess was very friendly and helpful, and also a very good cook. The room was spacious and comfortable. Pool well maintained.
  • Hafran
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Amazing peaceful place with lovely caring host family. food prepared was delicious. recommend to try Ceylon tea with locally made sugar cane jaggary which was first time for us and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. swimming pool was great to...
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent as was the welcome and the accomodation. Dinner was really tasty and would easily have fed twice our number. Lovely swimming pool too!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

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

Facilities of Elephant Rest Udawalawa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

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

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 dinner nights
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Kid 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 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 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 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 pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Adult only
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Kids' pool
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 11:30 to 21:30
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    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.

    No age restriction
    There is 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

    • Room options at Elephant Rest Udawalawa include:

      • Double
    • Check-in at Elephant Rest Udawalawa is from 11:30, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Elephant Rest Udawalawa is 4.3 miles from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Elephant Rest Udawalawa has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant #2
      • Restaurant #1
    • Guests staying at Elephant Rest Udawalawa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet
    • The prices at Elephant Rest Udawalawa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Elephant Rest Udawalawa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Swimming Pool
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bike tours
      • Badminton equipment
      • Cooking class
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.