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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 small, single-story house with a gabled roof, surrounded by trees.

1. The Countryside Udawalawe

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Nicholas

₹3,152

₹4,458 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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.

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

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

2. Mansala Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Hannah

₹3,425

₹4,067 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

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

3. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Ronelda

₹4,210

₹4,975 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

₹2,653

₹3,444 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a chandelier, and a staircase with wooden railings.

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

5. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

1.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lars Toft

₹7,790

₹10,204 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a railing, surrounded by bamboo structures.

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.

6. Lizard Safari Lodge

1.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

Anonymous traveller

₹1,796

₹2,411 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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."

₹767

₹912 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 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.

8. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

1.1 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lotte Duus

₹3,721

₹4,413 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 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.

9. Wildlife Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Gulsun

₹748

₹883 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

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

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

10. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

2.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Komitige

₹1,925

₹2,275 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 interior with a large glass window, wooden slats, and a view of greenery.

A modern building with large windows and a balcony.

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

₹9,694

₹12,584 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

₹4,049

₹4,850 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

13. Maika safari

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

₹637

₹882 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 wooden dining table set with white plates, blue patterned cups, and a white teapot.

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

14. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

1.7 km from Elephant Transit Home

Dan

₹1,043

₹1,244 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 dining area with a long table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs with cushioned seats.

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

₹1,730

₹2,054 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

16. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

₹7,141

₹8,453 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, 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.

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

17. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

0.9 km from Elephant Transit Home

₹5,765

₹6,803 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

18. Stone Carving Resort

2.3 km from Elephant Transit Home

₹4,619

₹5,503 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden entertainment unit, beige sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses, surrounded by wooden chairs.

19. The 47 Udawalawe

2.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

₹3,537

₹4,203 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A balcony with wooden railings and a view of dense green foliage.

A modern living room with a ceiling fan, two sofas, and a coffee table.

A two-story building with a stone facade and a tiled roof. There is a paved walkway leading to the entrance, and the surrounding area is landscaped with grass and small trees.

A building with a paved walkway leading to a covered entrance, a chair outside, and a small tree in the foreground.

20. Four Seasons Safari Resort udawalawa

2.5 km from Elephant Transit Home

₹1,211

₹1,438 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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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 50 reviews	View
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Hotel Athgira	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort	8.2 Very good 94 reviews	View

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

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!"

Mansala Safari House

8/10 Good

"Amazing experience with safari booked via this stay. The hotel is located in the jungle of udawalawe and the hosts were absolutely lovely. A lot of food options just ten minutes walk as well. Only issue was the chanting on a megaphone which was very loud which started at 4am until 6am and monkeys jumping up and down and running across the roof so I didn’t manage to get much sleep!"

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"

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

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. 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. 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. Stone Carving Resort

19. The 47 Udawalawe

20. Four Seasons Safari Resort udawalawa

Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

The Countryside Udawalawe

Mansala Safari House

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Elephant Trail

Centauria Wild

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Other attractions near Elephant Transit Home

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

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