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

Three people standing on rocks with snacks and drinks.

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

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

1. Mansala Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Marley

₹3,082

₹3,727 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Nicholas

₹3,202

₹4,514 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

₹3,349

₹4,019 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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

₹2,607

₹3,489 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 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

₹8,804

₹11,534 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 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

₹2,027

₹2,713 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A person seated at a table with various food items, including bananas and a bowl of rice.

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

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

7. Ivory Safari House

2.3 km from Elephant Transit Home

Michael

₹362

₹427 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 natural landscape with a river, dense foliage, and rocky terrain.

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

8. 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."

₹762

₹908 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and multiple seating arrangements.

A modern building with multiple levels and open spaces, surrounded by trees.

9. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Erica

₹5,935

₹7,956 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

₹3,579

₹4,268 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 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.

11. Wildlife Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Gulsun

₹760

₹897 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Maika safari

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

₹666

₹912 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

13. Ele Camp Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Vanou2a

₹4,146

₹5,040 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wardrobe, and a television.

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

₹8,810

₹11,436 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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".

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

15. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

1.7 km from Elephant Transit Home

Dan

₹1,126

₹1,329 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

16. 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

₹1,267

₹1,495 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 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.

17. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Mick

₹1,720

₹2,046 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of a water feature surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a shelving unit.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a kettle, a kettle tray, a black desk lamp, and colorful mugs.

18. Waraka - Udawalawe By Thema Collection

2.7 km from Elephant Transit Home

₹8,389

₹9,179 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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

₹531

₹635 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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.

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

20. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

0.9 km from Elephant Transit Home

₹5,522

₹6,565 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.6 Exceptional 14 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

The Countryside Udawalawe

8/10 Good

"The location of the hotel couldn’t have been better! The room looked onto the pool and was beautiful. The rain couldn’t be helped but it was quite loud against the roof of the room. The Sri Lankan breakfast after my safari was lovely and I also had dinner the night before, however I would say there wasn’t very clear communication of timings or where to go once I checked in but for dinner the guy from the hotel on WhatsApp answered all of my questions."

Mansala Safari House

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place. The people were very accommodating and helpful. Would recommend the private safari the drivers are really good."

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."

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"

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. Ivory Safari House

8. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

9. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

10. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

11. Wildlife Safari House

12. Maika safari

13. Ele Camp Udawalawa

14. Waraka - Udawalawe

15. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

16. Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa

17. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

18. Waraka - Udawalawe By Thema Collection

19. Gaya Family Resort Udawalawa

20. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

The Countryside Udawalawe

Mansala Safari House

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Elephant Trail

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Other attractions near Elephant Transit Home

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

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