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Makulu Safari Camping

Makulu Safari Camping

2.5 star property
5.4 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Great place to feel at one with nature. Fairly basic but that added to the charm. Loved it!"
United Kingdom
Victoria
The price is ￥5,187
￥6,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Makulu Safari Camping
Property grounds
Sihilro Regency

Sihilro Regency

3.0 star property
5.5 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (14)
"The welcome at the Sihilro Regency is second to none. We felt almost like family. The home cooked food offered is really fantastic, exceeding the standard in most of the hotels we stayed in. Arriving over the new year weekend, we were slightly concerned that onward travel would be difficult but they helped us find a taxi at a very reasonable price. We also used their in house Safari and the driver / guide was brilliant. Highly recommended."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveler
Sihilro Regency
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Outdoor pool
Elephant Rest Udawalawa

Elephant Rest Udawalawa

3.0 star property
7.4 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (47)
"Such a lovely little place to stay for the night. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. The staff were so kind and lovely, the home cooked food was some of the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka. They also arranged a safari for us, we had a jeep to ourselves, and saw many animals (elephants, monkeys, mongoose). All in all a fabulous experience, and incredible value for money. "
United Kingdom
elizabeth
Elephant Rest Udawalawa
Exterior
Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team

Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team

3.0 star property
7.6 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19)
"We stayed in luxury tents. "
United States
Doug
The price is ￥4,634
￥5,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

3.5 star property
12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Personeel is vriendelijk, kamer was net en goed, balkon en frigo aanwezig. Zwembad was minder verzorg maar toch verfrissend"
Belgium
Franky
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge
Lobby
Centauria Wild

Centauria Wild

4.0 star property
9.9 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (48)
"The hotel was good pool was excellent Mangadala the Lifeguard very welcoming I could not access the Expedia App so did not get the VIP upgrade It was not offered to us. "
United Kingdom
Russell
Centauria Wild
Front of property - evening/night
La Pentera

La Pentera

3.0 star property
11.4 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20)
"DO NOT STAY HERE!! i was bitten and scratched by the dog here. It waited outside the room. Sleeps on the chair outside. It blocks the top so you can't get down the dangerous stairs. It goes for your legs/feet because it wants attention. We was badly over charged for rice for dinner. No wifi. No AC. 20 power cuts. We only had electricity for 2hours on and off out of the 12hours we was there. We couldn't wait to leave. The owner/family hardly speak english when we said how unhappy/upset we was...
United Kingdom
Nicola
La Pentera
Garden view
Hantara Udawalawa

Hantara Udawalawa

3.5 star property
10.7 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (29)
"Lovely staff who are very friendly. Clean comfy rooms and delicious food. Very highly recommended!! "
United Kingdom
Mya
Hantara Udawalawa
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Le Green Udawalawe Resort

Le Green Udawalawe Resort

3.5 star property
9.8 km from Mau Ara Lake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (18)
"Stedet var hyggeligt til et par dage købte en safari tur dette skulle vi dog ikke havde gjort kostede 25000 rupees og så kun få fugle til gengæld kan man gratis køre ud af vejen og se elefanter endda med stødtænder "
Denmark
Gert
Le Green Udawalawe Resort
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Elephant Trail

Elephant Trail

3.5 star property
9.1 km from Mau Ara Lake
7.2 out of 10, Good, (34)
"Great staff and they were very helpful. The hotel is located near the national park which was very convenient. "
Canada
Manotharan
Elephant Trail
Front of property - evening/night
Mansala Safari House

Mansala Safari House

3.0 star property
17.3 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (43)
"Fantastic room, very friendly and helpful staff, fabulous views from the balcony. Specious, modern bathroom. Great lunch and breakfast. "
Ireland
Dariusz
Mansala Safari House
Terrace/patio
The Countryside Udawalawe

The Countryside Udawalawe

3.0 star property
15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5)
"We had a very homely stay. The staff was very courteous and helpful. "
Australia
Dush
The Countryside Udawalawe
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Hotel Athgira

Hotel Athgira

3.0 star property
15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5)
"Out of every hotel we have stayed at in Sri Lanka, this was the best. It was classy. They did absolutely everything right. The staff were always smiling and helpful. The food was amazing. The chef is so talented. Best stay ever. Wish it could be longer."
Australia
Geoff
Hotel Athgira
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated
Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

3.0 star property
7.6 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (14)
"staff bent over backwards for us made sure we were constantly happy! food was amazing, over all amazing vibes "
Australia
Shannon
The price is ￥12,638
￥16,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team
Front of property
Milk House Cottage Udawalawe

Milk House Cottage Udawalawe

2.5 star property
10.5 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"I can’t recommend this place enough! Great communication with Eric all the way through, we came a bit late, and before we could order our meals over email and it was ready. Great WiFi! Evening watching fireflies in the dark. The food both breakfast and dinner was delicious. Eric also helped book our safari trip witch was terrific!"
Denmark
Betina
Milk House Cottage Udawalawe
Exterior
River Paradise Safari House with Cooking Class

River Paradise Safari House with Cooking Class

3.0 star property
10.3 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Wir verbrachten zwei Nächte bei Prashan – ein absolutes Highlight unserer Reise, das wir so schnell nicht vergessen werden. Prashan ist ein außergewöhnlich herzlicher Gastgeber, der sich mit voller Hingabe um seine Gäste kümmert. Er sorgt dafür, dass sich jeder sofort willkommen fühlt und den Aufenthalt in vollen Zügen genießen kann. Neben der beeindruckenden Safari im Udawalawe-Nationalpark waren die abendlichen Kochsessions ein besonderes Erlebnis. Je nach Wunsch kann man aktiv mitkochen...
Germany
Madeleine
The price is ￥2,956
￥3,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
River Paradise Safari House with Cooking Class
International cuisine
Centauria Lake Resort

Centauria Lake Resort

4.0 star property
16.8 km from Mau Ara Lake
6.0 out of 10, (2)
"Elegantes Hotel, sehr große, sehr elegant eingerichtete Zimmer. Großer Schwachpunkt ist der Poolbereich:sehr klein, hässlicher Boden, ohne jegliches Grün."
Germany
W
Centauria Lake Resort
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Pavana Resort

Pavana Resort

3.0 star property
15.8 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (8)
"We stayed for two night cause were visiting Udawalawe national park, which is about 30mis away so the hotel is a very good basepoint. Hotel is a walking distance from bus station and town central. Arrived and got complimentary drinks, super nice welcome and info of jeep/driver arrangements for the safari. The safari is a couple of dollars more expensive if you get it through the hotel but so easy, I highly recommend doing it that way. You get breakfast to go and the jeep and driver were...
European Union
Ville
The price is ￥2,498
￥3,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Pavana Resort
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi
Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

2.0 star property
15.5 km from Mau Ara Lake
6.0 out of 10, (2)
"no comment as i don't want to embarrace the hotel "
United Kingdom
Arwyn
The price is ￥2,301
￥2,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort
Exterior
Udawalawe Safari VIllage By Plateeno

Udawalawe Safari VIllage By Plateeno

3.0 star property
13.3 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Reservamos con pocos días de antelación ya que decidimos cambiar nuestro itinerario. El hotel fue un gran descubrimiento. Muy buen servicio, con una atención de 10. Habitaciones senzillas pero comodas, todo lo que puedes pedir por el precio. Sin duda repetiria"
Spain
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥2,860
￥3,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Udawalawe Safari VIllage By Plateeno
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Kaduruketha

Jetwing Kaduruketha

10/10 Excellent
"General manager to junior staff has been truly amazing during our entire stay. Very clean, comfortable place for nature loving people like us. The lunch and breakfast we enjoyed a lot! We sure will come back! "
Neesha 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Jetwing Kaduruketha

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mau Ara Lake?
Mau Ara Lake is located in an area that travelers like for its safari tours. You'll find 25 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Mau Ara Lake?
Centauria Wild is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Mau Ara Lake. Other good choices around the area include Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa.
How many hotels are there close to Mau Ara Lake?
Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mau Ara Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mau Ara Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Mau Ara Lake.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mau Ara Lake?
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