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1. The 47 Udawalawe

17 km from Mau Ara Lake

￥6,865

￥8,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Comfort Double Room, Garden View | WiFi (free)

2. Aanya Udawalawe

12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

￥1,865

￥2,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

3. Mansala Safari House

17.3 km from Mau Ara Lake

Hannah

￥5,784

￥6,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

4. The Countryside Udawalawe

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Nicholas

￥5,622

￥7,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

5. Vimanra Hotel

16 km from Mau Ara Lake

Susan

￥2,394

￥3,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

15.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lars Toft

￥13,156

￥17,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8:30 PM, pool umbrellas

7. Hotel Athgira

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Geoff

￥4,302

￥5,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

8. Hantara Udawalawa

10.7 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lakshanth

￥5,043

￥6,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Standard Room | In-room safe, WiFi (free)

9. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

11.6 km from Mau Ara Lake

Morgan

￥11,784

￥16,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Outdoor pool

10. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

7.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

Mark

￥5,519

￥7,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Superior Deluxe Double Room with Lake View and Free 3 Hour Safari | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

11. Centauria Wild

9.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Joe

￥12,061

￥15,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View | WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Makulu Safari Camping

5.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

adrian

￥7,033

￥9,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Family Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

13. Lizard Safari Lodge

15 km from Mau Ara Lake

Anonymous traveler

￥3,207

￥4,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

14. Sihilro Regency

5.5 km from Mau Ara Lake

"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."

Anonymous traveler

￥3,591

￥4,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

15. Elephant Trail

9.1 km from Mau Ara Lake

Manotharan

￥6,884

￥8,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Deluxe Tree House | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

Deluxe Tree House | Living area | Flat-screen TV

16. La Pentera

11.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

"La Pentera is a new property which has a unique concept of a tree house. The property is quite far from the Udawalawe National Park - about 30 km or so. The directions are also unclear, even if you use googlemaps. The property is new and in great condition. However, there are things that could be better, especially the food. The bathroom has hot water though there is some water leakage. A great experience stay but could be better."

Susmita

￥14,163

￥18,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

9.8 km from Mau Ara Lake

Antonia

￥4,265

￥5,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Luxury House, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

18. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

16.7 km from Mau Ara Lake

"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."

￥1,363

￥1,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Deluxe Apartment, Balcony, Garden View | View from room

Deluxe Apartment, Balcony, Garden View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

19. Jungle Paradise Hotel

10.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

"Une situation géographique exceptionnelle au calme dans la nature luxuriante. L’appartement de luxe est grand, très propre et dispose d’une superbe vue. Le complexe dispose d’une piscine, ce qui est très appréciable après un safari dans le parc national. Petit déjeuner et dîner succulents. La personne qui nous a accueillis était vraiment très aimable, souriante, accueillante. Nous recommandons vivement le Jungle Paradise."

Sarah

￥9,392

￥11,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

20. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

14 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lotte Duus

￥6,417

￥7,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

10/10 Excellent

"There should be a full length mirror. Not important but a nice to have."

Shangri-La Hambantota

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent resort to enjoy with the family. Super moce kids ammenities as the waterplay, kids pool and kods club. We really enjoyed and relaxed."

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"

DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort

10/10 Excellent

"My parents were there to celebrate my dad’s birthday, and although we celebrated a little late, they had such a wonderful experience. Quoting my dad “The birthday arrangement was beautiful, the cake was lovely, and the famous DoubleTree cookie was the best. The breakfast and dinner buffets were both excellent, and the amenities were exceptional.” What really stood out to them was the warmth and attention to detail throughout their stay. My mum still can’t stop complimenting the food; my parents have travelled all around Sri Lanka and tried many different cuisines, so coming from them, that is actually really huge to hear! Next time I’m in Lanka, I already know where my first stop will be. 10/10 for such a great stay!"

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible place, accomodation is luxury, views are breathtaking, staff are lovely. If I went again I wouldnt take the half board option and order off the menu as the food and options were better and not particularly expensive. "

The Glenrock

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property. Beautiful location. Well maintained and situated perfectly to take advantage of the natural surroundings. Rooms clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked including umbrellas mounted outside the door."

Jetwing Kaduruketha

10/10 Excellent

"We were stunned by everything at Jetwing Kaduruketha. Our Villa was perfect. Spotlessly clean with a gorgeous view over the paddy fields. The service was unobtrusive but excellent. The food exceptional and our butler (who we called Can Do because he could do everything) was special. We will long remember him and his smile. We learned that most of the staff come from the local village & you could feel their happiness & camaraderie in being there. We cycled to the village where the local shopkeeper insisted on giving us a coconut from his garden and visited the local Buddhist monastery where we were also made very welcome. We walked & saw incredible birds with our guide. The peacocks, land monitors & weaver birds were all around us. If only every hotel could be as exceptional as this one is."

Grand Tamarind Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Seemed the best hotel in the area. Room big with a terrace leading to the very attractive large pool with the lake and a tree house to climb. Monkeys about who were fun to watch. Breakfast more to Asian tastes than mine but French toast, potato’s, fruit and breads available.It was very quiet during our stay with more staff than guests! Good choice for Yala but recommend the wild edge restaurant opposite in the evening for a drink."

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Udawalawe National Park

9.2/10 (77 reviews)

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Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

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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 26 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 Jungle Paradise Hotel and Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort.

How many hotels are there close to Mau Ara Lake?

Expedia has 26 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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Our top choices for Mau Ara Lake hotels

1. The 47 Udawalawe

2. Aanya Udawalawe

3. Mansala Safari House

4. The Countryside Udawalawe

5. Vimanra Hotel

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

7. Hotel Athgira

8. Hantara Udawalawa

9. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

11. Centauria Wild

12. Makulu Safari Camping

13. Lizard Safari Lodge

14. Sihilro Regency

15. Elephant Trail

16. La Pentera

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

18. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

19. Jungle Paradise Hotel

20. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

Shangri-La Hambantota

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

The Glenrock

Jetwing Kaduruketha

Grand Tamarind Lake

Other attractions near Mau Ara Lake

Udawalawe National Park

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

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