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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

1. Mansala Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Manomi

￥5,837

￥6,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Nicholas

￥5,676

￥7,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

3. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Ronelda

￥6,602

￥7,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

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

4. Hotel Athgira

1.2 km from Elephant Transit Home

Geoff

￥4,275

￥5,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

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

5. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

1.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lars Toft

￥13,006

￥17,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

6. Lizard Safari Lodge

1.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

Anonymous traveler

￥3,205

￥4,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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

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."

￥1,347

￥1,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Superior Double Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, WiFi (free)

8. Safari Village Hotel

2.2 km from Elephant Transit Home

Anonymous traveler

￥2,888

￥3,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

9. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

1.1 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lotte Duus

￥6,279

￥7,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. Wildlife Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Gulsun

￥1,137

￥1,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Classic Tent, River View | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Design Double Room | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

2.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Komitige

￥3,048

￥3,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Family Quadruple Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. 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

￥17,598

￥22,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

13. Maika safari

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

￥2,366

￥3,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, memory foam beds, desk, WiFi (free)

14. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

1.7 km from Elephant Transit Home

Dan

￥1,872

￥2,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

15. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Mick

￥2,874

￥3,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | Outdoor dining

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | Pool | Outdoor pool

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

16. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

￥11,740

￥13,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | Laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | Exterior

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | Outdoor dining

17. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

0.9 km from Elephant Transit Home

￥10,893

￥12,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

18. Stone Carving Resort

2.3 km from Elephant Transit Home

￥7,793

￥9,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Economy Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

Family Villa, Balcony, Garden View | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

19. Four Seasons Safari Resort udawalawa

2.5 km from Elephant Transit Home

￥2,106

￥2,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Deluxe Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board

20. Lily Resort Udawalawe

1.7 km from Elephant Transit Home

￥5,260

￥6,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 12 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 93 reviews	View

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

Mansala Safari House

8/10 Good

"Huge room with a separate room for luggage! The breakfast was excellent! There is a small kids play area with swings. Location was set back from the street and quiet! We did notice some beetles in our bathroom, but they were harmless and not a big concern. Friendly staff,"

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"

Hantara Udawalawa

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Hantara Lodge was perfect. Service was exquisite and helped us plan safari at Udawalawa park and transport to Yala park and Ella on departure day."

The Countryside Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"Had an excellent stay at the property, staff were amazing and had everything we needed, everything was well maintained, pool was great, highlight was the safari which we booked through the property. Would definitely recommend staying here. "

Makulu Safari Camping

10/10 Excellent

"fabulous secluded location, AMAZING staff. Gorgeous food. -the staff go way above and beyond in hospitality. please DO use their official guides an drivers that follow the same mantra."

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

10/10 Excellent

"Host was amazing, caring and generous. Amazing cook"

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 travelers like for its parks and gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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. Other good choices close by include The Countryside Udawalawe and Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Elephant Transit Home?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations 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, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Elephant Transit Home.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Elephant Transit Home?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Elephant Transit Home, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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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. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

8. Safari Village Hotel

9. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

10. Wildlife Safari House

11. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

12. Waraka - Udawalawe

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. Four Seasons Safari Resort udawalawa

20. Lily Resort Udawalawe

Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

Mansala Safari House

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Elephant Trail

Centauria Wild

Hantara Udawalawa

The Countryside Udawalawe

Makulu Safari Camping

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

Other attractions near Elephant Transit Home

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

Frequently asked questions