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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 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.

1. Mansala Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Hannah

P2,365

P2,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A swimming pool with a reflection of trees and a building in the background.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a pool area.

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Nicholas

P2,347

P3,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pavilion.

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

P2,818

P3,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

4. Hotel Athgira

1.2 km from Elephant Transit Home

Geoff

P1,759

P2,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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 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.

5. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

1.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lars Toft

P4,066

P5,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 traveler

P1,368

P1,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

A swimming pool with wooden loungers and a stone wall.

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

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

7. Ivory Safari House

2.3 km from Elephant Transit Home

Michael

P743

P877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A house with a porch, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

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

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.

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."

P535

P631 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

A stone patio with a tree and plants, a stone wall with pebbles, and a black metal gate.

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.

9. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

1.1 km from Elephant Transit Home

Lotte Duus

P2,540

P2,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-lit exterior.

A neatly made bed with a rolled towel, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard in a hotel room.

A multi-story building with a reflective pool in the foreground.

10. Wildlife Safari House

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Gulsun

P447

P527 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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 neatly made bed with white and tiger-striped pillows, a yellow blanket, and white towels on a wooden nightstand.

11. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

2.4 km from Elephant Transit Home

Komitige

P1,285

P1,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern building with a glass facade, a swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

A modern bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wardrobe, and a television.

A modern interior with a large glass window, wooden slats, and a view of greenery.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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

P6,986

P9,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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.

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

13. Ele Camp Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Vanou2a

P2,767

P3,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A rustic hut with a triangular roof structure, 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 bedroom with two beds covered by white canopy beds, a wooden ceiling, and a single hanging light fixture.

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

14. Maika safari

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

P440

P602 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

A person cleaning a wooden table with a cloth and spray bottle, wearing a shirt labeled "GREENWOOD RESORT".

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

15. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

1.7 km from Elephant Transit Home

Dan

P743

P877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 narrow hallway with a wooden door at the end, a small wooden stool, and a white door on the left.

A dining area with a long table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs with cushioned seats.

16. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

2.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

Mick

P1,194

P1,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building with balconies.

17. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

0.8 km from Elephant Transit Home

P4,830

P5,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

A multi-story building with a covered outdoor area, multiple dining tables, and a well-maintained lawn.

A multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

18. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

0.9 km from Elephant Transit Home

P4,458

P5,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A yoga session on a green mat with a scenic mountain view in the background.

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

A hammock tied to a tree on a sandy beach with clear turquoise water in the background.

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

19. Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa

1.6 km from Elephant Transit Home

P836

P987 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A rustic house by a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery.

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

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

A wooden structure with a triangular roof, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

20. Stone Carving Resort

2.3 km from Elephant Transit Home

P3,263

P3,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 12 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

Shangri-La Hambantota

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed 2 nights in August. Spacious hotel with plenty to explore, we wished we'd had more time to make the most of all the facilities. Had a small hiccup with our room allocation at check-in, but the team resolved it quickly and professionally. Food was a highlight - great buffet breakfast with a wide selection, and good options across the various restaurants on site. We also played 18 holes of golf; the caddies were professional, polite and added a lot to the experience. Would recommend for a relaxing stay with plenty of facilities to enjoy, just make sure you allow enough time to see it all."

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."

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"

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 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 The Mammoth - Udawalawe.

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.

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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. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

10. Wildlife Safari House

11. Atha Safari Resort & Riverside Camping

12. Waraka - Udawalawe

13. Ele Camp Udawalawa

14. Maika safari

15. Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

16. centerpoint safari resort Udawalawa

17. The Grand Toscana - Udawalawa

18. The Mammoth - Udawalawe

19. Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa

20. Stone Carving Resort

Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Transit Home

Top Elephant Transit Home Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

Elephant Trail

The Countryside Udawalawe

Mansala Safari House

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

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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