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1. Aanya Udawalawe

12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

P659

P778 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

2. Mansala Safari House

17.3 km from Mau Ara Lake

Manomi

P2,311

P2,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Nicholas

P2,294

P3,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

4. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Ronelda

P2,754

P3,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

4 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

5. Vimanra Hotel

16 km from Mau Ara Lake

Susan

P918

P1,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

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

6. Hotel Athgira

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Geoff

P1,719

P2,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

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

7. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

15.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lars Toft

P5,057

P6,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

8. Hantara Udawalawa

10.7 km from Mau Ara Lake

Michel

P2,079

P2,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

9. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

7.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

Mark

P2,205

P2,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

10. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

11.6 km from Mau Ara Lake

Morgan

P4,708

P6,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

11. Centauria Wild

9.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Joe

P4,626

P6,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

12. Makulu Safari Camping

5.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

adrian

P2,608

P3,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

13. Lizard Safari Lodge

15 km from Mau Ara Lake

Anonymous traveler

P1,337

P1,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

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."

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P1,377

P1,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds (surcharge)

15. Elephant Trail

9.1 km from Mau Ara Lake

Manotharan

P2,615

P3,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

16. 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."

P523

P617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

9.8 km from Mau Ara Lake

Antonia

P1,653

P2,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

18. Safari Village Hotel

13.3 km from Mau Ara Lake

Anonymous traveler

P1,120

P1,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

19. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

14 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lotte Duus

P2,445

P2,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

20. Milk House Cottage Udawalawe

10.5 km from Mau Ara Lake

Betina

P1,580

P1,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

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Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

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!"

Yala Hotel Elephant Eye

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here for a few days to go to Yala National Park and Hotel Elephant Eye was a great location for taking a SAFARI Tour. The owner is very friendly and the staff are very hardworking. The property is very well maintained. Room was clean and comfortable. We had breakfast in the restaurant. Easy walk or Tuk tuk to town for restaurants and grocery stores."

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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Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

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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 Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa.

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.

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Our top choices for Mau Ara Lake hotels

1. Aanya Udawalawe

2. Mansala Safari House

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

4. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

5. Vimanra Hotel

6. Hotel Athgira

7. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

8. Hantara Udawalawa

9. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

10. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

11. Centauria Wild

12. Makulu Safari Camping

13. Lizard Safari Lodge

14. Sihilro Regency

15. Elephant Trail

16. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

18. Safari Village Hotel

19. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

20. Milk House Cottage Udawalawe

Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort

Yala Hotel Elephant Eye

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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