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A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A group of elephants in a grassy field with trees in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a vanity with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Three people standing on rocks with snacks and drinks.

1. Mansala Safari House

6.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Hannah

P2,362

P2,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by a covered patio area with plants and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a glass table, and a large elephant painting on the wall.

A group of people dining at an outdoor table with a pool in the background.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a computer, and a lamp.

2. Vimanra Hotel

8.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Susan

P938

P1,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A pathway leading to a building with a covered walkway and a small garden area with plants.

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Nicholas

P2,344

P3,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge area, surrounded by trees and a building with a sloped roof.

A circular outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and steps leading up to a building.

A treehouse structure surrounded by dense foliage, with multiple levels and a thatched roof.

A corridor with a central water feature, flanked by columns and greenery, leading to a seating area.

4. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5.4 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Lars Toft

P5,802

P7,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A rectangular swimming pool with two people at the far end, surrounded by wooden deck and stone walls.

A room with two wooden lounge chairs, a small table with bottles, and a mirror on the wall.

A building with a stone facade and multiple windows, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with trees and a small pond.

A wicker chair hanging from a metal frame, a wicker table, and a wicker chair with a cushion.

5. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

4.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Daniel

P4,688

P6,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

6. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

4.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Ronelda

P2,627

P3,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A large rectangular pool with a stone border, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone pathway.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, stone walls, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the countryside through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple ceiling fans, and a central chandelier.

7. Centauria Wild

3.4 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Joe

P4,728

P6,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of traditional-style buildings in the background.

A building with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by greenery and a building with a yellow facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, a sliding glass door to a garden, and a view of trees and rocks.

8. Hantara Udawalawa

4.1 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Lakshanth

P1,889

P2,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool in the foreground.

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

A two-story building with large windows, some with curtains, and a balcony with chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture of elephants, and a nightstand with a lamp.

9. Hotel Athgira

3.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Geoff

P1,756

P2,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wooden staircase leading to a bamboo-roofed building with stone walls and a wooden door.

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.

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.

10. Lizard Safari Lodge

5.6 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Anonymous traveler

P1,366

P1,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A nighttime swimming pool area with a checkered deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A restaurant with checkered tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a glass-top table with a vase of flowers.

A courtyard with a water feature, a wooden boat, and a building with columns and a tiled roof.

A table set with a black and white checkered tablecloth, a white plate, a folded napkin, a glass, and a basket with flowers.

11. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

5.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Mark

P2,254

P2,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A tent with a ladder leading to a platform, surrounded by dense foliage.

A table with a plate of corn on the cob and a lit lantern.

A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, and a view of a tropical garden through large windows.

A small, enclosed wooden structure with a glass door, a bed, and a chair, surrounded by palm trees.

12. Makulu Safari Camping

9.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

adrian

P2,805

P3,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

A natural landscape with a river, dense foliage, and rocky terrain.

13. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

7 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"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."

P534

P631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A person seated at a table with various food items, including bananas and a bowl of rice.

A swimming pool with wooden loungers and a stone wall.

14. Ivory Safari House

6.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Michael

P239

P282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel entrance with signage, a tree, and pink flowers in the foreground.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, a central decorative metal sculpture, and potted plants.

A spacious indoor area with wooden benches and tables, a high ceiling with wooden beams, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Sihilro Regency

7.9 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"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

P1,407

P1,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A pool area with a stone wall, a wooden deck with chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A multi-story building with a stone facade and wooden balconies.

A spacious living area with two beige sofas facing a wooden coffee table, a small potted plant, and a view of a green field through large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, an air conditioning unit, a wall-mounted artwork, and a view of the outside through large windows.

16. Elephant Trail

3.7 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Angela

P2,429

P3,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by trees and outdoor lighting.

A buffet setup with a chef, food items, and banners.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa bed, a desk with a phone, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A building with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a staircase.

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

3.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Antonia

P1,520

P1,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

18. Wildlife Safari House

6.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Gulsun

P495

P585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A treehouse with a wooden exterior, a staircase, and a thatched-roof structure nearby.

A treehouse with a wooden staircase and platform, surrounded by lush greenery.

A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden walls, and a rustic ambiance.

A thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and outdoor seating.

19. La Pentera

15.6 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"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

P5,783

P7,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A person standing by a stream in a forested area.

A tented accommodation with a sofa, a wooden table, and a bench.

A wooden desk with a vintage typewriter, a wine bottle, a glass of wine, and a pair of glasses on a notebook.

20. Ahaspokuna by Eco Team

19.2 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"This could be something so special. The location itself is amazing and the accommodation for ‘camping’ is incredible. The service wasn’t great however. As kind as everyone was the timings were very off. Being told we needed to be ready for breakfast at 8 and not being served till 9.30. The same for dinner. We also told them we needed to leave on the final day at 7.30 so wanted breakfast at 7. We arrived at the breakfast tent at 7 and no one was there. Unfortunately it was the same for the...

Jennifer

P9,570

P12,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Udawalawe Reservoir

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Vimanra Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort	8.0 Very good 95 reviews	View
Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View

Top Udawalawe Reservoir Hotel Reviews

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"A peaceful nature retreat with incredible fresh food. Our stay at Kalu’s Hideaway was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We loved the wholesome farm-to-table dining—tasting fresh red dragon fruit straight from the garden, sweet pineapples, mangos, and delicious Sri Lankan vegetables. The property itself is surrounded by nature. The butterfly garden was an unexpected treat, and waking up to the tranquil morning sounds of birds overlooking the Udawalawe reserve canopy was magical. You can even spot local wildlife right on the grounds, from vibrant water lilies in the ponds to land monitor lizards wandering past. It was such a serene and relaxing escape!"

The Cubes Ella

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with great staff and a beautiful location. The breakfast was excellent - possibly the best chicken curry I’ve had in Sri Lanka. The only downside is that is quite far from the centre of Ella - and getting a Tuk-Tuk through PickMe was almost impossible - meaning I had to pay at least twice as much to flag one down."

Jetwing Kaduruketha

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome experience overall. Everything was great."

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."

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!"

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff. Beautiful hotel."

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"

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. "

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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 Udawalawe Reservoir?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Udawalawe Reservoir, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches, top seafood restaurants, and sightseeing. You'll find 111 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Udawalawe Reservoir?

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. It's located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Udawalawe Reservoir. Other good options within a few miles include Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and Jungle Paradise Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Udawalawe Reservoir?

Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Udawalawe Reservoir.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Udawalawe Reservoir, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Udawalawe Reservoir.

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Our top choices for Udawalawe Reservoir hotels

1. Mansala Safari House

2. Vimanra Hotel

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

4. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

6. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

7. Centauria Wild

8. Hantara Udawalawa

9. Hotel Athgira

10. Lizard Safari Lodge

11. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

12. Makulu Safari Camping

13. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

14. Ivory Safari House

15. Sihilro Regency

16. Elephant Trail

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

18. Wildlife Safari House

19. La Pentera

20. Ahaspokuna by Eco Team

Compare popular hotels close to Udawalawe Reservoir

Top Udawalawe Reservoir Hotel Reviews

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

The Cubes Ella

Jetwing Kaduruketha

Shangri-La Hambantota

The Countryside Udawalawe

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

Other attractions near Udawalawe Reservoir

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

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