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Elephant Lodge

Property class: 3

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A wooden deck with a four-poster bed, a table, and a lamp.
A wooden pergola structure with a stone pathway leading to a gated entrance.
A long dining table set for a meal with multiple plates, glasses, and cutlery.
A neatly made bed with a tropical leaf-patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a window with sheer curtains.
A rustic wooden pavilion with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees and foliage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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2066 1/2, Usweliara, Udawalawa, Uva Province, 00500
  • Place, Udawalawe National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Udawalawe Reservoir
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Elephant Transit Home
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bed, a wooden desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Udawalawa

At Elephant Lodge you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Udawalawe Reservoir and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Udawalawe National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .With a stay at this 3-property class Udawalawa hotel, you'll be 14.7 km (9.2 mi) from Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb and 23.1 km (14.4 mi) from Waulpane Cave.

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Udawalawe Reservoir - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 53 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Birds Park - 58 min drive - 53.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Butterfly Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Double Barrel Restaurant Embilipitiya BYOB - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪vibeX - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Udawalawe Cafe & Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 007 - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Elephant Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Elephant Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Udawalawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Elephant Lodge offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Elephant Lodge Hotel
Villa Vianna Udawalawe
Elephant Lodge Udawalawa
Elephant Lodge Hotel Udawalawa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Elephant Lodge?

Elephant Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Elephant Lodge?

Yep, Elephant Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Elephant Lodge?

The closest beach to Elephant Lodge is Tangalle Beach (42.7 km).

What makes Elephant Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elephant Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elephant Lodge?

No, Elephant Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elephant Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elephant Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elephant Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Elephant Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel close to the safari area

Such a great hotel, a little tricky for our taxi driver to find but fantastic amenities and a swimming pool that we didnt realise there was too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024