The 10 best hotels in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka

August 29, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

Discover the best hotels in Udawalawe National Park including Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Udawalawe, Mansala Safari Resort, Big Game Camp - Udawalawe, Le Green Udawalawe, Elephant Trails, Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Udawalawe, The Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Lizard Safari Lodge, Silent Bungalow, Max Safari Villa.
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1. Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Udawalawe

Udawalawe National Park 70190 Sri Lanka
Excellent
73%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 185 reviews

Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Udawalawe

Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Udawalawe is situated within close proximity to the national park enabling you to truly experience the sights, sounds and scents of the Sri Lankan wilderness. The provided mobile tents are comfortable and equipped with private bathroom, carpet, hot water, mosquito netting and private patios. Guests are offered ambient dining experience under the jungle canopy and 4WD safari jeeps are provided for Safaris. Mahoora follows the ‘pack-in-pack out’ camping principle, in which the camps are set up prior to guests arrival and dismantled after departure, so to minimize the environmental impact.Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Udawalawe is an ideal base for environmentally-conscious travelers to explore the natural world. This national park is world famous for its large herds of Asian Elephants and wide range of birds.Rates are inclusive of entrance fees to the park and all other related charges for two days, cost of a jeep, beverages, lunches and dinners and fees for the expert naturalist guide. Elite & Premium package Guests can also enjoy free drinks at the Jungle Bar.

100% recommendation

Reviewed By Amy S

This safari was excellent Felt very welcome from the start Everything is 5* quality from the food to the service to the room The staff were all brilliant at their roles including the waiter that served us who was very professional (didn’t catch his name but he was lovely) Solomons I couldn’t fault, his knowledge about the animals on the safari was incredible and was also very friendly and approachable Our jeep driver also had hawk eyes who could spot animals in all situations Solomons and the driver worked extremely well together to make sure we had the best experience I honestly can’t fault this camp Would 100% recommend

2. Mansala Safari Resort

No. 96 Kottawatta Thimbolketiya,Colombageare,Udawalawe., Udawalawe National Park 70218 Sri Lanka
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 168 reviews

Mansala Safari Resort

We Mansala Safari Resort and we offer you homely atmosphere in our well mannered stuff...……… therefore we have 4 luxurious rooms with balcony and out door nature

Highly recommended peaceful guesthouse! Great Safari organization!

Reviewed By fabiens840

We had a great stay at Tiron's house with his family! The food prepared by his wife and mother is the best authentic Sri Lanka food we had so far! The room is so nicely done, with polished concrete, wood and ceramics walls in the bathroom. The balcony is so relaxing! We definitely recommend it for couples and families with kids. The house is far from the main road, the place is calm, and the surroundings so peaceful. Mr Tiron organized us a first class safari with Mr Taranga! Thx again and see you next time hopefully! Fabien & Katya from Kyrgyzstan.

3. Big Game Camp - Udawalawe

Udawalawe National Park 20000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
54%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 263 reviews

Big Game Camp - Udawalawe

Situated at the eastern boarder of Udawalawe National park this camp allows guests to truly experience safari adventure in style and comfort. Udawalawe National Park is the only national park in the country where elephant sightseeing is guaranteed on every single drive. There are 600 to 700 Sri Lankan elephants here, along with many other spectacular animals such as the Sambar deer, jackal, and toque macaque. Big Game Camp – Udawalawe is serviced by experienced and professional staff who cater to all the guests’ needs. The camp has comfortable fully furnished tents with attached partitioned toilets and equipped with raised beds, bed linen, towels, a flashlight, a shoe rack, foldable chairs, a coffee table, and an umbrella to ensure the guests’ comfort.Big Game Camp can provide more than just accommodation and guest can book safaris for an additional price.Big Game Camp all inclusive package will provide a Half day Safari that will include all entrance and permit fees, jeep ,picnic basket, chilled beverages to provide the best safari experience. All 3 meals, Tea coffee & beer, snacks are also included for the all inclusive package. Pick up and transfers from and to any destination, including airport could be arranged at an extra charge.

Great moment for honeymoon!

Reviewed By LauraUrqj

Great moment thanks to Salomons ! We had a super welcome, a complete visit of the site with an initiation to Cricket with the team :) Very good barbecue and a good night in their tent! We recommend this place !

4. Le Green Udawalawe

No. 04 Ekamuthugama, Thanamalwila Road Sewanagala, Udawalawe National Park 70250 Sri Lanka
Excellent
44%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
8%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 125 reviews

Le Green Udawalawe

In the vicinity of the Udawalawe dam, Le Green Udawalawe awaits to treat you wholeheartedly, assuring safety and comfort throughout your stay. As located at the Colombo-Katharagama main road, we are quite convenient to reach and with luxurious rooms and delicious western and eastern cuisine, we are at the centre of the main tourist attractions too, being so special. The Elephant transit home is just 3 ½ km away and the national park is only 3 km away. The luxurious rooms include all the amenities and the swimming pool will make your visit more relaxing. With us at Le Green Udawalawe, you are at home. Safari Jeep Service: Experience an exciting safari with the most innovative and professional safari jeep service provider in Udawalawe. With highly skilled experienced and professional team personally on hand to look after your every desire, your safari adventure will be an unforgettable one. Restaurant and Buffet: The availability of mouth watering western as well as eastern cuisine.

Awesome Place for travailing

Reviewed By DasunTharinda

I had a great time with this hotel. Different hotel experience with this hotel. The rooms and pool are very clean.Everything was very good. The staff is friendly and gives us the best service. I recommend for everyone.

5. Elephant Trails

No 35 5th Mile Post, Udawalawe National Park 70190 Sri Lanka
Excellent
19%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
12%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 282 reviews

Elephant Trails

If you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel in Uda Walawe National Park, look no further than Elephant Trails. Rooms at Elephant Trails offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free internet access. A pool and free breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Elephant Trails, free parking is available. While staying at Elephant Trails, if you are feeling hungry, you can find Restaurant & Hotel Niwahana (0.0 mi) a short walk from the hotel. If you are interested in exploring Uda Walawe National Park, check out a park, such as Visit Udawalawe National Park. The staff at Elephant Trails looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Andy

Reviewed By C1747KNandrewm

Nice place, rooms big with comfy beds. Pool good, food very good. 2or 3 nights is ok then move on. Park down the road one way with bid water dam the other way. Good for walking, tuk tuks for smaller excursions to nearby temple.

6. Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Udawalawe

Udawalawe National Park 70190 Sri Lanka
Excellent
73%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 185 reviews

Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Udawalawe

Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Udawalawe is situated within close proximity to the national park enabling you to truly experience the sights, sounds and scents of the Sri Lankan wilderness. The provided mobile tents are comfortable and equipped with private bathroom, carpet, hot water, mosquito netting and private patios. Guests are offered ambient dining experience under the jungle canopy and 4WD safari jeeps are provided for Safaris. Mahoora follows the ‘pack-in-pack out’ camping principle, in which the camps are set up prior to guests arrival and dismantled after departure, so to minimize the environmental impact.Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Udawalawe is an ideal base for environmentally-conscious travelers to explore the natural world. This national park is world famous for its large herds of Asian Elephants and wide range of birds.Rates are inclusive of entrance fees to the park and all other related charges for two days, cost of a jeep, beverages, lunches and dinners and fees for the expert naturalist guide. Elite & Premium package Guests can also enjoy free drinks at the Jungle Bar.

100% recommendation

Reviewed By Amy S

This safari was excellent Felt very welcome from the start Everything is 5* quality from the food to the service to the room The staff were all brilliant at their roles including the waiter that served us who was very professional (didn’t catch his name but he was lovely) Solomons I couldn’t fault, his knowledge about the animals on the safari was incredible and was also very friendly and approachable Our jeep driver also had hawk eyes who could spot animals in all situations Solomons and the driver worked extremely well together to make sure we had the best experience I honestly can’t fault this camp Would 100% recommend

7. The Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

No. 912 Thanamalwila Road (1 km from Thibolketiya (Barrier) Junction), Udawalawe National Park 70190 Sri Lanka
Excellent
31%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1282 reviews

The Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is the only 04 Star Hotel in the region and the Hotel has 79 Luxury Rooms. It has been spread over 09 Acres of Land, is located 168 kilometers away from Colombo City and Just 05 minutes away from The one and only Elephant Transit home in Sri Lanka and Just 10 minutes away from the Udawalawe National Park. Total of 79 Rooms include 24 Deluxe Rooms, 29 Super Deluxe Rooms, 04 Luxury Suites, 18 Luxury Grand Suites and 04 Luxury Super Grand Suits. This Eco friendly adventure Resort is the biggest property in Udawalawe Region. It offers a wider range of facilities and has a contemporary design and modern comforts, the best for relaxation in its nature and is ideally placed for visiting the nearby Udawalaewe National Park and The Elephant Transit Home. The hotel is equipped with a Banquet Hall of seating capacity of 400 pax and a Restaurant of seating capacity of 300 pax, fully equipped Conference Hall and a state-of-the-art Business Center, a complete Gymnasium, and an Underground Film Theater. One of the most significant feature of the Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is its’ picturesque swimming pool, a natural waterway bordering three sides of the property, it preserves the natural ambiance and the awe-inspiring quality of the jungle atmosphere with the shade of the stately Kumbuk Trees, which were preserved in order to allow the guests of the hotel the coolness and to maintain the healthy quality of the air and water. It is very conveniently located with easy access to places such as the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport, and The Ruhunu Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port. Apart from the above, there are unique tourist attractions can be visited if you stay at Grand Udawalwe Safari Resort. Some of them are Ridiyagama Safari Park, Madunagala Hot Springs, Maduwanwala Walawwa, Panamure Eth Gaala, Katuwana Dutch Fort, Sankapala Temple, Waulpane Limestone Cave etc. Those pleases are just 30 to 40 minutes drive from the Hotel and easy access. Even you can cover ,Yala National Park, Lunugamvehera National Park, world famous Kataragama Dewalaya, Kiriwehwra Temple, Thissamaharama Temple and its ruins, Sithulpawwa Rock Temple, Kirinda Temple etc. and to these places you can reach from the Hotel within two to Three hours drive.

On the way down to Udawalawe Park

Reviewed By 485naomie

Grand Udawalawe, a stunning resort that brings you serenity for a while on your holiday trip. We stayed there & had some great time. Hotel staff was so much welcoming, Facilities & services were provided perfect enough. We would come back & recommend to our friends. Thank you.

8. Lizard Safari Lodge

1038/3 Mudunmankada Road, Udawalawe National Park 70190 Sri Lanka
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 80 reviews

Lizard Safari Lodge

Amazing evening in Nandu's Lodge " Lizard Safari Lodge"

Reviewed By Getaway724008

I have spent one night on Lizard safari lodge and welcome is really exceptional. Nandu has organised a really nice safari for me, has prepared a good dinner for me even if i was alone. We have spent all the evening to discuss of our life and experinces around a fire he has made to cook manioc with him and his family. An amazing evening like if i was from the family. Stutti Nandu and Ayubowan.

9. Silent Bungalow

233 Behind the Army, Udawalawe National Park 70190 Sri Lanka
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 196 reviews

Silent Bungalow

Free WiFi Free parking Free black tea Safari jeep service B/F-Rs:-400 Lunch-Rs:-600 Dinner-Rs:-600(Rice & 7 curry) 31 birds & 11 animal you can see in the land Car service

Great safari and exceptional food!

Reviewed By iparks398

We couldn’t have liked our stay at Silent Bungalow more. On arrival we were treated to tea on our room’s large terrace, then in the evening had the tastiest meal we’ve had Sri Lanka(we’ve been here 3 months) - all the food is amazing! The room is very basic but airy, comfortable and spotlessly clean and the terrace is a delight to relax on. We arranged a 4 hour safari which was very straightforward and our driver was the owners’ son. He was very friendly, knowledgable and amazing at spotting animals. All in all it was a relaxing experience with a huge amount of animals seen. When we returned we were provided with an enormous breakfast. The owners were both lovely people - incredibly helpful and friendly. I cannot recommend Silent Bungalow highly enough.

10. Max Safari Villa

1109/3 Dakunu Ela Road Udawalawa, Udawalawe National Park 70190 Sri Lanka
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 88 reviews

Max Safari Villa

My name is max I have good safari service in udawalawe. Elephant transit home 900m in my villa. 8 km udawalawe safari park.

Great place for safari

Reviewed By koenb257

We really loved our experience here. The room was clean and spacious and the people nice. Especially the safari Max arranged for us was great: the guide didn't race around the park chasing elephants, but took his time to show us a plethora of animals and tried to keep a respectful distance to the animals. True 10/10 experience!

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