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Comfort Double Room, Garden View | WiFi (free)

1. Aanya Udawalawe

12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

NT$347

NT$409 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

2. Mansala Safari House

17.3 km from Mau Ara Lake

Manomi

NT$1,209

NT$1,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Nicholas

NT$1,200

NT$1,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Family Room, 1 Bedroom | 4 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

4. Vimanra Hotel

16 km from Mau Ara Lake

Susan

NT$481

NT$624 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

5. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Ronelda

NT$1,442

NT$1,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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

6. Hotel Athgira

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Geoff

NT$900

NT$1,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

7. Hantara Udawalawa

10.7 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lakshanth

NT$1,088

NT$1,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

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

8. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

15.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lars Toft

NT$2,641

NT$3,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Outdoor pool

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Desk, WiFi (free)

9. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

7.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

Mark

NT$1,154

NT$1,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Standard Room | In-room safe, WiFi (free)

10. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

11.6 km from Mau Ara Lake

Morgan

NT$2,464

NT$3,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View | WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Makulu Safari Camping

5.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

adrian

NT$1,381

NT$1,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Superior Deluxe Double Room with Lake View and Free 3 Hour Safari | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

12. Centauria Wild

9.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Joe

NT$2,421

NT$3,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Family Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

13. Lizard Safari Lodge

15 km from Mau Ara Lake

Anonymous traveler

NT$700

NT$908 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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."

Anonymous traveler

NT$721

NT$944 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

15. Elephant Trail

9.1 km from Mau Ara Lake

Manotharan

NT$1,340

NT$1,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Deluxe Tree House | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

Deluxe Tree House | Living area | Flat-screen TV

16. La Pentera

11.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

"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

NT$2,961

NT$3,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Luxury House, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

17. 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."

NT$274

NT$323 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi

18. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

9.8 km from Mau Ara Lake

Antonia

NT$865

NT$1,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Superior Double Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, WiFi (free)

19. Safari Village Hotel

13.3 km from Mau Ara Lake

Anonymous traveler

NT$586

NT$692 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Deluxe Apartment, Balcony, Garden View | View from room

Deluxe Apartment, Balcony, Garden View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

20. Jungle Paradise Hotel

10.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

"Une situation géographique exceptionnelle au calme dans la nature luxuriante. L’appartement de luxe est grand, très propre et dispose d’une superbe vue. Le complexe dispose d’une piscine, ce qui est très appréciable après un safari dans le parc national. Petit déjeuner et dîner succulents. La personne qui nous a accueillis était vraiment très aimable, souriante, accueillante. Nous recommandons vivement le Jungle Paradise."

Sarah

NT$1,919

NT$2,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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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"

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."

EKHO Safari Tissa

8/10 Good

"Great location snd views. Food was below par, spa was expensive and uninviting. Staff AMAZING :)"

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

10/10 Excellent

"Host was amazing, caring and generous. Amazing cook"

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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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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. Vimanra Hotel

5. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

6. Hotel Athgira

7. Hantara Udawalawa

8. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

9. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

10. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

11. Makulu Safari Camping

12. Centauria Wild

13. Lizard Safari Lodge

14. Sihilro Regency

15. Elephant Trail

16. La Pentera

17. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

18. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

19. Safari Village Hotel

20. Jungle Paradise Hotel

Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Yala Hotel Elephant Eye

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

The Glenrock

Jetwing Kaduruketha

EKHO Safari Tissa

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

Other attractions near Mau Ara Lake

Udawalawe National Park

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

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