The Best Hotels Closest to Udawalawe National Park in for 2026

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

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

A dining table set with various dishes, including rice, salad, and fried items, along with water bottles and wine glasses.

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

1. Mansala Safari House

13.3 km from Udawalawe National Park

Marley

NT$1,224

NT$1,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a pool area.

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

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

11.2 km from Udawalawe National Park

Nicholas

NT$1,215

NT$1,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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 pathway through a garden with dense foliage and a blue structure in the background.

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

3. Vimanra Hotel

13.6 km from Udawalawe National Park

Susan

NT$486

NT$631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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 house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

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.

4. Hantara Udawalawa

7.4 km from Udawalawe National Park

Lakshanth

NT$979

NT$1,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a dresser.

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

8.6 km from Udawalawe National Park

Morgan

NT$2,430

NT$3,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 courtyard with a well-maintained lawn, a stone pathway, and a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

6. Centauria Wild

5.9 km from Udawalawe National Park

Joe

NT$2,451

NT$3,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a chandelier, and a staircase with wooden railings.

7. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

11.8 km from Udawalawe National Park

Lars Toft

NT$3,008

NT$3,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pavilion.

A restaurant interior with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, and a shelf with a pot and decorative items.

8. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

8.9 km from Udawalawe National Park

Ronelda

NT$1,276

NT$1,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A blue canoe with two people wearing life jackets, paddling through a calm river surrounded by dense greenery.

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

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

9. Makulu Safari Camping

7.3 km from Udawalawe National Park

adrian

NT$1,458

NT$1,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

A hotel room with a large bed, orange bedding, a red chair, a small table, and artwork on the wall.

10. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

4 km from Udawalawe National Park

Mark

NT$1,168

NT$1,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

11. Hotel Athgira

10.6 km from Udawalawe National Park

Geoff

NT$911

NT$1,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An infinity pool with a view of a sunset and mountains. There are lounge chairs and a building with large windows.

A spacious balcony with wooden flooring, large windows, and a view of the mountains.

A spacious room with large windows, wooden ceiling, and leather furniture.

A hillside with modern wooden buildings, lush greenery, and a clear sky.

12. Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

31.3 km from Udawalawe National Park

Matthew John

NT$7,279

NT$8,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a railing, surrounded by bamboo structures.

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.

13. Lizard Safari Lodge

11.4 km from Udawalawe National Park

Anonymous traveler

NT$708

NT$919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a stone pathway and overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A bathtub with a red rose and rose petals, surrounded by a railing and greenery.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and overlooking a body of water.

A resort with a central building and a swimming pool surrounded by thatched-roof huts.

14. Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

31.2 km from Udawalawe National Park

Anonymous traveler

NT$6,654

NT$8,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

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

15. Sihilro Regency

5.4 km from Udawalawe National Park

"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$730

NT$956 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A wooden treehouse with a green door and a staircase.

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.

16. La Pentera

9.5 km from Udawalawe National Park

"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$3,009

NT$3,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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.

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.

17. Elephant Trail

4.9 km from Udawalawe National Park

Angela

NT$1,259

NT$1,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A serene hot tub surrounded by lush greenery, with candles and a tray of tea and snacks on the edge.

A wooden cabin with a large canopy roof, elevated on stilts, surrounded by dense forest.

A tented room with a bed, a chair, and a table with a bowl.

A room with a bed, a person sitting by a window, and a view of greenery outside.

18. Living Heritage Koslanda

31.5 km from Udawalawe National Park

Chris

NT$3,874

NT$4,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

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.

19. Ivory Safari House

12.8 km from Udawalawe National Park

Michael

NT$124

NT$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A garden with a swimming pool, lush greenery, and a thatched-roof structure.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.

A garden with a white wall, a small pond, and a gazebo.

A living room with a yellow wall, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a television mounted on the wall.

20. Pavana Resort

16.7 km from Udawalawe National Park

"We stayed for two night cause were visiting Udawalawe national park, which is about 30mis away so the hotel is a very good basepoint. Hotel is a walking distance from bus station and town central. Arrived and got complimentary drinks, super nice welcome and info of jeep/driver arrangements for the safari. The safari is a couple of dollars more expensive if you get it through the hotel but so easy, I highly recommend doing it that way. You get breakfast to go and the jeep and driver were...

Ville

NT$730

NT$947 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Udawalawe National Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Vimanra Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Hantara Udawalawa	9.2 Wonderful 40 reviews	View
Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View

Top Udawalawe National Park Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing hotel for kids and families. The grounds are well maintained and beautiful with a pristine golf course. Nature is all around"

Elevate Ella Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views."

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

10/10 Excellent

"This place is all about views! In SL you always have a great eating experience and this place is no exception. It is the pool that I liked most! Best place to get lost and be romantic."

Ella Flower Garden Resort

10/10 Excellent

"An ideal hotel for exploring Ella , the hotel is conveniently situated close to Adams Peak trail and The Nine Arches Bridge . The breakfast room has panoramic views Of the mountains . We were greeted with a cup of tea on arrival . The staff ate all so helpful. Food was excellent and a great choice too ."

Mansala Safari House

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place. The people were very accommodating and helpful. Would recommend the private safari the drivers are really good."

Ella Nine Peaks (Araliya Villa & The Club House)

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Ella Nine Peaks (Araliya Villa & The Club House). The beautiful property, delicious food, and exceptional hospitality made our visit truly memorable. A special thanks to Chef Shashi for his warm welcome, outstanding service, and incredibly delicious food. His kindness and attention to detail were remarkable. Manager Nalin was extremely professional and welcoming, ensuring a smooth check-in and giving us an excellent tour of the clubhouse. Sarojini was incredibly kind and attentive, making sure our meals were served on time and that we were comfortable throughout our stay. Chef Shashi, Nalin, and Sarojini are truly valuable assets to this resort. Their genuine hospitality made us feel right at home. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with excellent food and outstanding service. We will definitely return!"

Jetwing Kaduruketha

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome experience overall. Everything was great."

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"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Udawalawe National Park?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Udawalawe National Park, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travelers love the area for its top seafood restaurants, sightseeing, and temples. You'll find 20 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Udawalawe National Park?

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 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Udawalawe National Park. Other good choices in the area include Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Udawalawe National Park?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Udawalawe National Park.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Udawalawe National Park.

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Our top choices for Udawalawe National Park hotels

1. Mansala Safari House

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

3. Vimanra Hotel

4. Hantara Udawalawa

5. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

6. Centauria Wild

7. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

8. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

9. Makulu Safari Camping

10. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

11. Hotel Athgira

12. Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

13. Lizard Safari Lodge

14. Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

15. Sihilro Regency

16. La Pentera

17. Elephant Trail

18. Living Heritage Koslanda

19. Ivory Safari House

20. Pavana Resort

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Top Udawalawe National Park Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

Elevate Ella Resort and Spa

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

Ella Flower Garden Resort

Mansala Safari House

Ella Nine Peaks (Araliya Villa & The Club House)

Jetwing Kaduruketha

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Other attractions near Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

Frequently asked questions