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Elephant Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Udawalawe National Park

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Property grounds
Interior
Breakfast and dinner served, garden views
View from room
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Elephant Lodge provides a peaceful escape in tranquil surroundings. Guests enjoy garden views while having breakfast at the restaurant, can borrow bikes to explore the area, or get help from staff with tour bookings and tickets to nearby sights.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2066 1/2, Usweliara, Udawalawa, Uva Province, 00500

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Elephant Transit Home - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 52 min drive - 30.5 miles
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 53 min drive - 33.8 miles
  • Suriyakanda Forest Reserve - 59 min drive - 32.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪vibeX - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Frozen Lemon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪River Side Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Elephant Lodge

Hotel near Udawalawe National Park
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Elephant Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Elephant Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elephant Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephant Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elephant Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elephant Lodge located?

Situated in Udawalawa, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Udawalawe National Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mau Ara Lake and Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb. Udawalawe Reservoir is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) away.

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