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The Elephant Next-Door

9.7/10198 reviewsUdawalawe

Close to Nature at The Elephant Next-Door Located just 8 km from Udawalawe National Park, The Elephant Next-Door offers a serene retreat surrounded by lush greenery. Comfort and Convenience Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a garden, a restaurant, and 24-hour room service. The rooms feature balconies, private bathrooms with free toiletries, and cozy seating areas. Explore the Surroundings Situated a stone's throw away from Elephant Transit Home and Udawalawe Lake, adventure enthusiasts can easily immerse themselves in nature. Additionally, bike and car hire services are available for those looking to explore the area conveniently. Book your stay at The Elephant Next-Door for an unforgettable experience amidst nature's beauty.

What this place offers

  • WiFi available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning

Policies & house rules

  • Check-in from 15:00 until 18:00
  • Check-out until 12:00
  • Children welcome
  • Free parking

Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

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198 reviews

Guests liked

  • Great service
  • Delicious food
  • Beautiful location
  • Spacious rooms

Guests mentioned

  • Limited activities in the village

  • catherine

    AU · solo_traveller · Sep 2026

    10/10

    Lovely restaurant and accommodation close to elephant orphanage with super friendly staff

    A lot of thought has gone into the beautiful setup. Tropical feeling dining space and pool area. The staff and manager are super friendly.

  • Florian

    DE · solo_traveller · Sep 2026

    8/10

    Sehr nettes und bemühtes Personal, das insbesondere bei der Planung von Safaris und Transfers hervorragend hilft. Die Unterkunft ist sehr sauber.

    Die Zimmer sind relativ dunkel mit wenigen Fenstern. Das Essen im Restaurant war in Ordnung, aber nichts Besonderes.

  • Simon

    DE · couple · Sep 2026

    10/10

    A beautiful and charming place with excellent value for money – we really enjoyed our stay at Elephant Next Door!

    Excellent value for money! The hotel has a beautiful and stylish design with lots of lovely details and many small thoughtful touches that made our stay special. The breakfast was fantastic, and the pool was perfect for relaxing. We also really enjoyed visiting the nearby Elephant Transit Home. The whole place has a very welcoming and charming atmosphere.

    There was a large trail of ants in the bathroom. However, we understand that this can be quite normal in a tropical environment, so it didn’t bother us too much.

  • Rebecca

    NL · family_with_children · Sep 2026

    1/10

    Cleanliness of room andenvironment ,maintaining the area room facilities (ex.no facility for making tea in the room),no kitchen facilities and dining I informed but they said this is off season,but we booking done at earlier

  • ELS

    PT · solo_traveller · Sep 2026

    10/10

    The rooms are great, the swimming pool is very enjoyable and the place is charming. The staff is nice and you're only 5min walk to the Elephant Transit Home!

Location

C.P. De Silva Road Udawalawe. · Udawalawe