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9.7 / 10 Guest Rating

The Elephant Next-Door

C.P. De Silva Road Udawalawe., Udawalawe, lk

The Elephant Next-Door - main view

About the Property

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.

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

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

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.7
Exceptional188 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great service and frequently praise the delicious food.

Categories

Cleanliness9.4
Service10.0
Location9.9
Room Quality9.6
Amenities9.4
Value for Money9.4
Food and Beverage9.9
Overall Experience10.0

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TaniaauAU
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 27, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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MarinefrFR
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 25, 2026

"Endroit magnifique, personnel accueillant. La nourriture est excellente (épicée ou non), l’endroit est très propre."

10.0

L’endroit est magnifique, le personnel est très accueillant!

Rien

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InesesES
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 24, 2026

"Muy recomendable! Personal excepcional"

10.0

El recibimiento y la atención por parte del personal ha sido espectacular. Las instalaciones son súper bonitas, el restaurante está muy bien también. Muy tranquilo para relajarse antes y después del Safari. Nos ofrecieron desayuno para llevar para poder comerlo en el Safari y nos recibieron a la vuelta con dos zumos de fruta.

Nada, todo súper bien

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YannichCH
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 25, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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TimondeDE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 23, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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AliciachCH
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 20, 2026

"Wir würden wiederkommen!"

9.0

Die Unterkunft ist wunderschön gestaltet und ist super um sich nach einer langen Safari zu erholen. Die Lage ist super für alles was man in Udawalawa machen kann. Die Safari die vom Hotel organisiert wurde war perfekt! Wir mussten uns um nichts kümmern und würden es jedes Mal wieder so machen! Das Frühstück ist sehr gut und lässt keine Wünsche offen.

Nichts.

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AlventosagbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 20, 2026

"Ideally located, relaxing hotel"

10.0

We loved our stay here. The breakfast and evening meal were superb in the poolside restaurant. The staff were very helpful in every way, especially arranging our early morning safari. Everything was taken care of. Great pool which was very welcome after the morning safari.

All good

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RolandchCH
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Fantastic place, very tastefully decorated, very elegant and spacious rooms and wonderful staff. Janaka runs this place and he runs it very well. Super organized. You don‘t have to worry about anything, cause Janaka will have already taken care of it. We did a safari that Janaka put together for us. And as everything in this place, perfectly organized. Great and knowledgable guide/driver who respected the animals and knew when and where to go for a great wildlife experience. Thanks to the whole team again! Can highly recommend this place!

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ChristienzNZ
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 6, 2026

"Lovely accomodation in a great location. Perfect for a short stay in Uduwalawe to experience a Safari."

9.0

Lovely property and rooms and great location. The pool was fantastic, especially after a day in the extreme temperatures. Staff always greeted us with a smile. The welcome drink and cake was a nice touch.

Unfortunately the restaurant wasn’t open due to the lack of people staying (unfortunate as a result of the Middle East conflict). It would have been nice to be offered a drink or something small when we returned from our safari at 10am as we missed the included breakfast that we had paid for as part of our stay. Only something small, and we didn’t expect breakfast, but we would have appreciated the offer of a refreshment or cup of tea on our return.

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SophiegbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 5, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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