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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.

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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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WimnlNL
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 12, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Vriendelijk en dicht bij olifanten park en olifanten weeshuis

Slaapkamer eas koel maar zitruimte warm

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OlivergbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 11, 2026

"Lovely safari spot with amazing food, gorgeous pool and wonderful staff"

10.0

Brilliant location, amazing staff, very peaceful, stunning pool and delicious food. The staff organised every element of our safari for us and our onward transport. Brilliant spot to go for a safari from with a lovely and delicious kottu to enjoy after!

Small comment and hard to avoid in the jungle in the heat, but the room and bathroom in particular did get very hot - the air conditioning helped a bit but we did stay in some cooler rooms elsewhere on our trip. Didn’t impact our sleep though, bed was very comfortable 😊

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JohngbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 10, 2026

"Excellent stay with great room, pool and restaurant"

10.0

This was a very well designed hotel complex with a handful of rooms, a great pool and surround, and one of the best restaurants we visited on our trip. The service was great, the room was spacious and well equipped, and the location was within walking distance of the elephant transit home, as well as being in the pick up range for Udawalawe safari providers.

One minor thing - we could not figure out how to lock the outer door to the room.

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EbbailIL
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 9, 2026

"Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und können das Hotel wärmstens weiterempfehlen."

9.0

Das Zimmer hatte einen Außbenbereich und ich fand die Yogamatte sehr cool. Sehr nettes Restaurant mit angenehmer Atmosphere.

Nutzung des Pools nur gegen Extrazahlung.

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LucygbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 8, 2026

"Best stay of our whole trip!"

10.0

Everything!!! The best stay in Sri Lanka so far. Property and rooms beautiful and spacious with an outdoor seating area + lovely pool. Staff were so welcoming giving us fresh juice and cake on arrival. They organised a fantastic safari and provided a brilliant packed breakfast and lunch in the restaurant when we got back (amazing food would 10/10 recommend you can’t miss it). Walking distance to elephant transit home which is definitely a must see if you love elephants and conservation.

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JaninedeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 7, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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AnnadeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 7, 2026

"Ein Juwel an Hotel, wunderbare Atmosphäre, tolle Safari"

10.0

Ein tolles Hotel, ein wahres Schmuckstück. Wir haben uns hier unglaublich wohl gefühlt, alles ist mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet und strahlt eine wunderbar gemütliche Atmosphäre aus. Der Gastgeber ist sehr sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir haben über den Gastgeber unsere 6 Stunden Safari (12 am bis 6 pm) gebucht zu einem sehr fairen Preis und haben unglaublich viele Tiere gesehen - es war ein tolles Erlebnis. Danach konnten wir uns im pool sehr gut erholen, der die perfekte angenehme Temperatur hat. Das Frühstück und Abendessen war das beste Essen des gesamten Sri Lanka Urlaubs. Wirklich eine tolle Unterkunft, wir wären gerne noch länger geblieben und waren sehr traurig abzureisen. Sowohl die Safari als auch Taxi Transporte direkt über den Gastgeber buchen - faire Preise und hat alles reibungslos geklappt (Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber lief unkompliziert über WhatsApp)

War absolut perfekt alles!

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VlaďkaczCZ
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 6, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Nádherné místo velmi milý lidé a skvělá kuchyně. Bazen je úžasný. Majitel nám zařídil skvělé privátní Safari - doporučuji.

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AminafrFR
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 5, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

We loved the pool, safari, decoration of the restaurant and main area. The team also was very helpful with transport to and from the hotel. We also had a great safari directly booked with them

Breakfast and dinner always has to be pre-planned, which made it less spontaneous or flexible for you to do something

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HelengbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 3, 2026

"Wonderful stay…could not fault it"

9.0

Loved its adjacency to the National Park and the Elephant Transit House a few minutes walk away. The pool area is amazing…one of the best pools we have been in here in Sri Lanka. The food was excellent. The host knowledgeable and attentive. Had a wonderful two days here.

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