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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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LuciaatAT
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 20, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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Ana RitaptPT
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 17, 2026

"The cutest elephant hotel"

10.0

Beautiful accommodation right next to Udawalawe Park. The room is simple but comfortable and clean. The staff is super attentive and pays great attention to detail. We booked a safari through them and it was incredible, we saw so many elephants!! They have a lovely pool area where you can relax after the safari and a small restaurant.

Dinner service at the restaurant is very slow (over 1 hour waiting time), but you can order your meal in advance to avoid the wait.

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IffygbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 17, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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LucasfrFR
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 16, 2026

"Hôtel soigné et proche du parc"

10.0

Un rapport qualité-prix quasi imbattable. L'hôtel est propre et la décoration soignée, la chambre est très confortable - tout cela à 10min du parc. Petits plus pour la piscine, le check out permis après le safari et le service

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EvahuHU
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 12, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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LucynaplPL
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 9, 2026

"Cudowne miejsce- naprawdę warto tu się zatrzymać!"

10.0

Wszystko na najwyższym poziomie, byliśmy zaopiekowani od wejścia: wnoszenie bagaży i poczęstunek ciasto i owoce w płynie. Miejsce przeurocze! Przestronne pokoje z niesamowitym klimatem, czyściutko, pyszne jedzonko w restauracji. Wzięliśmy też safari od nich i było zorganizowane na 100%, łącznie ze śniadankiem i wodą i przekąskami na drogę. Również zorganizowali nam transport w dalszą drogę. Wszystko dopięte na ostatni guzik. No i obsługa niezwykła.

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SarahauAU
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 4, 2026

"Beautiful rustic guesthouse in Udawalawe"

10.0

The best place to stay in Udawalawe for an amazing elephant safari. The host organised our transport from Dickwella and onto Ella with their own driver. He also booked our safari with their amazing guide who has been a ranger for 10 years and was so knowledgeable about the park. He obviously genuinely cares for the Elephants. We went at 5.20 am and were delighted to see so many elephants and wild life. The actual accommodation is beautiful and very spacious and the swimming pool so appreciated as it was very hot! Food and service were both excellent. Cannot recommend this place enough!

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LukadeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 3, 2026

"Schöne Unterkunft mit strategischer Nähe zum Nationalpark"

7.0

Die Anlage ist sehr liebevoll gestaltet. Es gibt zwei Zimmer, ein Restaurant und einen Pool. Das Frühstück ist üppig, man kann wählen zwischen einem lokalen und einem kontinentalen Frühstück. Die Betten sind sehr bequem und die Klimaanlage war perfekt eingestellt; nicht zu kalt und nicht zu warm. Die Lage war perfekt um früh morgens zur Safari aufbrechen zu können. Wir wurden regelmäßig mit Frischwasser versorgt, ebenso wurde die Weiterfahrt für uns organisiert.

Das Außenbad ist optisch schön und funktionsfähig allerdings ist der Steinboden in der Dusche nicht praktisch zum Duschen. Der Gastgeber hat uns ab dem Zeitpunkt der Buchung bis zum Tag nach der Anreise mit WhatsApp Nachrichten penetriert, teilweise bis zu 5 Nachrichten am Tag. Was gut gemeint war hat uns zunehmend unter Druck gesetzt und am Ende wirklich genervt. Das Abendessen war zwar fein aber wir mussten leider 1,5h auf das Essen warten. Ebenfalls störend waren die unzähligen Mücken, welche den Pool leider nicht nutzbar gemacht haben. Auch das überall bereit gestellten Gem Spray hat nicht geholfen.

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JoelauAU
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 2, 2026

"Exceptional hospitality and safari experience"

10.0

Perfect place to stay for visiting Udawalawe safari. Janaka and his team were some of the nicest people we met in Sri Lanka. The driver to and from Udawalawe and the jeep safari that Janaka arranged were excellent, and we highly recommend booking all services through him on WhatsApp. The food at the hotel was super tasty, and the hotel itself is beautiful, peaceful, and very relaxing.

We didn't want to leave!

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MarcoitIT
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 31, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Janaka è un host premuroso e gentile. Struttura e cibo ottimi!

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