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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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TheadeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 15, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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MartagbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 13, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

It is a fantastic place with a beautiful design and facilities!. The host is amazing and super helpful, he was so thoughtful and helped us with all our needs. Food is so yummy, and we had a great time. It is worth it to stay there longer as this place has a true vibe of the resort (they are building the swimming pool). Highly recommended

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DevkiauAU
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 10, 2025

"An incredible start to my trip, a home away from home, the loveliest stay I’ve had!"

10.0

Janaka went above and beyond to help me prior to my stay, during the stay, and after! He was so easy to contact, I had so many questions, and he was so welcoming and lovely. The family are incredible people and hosts, definitely worth a visit. The breakfasts and dinner - I can’t put into words how tasty and perfect they were, proper mothers cooking and exactly what you need after long days! He arranged transfers, the best safari experience ever, shout out to Vish my tour guide - we saw over 80 wild elephants!! Janaka also messaged me once I reached my next location to make sure I was okay as I was travelling solo. Genuine lovely people!

Nothing - it was perfect!

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MagnusdeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 7, 2025

"Ein rundum toller Aufenthalt mit super Organisation, leckerem Essen, großartiger Safari und sehr herzlichen Gastgeber"

10.0

Wir waren für eine Nacht in der Unterkunft und wurden schon ein paar Stunden nach der Buchung direkt vom Gastgeber per WhatsApp angeschrieben. Wir haben dann über die Unterkunft eine Safari gebucht, die wirklich richtig klasse war. Der Fahrer hat sich unglaublich viel Zeit genommen, was wir super fanden. Der Gastgeber war sehr herzlich und unglaublich genau, fast schon „deutsch-beamtenmäßig“ 😄 Er hat alles sehr strukturiert und detailliert erklärt, was wir aber wirklich sehr gut und hilfreich fanden. Wir haben dort auch zu Abend gegessen, das Essen war das leckerste was in Sri Lanka hatten. Momentan wird gerade ein Pool gebaut, was die Unterkunft in Zukunft sicher noch besser machen wird. Insgesamt absolut empfehlenswert, vor allem wenn man in Udawalawe eine Safari machen möchte! 🐘🌿

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GierinachCH
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 6, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0

Rundum Sorglospaket. Von der Anreise über die Safari bis zur Abreise wurde alles perfekt organisiert.

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LauradeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 29, 2025

"Mit Liebe zum Detail und organisiertester Gastgeber Sri Lankas"

10.0

Wenn ich mehr als 10 Punkte geben könnte, würde ich es tun, denn diese Unterkunft ist definitiv eine absolute Empfehlung. Ich habe selten einen so liebenswerten, freundlichen und vor allem organisierten Gastgeber erlebt. Es war fast schon bürokratisch deutsch und ich liebte es. Die Unterkunft ist so viel Liebe zum Detail ausgestattet und es fehlt einem an nichts. Bereits vor unserem Aufenthalt nahm der Gastgeber Kontakt zu uns auf, organisierte uns eine Safari und einen Transport und beides für unschlagbare Preise. Das Essen im Restaurant und das Ambiente ist ebenso einfach traumhaft schön und gemütlich. Die Lage ist perfekt gelegen, wenige Meter vom Elephant Transit Home und zum Eintritt des Udawalawe Nationalparks gelegen. Ich wäre gerne länger dort geblieben und würde jederzeit wiederkommen.

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michellegbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 28, 2025

"Best stay on our Sri Lanka trip"

10.0

The property is beautiful and staff so friendly - we were welcomed with a tasty juice and as it was dark there were pretty lanterns lit for us - with a welcome chalk board saying our names - lovely little personal touch

There was nothing we didn’t like - the property is gorgeous best one on our 10 day trip

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KatiegbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 23, 2025

"Must stay here for Udawalawe"

10.0

This place is incredible! The owner is so helpful even before we arrived with booking us taxis and arranging a safari in the national park. We only stayed one night but could have easily done longer. It's a beautiful place, the decor is amazing and they have really thought of everything, so many lovely special touches. The rooms are great, big comfy bed with a mosquito net and separate little living space. The bathroom is partly open and really cool. We had dinner in the restaurant and all the food was delicious, plus breakfast was the best hoppers we tried in sri lanka! Breakfast was huge and so delicious - fruit, hoppers, juice or you could pick a Western-style one.

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PetergbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 18, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

The staff were excellent and the food in the restaurant was very good. We also did a safari with them which was great, mainly thanks to the guide.

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ArtneratAT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 13, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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