Elephant Side Safari Bungalow

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Elephant Side Safari Bungalow in Udawalawe offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a work desk, and free WiFi. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax at the spa, sun terrace, or swimming pool. The property features a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating areas. Additional amenities include a minimarket, indoor and outdoor play areas, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and high tea with options for halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Dining areas include traditional, modern, and romantic settings. Local Attractions: Udawalawe National Park is 8.7 mi away, and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 32 mi from the guest house. Walking and cycling tours are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Aaron
Germany Germany
“The Staff was super nice and helped us book a safari for the next day. We also really liked the dinner and breakfast.”
Rebecca
Australia Australia
“We only stayed for a short time after our safari, but it was great. The location is super quiet and very close to the elephant transit home. The place is really pretty and well maintained. We had both dinner and breakfast there, and the local food...”
Jurgen
Israel Israel
“Location was quiet but in walking distance to the village. Close to the national park The place is run by very nice lady, which is also preparing breakfast and dinner. She also offers safari tours, which we happily accepted. we chose the half...”
Roxana
Italy Italy
“We had a lovely stay here and booked a safari with them, which was amazing! The room was nice and cozy, with a really nice bathroom. The family that manages the place is extremely welcoming and friendly, and they cook delicious meals. Highly...”
James
United States United States
“Everything was very comfortable, and the food was great. I enjoyed all my meals there. They helped me arrange my safari and a taxi taxi to Ella.”
Felix
Spain Spain
“Excellent Stay in Udawalawa. Owner is very friendly and room is very nice and clean. They arranged for nice safari tour in udawalawa national park .everything perfect ..”
Joe
Singapore Singapore
“It's a lovely guesthouse and the owner is super friendly! I love the sandwich she made!”
Maria
Italy Italy
“Great location, great help to organise your own safari tour with breakfast included if you wish. Small but nice room, with A/C. Clean and helpful owners.”
Linn
Finland Finland
“Everything!! It was definitely one of the cleanest rooms and for such an affordable price. Walking distance to the main road. The room exceeded my expectations and the host was so sweet, she greeted me with a coconut upon my arrival. She also...”
Monika
Netherlands Netherlands
“- the cleanest bathroom I’ve stayed in. Finally the bathroom was clean and not like typical Sri Lankan bathroom - loved the greenery - comfortable and very good value - you can book safari or taxis from the place but don’t have to (they are all...”

Host Info

9.7
Host Review Score
Our property is build very silent place. good area.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Pizza • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Elephant Side Safari Bungalow

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

House rules

Elephant Side Safari Bungalow takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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