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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

1. Mansala Safari House

17.3 km from Mau Ara Lake

Hannah

₩51,962

₩61,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

2. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Ronelda

₩61,935

₩73,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Nicholas

₩51,578

₩70,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

4. Vimanra Hotel

16 km from Mau Ara Lake

Susan

₩20,645

₩26,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Outdoor pool

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View

5. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

7.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

Mark

₩49,592

₩64,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Superior Deluxe Double Room with Lake View and Free 3 Hour Safari

6. Centauria Wild

9.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

₩104,020

₩136,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

7. Hantara Udawalawa

10.7 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lakshanth

₩46,754

₩55,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

8. Hotel Athgira

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Geoff

₩38,648

₩50,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

9. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

15.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lars Toft

₩113,465

₩148,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

10. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

11.6 km from Mau Ara Lake

Morgan

₩105,868

₩144,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

11. Lizard Safari Lodge

15 km from Mau Ara Lake

Anonymous traveler

₩30,064

₩39,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

12. Makulu Safari Camping

5.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

adrian

₩61,898

₩81,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

13. Sihilro Regency

5.5 km from Mau Ara Lake

"The welcome at the Sihilro Regency is second to none. We felt almost like family. The home cooked food offered is really fantastic, exceeding the standard in most of the hotels we stayed in. Arriving over the new year weekend, we were slightly concerned that onward travel would be difficult but they helped us find a taxi at a very reasonable price. We also used their in house Safari and the driver / guide was brilliant. Highly recommended."

Anonymous traveler

₩30,968

₩40,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

14. Elephant Trail

9.1 km from Mau Ara Lake

Manotharan

₩53,442

₩69,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Deluxe Apartment, Balcony, Garden View | View from room

15. Jungle Paradise Hotel

10.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

"Une situation géographique exceptionnelle au calme dans la nature luxuriante. L’appartement de luxe est grand, très propre et dispose d’une superbe vue. Le complexe dispose d’une piscine, ce qui est très appréciable après un safari dans le parc national. Petit déjeuner et dîner succulents. La personne qui nous a accueillis était vraiment très aimable, souriante, accueillante. Nous recommandons vivement le Jungle Paradise."

Sarah

₩83,649

₩98,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Luxury House, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

16. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

16.7 km from Mau Ara Lake

"Unfortunately I am not able to review Dil Lanka Safari Resort, because when we arrived, the manager was very surprised to see us and said that he had no booking from us (three people, two rooms). Ultimately it was resolved (with help from our Sri Lankan driver) and we were given our money back (booking was prepaid). The grounds looked nice, so you could take your chances, but make sure you do nót prepay your reservation."

₩11,754

₩13,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

17. La Pentera

11.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

"La Pentera is a new property which has a unique concept of a tree house. The property is quite far from the Udawalawe National Park - about 30 km or so. The directions are also unclear, even if you use googlemaps. The property is new and in great condition. However, there are things that could be better, especially the food. The bathroom has hot water though there is some water leakage. A great experience stay but could be better."

Susmita

₩127,240

₩165,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

18. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

9.8 km from Mau Ara Lake

Antonia

₩33,445

₩43,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

19. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

14 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lotte Duus

₩56,015

₩66,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

20. Royal Reach Udawalawe

15.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

"It was the most amazing experience! I love the staff very friendly and kind. Help me with everything. Front house Sampath, dumindu and sithijaya , sahan, gayantha, Rukshan are awesome, Gave me the best service they could. Foods are delicious 😋, pool was clean and easy access. More then anything the staff are making me to come back here again. Feel like home. I love you guys and the hotel 🥰😍 Thank you very much for looking after me and making my stay truly wonderful. Super ⭐"

sangeetha

₩70,419

₩108,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Mau Ara Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Vimanra Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Elephant Rest Udawalawa	9.0 Wonderful 59 reviews	View

Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff. Beautiful hotel."

Shangri-La Hambantota

10/10 Excellent

"The place is so beautiful and has so much to do. My only comment is the bath tub is way too old and needs replacing as it has weird non-washable spots"

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

10/10 Excellent

"There should be a full length mirror. Not important but a nice to have."

Mansala Safari House

8/10 Good

"Amazing experience with safari booked via this stay. The hotel is located in the jungle of udawalawe and the hosts were absolutely lovely. A lot of food options just ten minutes walk as well. Only issue was the chanting on a megaphone which was very loud which started at 4am until 6am and monkeys jumping up and down and running across the roof so I didn’t manage to get much sleep!"

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

8/10 Good

"great pool close enough to national park but hotel is a little tired"

Centauria Wild

10/10 Excellent

"nice staff, amazing breakfast, and lake view are one of the best, especially during the sunset"

DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort

10/10 Excellent

"My parents were there to celebrate my dad’s birthday, and although we celebrated a little late, they had such a wonderful experience. Quoting my dad “The birthday arrangement was beautiful, the cake was lovely, and the famous DoubleTree cookie was the best. The breakfast and dinner buffets were both excellent, and the amenities were exceptional.” What really stood out to them was the warmth and attention to detail throughout their stay. My mum still can’t stop complimenting the food; my parents have travelled all around Sri Lanka and tried many different cuisines, so coming from them, that is actually really huge to hear! Next time I’m in Lanka, I already know where my first stop will be. 10/10 for such a great stay!"

Yala Hotel Elephant Eye

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here for a few days to go to Yala National Park and Hotel Elephant Eye was a great location for taking a SAFARI Tour. The owner is very friendly and the staff are very hardworking. The property is very well maintained. Room was clean and comfortable. We had breakfast in the restaurant. Easy walk or Tuk tuk to town for restaurants and grocery stores."

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible place, accomodation is luxury, views are breathtaking, staff are lovely. If I went again I wouldnt take the half board option and order off the menu as the food and options were better and not particularly expensive. "

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Udawalawe National Park

9.2/10 (77 reviews)

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Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mau Ara Lake?

Mau Ara Lake is located in an area that travelers like for its safari tours. You'll find 26 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Mau Ara Lake?

Centauria Wild is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Mau Ara Lake. Other good choices around the area include Jungle Paradise Hotel and Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe.

How many hotels are there close to Mau Ara Lake?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mau Ara Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mau Ara Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Mau Ara Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mau Ara Lake?

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Our top choices for Mau Ara Lake hotels

1. Mansala Safari House

2. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

4. Vimanra Hotel

5. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

6. Centauria Wild

7. Hantara Udawalawa

8. Hotel Athgira

9. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

10. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

11. Lizard Safari Lodge

12. Makulu Safari Camping

13. Sihilro Regency

14. Elephant Trail

15. Jungle Paradise Hotel

16. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

17. La Pentera

18. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

19. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

20. Royal Reach Udawalawe

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Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Shangri-La Hambantota

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

Mansala Safari House

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort

Yala Hotel Elephant Eye

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

Other attractions near Mau Ara Lake

Udawalawe National Park

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

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