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A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A group of elephants in a grassy field with trees in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a vanity with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A dining table set with various dishes, including rice, salad, and fried items, along with water bottles and wine glasses.

1. Mansala Safari House

17.3 km from Mau Ara Lake

Marley

₩50,090

₩59,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A swimming pool with a reflection of trees and a building in the background.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a pool area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered walkway and a small garden area with plants.

2. The Countryside Udawalawe

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Nicholas

₩49,720

₩68,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by a covered patio area with plants and a staircase.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a computer, and a lamp.

A pathway through a garden with dense foliage and a blue structure in the background.

A group of people dining at an outdoor table with a pool in the background.

3. Vimanra Hotel

16 km from Mau Ara Lake

Susan

₩19,901

₩25,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of traditional-style buildings in the background.

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

A building with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by greenery and a building with a yellow facade.

4. Hantara Udawalawa

10.7 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lakshanth

₩40,068

₩47,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge area, surrounded by trees and a building with a sloped roof.

A treehouse structure surrounded by dense foliage, with multiple levels and a thatched roof.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a chandelier, and a staircase with wooden railings.

A circular outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and steps leading up to a building.

5. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

15.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lars Toft

₩123,056

₩161,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A rectangular swimming pool with two people at the far end, surrounded by wooden deck and stone walls.

A building with a stone facade and multiple windows, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with trees and a small pond.

A wicker chair hanging from a metal frame, a wicker table, and a wicker chair with a cushion.

A room with two wooden lounge chairs, a small table with bottles, and a mirror on the wall.

6. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

11.6 km from Mau Ara Lake

Morgan

₩99,439

₩136,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with stone flooring, lounge chairs, and a stone wall with plants.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple ceiling fans, and a central chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the countryside through large windows.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, stone walls, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

7. Centauria Wild

9.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Joe

₩100,271

₩131,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pavilion.

A restaurant interior with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, and a shelf with a pot and decorative items.

A covered garden area with a central water feature, potted plants, and a gazebo structure.

8. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Ronelda

₩52,008

₩61,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool in the foreground.

A signboard advertising breakfast soup, tea, coffee, and fresh juice.

A two-story building with large windows, some with curtains, and a balcony with chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture of elephants, and a nightstand with a lamp.

9. Hotel Athgira

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Geoff

₩37,256

₩48,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A nighttime swimming pool area with a checkered deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A table set with a black and white checkered tablecloth, a white plate, a folded napkin, a glass, and a basket with flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, orange bedding, a red chair, a small table, and artwork on the wall.

A restaurant with checkered tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a glass-top table with a vase of flowers.

10. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

7.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

Mark

₩47,960

₩62,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A wooden staircase leading to a bamboo-roofed building with stone walls and a wooden door.

A rustic stone building with a thatched roof, a wooden door, and a small window.

A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a railing, surrounded by bamboo structures.

A woman serving food at a wooden table with multiple dishes.

11. Lizard Safari Lodge

15 km from Mau Ara Lake

Anonymous traveler

₩28,980

₩37,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A tent with a ladder leading to a platform, surrounded by dense foliage.

A blue canoe with two people wearing life jackets, paddling through a calm river surrounded by dense greenery.

A small, enclosed wooden structure with a glass door, a bed, and a chair, surrounded by palm trees.

A table with a plate of corn on the cob and a lit lantern.

12. Makulu Safari Camping

5.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

adrian

₩59,668

₩78,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with curtains.

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

A swimming pool with wooden loungers and a stone wall.

A person seated at a table with various food items, including bananas and a bowl of rice.

13. Ivory Safari House

16.8 km from Mau Ara Lake

Michael

₩5,062

₩5,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A house with a porch, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

A natural landscape with a river, dense foliage, and rocky terrain.

A room with two wooden beds, a wooden door, and a view of greenery outside.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a red and white striped tablecloth, and a television on a wooden stand.

14. 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."

₩11,330

₩13,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious indoor area with wooden benches and tables, a high ceiling with wooden beams, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, a central decorative metal sculpture, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with signage, a tree, and pink flowers in the foreground.

A reception area with a wooden door, a sign reading "RECEPTION", and decorative wall hangings.

15. 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

₩29,852

₩39,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A garden with a swimming pool, lush greenery, and a thatched-roof structure.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a yellow wall, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern two-story building with a white exterior, large windows, and a paved entrance area.

16. Pavana Resort

15.8 km from Mau Ara Lake

"We stayed for two night cause were visiting Udawalawe national park, which is about 30mis away so the hotel is a very good basepoint. Hotel is a walking distance from bus station and town central. Arrived and got complimentary drinks, super nice welcome and info of jeep/driver arrangements for the safari. The safari is a couple of dollars more expensive if you get it through the hotel but so easy, I highly recommend doing it that way. You get breakfast to go and the jeep and driver were...

Ville

₩29,852

₩38,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A treehouse with a wooden exterior, a staircase, and a thatched-roof structure nearby.

A thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and outdoor seating.

A wooden treehouse with a green door and a staircase.

A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden walls, and a rustic ambiance.

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

₩122,655

₩159,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A multi-level building with a covered outdoor area, columns, and a staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with fruit and wine glasses, and wall-mounted lights.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and multiple seating arrangements.

A modern building with multiple levels and open spaces, surrounded by trees.

18. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Erica

₩91,156

₩119,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by trees and outdoor lighting.

A courtyard with a pool, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to a building.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa bed, a desk with a phone, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A building with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a staircase.

19. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

9.8 km from Mau Ara Lake

Antonia

₩30,449

₩39,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-lit exterior.

A well-lit outdoor dining area with a table set for tea service, surrounded by wooden chairs and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A multi-story building with a reflective pool in the foreground.

20. Wildlife Safari House

17.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Gulsun

₩10,508

₩12,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Mau Ara Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Vimanra Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Hantara Udawalawa	9.2 Wonderful 40 reviews	View
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort	8.0 Very good 95 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Mau Ara Lake

Centauria Wild

Udawalawa

₩100,271

₩131,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A tent with a glass door, a small table, and a chair inside.

A tented accommodation room with a bed, a table with candles, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

An outdoor dining setup with tables arranged in a semi-circle, surrounded by trees and illuminated by candles and lanterns.

Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

Thanamalvila

₩110,029

₩143,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Makulu Safari Camping

Sevanagala

₩59,668

₩78,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A pool area with a stone wall, a wooden deck with chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious living area with two beige sofas facing a wooden coffee table, a small potted plant, and a view of a green field through large windows.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a mezzanine level, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A multi-story building with a stone facade and wooden balconies.

Elephant Trail

Udawalawa

₩51,515

₩66,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Elephant Rest Udawalawa

Udawalawa

₩47,960

₩62,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Udawalawa

₩99,439

₩136,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A house surrounded by dense forest, with a balcony and outdoor seating area.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool with a diving board, surrounded by a stone deck and palm trees.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway leading to it.

A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

Jungle Paradise Hotel

Udawalawa

₩67,789

₩79,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Hantara Udawalawa

Udawalawa

₩40,068

₩47,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing hotel for kids and families. The grounds are well maintained and beautiful with a pristine golf course. Nature is all around"

The Countryside Udawalawe

8/10 Good

"The location of the hotel couldn’t have been better! The room looked onto the pool and was beautiful. The rain couldn’t be helped but it was quite loud against the roof of the room. The Sri Lankan breakfast after my safari was lovely and I also had dinner the night before, however I would say there wasn’t very clear communication of timings or where to go once I checked in but for dinner the guy from the hotel on WhatsApp answered all of my questions."

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

10/10 Excellent

"This place is all about views! In SL you always have a great eating experience and this place is no exception. It is the pool that I liked most! Best place to get lost and be romantic."

Mansala Safari House

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place. The people were very accommodating and helpful. Would recommend the private safari the drivers are really good."

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"A peaceful nature retreat with incredible fresh food. Our stay at Kalu’s Hideaway was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We loved the wholesome farm-to-table dining—tasting fresh red dragon fruit straight from the garden, sweet pineapples, mangos, and delicious Sri Lankan vegetables. The property itself is surrounded by nature. The butterfly garden was an unexpected treat, and waking up to the tranquil morning sounds of birds overlooking the Udawalawe reserve canopy was magical. You can even spot local wildlife right on the grounds, from vibrant water lilies in the ponds to land monitor lizards wandering past. It was such a serene and relaxing escape!"

Jetwing Kaduruketha

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome experience overall. Everything was great."

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff. Beautiful hotel."

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"

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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 27 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 27 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. The Countryside Udawalawe

3. Vimanra Hotel

4. Hantara Udawalawa

5. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

6. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

7. Centauria Wild

8. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

9. Hotel Athgira

10. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

11. Lizard Safari Lodge

12. Makulu Safari Camping

13. Ivory Safari House

14. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

15. Sihilro Regency

16. Pavana Resort

17. La Pentera

18. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

19. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

20. Wildlife Safari House

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Hotels recommended for families near Mau Ara Lake

Centauria Wild

Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

Makulu Safari Camping

Elephant Trail

Elephant Rest Udawalawa

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Jungle Paradise Hotel

Hantara Udawalawa

Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

The Countryside Udawalawe

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

Mansala Safari House

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Jetwing Kaduruketha

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Other attractions near Mau Ara Lake

Udawalawe National Park

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Frequently asked questions