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

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

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

Three people standing on rocks with snacks and drinks.

1. Mansala Safari House

6.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Marley

₩47,178

₩55,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, a sliding glass door to a garden, and a view of trees and rocks.

2. Hantara Udawalawa

4.1 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Lakshanth

₩39,957

₩47,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A small, single-story house with a gabled roof, surrounded by trees.

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

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

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Nicholas

₩49,583

₩67,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A large rectangular pool with a stone border, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone pathway.

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

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

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

4. Centauria Wild

3.4 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Joe

₩99,995

₩130,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a glass table, and a large elephant painting on the wall.

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

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

5. Vimanra Hotel

8.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Susan

₩19,846

₩25,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, and a view of a tropical garden through large windows.

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

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

6. Makulu Safari Camping

9.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

adrian

₩59,503

₩77,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

7. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

4.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Ronelda

₩51,865

₩61,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

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

A courtyard with a water feature, a wooden boat, and a building with columns and a tiled roof.

8. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

5.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Mark

₩51,716

₩67,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 cabin with a large bathtub, a ladder, and a dog standing in the tub.

A wooden treehouse with a green door and a staircase.

9. La Pentera

15.6 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"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

₩122,316

₩158,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

A corridor with a central water feature, flanked by columns and greenery, leading to a seating area.

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

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

10. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5.4 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Lars Toft

₩122,717

₩160,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A sign for a hotel named 'SIHILRO Regency UDAWAWA' with a vehicle passing by in the background.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

11. Sihilro Regency

7.9 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"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

₩29,769

₩38,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

A tented accommodation with a sofa, a table with candles, and a view of the forest.

12. Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

19.2 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Shannon

₩109,725

₩142,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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.

13. Hotel Athgira

3.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Geoff

₩37,152

₩48,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 woman serving food at a wooden table with multiple dishes.

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

14. Lizard Safari Lodge

5.6 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Anonymous traveler

₩28,900

₩37,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, an air conditioning unit, a wall-mounted artwork, and a view of the outside through large windows.

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

15. Elephant Trail

3.7 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Angela

₩51,374

₩66,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

16. Pavana Resort

14.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"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

₩29,769

₩38,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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.

A buffet setup with a chef, food items, and banners.

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

3.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Antonia

₩30,365

₩39,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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

A swimming pool with wooden loungers and a stone wall.

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

18. Ivory Safari House

6.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Michael

₩5,049

₩5,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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.

19. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

7 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"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."

₩11,299

₩13,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A swimming pool surrounded by trees and a small building with a tiled roof.

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

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

20. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

4.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Erica

₩90,905

₩119,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Udawalawe Reservoir

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Hantara Udawalawa	9.2 Wonderful 40 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Centauria Wild	8.6 Excellent 60 reviews	View
Vimanra Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View

Top Udawalawe Reservoir Hotel Reviews

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at this beautiful hotel. The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful, catered to our needs very effectively"

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."

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!"

The Cubes Ella

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with great staff and a beautiful location. The breakfast was excellent - possibly the best chicken curry I’ve had in Sri Lanka. The only downside is that is quite far from the centre of Ella - and getting a Tuk-Tuk through PickMe was almost impossible - meaning I had to pay at least twice as much to flag one down."

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"

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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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Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

Catch an event at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium during your trip to Migahajandura.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Udawalawe Reservoir?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Udawalawe Reservoir, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches, top seafood restaurants, and sightseeing. You'll find 111 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Udawalawe Reservoir?

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. It's located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Udawalawe Reservoir. Other good options within a few miles include Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and Jungle Paradise Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Udawalawe Reservoir?

Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Udawalawe Reservoir.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Udawalawe Reservoir, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Udawalawe Reservoir.

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Our top choices for Udawalawe Reservoir hotels

1. Mansala Safari House

2. Hantara Udawalawa

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

4. Centauria Wild

5. Vimanra Hotel

6. Makulu Safari Camping

7. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

8. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

9. La Pentera

10. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

11. Sihilro Regency

12. Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

13. Hotel Athgira

14. Lizard Safari Lodge

15. Elephant Trail

16. Pavana Resort

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

18. Ivory Safari House

19. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

20. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

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Top Udawalawe Reservoir Hotel Reviews

Wishing Tree Boutique Resort Haputale

Shangri-La Hambantota

The Countryside Udawalawe

Mansala Safari House

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

The Cubes Ella

Jetwing Kaduruketha

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Other attractions near Udawalawe Reservoir

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

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