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A modern building with multiple levels, outdoor seating, and a wooden deck.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A modern building with a curved roof and large glass windows.

A room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a view of greenery outside.

1. The Rainforest Ecolodge

15.5 km from Waulpane Cave

Maria

₩415,916

₩539,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

Three people standing on rocks with snacks and drinks.

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.

2. Mansala Safari House

7 km from Waulpane Cave

Hannah

₩51,122

₩60,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

8.8 km from Waulpane Cave

Nicholas

₩50,744

₩69,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

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

4. Vimanra Hotel

10 km from Waulpane Cave

Susan

₩20,311

₩26,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

5. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

8.1 km from Waulpane Cave

Lars Toft

₩87,909

₩115,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

6. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

11.9 km from Waulpane Cave

Ronelda

₩60,933

₩71,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

A room with two beds, each with white bedding and a patterned blanket on one. There are hanging lights and a canopy bed with a sheer white cover.

7. Lizard Safari Lodge

9.3 km from Waulpane Cave

Anonymous traveler

₩29,577

₩38,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

8. Hantara Udawalawa

13.3 km from Waulpane Cave

Lakshanth

₩40,893

₩48,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

A courtyard with a well-maintained lawn, a stone pathway, and a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

9. Centauria Wild

14 km from Waulpane Cave

Joe

₩102,337

₩134,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A wooden gate with a sign that reads "Ivory Safari".

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

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.

10. Ivory Safari House

7.4 km from Waulpane Cave

Michael

₩5,167

₩6,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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.

11. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

16.6 km from Waulpane Cave

Mark

₩48,789

₩63,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

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

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

12. Makulu Safari Camping

19.7 km from Waulpane Cave

adrian

₩60,896

₩79,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, a television, and speakers.

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.

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

13. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

7.9 km from Waulpane Cave

"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."

₩11,564

₩13,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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.

14. Sihilro Regency

18.6 km from Waulpane Cave

"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

₩30,467

₩39,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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.

15. Wildlife Safari House

7 km from Waulpane Cave

Gulsun

₩9,655

₩11,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 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.

16. Elephant Trail

14.9 km from Waulpane Cave

Manotharan

₩52,577

₩68,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A clear swimming pool with a stone wall and lounge chairs in the background.

A stone patio with a tree and plants, a stone wall with pebbles, and a black metal gate.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and a black metal railing, overlooking a lush green landscape.

A dining table set with a green placemat, a white plate, and a blue napkin.

17. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

10 km from Waulpane Cave

Lotte Duus

₩54,781

₩64,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

A restaurant with wooden furniture, a bar area, and ceiling fans.

18. Jungle Paradise Hotel

13.6 km from Waulpane Cave

"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

₩69,535

₩82,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A house surrounded by lush greenery and a calm body of water.

A multi-level wooden structure with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, white brick walls, wooden beams, and a red and white patterned bedspread.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a paved walkway.

19. Eliyanth Udawalawe

12.4 km from Waulpane Cave

KONRAD

₩54,426

₩71,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

The entrance to a hotel named "ROYAL & REACH" with a reception desk, a staircase, and decorative lighting.

A courtyard with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A hotel with a well-lit entrance, a fountain in the courtyard, and a sign that reads "Royal Beach."

A bar area with a wooden counter, bottles of wine, and a refrigerated display case labeled "Hisense".

20. Royal Reach Udawalawe

11.1 km from Waulpane Cave

"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

₩68,868

₩105,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Waulpane Cave

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Rainforest Ecolodge	8.4 Very good 7 reviews	View
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Vimanra Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort	8.2 Very good 94 reviews	View

Top Waulpane Cave Hotel Reviews

Elephant Trail

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Extremely helpful staff. Facilities were surprisingly good. Handy location to elephant transit and national park. Nice pool. Highly recommend."

The Countryside Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were big & clean and the pool is really nice. The staff were very helpful and organised our safari for the next day at check in. Breakfast and dinner were delicious!"

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"

Sinharaja Forest Gate

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was automatically upgraded to one with A/C. The room was spacious and clean. The staff were great; they were friendly, and accommodated our early morning request for tea and coffee. They also organized great natiralist guides for our walking tours in and around the rainforest. Thank you very much!!!"

Vimanra Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room.Lovely pool. The hotel is out of the way near the river. We loved the tranquil setting. Apart from our safari trip (which was arranged by the owner) we didn’t leave the hotel, which suited us because the food provided at the hotel is delicious. The only negative thing I would say is they could do with upgrading the recliners by the pool. "

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

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Udawalawe National Park

9.2/10 (77 reviews)

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Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

After visiting Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombage-ara.

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Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Suriyakanda Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Suriyakanda. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waulpane Cave?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Waulpane Cave, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 25 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Waulpane Cave?

Mansala Safari House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 4.3 mi (7 km) from Waulpane Cave. Other good choices around the area include Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort.

How many hotels are there close to Waulpane Cave?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Waulpane Cave.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Waulpane Cave.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waulpane Cave?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Waulpane Cave, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Waulpane Cave hotels

1. The Rainforest Ecolodge

2. Mansala Safari House

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

4. Vimanra Hotel

5. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

6. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

7. Lizard Safari Lodge

8. Hantara Udawalawa

9. Centauria Wild

10. Ivory Safari House

11. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

12. Makulu Safari Camping

13. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

14. Sihilro Regency

15. Wildlife Safari House

16. Elephant Trail

17. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

18. Jungle Paradise Hotel

19. Eliyanth Udawalawe

20. Royal Reach Udawalawe

Compare popular hotels close to Waulpane Cave

Top Waulpane Cave Hotel Reviews

Elephant Trail

The Countryside Udawalawe

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Sinharaja Forest Gate

Vimanra Hotel

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Other attractions near Waulpane Cave

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

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