The Elephant Next-Door
C.P. De Silva Road Udawalawe., 70190 Udawalawe, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map
Set within 8 km of Udawalawe National Park, The Elephant Next-Door in Udawalawe features a number of amenities including a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. Rooms are fitted with a balcony. It is 30 metres from Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe Lake and 40 metres from Udawalawe city. At the guest house, rooms are equipped with a desk. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. At The Elephant Next-Door the rooms include a seating area. The accommodation offers a terrace. Bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house and the area is popular for cycling.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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See what guests loved the most:
- MartinGermany“Perfectly located for a visit to the national park. The elephant transit center is within 2 min walking distance. Dinner and breakfast was really tasty. Janaka was the most care taking & attentive host ever - organized the safari as well as taxi...”
- JoshUnited Kingdom“Really well-designed boutique hotel & you can see a lot of effort has gone into this place. We had a great safari organised for us (make sure you ask for Leel to be your tour guide) & was a great option if you want to visit the safari park. We...”
- TravelingUnited States“Very cute place with only two rooms, but plans to expand. The owner is extremely attentive and does his best to please you. The rooms are rustic chic.”
Managed by The Elephant next door
Property information
Neighbourhood information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Restaurant By END
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceRomantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of The Elephant Next-DoorGreat facilities! Review score, 9.8
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Additional toilet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Alarm clock
- City view
- Landmark view
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local culture
- Happy hour
- Themed dinner nightsOff-site
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional charge
- Children's playground
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Hot tub
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services
- Daily housekeeping
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of USD 5 is required on arrival. That's about EUR 4. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older are allowed)
Cash The Elephant Next-Door accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
A damage deposit of US$5 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Legal information
FAQs about The Elephant Next-Door
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The Elephant Next-Door is 250 yards from the centre of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Elephant Next-Door offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Fishing
- Happy hour
- Bicycle rental
- Bike tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Themed dinner nights
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The Elephant Next-Door has 1 restaurant:
- The Restaurant By END
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Room options at The Elephant Next-Door include:
- Double
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Check-in at The Elephant Next-Door is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Yes, The Elephant Next-Door is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at The Elephant Next-Door may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.