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Elephant Trail

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Udawalawa hotel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View, Garden Area | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds
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Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap
Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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35, 5th Mile Post, Udawalawa, 70190
  • Popular LocationUdawalawe National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationElephant Transit Home6 min drive
  • Popular LocationUdawalawe Reservoir25 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

7.5/10 Good
  • 350 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View, Garden Area | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View, Garden Area

8.6/10 Very Good
  • 350 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Udawalawa

In Udawalawa .At this Udawalawa hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Udawalawe National Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Mau Ara Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Udawalawe Reservoir and Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb.

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 1 min walk
  • Elephant Transit Home - 6 min drive
  • Udawalawe Reservoir - 25 min drive
  • Elephant Transit Home - 51 min drive
  • Horton Plains National Park - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Elephant Trail Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Kottawaththa Village Inn - 9 min drive
  • Una Sevena Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Bathgedara Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Ali Mankada Restaurant - 8 min drive

About this property

Elephant Trail

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Udawalawa hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Elephant Trail. Self parking and valet parking are free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Elephant Trail offers 14 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Elephant Trail

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Elephant Trail Hotel Udawalawa
Elephant Trail Hotel
Elephant Trail Udawalawa
Elephant Trail Hotel Sevanagala
Elephant Trail Sevanagala
Elephant Trail Hotel
Elephant Trail Udawalawa
Elephant Trail Hotel Udawalawa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elephant Trail to the airport?

Elephant Trail is 163.5 mi (219-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Elephant Trail have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elephant Trail.

Does Elephant Trail offer free breakfast?

Elephant Trail offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Elephant Trail?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Elephant Trail?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Elephant Trail?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Elephant Trail have a pool?

Elephant Trail features an outdoor pool.

Does Elephant Trail have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Elephant Trail have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Elephant Trail to downtown Udawalawa?

Elephant Trail is 3.6 mi away from Udawalawa.

Elephant Trail Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, basic accommodation
The hotel was good value for money, and was extremely close to the park which was great (and meant not such an early morning) however we struggled to sleep because of a dripping overflow and loud noise from the fridge throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Little bit older and shabby but close to the national park. Ok overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills but great service
The hotel was no frills and the WiFi only worked in a corner of the bathroom. The bed was very bouncy but other than that the pool and staff were wonderful. It is not a luxury hotel but good if you are visiting the area for a night to do a safari.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location if you looking to go to the national park which is few minutes away. Dinner was very good here. Room was nice but could use a screen door perhaps to keep some of the bugs out. The Wifi was down while we were there but we didn't need it much as one of us had a local sim card.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic location for the national park which is why we stayed here. Food & astmosphere leave a lot to be desired but the room was clean and had what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Scott, Kuwait

Liked: Staff & service
Well situated but do not expect luxury.
The Elephant Trail is perfectly located for entry to the Udawalawa National Park. We arrived after travelling from Nuwara Eliya and were pleased with the appearance of the hotel, however the front desk staff speak limited English. Helpfully, one of the staff carried our bags for us which was a nice touch and we were able to sign up for the safari experience (which is owned by the same company as the hotel). Our room was okay with basic essentials like a shower, bed and TV plus a balcony. However, the sink in the bathroom had a lot of dirt in the plug hole and on the second day dirty water came up the hole after I had just finished shaving. Also, the shower pressure was awful and the temperature switched back and forth from cold to scorching in a matter of seconds. Furthermore, the lack of WiFi in room did get annoying but I realise this is a first world problem and the environment we were in is stunning. On site, there is a restaurant (do not go next door as we found flies in our onion soup) and they offer a decent enough menu for Sri Lanka with a good variety of drinks. Our food was average and reasonable but the fact that you have to pay by cash does leave a bit of a sour taste as it means you need to be carrying a lot of rupees if staying for a while. All in all, it was an average hotel in a beautiful setting which could do with some upgrades: WiFi in room, decent showers, sinks being fixed, better food and the option of card payments.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Well located for safari, but only 1 night as the hotel is only adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Alex, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel, organised great safari
Hotel is basic with all amenities required but is in excellent location very close to national park. Hotel itself is tired and shower mouldy but room otherwise fine. Breakfast and food ok. The staff were helpful and organised a fantastic safari for us with Niluka safaris and recommended restaurants etc and were helpful in booking taxis.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

4/10 Poor

Merryn, UK

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience with safari and poor staff
We organised our safari through the hotel when we arrived - we paid for 'package 3' and were told we would have a morning and evening safari. When we got back from our morning safari we were told we would have to pay the whole £40 again plus the £30 entrance fee. The staff at first refused to accept that they had explained to us we would have both drives and then shrugged - it was a really poor experience and the staff were very rude. We couldn't have been more disappointed with the service and the failure of the staff to accept they were in the wrong and had lied to us about what we paid for.. couldn't recommend less.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018