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

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

1. Mansala Safari House

6.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Hannah

฿1,269

฿1,497 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

2. Vimanra Hotel

8.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Susan

฿504

฿654 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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.

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

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Nicholas

฿1,259

฿1,724 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

4. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5.4 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Lars Toft

฿3,117

฿4,083 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a dresser.

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

5. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

4.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Daniel

฿2,523

฿3,454 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

4.5 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Ronelda

฿1,414

฿1,669 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

7. Hantara Udawalawa

4.1 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Lakshanth

฿1,015

฿1,209 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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.

8. Hotel Athgira

3.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Geoff

฿944

฿1,225 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

9. Centauria Wild

3.4 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Joe

฿2,545

฿3,333 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

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

10. Lizard Safari Lodge

5.6 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Anonymous traveller

฿734

฿953 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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.

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

11. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

5.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Mark

฿1,211

฿1,586 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

12. Makulu Safari Camping

9.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

adrian

฿1,511

฿1,980 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

6.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Michael

฿128

฿151 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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.

14. 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."

฿287

฿339 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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 tables and chairs, a central decorative metal sculpture, and potted plants.

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

15. 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 traveller

฿756

฿990 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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

16. Elephant Trail

3.7 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Angela

฿1,305

฿1,694 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

3.3 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Antonia

฿818

฿1,062 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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.

18. Wildlife Safari House

6.8 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

Gulsun

฿266

฿314 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. 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

฿3,113

฿4,040 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A person standing by a stream in a forested area.

A house with a balcony under a starry night sky.

A tented accommodation with a sofa, a wooden table, and a bench.

20. Ahaspokuna by Eco Team

19.2 km from Udawalawe Reservoir

"This could be something so special. The location itself is amazing and the accommodation for ‘camping’ is incredible. The service wasn’t great however. As kind as everyone was the timings were very off. Being told we needed to be ready for breakfast at 8 and not being served till 9.30. The same for dinner. We also told them we needed to leave on the final day at 7.30 so wanted breakfast at 7. We arrived at the breakfast tent at 7 and no one was there. Unfortunately it was the same for the...

Jennifer

฿5,151

฿6,748 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Udawalawe Reservoir

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Vimanra Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort	8.0 Very good 95 reviews	View
Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View

Top Udawalawe Reservoir Hotel Reviews

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."

Shangri-La Hambantota

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed 2 nights in August. Spacious hotel with plenty to explore, we wished we'd had more time to make the most of all the facilities. Had a small hiccup with our room allocation at check-in, but the team resolved it quickly and professionally. Food was a highlight - great buffet breakfast with a wide selection, and good options across the various restaurants on site. We also played 18 holes of golf; the caddies were professional, polite and added a lot to the experience. Would recommend for a relaxing stay with plenty of facilities to enjoy, just make sure you allow enough time to see it all."

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"

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible place, accomodation is luxury, views are breathtaking, staff are lovely. If I went again I wouldnt take the half board option and order off the menu as the food and options were better and not particularly expensive. "

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!!!"

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Udawalawe National Park

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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. Travellers 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 traveller 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 are there near Udawalawe Reservoir?

Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Udawalawe Reservoir.

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Our top choices for Udawalawe Reservoir hotels

1. Mansala Safari House

2. Vimanra Hotel

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

4. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

5. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

6. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

7. Hantara Udawalawa

8. Hotel Athgira

9. Centauria Wild

10. Lizard Safari Lodge

11. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

12. Makulu Safari Camping

13. Ivory Safari House

14. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

15. Sihilro Regency

16. Elephant Trail

17. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

18. Wildlife Safari House

19. La Pentera

20. Ahaspokuna by Eco Team

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Top Udawalawe Reservoir Hotel Reviews

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

The Cubes Ella

Jetwing Kaduruketha

Shangri-La Hambantota

Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

Sinharaja Forest Gate

Other attractions near Udawalawe Reservoir

Udawalawe National Park

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

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