The Elephant Next-Door | House in Udawalawe

| 9.7 (251 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Udawalawa House | The Elephant Next-Door

2 Bedroom House in Udawalawa, Udawalawe

The Elephant Next-Door is a recently renovated guest house in Udawalawe where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and terrace. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. The guest house provides guests with a balcony, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a minibar, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can eat at the on-site romantic restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. For guests with children, The Elephant Next-Door features kids pool, an indoor play area, and outdoor play equipment. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Udawalawe National Park is 8.6 miles from The Elephant Next-Door. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 33 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The Elephant Next-Door is located in Udawalawe.

This 2 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Restaurant, Guest Services, Entertainment, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 251 reviews with the average score of 9.7 . Coming to Udawalawe and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kids' meals
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Game room
  • Bike tours
  • Themed dinners
  • Cycling
  • Happy hour
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Hiking
Entertainment
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Valet parking
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Tour desk
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • Express check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Private check-in/out
  • Car rental
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Airport shuttle
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor fireplace
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Spa
  • Shallow end
  • Fenced pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Pool cover
  • Beach umbrellas
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Managed by a private host

Reviews

Value for money:
9.73
Location:
9.59
Staff:
9.82
Facilities:
9.8
Comfort:
9.89
Cleanliness:
9.86
Iffy
Jan 17, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Sendiya Room with Netural Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Sendiya Room with Netural Bathroom

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Shower cap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Mosquito net, Air conditioning, Soundproof, Fan

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Kitchen, Cleaning products, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Garden view, City view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Lower sink, Entire unit located on ground floor, Toilet with grab rails

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Ran Diyatha Room with standard Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Ran Diyatha Room with standard Bathroom

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Shower cap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Mosquito net, Air conditioning, Soundproof, Fan

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Kitchen, Cleaning products, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Garden view, City view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Lower sink, Entire unit located on ground floor, Toilet with grab rails

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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