The Elephant Next-Door | House in Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

Q: How much does it cost per night to stay in The Elephant Next-Door?

Best-rates for the The Elephant Next-Door starts from $38 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Parking, View, Security/Safety, Guest Services, TV, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Breakfast, Internet, Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, Entertainment with all other facilities. Casai.uk matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

| 9.7 (231 Reviews) | 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 6 Guests

Udawalawa House | The Elephant Next-Door

2 Bedroom House with Transportation, Sports and Breakfast

The Elephant Next-Door is a recently renovated guest house in Udawalawe where guests can make the most of its 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 an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment, and a baby safety gate. 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: TV, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 231 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.

You can check the reviews and description of this 2 Bedrooms House if you want to learn more about this Casai place in Udawalawe. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Elephant Next-Door in Udawalawe is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Elephant Next-Door”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this House, please let us know.

C.P. De Silva Road Udawalawe., Udawalawe, 70190, Sri Lanka

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Designated Smoking Area

View

Balcony/Terrace

Transportation/Shuttle

Security/Safety

Sports/Activities

Fireplace/Heating

Restaurant

Guest Services

Entertainment

Breakfast

Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking

Child Friendly

Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast

Restaurant

Special diet meals (on request)

Kids' meals

Wine/Champagne

Parking

Private Parking

Parking on site

Parking garage

Parking

Free parking

Activities

Walking tours

Cycling

Playground

Game room

Hiking

Bike tours

Tour or class about local culture

Themed dinners

Happy hour

Fishing

Entertainment

Indoor play area

Baby safety gates

Board games/Puzzles

Outdoor play equipment for kids

General

Smoke-free property

Designated smoking area

Safe

Family rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Air conditioning

Guest Services

Airport shuttle

24-hour front desk

Currency exchange

Room service

Tour desk

Car rental

Express check-in/out

Shuttle service (additional charge)

Shuttle service

Lockers

Daily housekeeping

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Private check-in/out

Valet parking

Shared lounge/TV area

Packed lunches

Grocery deliveries

ATM on site

Babysitting/Child services

Invoice provided

Internet

Wifi

Internet

Free Wifi

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Terrace

BBQ facilities

Garden

Outdoor fireplace

Picnic area

Security/Safety

CCTV in common areas

24-hour security

CCTV outside property

Fire extinguishers

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Breakfast to-go containers

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Delivered food covered securely

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Physical distancing in dining areas

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

First aid kits available

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Face masks for guests available

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Process in place to check health of guests

Thermometers for guests provided by property

Access to healthcare professionals

Contactless check-in/out

Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cashless payment available

Physical distancing rules followed

Transportation/Shuttle

Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

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

Janaka

Aug 13, 2025 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 9

Sri Lanka

Reviewer Type: Couple

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: The hospitality provided was top notch. Janaka even arranged for us a safari trip at very short notice. The place needs some improvements, but what was offered felt like a home away from home.

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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	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water Bathroom Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Hairdryer Media & Technology TV, Flat-screen TV General Soundproof, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Private entrance, Air conditioning, Mosquito net Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Outdoors Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture Kitchen Dining table, Cleaning products, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Refrigerator Living Area Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk View City view, Landmark view, View, Garden view Bedroom Linens, Childrens' cribs Accessibility Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit located on ground floor, Lower sink Room Amenities Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing 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	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water Bathroom Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Hairdryer Media & Technology TV, Flat-screen TV General Soundproof, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Private entrance, Air conditioning, Mosquito net Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Outdoors Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture Kitchen Dining table, Cleaning products, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Refrigerator Living Area Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk View City view, Landmark view, View, Garden view Bedroom Linens, Childrens' cribs Accessibility Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit located on ground floor, Lower sink Room Amenities Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing Entertainment & Family Services Board games/puzzles Safety features Air purifiers Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer

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

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

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

Services

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

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

View

City view, Landmark view, View, Garden view

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

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

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

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

Services

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

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

View

City view, Landmark view, View, Garden view

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this The Elephant Next-Door pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Elephant Next-Door?

Check-in time for The Elephant Next-Door starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Elephant Next-Door have a swimming pool?

No, this The Elephant Next-Door does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Elephant Next-Door?

Best-rates for the The Elephant Next-Door starts from $38 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Parking, View, Security/Safety, Guest Services, TV, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Breakfast, Internet, Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, Entertainment with all other facilities. Casai.uk matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Elephant Next-Door a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Elephant Next-Door wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Elephant Next-Door has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Elephant Next-Door?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Elephant Next-Door indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Elephant Next-Door?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the The Elephant Next-Door are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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Nightly rates from:

GB £28