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Makulu Safari Camping

Makulu Safari Camping
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"fabulous secluded location, AMAZING staff. Gorgeous food. -the staff go way above and beyond in hospitality. please DO use their official guides an drivers that follow the same mantra."
United Kingdom
adrian
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Makulu Safari Camping
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Outdoor pool

Elephant Rest Udawalawa

Elephant Rest Udawalawa
3.0 star property
7.4 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (57 reviews)
"Amazing location, great service, delicious food "
United Kingdom
Harry
Elephant Rest Udawalawa
Front of property – evening/night

Sihilro Regency

Sihilro Regency
3.0 star property
5.5 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (14 reviews)
"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."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
Sihilro Regency
Family dining

Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team

Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team
3.0 star property
7.6 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
"We stayed in luxury tents. "
United States
Doug
The price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team
Front of property – evening/night

La Pentera

La Pentera
3.0 star property
11.4 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"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."
India
Susmita
La Pentera
Restaurant

Hantara Udawalawa

Hantara Udawalawa
3.5 star property
10.7 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Lovely staff who are very friendly. Clean comfy rooms and delicious food. Very highly recommended!! "
United Kingdom
Mya
Hantara Udawalawa
Outdoor pool

Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge
3.5 star property
12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and so welcoming. Rooms were clean and the grounds were beautiful. The location is peaceful and relaxing "
United States
Ronelda
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge
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Centauria Wild

Centauria Wild
4.0 star property
9.9 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (55 reviews)
"Staff very helpful, lovely resort "
United Kingdom
Joe
Centauria Wild
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Elephant Trail

Elephant Trail
3.5 star property
9.1 km from Mau Ara Lake
7.4 out of 10, Good, (36 reviews)
"Great staff and they were very helpful. The hotel is located near the national park which was very convenient. "
Canada
Manotharan
Elephant Trail
View from property

Le Green Udawalawe Resort

Le Green Udawalawe Resort
3.5 star property
9.8 km from Mau Ara Lake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (18 reviews)
"Did send an email to expedia, saying we did not stay, because of unhygenic rooms and facilities not working. "
United Kingdom
Antonia
Le Green Udawalawe Resort
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8:30 PM, pool umbrellas

Hotel Athgira

Hotel Athgira
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Out of every hotel we have stayed at in Sri Lanka, this was the best. It was classy. They did absolutely everything right. The staff were always smiling and helpful. The food was amazing. The chef is so talented. Best stay ever. Wish it could be longer."
Australia
Geoff
Hotel Athgira
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Milk House Cottage Udawalawe

Milk House Cottage Udawalawe
2.5 star property
10.5 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"I can’t recommend this place enough! Great communication with Eric all the way through, we came a bit late, and before we could order our meals over email and it was ready. Great WiFi! Evening watching fireflies in the dark. The food both breakfast and dinner was delicious. Eric also helped book our safari trip witch was terrific!"
Denmark
Betina
Milk House Cottage Udawalawe
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Centauria Lake Resort

Centauria Lake Resort
4.0 star property
16.8 km from Mau Ara Lake
6.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Elegantes Hotel, sehr große, sehr elegant eingerichtete Zimmer. Großer Schwachpunkt ist der Poolbereich:sehr klein, hässlicher Boden, ohne jegliches Grün."
Germany
W
Centauria Lake Resort
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team
3.0 star property
7.6 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (15 reviews)
"staff bent over backwards for us made sure we were constantly happy! food was amazing, over all amazing vibes "
Australia
Shannon
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team
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Vimanra Hotel

Vimanra Hotel
3.0 star property
16 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Very clean room.Lovely pool. The hotel is out of the way near the river. We loved the tranquil setting. Apart from our safari trip (which was arranged by the owner) we didn’t leave the hotel, which suited us because the food provided at the hotel is delicious. The only negative thing I would say is they could do with upgrading the recliners by the pool. "
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is AU$40
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Vimanra Hotel
Outdoor pool

Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe
3.0 star property
14 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Fremragende sted, en lille perle i høj klasse og fantastisk personale."
Denmark
Lotte Duus
The price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe
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Udawalawe Safari VIllage By Plateeno

Udawalawe Safari VIllage By Plateeno
3.0 star property
13.3 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Reservamos con pocos días de antelación ya que decidimos cambiar nuestro itinerario. El hotel fue un gran descubrimiento. Muy buen servicio, con una atención de 10. Habitaciones senzillas pero comodas, todo lo que puedes pedir por el precio. Sin duda repetiria"
Spain
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$34
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Udawalawe Safari VIllage By Plateeno
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Garden View

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort
2.0 star property
15.5 km from Mau Ara Lake
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"Host was amazing, caring and generous. Amazing cook"
Australia
Dan
The price is AU$25
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort
Building design

Royal Reach Udawalawe

Royal Reach Udawalawe
3.0 star property
15.9 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"It was the most amazing experience! I love the staff very friendly and kind. Help me with everything. Front house Sampath, dumindu and sithijaya , sahan, gayantha, Rukshan are awesome, Gave me the best service they could. Foods are delicious 😋, pool was clean and easy access. More then anything the staff are making me to come back here again. Feel like home. I love you guys and the hotel 🥰😍 Thank you very much for looking after me and making my stay truly wonderful. Super ⭐"
United States
sangeetha
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Royal Reach Udawalawe
Garden

Ivory Safari House

Ivory Safari House
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Great location! Centrally located, super nice hosts (family led hotel), nice breakfast and a comfy, nice room! :-) Thank you!"
Germany
Michael
The price is AU$6
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Ivory Safari House
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Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Kaduruketha

Jetwing Kaduruketha

10/10 Excellent
"We were stunned by everything at Jetwing Kaduruketha. Our Villa was perfect. Spotlessly clean with a gorgeous view over the paddy fields. The service was unobtrusive but excellent. The food exceptional and our butler (who we called Can Do because he could do everything) was special. We will long remember him and his smile. We learned that most of the staff come from the local village & you could feel their happiness & camaraderie in being there. We cycled to the village where the local shopkeeper insisted on giving us a coconut from his garden and visited the local Buddhist monastery where we were also made very welcome. We walked & saw incredible birds with our guide. The peacocks, land monitors & weaver birds were all around us. If only every hotel could be as exceptional as this one is."
Jane 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Jetwing Kaduruketha

Hotels near other Mau Ara Lake attractions

Udawalawe National Park

4.5/5 (64 reviews)
Spot herds of majestic Asian elephants, wild cats and myriad birdlife at this sprawling wildlife reserve on the edge of the Hill Country.
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Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

Catch an event at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium during your trip to Migahajandura.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mau Ara Lake?
Mau Ara Lake is located in an area that travellers like for its safari tours. You'll find 26 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Mau Ara Lake?
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. You'll find it 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Mau Ara Lake. Other good choices around the area include Hantara Udawalawa and Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge.
How many hotels are there close to Mau Ara Lake?
Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mau Ara Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mau Ara Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is 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 you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Mau Ara Lake.