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1. Aanya Udawalawe

12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

AU$17

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

2. Mansala Safari House

17.3 km from Mau Ara Lake

Manomi

AU$62

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Nicholas

AU$68

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

4. Vimanra Hotel

16 km from Mau Ara Lake

Susan

AU$28

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

5. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Ronelda

AU$70

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8:30 PM, pool umbrellas

6. Hotel Athgira

15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Geoff

AU$50

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

7. Hantara Udawalawa

10.7 km from Mau Ara Lake

Michel

AU$53

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View | Outdoor pool

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View

8. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

7.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

Mark

AU$62

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

9. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

15.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lars Toft

AU$153

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

10. Makulu Safari Camping

5.4 km from Mau Ara Lake

adrian

AU$79

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

11. Lizard Safari Lodge

15 km from Mau Ara Lake

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AU$37

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Superior Deluxe Double Room with Lake View and Free 3 Hour Safari

12. Centauria Wild

9.9 km from Mau Ara Lake

Joe

AU$140

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

13. Sihilro Regency

5.5 km from Mau Ara Lake

"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."

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AU$42

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

14. Elephant Trail

9.1 km from Mau Ara Lake

Manotharan

AU$78

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi

15. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

9.8 km from Mau Ara Lake

Antonia

AU$47

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

16. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

16.7 km from Mau Ara Lake

"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."

AU$14

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

17. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

14 km from Mau Ara Lake

Lotte Duus

AU$66

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

18. Safari Village Hotel

13.3 km from Mau Ara Lake

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AU$31

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

19. Milk House Cottage Udawalawe

10.5 km from Mau Ara Lake

Betina

AU$42

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

20. Wildlife Safari House

17.2 km from Mau Ara Lake

Gulsun

AU$12

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

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Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent resort to enjoy with the family. Super moce kids ammenities as the waterplay, kids pool and kods club. We really enjoyed and relaxed."

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"

DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort

10/10 Excellent

"My parents were there to celebrate my dad’s birthday, and although we celebrated a little late, they had such a wonderful experience. Quoting my dad “The birthday arrangement was beautiful, the cake was lovely, and the famous DoubleTree cookie was the best. The breakfast and dinner buffets were both excellent, and the amenities were exceptional.” What really stood out to them was the warmth and attention to detail throughout their stay. My mum still can’t stop complimenting the food; my parents have travelled all around Sri Lanka and tried many different cuisines, so coming from them, that is actually really huge to hear! Next time I’m in Lanka, I already know where my first stop will be. 10/10 for such a great stay!"

Yala Hotel Elephant Eye

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here for a few days to go to Yala National Park and Hotel Elephant Eye was a great location for taking a SAFARI Tour. The owner is very friendly and the staff are very hardworking. The property is very well maintained. Room was clean and comfortable. We had breakfast in the restaurant. Easy walk or Tuk tuk to town for restaurants and grocery stores."

Kithala Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very good and clean "

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. "

The Glenrock

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property. Beautiful location. Well maintained and situated perfectly to take advantage of the natural surroundings. Rooms clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked including umbrellas mounted outside the door."

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."

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Udawalawe National Park

9.2/10 (77 reviews)

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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 Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and Green Heaven Safari Resort Udawalawa.

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.

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Our top choices for Mau Ara Lake hotels

1. Aanya Udawalawe

2. Mansala Safari House

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

4. Vimanra Hotel

5. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

6. Hotel Athgira

7. Hantara Udawalawa

8. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

9. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

10. Makulu Safari Camping

11. Lizard Safari Lodge

12. Centauria Wild

13. Sihilro Regency

14. Elephant Trail

15. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

16. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

17. Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

18. Safari Village Hotel

19. Milk House Cottage Udawalawe

20. Wildlife Safari House

Top Mau Ara Lake Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Hambantota

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort

Yala Hotel Elephant Eye

Kithala Resort

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort

The Glenrock

Jetwing Kaduruketha

Other attractions near Mau Ara Lake

Udawalawe National Park

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

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