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Elephant Trail
3.5 star property

Comfortable hotel, walk to Udawalawe National Park
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Elephant Trail

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds
Restaurant
Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap

Overview of Elephant Trail

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
35, 5th Mile Post, Udawalawa, 70190
  • Popular LocationUdawalawe National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationElephant Transit Home6 min drive
  • Popular LocationUdawalawe Reservoir25 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Udawalawa

Located in Udawalawa, Elephant Trail is near theme parks. Ridiyagama Safari Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Udawalawe National Park and Mau Ara Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 1 min walk
  • Elephant Transit Home - 6 min drive
  • Udawalawe Reservoir - 25 min drive
  • Elephant Transit Home - 51 min drive
  • Horton Plains National Park - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Elephant Trail Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Kottawaththa Village Inn - 9 min drive
  • Una Sevena Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Bathgedara Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Ali Mankada Restaurant - 8 min drive

About this property

Elephant Trail

Property highlights
At Elephant Trail, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Bike hire, a local area shuttle and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A lift, newspapers in the reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Elephant Trail feature comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as separate sitting areas and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2015

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Elephant Trail Hotel Udawalawa
Elephant Trail Hotel
Elephant Trail Udawalawa
Elephant Trail Hotel Sevanagala
Elephant Trail Sevanagala
Elephant Trail Hotel
Elephant Trail Udawalawa
Elephant Trail Hotel Udawalawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Elephant Trail have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elephant Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elephant Trail?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephant Trail?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elephant Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elephant Trail located?

Situated in Udawalawa, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Udawalawe National Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mau Ara Lake and Udawalawe Reservoir. Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) away.

Elephant Trail Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manotharan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and they were very helpful. The hotel is located near the national park which was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, basic accommodation
The hotel was good value for money, and was extremely close to the park which was great (and meant not such an early morning) however we struggled to sleep because of a dripping overflow and loud noise from the fridge throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Little bit older and shabby but close to the national park. Ok overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills but great service
The hotel was no frills and the WiFi only worked in a corner of the bathroom. The bed was very bouncy but other than that the pool and staff were wonderful. It is not a luxury hotel but good if you are visiting the area for a night to do a safari.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location if you looking to go to the national park which is few minutes away. Dinner was very good here. Room was nice but could use a screen door perhaps to keep some of the bugs out. The Wifi was down while we were there but we didn't need it much as one of us had a local sim card.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic location for the national park which is why we stayed here. Food & astmosphere leave a lot to be desired but the room was clean and had what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Scott, Kuwait

Liked: Staff & service
Well situated but do not expect luxury.
The Elephant Trail is perfectly located for entry to the Udawalawa National Park. We arrived after travelling from Nuwara Eliya and were pleased with the appearance of the hotel, however the front desk staff speak limited English. Helpfully, one of the staff carried our bags for us which was a nice touch and we were able to sign up for the safari experience (which is owned by the same company as the hotel). Our room was okay with basic essentials like a shower, bed and TV plus a balcony. However, the sink in the bathroom had a lot of dirt in the plug hole and on the second day dirty water came up the hole after I had just finished shaving. Also, the shower pressure was awful and the temperature switched back and forth from cold to scorching in a matter of seconds. Furthermore, the lack of WiFi in room did get annoying but I realise this is a first world problem and the environment we were in is stunning. On site, there is a restaurant (do not go next door as we found flies in our onion soup) and they offer a decent enough menu for Sri Lanka with a good variety of drinks. Our food was average and reasonable but the fact that you have to pay by cash does leave a bit of a sour taste as it means you need to be carrying a lot of rupees if staying for a while. All in all, it was an average hotel in a beautiful setting which could do with some upgrades: WiFi in room, decent showers, sinks being fixed, better food and the option of card payments.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Well located for safari, but only 1 night as the hotel is only adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Alex, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel, organised great safari
Hotel is basic with all amenities required but is in excellent location very close to national park. Hotel itself is tired and shower mouldy but room otherwise fine. Breakfast and food ok. The staff were helpful and organised a fantastic safari for us with Niluka safaris and recommended restaurants etc and were helpful in booking taxis.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018