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Elephant Trail

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Udawalawe National Park
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
35, 5th Mile Post, Udawalawa, 70190
  • Udawalawe National Park
    1 min walk
  • Elephant Transit Home
    6 min drive
  • Mau Ara Lake
    10 min drive

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

At Elephant Trail, you'll be within steps of Udawalawe National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Udawalawa hotel include Mau Ara Lake and Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb.

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Udawalawe Reservoir - 25 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 51 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Horton Plains National Park - 75 min drive - 69.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Common Rose - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kottawaththa Village Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bathgedara Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ali Mankada Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Elephant Trail

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Udawalawe National Park
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Elephant Trail. Self parking and valet parking are free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Elephant Trail offers 14 accommodations with fireplaces and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2015

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Elephant Trail

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Is parking available at Elephant Trail?

Yep, Elephant Trail has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Elephant Trail?

The closest beach to Elephant Trail is Rekawa Beach (44.4 km).

Does Elephant Trail have a pool?

Elephant Trail has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Elephant Trail a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elephant Trail.

Does Elephant Trail serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elephant Trail?

No, Elephant Trail does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elephant Trail?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elephant Trail?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elephant Trail?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Elephant Trail Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 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

JIM

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Merryn, UK

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience with safari and poor staff
We organised our safari through the hotel when we arrived - we paid for 'package 3' and were told we would have a morning and evening safari. When we got back from our morning safari we were told we would have to pay the whole £40 again plus the £30 entrance fee. The staff at first refused to accept that they had explained to us we would have both drives and then shrugged - it was a really poor experience and the staff were very rude. We couldn't have been more disappointed with the service and the failure of the staff to accept they were in the wrong and had lied to us about what we paid for.. couldn't recommend less.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very poor hotel, good location
The hotel is well located, however is very dirty throughout. The pool is merky and i dare not venture in to it, the rooms are run down and not maintained. The bedding was dirty, with the shower not cleaned for some time, the bins within the room had not been emptied and the sheets unchanged from previous guests. I would advise against as overall experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Jess, from England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and very close to Udawalwe Park
We stayed in one of the deluxe rooms for one night to be close for our safari. The bedroom was clean and big, as was the bathroom - fantastic shower (one of the best we have had whilst in Sri Lanka!). The staff were very accommodating, they made us a “take away” breakfast as our safari jeep picked us up at 5:30.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in need of redecoration.
This hotel was ok. Overpriced for the state of the rooms which were in quite poor condition. It seriously needs to be painted and cleaned up a bit. The Staff were very helpful and fixed our toilet that wouldn’t flush quite quickly during the night. Some of the staff at reception however had difficulty understanding basic English.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

nazarulla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service and well priced, close to safari
Spacious room with very high ceiling. Close to Udawalawe national park which is convenient for safari. That makes the property away from everything else. Have to dine at the hotel restaurant but luckily the food was good and reasonably priced. No wifi in room and very limited in lobby, guess comes with the remote location. Some room service/restaurant staff speaks very minimal english which makes communication rather difficult

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, need to improve facilities
Compare to alternatives, Elephant trail was a lovely looking place with good rooms. However, it let's itself down on - Music playing constantly 08:00 in restaurant area. Plus music is poor quality pop, heard Celine Dion multiple times - When sitting out to read at back of hotel veranda, strong petrol fumes - staff poor English and not helpful on advising safari. Felt being ripped off

2/10 Terrible

anand, bhopal,india

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible staff
The hotel has no idea what service means.we requested for simple veg dhal curry and white rice four hours before dinner and they flatly refused. With great difficulty one of kitchen chef gave us food after lots of delay. Same story in morning time.we were so fed up we checked out after 1 day though we booked and paid for 2 days. This experience was just opposite to our excellent stay at midky hotel,nuwara.

8/10 Good

Wendy, Coffs Harbour, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to Udawalewe National Park
Used the hotel as a base for a safari into Udawalewe National Park.

8/10 Good

Aaron , Colchester, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel with a Little Luxury besides Udawalawe

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Basic facilities in a "deluxe" room
A brand new hotel, close to Udawalawe park. The "deluxe" room lacked anything deluxe, include a lack of hot water, the "view" from the balcony was of a solid wall that housed the kitchen and the "wifi" was non-existent. For the money charged, stay somewhere else.

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prijemne ubytovanie
Vrelo odporucam. Prijemny hotel, skvele jedlo. Super cena za ubytovanie.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Younghyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018