The Elephant Next-Door

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The Elephant Next-Door Is This the Best Place to Stay in Udawalawa (LK)?

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Situated just 14 km from Udawalawe National Park, The Elephant Next-Door offers accommodation in Udawalawe, complete with a garden, a terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. The guest house features an on-site restaurant, along with complimentary private parking and free WiFi. Guests are welcome to enjoy the outdoor fireplace, the children’s playground, or take in the views of the garden and city.

The guest house provides air-conditioned units that include a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony, and a private bathroom equipped with a hot tub. Each unit also consists of a seating and dining area, with all accommodations featuring bed linen and towels.

Guests can unwind in the communal lounge, and packed lunches are available upon request.

The area is known for its cycling opportunities, and bike and car rentals can be arranged through the guest house. An indoor play area is also accessible for guests at The Elephant Next-Door.

The closest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, located 53 km away from the property, which also offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples are especially fond of the location, giving it a rating of 9.6 for trips meant for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds

Facilities of The Elephant Next-Door
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi

  • Family rooms

  • Free parking

  • Restaurant

  • Airport shuttle

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Room service

  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Breakfast

Bathroom
  • Toilet paper

  • Towels

  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)

  • Additional toilet

  • Private bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Free toiletries

  • Hairdryer

  • Shower

Bedroom
  • Linen

  • Alarm clock

View
  • City view

  • Landmark view

  • Garden view

  • View

Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace

  • Picnic area

  • Outdoor furniture

  • Outdoor dining area

  • BBQ facilities

    Additional charge

  • Balcony

  • Terrace

  • Garden

Kitchen
  • Dining table

  • Cleaning products

  • Tumble dryer

  • Electric kettle

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing

  • Clothes rack

Activities
  • Bicycle rental

    Additional charge

  • Tour or class about local culture

  • Happy hour

  • Themed dinner nights

    Off-site

  • Bike tours

  • Walking tours

  • Cycling

    Off-site

  • Hiking

    Additional charge

  • Children's playground

  • Games room

  • Fishing

    Additional charge

  • Hot tub

Living Area
  • Dining area

  • Sofa

  • Seating Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV

  • TV

Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid meals

  • Special diet menus (on request)

  • Minibar

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Valet parking

  • Parking garage

Transport
  • Public transport tickets

    Additional charge

Reception services
  • Invoice provided

  • Lockers

  • Private check-in/check-out

  • ATM/cash machine on site

  • Tour desk

  • Currency exchange

  • Express check-in/check-out

  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

  • Indoor play area

  • Board games/puzzles

  • Board games/puzzles

  • Babysitting/child services

Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV outside property

  • CCTV in common areas

  • 24-hour security

  • Safety deposit box

General
  • Shuttle service

    Additional charge

  • Grocery deliveries

    Additional charge

  • Shared lounge/TV area

  • Designated smoking area

  • Air conditioning

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Mosquito net

  • Wake-up service

  • Tile/marble floor

  • Soundproofing

  • Private entrance

  • Car hire

  • Packed lunches

  • Fan

  • Family rooms

  • Ironing facilities

  • Airport shuttle

    Additional charge

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Iron

  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

  • Room service

Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00

Check-out
From 09:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$5 is required on arrival. That’s about € 4. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash

Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The important details
Essential information for guests at this location

A security deposit of US$5 is required upon arrival. This amount will be collected in cash. You can expect to receive a refund at check-out. The full deposit will be returned in cash, contingent upon an inspection of the premises.

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