The Elephant Next-Door
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Close to Nature at The Elephant Next-Door
Located just 8 km from Udawalawe National Park, The Elephant Next-Door offers a serene retreat surrounded by lush greenery.
Comfort and Convenience
Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a garden, a restaurant, and 24-hour room service. The rooms feature balconies, private bathrooms with free toiletries, and cozy seating areas.
Explore the Surroundings
Situated a stone's throw away from Elephant Transit Home and Udawalawe Lake, adventure enthusiasts can easily immerse themselves in nature. Additionally, bike and car hire services are available for those looking to explore the area conveniently.
Book your stay at The Elephant Next-Door for an unforgettable experience amidst nature's beauty.
What guests say
Superb 9.7/10 · summarised by AI from 193 reviews- ⚠️ Limited activities in the village
Policies & good to know
Children & extra beds
- Children and extra bed policy: Children ages 6 and older are allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.
Pets
- Pets: Pets are not allowed.
Other
- Internet: WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
- Parking: Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Amenities (93)
Internet
- ✓WiFi available
- ✓Free WiFi
Pool & wellness
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Kids' pool
- ✓Fence around pool
- ✓Pool cover
Fitness & activities
- ✓Games room
- ✓Board games/puzzles
- ✓Bike tours
Food & drink
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Room service
- ✓BBQ facilities
- ✓Kid meals
- ✓Physical distancing in dining areas
- ✓Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- ✓Breakfast takeaway containers
Parking & transport
- ✓Parking
- ✓Free Parking
- ✓Airport shuttle
- ✓Car hire
- ✓Valet parking
- ✓Private parking
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- ✓Parking garage
- ✓Shuttle service (additional charge)
- ✓Shuttle service
Beach & outdoors
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Kids' outdoor play equipment
- ✓Outdoor furniture
- ✓Sun loungers or beach chairs
- ✓Picnic area
- ✓Sun umbrellas
- ✓Outdoor fireplace
Family
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Children's playground
- ✓Babysitting/child services
Services
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Tour desk
- ✓Currency exchange
- ✓Daily housekeeping
- ✓Grocery deliveries
- ✓Public transport tickets
- ✓Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Safety & security
- ✓Safety deposit box
- ✓Baby safety gates
- ✓Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- ✓Fire extinguishers
- ✓First aid kit available
- ✓CCTV outside property
- ✓CCTV in common areas
- ✓24-hour security
Comfort
- ✓Non-smoking rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Non-smoking throughout
- ✓Shared lounge/TV area
More
- ✓Hiking
- ✓Fishing
- ✓Express check-in/check-out
- ✓Cycling
- ✓Packed lunches
- ✓Private check-in/check-out
- ✓Designated smoking area
- ✓Special diet menus - on request
- ✓ATM/cash machine on site
- ✓Lockers
- ✓Indoor play area
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Shallow end
- ✓Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- ✓Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- ✓Physical distancing rules followed
- ✓Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- ✓Cashless payment available
- ✓Sanitized tableware & silverware
- ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
- ✓Invoice provided
- ✓Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- ✓Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- ✓Guest room sealed after cleaning
- ✓Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Process in place to check health of guests
- ✓Access to health care professionals
- ✓Face masks for guests available
- ✓Delivered food - securely covered
- ✓Thermometers for guests provided by property
- ✓Walking tours
- ✓Tour/class on local culture
- ✓Themed dinner nights
- ✓Happy hour
Location
C.P. De Silva Road Udawalawe.