Ele Camp Udawalawe

Hotels
8.7 (155 reviews)
Usweliara Road 2066 1/2,Ekamuthugama,Usweliara, , Udawalawe , lk

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Convenient safari booking
Cons:
Cleanliness issues noted
Some front staff displayed attitude

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Overall good cleanliness, but some reviews suggested improvement needed in certain areas.
Service
9.06
The staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.1
Many reviews highlighted the great location near the national park.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms are described as modern, clean, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.58
Amenities including the pool and safari booking praised, with some suggestions for improvement.
Value for Money
8.54
Generally seen as good value, but not perfect based on some experiences.
Food and Beverage
9.09
Food quality was highly praised by many guests, with excellent meals mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.56
Overall positive experience with some minor areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:42

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Comfortable Rooms and Delicious Dining

Convenient Services and Exciting Activities

Book now to experience the ultimate stay at Ele Camp Udawalawe!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 155 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 8.56
B
Bartosz • family_with_children • pl
8
Pros:

Wszystko było super.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
S
Slawomir • solo_traveller • pl
10
Idylla w tropikach
Pros:

Absolutnie idylliczne miejsce! Przy cenie 75$ za noc dla 4 osob ze sniadaniem, poziom luksusu powoduje opadanie szczęki. Szczególnie polecam późno wieczorną kąpiel w basenie i obserwację Deamon Birds. Wspaniałe śniadanie i wspaniała kolacja, którą szczególnie polecam wykupić.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
L
Luca Vincenzo • extended_group • ch
9
Super Aufenthalt würde wider kommen.
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr aufmerksam und Hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer das wir hatten war sehr gross und WC und Dusche waren getrennt und haben einwandfrei funktioniert. Klimatisiert und genügend Steckdosen für 4 Personen. Wir haben eine Safari über das Hotel gebucht die uns sehr gefallen hat da der Guid auch ein Auge fürs Detail hatte und nicht nur den anderen Fahrzeugen auf der Safari gefolgt ist. Am Abend gab es ein vielfältiges Büffet, so auch für das Frühstück.

Cons:

Es gab ein paar kleine Käfer in unserem Zimmer, jedoch nicht weiter schlimm, da das Hotel ja in Mitte des Jungels liegt.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
A
alison • solo_traveller • sg
8
Great find.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Nice grounds and pool. Close to safari. Food was good.

Cons:

Noise, they were doing some upgrading, but they compensated us, they were thoughtful.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
K
Kay • couple • gb
10
We loved this place!
Pros:

Gorgeous setting. Stayed in an en- suite tented tree house with a lovely balcony. Nice pool and restaurant there too. They organised a safari for us and we saw lots if elephants. Families with youngsters as well. Absolutely brilliant!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
J
Johannes • family_with_children • de
10
Perfect stop for visiting The Udawalawe National Park and get a rest within the jungle with a lot of animals
Pros:

Jungle vibes, awesome pool, super friendly staff

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
E
Eva • couple • nl
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
L
Laura • solo_traveller • gb
10
A truly special stay in Udawalawe, perfect for families
Pros:

We stayed at Ele Camp in Udawalawe over Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and it was absolutely incredible.
We had one of the larger family rooms on the top floor, which was stunning, spotless, and full of space. There were three beds, two doubles and one extra-large double. The spiral staircase up to the room is gorgeous and covered in plants, though a bit tricky with small children.
It was Christmas when we stayed, and the festive touches were brilliant. The Christmas buffet was delicious, and someone dressed as Santa Claus, which our kids loved. Ele Camp organized tickets for us to visit the Elephant Transit Home in the afternoon, which was magical, and our Boxing Day private jeep safari was unforgettable. We saw elephants up close, monkeys, birds, and even crocodiles.
The food was freshly prepared, tasty, and they were fantastic at catering for my son’s food allergies, even making him a Sri Lankan chicken curry that he loved so much he had two portions.
The pool is a great size and super fun for the kids, and we enjoyed some fantastic cocktails, especially the Arrack Sour, and a cold Lion beer after a long morning. Ele Camp also offers cooking classes, which looked fantastic and something we would love to try next time.
The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. Ele Camp felt luxurious yet relaxed and family-friendly. We can’t recommend it highly enough and would absolutely stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing 😊

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
S
sandrine • couple • fr
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
M
Magdalena • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
A
Amanda • couple • gb
9
Perfect stay for 2 nights would recommend and so close we had a great safari picked up at the hotel
Pros:

Fantastic stay for 2 nights everywhere very clean helpful staff pool was great. Lovely selection of food.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
B
Baptiste • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

La chambre était tout simplement exceptionnelle, nous étions 2 adultes et 2 enfants, nous avons eu 3 lits king size. L'hôtel est très bien placé pour le départ du safari. La piscine est top, j'ai pu faire des longueurs. Super adresse. Petit déjeuner top. Douche chaude ce qui n'est pas souvent le cas.

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
A
Agrawal • extended_group • de
2
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
C
Cristina • extended_group • es
9
Pros:

Todo muy bien

Cons:

El tiempo de espera en el restaurante

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
V
Viktoria • couple • de
10
Alles war perfekt!
Pros:

Alles. Es war wirklich eine ganz tolle Erfahrung. Wir hatten das Hotel für eine Nacht gebucht, um am nächsten Tag eine Safari machen zu können. Der Pool ist großartig, er ist groß geig um Bahnen zu schwimmen und die liegen sind auch bequem. Das Hotel ist auf alle unsere Wünsche eingegangen, wir durften nach unsere Safari noch Frühstücken und hatten auch einen Late Check-out gebucht, sodass der Start in den Tag sehr entspannt war.

Ganz besonders: ich esse keinen Knoblauch und obwohl ich dies vorher nicht angekündigt hatte, wurde sehr viel Rücksicht beim Mittag und Abendessen genommen. Mir wurden extra Speisen vorbereitet, ohne dass ich extra dafür bezahlen musste. Jedes Essen wurde extra geprüft und es wurde sehr viel Rücksicht genommen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt :)

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
K
Katie • couple • gb
10
Serene stay in the jungle
Pros:

We had such a wonderful stay in one of the glamping tents here. The staff were incredibly accommodating, and one of the nights they brought our food down to our balcony and we ate there. The Sri Lankan food being 10/10 delicious. It was so peaceful and there’s a gorgeous resident dog who joined us on our balcony. The hotel booked us a private safari into Udawalawe national park which was the most incredible experience seeing so many elephants up close!

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
L
Laura • family_with_children • de
8
Sehr schöne preiswerte Unterkunft in der Nähe vom Nationalpark
Pros:

Gute Auswahl beim Frühstück. Super schnell im Nationalpark. Die vom Hotel organisierte Safari war toll und preislich in Ordnung. Sehr leckeres Club Sandwich. Sehr geräumiges Familenzimmer mit großen Betten.

Cons:

Recht viele Mücken und kein Mückennetz.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
J
Johanna • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
A
Amy • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Great location! Right next to Udawalawe National Park. Easy to visit the park for safari kindly arranged by the hotel & also easy to visit the Elephant Transit Home.

The pool area is great for relaxing after an early morning safari.

Cons:

We originally booked to stay in the cabana however we had to ask to move due to a mould issue in the AC unit. There was also mould throughout the interior of the cabana.

We were kindly moved to a hotel room but offered no partial refund for the expense of the cabana.

We unfortunately found the service in the restaurant to be disappointing also, having to ask multiple times for items & things being forgotten.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
V
Victoria • couple • us
8
Pros:

Perfect location for safari, feels like a jungle oasis hidden away. Incredible value for money, the rooms were much more modern and spacious in person

Cons:

You must like the outdoors, this is a glamping vibe but a very special one!

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee