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A modern building with multiple levels, outdoor seating, and a wooden deck.

A room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern room with a wooden floor, a sofa with colorful cushions, a bed with pillows, and a table with a tray of items.

A modern building with a curved roof and large glass windows.

1. The Rainforest Ecolodge

15.5 km from Waulpane Cave

Maria

SAR 1,077

SAR 1,420 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Three people standing on rocks with snacks and drinks.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a vanity with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A group of elephants in a grassy field with trees in the background.

2. Mansala Safari House

7 km from Waulpane Cave

Hannah

SAR 123

SAR 149 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A swimming pool with a reflection of trees and a building in the background.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered walkway and a small garden area with plants.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a pool area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

8.8 km from Waulpane Cave

Nicholas

SAR 122

SAR 174 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by a covered patio area with plants and a staircase.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a computer, and a lamp.

A pathway through a garden with dense foliage and a blue structure in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a glass table, and a large elephant painting on the wall.

4. Vimanra Hotel

10 km from Waulpane Cave

Susan

SAR 56

SAR 73 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A rectangular swimming pool with two people at the far end, surrounded by wooden deck and stone walls.

A room with two wooden lounge chairs, a small table with bottles, and a mirror on the wall.

A wicker chair hanging from a metal frame, a wicker table, and a wicker chair with a cushion.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a dresser.

5. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

12.6 km from Waulpane Cave

Daniel

SAR 251

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge area, surrounded by trees and a building with a sloped roof.

A corridor with a central water feature, flanked by columns and greenery, leading to a seating area.

A circular outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and steps leading up to a building.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a chandelier, and a staircase with wooden railings.

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

8.1 km from Waulpane Cave

Lars Toft

SAR 348

SAR 456 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A large rectangular pool with a stone border, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone pathway.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, stone walls, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple ceiling fans, and a central chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the countryside through large windows.

7. Centauria Wild

14 km from Waulpane Cave

Joe

SAR 284

SAR 372 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pavilion.

A covered garden area with a central water feature, potted plants, and a gazebo structure.

8. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

11.9 km from Waulpane Cave

Ronelda

SAR 138

SAR 165 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of traditional-style buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, a sliding glass door to a garden, and a view of trees and rocks.

A building with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

9. Hantara Udawalawa

13.3 km from Waulpane Cave

Lakshanth

SAR 103

SAR 125 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool in the foreground.

A signboard advertising breakfast soup, tea, coffee, and fresh juice.

A two-story building with large windows, some with curtains, and a balcony with chairs.

10. Hotel Athgira

8.7 km from Waulpane Cave

Geoff

SAR 105

SAR 137 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A nighttime swimming pool area with a checkered deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, orange bedding, a red chair, a small table, and artwork on the wall.

A table set with a black and white checkered tablecloth, a white plate, a folded napkin, a glass, and a basket with flowers.

A restaurant with checkered tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a glass-top table with a vase of flowers.

11. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

16.6 km from Waulpane Cave

Mark

SAR 122

SAR 164 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden staircase leading to a bamboo-roofed building with stone walls and a wooden door.

A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a railing, surrounded by bamboo structures.

A woman serving food at a wooden table with multiple dishes.

A rustic stone building with a thatched roof, a wooden door, and a small window.

12. Lizard Safari Lodge

9.3 km from Waulpane Cave

Anonymous traveler

SAR 80

SAR 107 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden gate with a sign that reads "Ivory Safari".

A swimming pool with wooden loungers and a stone wall.

A person seated at a table with various food items, including bananas and a bowl of rice.

A person in a vehicle with a group of elephants.

13. Ivory Safari House

7.4 km from Waulpane Cave

Michael

SAR 14

SAR 17 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A house with a porch, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

A natural landscape with a river, dense foliage, and rocky terrain.

A room with two wooden beds, a wooden door, and a view of greenery outside.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a red and white striped tablecloth, and a television on a wooden stand.

14. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

7.9 km from Waulpane Cave

"Unfortunately I am not able to review Dil Lanka Safari Resort, because when we arrived, the manager was very surprised to see us and said that he had no booking from us (three people, two rooms). Ultimately it was resolved (with help from our Sri Lankan driver) and we were given our money back (booking was prepaid). The grounds looked nice, so you could take your chances, but make sure you do nót prepay your reservation."

SAR 32

SAR 38 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A tent with a ladder leading to a platform, surrounded by dense foliage.

A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, and a view of a tropical garden through large windows.

A blue canoe with two people wearing life jackets, paddling through a calm river surrounded by dense greenery.

A table with a plate of corn on the cob and a lit lantern.

15. Makulu Safari Camping

19.7 km from Waulpane Cave

adrian

SAR 171

SAR 224 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A pool area with a stone wall, a wooden deck with chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious living area with two beige sofas facing a wooden coffee table, a small potted plant, and a view of a green field through large windows.

A multi-story building with a stone facade and wooden balconies.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a mezzanine level, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

16. Elephant Trail

14.9 km from Waulpane Cave

Angela

SAR 146

SAR 189 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel entrance with signage, a tree, and pink flowers in the foreground.

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, a central decorative metal sculpture, and potted plants.

A reception area with a wooden door, a sign reading "RECEPTION", and decorative wall hangings.

A spacious indoor area with wooden benches and tables, a high ceiling with wooden beams, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Sihilro Regency

18.6 km from Waulpane Cave

"The welcome at the Sihilro Regency is second to none. We felt almost like family. The home cooked food offered is really fantastic, exceeding the standard in most of the hotels we stayed in. Arriving over the new year weekend, we were slightly concerned that onward travel would be difficult but they helped us find a taxi at a very reasonable price. We also used their in house Safari and the driver / guide was brilliant. Highly recommended."

Anonymous traveler

SAR 77

SAR 103 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-lit exterior.

A multi-story building with a reflective pool in the foreground.

A well-lit outdoor dining area with a table set for tea service, surrounded by wooden chairs and a staircase leading to an upper level.

18. Wildlife Safari House

7 km from Waulpane Cave

Gulsun

SAR 29

SAR 35 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-level building with a covered outdoor area, columns, and a staircase.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and multiple seating arrangements.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with fruit and wine glasses, and wall-mounted lights.

A swimming pool surrounded by trees and a small building with a tiled roof.

19. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

11.9 km from Waulpane Cave

Erica

SAR 230

SAR 310 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by trees and outdoor lighting.

A buffet setup with a chef, food items, and banners.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa bed, a desk with a phone, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A courtyard with a pool, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to a building.

20. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

14.1 km from Waulpane Cave

Antonia

SAR 91

SAR 118 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Waulpane Cave

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Rainforest Ecolodge	8.4 Very good 7 reviews	View
Mansala Safari House	9.8 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
The Countryside Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Vimanra Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View

Top Waulpane Cave Hotel Reviews

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"A peaceful nature retreat with incredible fresh food. Our stay at Kalu’s Hideaway was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We loved the wholesome farm-to-table dining—tasting fresh red dragon fruit straight from the garden, sweet pineapples, mangos, and delicious Sri Lankan vegetables. The property itself is surrounded by nature. The butterfly garden was an unexpected treat, and waking up to the tranquil morning sounds of birds overlooking the Udawalawe reserve canopy was magical. You can even spot local wildlife right on the grounds, from vibrant water lilies in the ponds to land monitor lizards wandering past. It was such a serene and relaxing escape!"

Elephant Trail

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Extremely helpful staff. Facilities were surprisingly good. Handy location to elephant transit and national park. Nice pool. Highly recommend."

The Countryside Udawalawe

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were big & clean and the pool is really nice. The staff were very helpful and organised our safari for the next day at check in. Breakfast and dinner were delicious!"

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

8/10 Good

"great pool close enough to national park but hotel is a little tired"

Centauria Wild

10/10 Excellent

"nice staff, amazing breakfast, and lake view are one of the best, especially during the sunset"

Sinharaja Forest Gate

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was automatically upgraded to one with A/C. The room was spacious and clean. The staff were great; they were friendly, and accommodated our early morning request for tea and coffee. They also organized great natiralist guides for our walking tours in and around the rainforest. Thank you very much!!!"

Vimanra Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room.Lovely pool. The hotel is out of the way near the river. We loved the tranquil setting. Apart from our safari trip (which was arranged by the owner) we didn’t leave the hotel, which suited us because the food provided at the hotel is delicious. The only negative thing I would say is they could do with upgrading the recliners by the pool. "

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Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waulpane Cave?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Waulpane Cave, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 25 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Waulpane Cave?

Mansala Safari House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 4.3 mi (7 km) from Waulpane Cave. Other good choices around the area include Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort and The Countryside Udawalawe.

How many hotels are there close to Waulpane Cave?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Waulpane Cave.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waulpane Cave, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Waulpane Cave.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waulpane Cave?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Waulpane Cave, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Waulpane Cave hotels

1. The Rainforest Ecolodge

2. Mansala Safari House

3. The Countryside Udawalawe

4. Vimanra Hotel

5. Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

6. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

7. Centauria Wild

8. Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

9. Hantara Udawalawa

10. Hotel Athgira

11. Elephant Rest Udawalawa

12. Lizard Safari Lodge

13. Ivory Safari House

14. Dil Lanka Safari Resort

15. Makulu Safari Camping

16. Elephant Trail

17. Sihilro Regency

18. Wildlife Safari House

19. Nil Diya Mankada Safari Lodge

20. Le Green Udawalawe Resort

Compare popular hotels close to Waulpane Cave

Top Waulpane Cave Hotel Reviews

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Elephant Trail

The Countryside Udawalawe

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Centauria Wild

Sinharaja Forest Gate

Vimanra Hotel

Other attractions near Waulpane Cave

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb

Suriyakanda Forest Reserve

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