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Makulu Safari Camping

Makulu Safari Camping
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Rating is based on the fact it is a camp. The staff is great, really friendly and take good care of you. They helped with anything we needed. It is a bit hard to find, but they met us on the road and brought us to the camp site. The location is well kept. Since it is a camp, there are bugs, there are reptiles, but the staff do their best to keep them out of your way. The breakfast was great and very peaceful."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Makulu Safari Camping

Sihilro Regency

Sihilro Regency
3.0 star property
5.5 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (14 reviews)
"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."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
Sihilro Regency

Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team

Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team
3.0 star property
7.6 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
"We stayed in luxury tents. "
United States
Doug
The price is NZ$74
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team

La Pentera

La Pentera
3.0 star property
11.4 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"La Pentera is a new property which has a unique concept of a tree house. The property is quite far from the Udawalawe National Park - about 30 km or so. The directions are also unclear, even if you use googlemaps. The property is new and in great condition. However, there are things that could be better, especially the food. The bathroom has hot water though there is some water leakage. A great experience stay but could be better."
India
Susmita
La Pentera

Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge
3.5 star property
12.2 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and so welcoming. Rooms were clean and the grounds were beautiful. The location is peaceful and relaxing "
United States
Ronelda
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge

Centauria Wild

Centauria Wild
4.0 star property
9.9 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (55 reviews)
"Staff very helpful, lovely resort "
United Kingdom
Joe
Centauria Wild

Hantara Udawalawa

Hantara Udawalawa
3.5 star property
10.7 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (32 reviews)
"Lovely staff who are very friendly. Clean comfy rooms and delicious food. Very highly recommended!! "
United Kingdom
Mya
Hantara Udawalawa

Elephant Trail

Elephant Trail
3.5 star property
9.1 km from Mau Ara Lake
7.4 out of 10, Good, (36 reviews)
"Great staff and they were very helpful. The hotel is located near the national park which was very convenient. "
Canada
Manotharan
Elephant Trail

Le Green Udawalawe Resort

Le Green Udawalawe Resort
3.5 star property
9.8 km from Mau Ara Lake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (18 reviews)
"Did send an email to expedia, saying we did not stay, because of unhygenic rooms and facilities not working. "
United Kingdom
Antonia
Le Green Udawalawe Resort

The Countryside Udawalawe

The Countryside Udawalawe
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Room was spacious and super clean. Staff were attentive. Property is within walking distance to elephant orphanage. Breakfast was hearty. "
Canada
Douglas
The Countryside Udawalawe

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe
3.0 star property
11.6 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Amazing grounds"
United Kingdom
Daniel
Kalu's Hideaway Udawalawe

Hotel Athgira

Hotel Athgira
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Out of every hotel we have stayed at in Sri Lanka, this was the best. It was classy. They did absolutely everything right. The staff were always smiling and helpful. The food was amazing. The chef is so talented. Best stay ever. Wish it could be longer."
Australia
Geoff
Hotel Athgira

Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team
3.0 star property
7.6 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (15 reviews)
"staff bent over backwards for us made sure we were constantly happy! food was amazing, over all amazing vibes "
Australia
Shannon
The price is NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Mahoora - Udawalawe by Eco Team

Centauria Lake Resort

Centauria Lake Resort
4.0 star property
16.8 km from Mau Ara Lake
6.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Elegantes Hotel, sehr große, sehr elegant eingerichtete Zimmer. Großer Schwachpunkt ist der Poolbereich:sehr klein, hässlicher Boden, ohne jegliches Grün."
Germany
W
Centauria Lake Resort

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort
5.0 star property
15.9 km from Mau Ara Lake
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (84 reviews)
"Staff always have a smile and will get you anything you need. Nice and clean room and communal areas, good variety of food. Great location if you are visiting for the Safari, only ten minutes up the road. The transition centre, where you can see the young elephants being fed, is even closer. "
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Vimanra Hotel

Vimanra Hotel
3.0 star property
16 km from Mau Ara Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"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. "
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is NZ$47
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Vimanra Hotel

Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe
3.0 star property
14 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Fremragende sted, en lille perle i høj klasse og fantastisk personale."
Denmark
Lotte Duus
The price is NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Wild Safari Nest Udawalawe

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort
2.0 star property
15.5 km from Mau Ara Lake
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"Host was amazing, caring and generous. Amazing cook"
Australia
Dan
The price is NZ$29
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Greenwood Udawalawa safari resort

Udawalawe Safari VIllage By Plateeno

Udawalawe Safari VIllage By Plateeno
3.0 star property
13.3 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Reservamos con pocos días de antelación ya que decidimos cambiar nuestro itinerario. El hotel fue un gran descubrimiento. Muy buen servicio, con una atención de 10. Habitaciones senzillas pero comodas, todo lo que puedes pedir por el precio. Sin duda repetiria"
Spain
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$40
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Udawalawe Safari VIllage By Plateeno

Waraka - Udawalawe

Waraka - Udawalawe
3.0 star property
13.6 km from Mau Ara Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Fantastisk! Tæt på nationalparken. Sødeste personale og fabelagtig mad"
Denmark
Dorte
Waraka - Udawalawe
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Compare popular hotels close to Mau Ara Lake

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Makulu Safari Camping
2.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
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Front of property – evening/night
Sihilro Regency
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
14 reviews
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Family dining
Big Game - Udawalawe by Eco Team
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
20 reviews
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Front of property – evening/night
La Pentera
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
20 reviews
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Outdoor pool
Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
9 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mau Ara Lake?
Mau Ara Lake is located in an area that travellers like for its safari tours. You'll find 26 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Mau Ara Lake?
Centauria Wild is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Mau Ara Lake. Other good choices around the area include Hantara Udawalawa and Nildiyamankada Safari Lodge.
How many hotels are there close to Mau Ara Lake?
Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mau Ara Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mau Ara Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Mau Ara Lake.