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Elephant Lane

Dakunu Ela | Uda Walawe, Uda Walawe National Park 70190, Sri Lanka
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London
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

High ceiling rooms with an outdoor shower and air conditioning cost is 4,000 rupees. The owner kindly arranged for a safari to Uda Walawe for four hours in the afternoon which cost 3,000 rupees. When we arrived we had the most delicious egg sandwiches with the freshest, softest bread I have ever eaten ! Dinner was Sri Lankan curry which... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

My family (2 adults, 2 kids) stayed for 1 night at Elephant Lane and were not impressed. The room was drab and depressing and felt a bit like a shed. The bathroom was open roofed and we could hear anyone who talked in the restaurant kitchen- so I suppose they could hear everything we said as well. The manager tried... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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We have traveled Sri Lanka for 10 days and this place is the one we found not so friendly and the manager is damaging this resort. He is not so friendly and dosen't look into the cleanliness of the rooms before the guest check in, as we found water all over the place in bathrooms and rooms are very dusty... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011
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We visited this place last june and spend two nights.we were warm welcomed.Actually it is a wonderful place to stay carm and enjoy the taste of sri lankan foods.We had great verity of sri lankan dishes while our stay.Very clean and spacious rooms.specially bathrooms are very clean.Don't miss this place if your on your way to Udawalawe More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
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We travelled all over Sri Lanka, receiving every time a warm welcome from every hotel and guesthouse we visited. Except in this place! Not to mention the low quality of the food and the insane rooms: the roof (could be made in asbestos) is open at every side and mosquitoes are free to circulate. In front of us, when leaving,... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011
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Following trip advisor advices, I stayed with my friends in Elephant Lane for 2 nights. The list of the problems: - 1st of all really unfriendly staff (getting toilet paper, a towel, or room cleaning is a luxury) - food is low quality but really expensive - room quality (specially bathrooms) is quite low for the price we paid For... More

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Perth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2011
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We stayed two nights. The rooms are excellent tourist value with clean and comfortable amenities. We simply loved the home style true Sri Lankan cooking and being able to ask questions of the cook,he was open to sharing his culinary secrets with my wife. It was a lovely peaceful little lodge that really felt like a place to chillout in.... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2011

Very clean and cosy. Excellent service and food and I thoroughly recommend. Good staff. More

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2011

Probably the best budget hotel /lodge in the area, Very clean and cosy. But if you are looking for luxuries hotel this may not be the place for you. If you are looking to have typical home made food cooked in wood fire with local countrymen serving you food in Sri Lankan style, this would be the place. We had... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2010
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We have had two great nights at Elephant Lane in October. Nice clean place with very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend for the travellers who are looking for less costly place near the park. More

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Dakunu Ela | Uda Walawe, Uda Walawe National Park 70190, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* RM94

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