Hotel Athgira – Pool Hotel in Front of the Elephant Orphanage, Udawalawe

Hotel Athgira sits directly in front of the Elephant Orphanage in Udawalawe, Ratnapura District, close to Udawalawe National Park. With an outdoor pool, a garden, and a shared lounge, it's a comfortable base for a wildlife trip. Compare it with other hotels in Udawalawe, including Athgira River Camping and Seeing Green Udawalawa, or browse hotels across Sri Lanka on our hotel map.

Rooms

Every room has a balcony, most with a view over the pool and some overlooking the garden. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom and shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, an electric kettle, and a coffee and tea maker. Soundproof rooms and a safety deposit box are available, and free toiletries and towels are provided. Family rooms are available.

Facilities

The outdoor pool is open all year with a view over the grounds. Around the property you'll find a garden, a sun terrace, a picnic area, outdoor furniture, and a shared lounge with a TV area. There is a tennis court and kids' outdoor play equipment, and entertainment staff are on hand. Free WiFi covers the whole property, and free private parking is available on site (reservation needed), including accessible parking. A 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage, currency exchange, and concierge service. Laundry, ironing, and dry cleaning are also available, and the property has facilities for disabled guests.

Dining

Guests can eat at the restaurant, the bar, or the snack bar. Breakfast includes Asian, halal, vegan, vegetarian, full English/Irish, continental, and Sri Lankan options, and you can also have breakfast in your room. Packed lunches and special diet menus (on request) suit early starts, and kid meals are available for families. Barbecue facilities are available for an additional charge.

Activities

The area is popular for cycling, and the hotel offers bike hire. Guests can also try hiking, fishing, walking tours, and cooking classes, and the tour desk can help with excursions. For more ways to spend your stay, see our adventure travel styles or browse our Sri Lanka tour packages.

Things to Do Nearby

The hotel's address puts it in front of the Elephant Orphanage, and Udawalawe National Park is close by. Nuwaragala Forest is about 1.3 km away. For a guided visit, see our wildlife and safari experiences.

Getting There

Hotel Athgira is about 52 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and 63 km from Weerawila Airport. An airport shuttle is available for an additional charge, and car hire is offered at the property. You can also book a private SUV or van through our transportation options.