Baby Elephant Green House

Siamo stati qui una notte, per andare all' orfanotrofio degli elefanti, che è a 5 minuti a piedi. La stanza era ampia, pulita, con un letto grande che include una zanzariera molto comoda perché rimane ai lati del letto. I gestori sono molto gentili. La colazione era ottima. C'è l' aria condizionata. Tutto molto bene

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Fantastic

The family which run this business is so nice and gentle. The accomentation was a little bit hidden but still at a really good place if you want to stay there for one night after or before safari. The room was really big and comfy with an AC. You can reach restaurants there by foot, or you can eat there as well. The breakfast was so nice - thank you for the nice stay

Staff were lovely and breakfast great.

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Peaceful, large, immaculately clean room, with great aircon and fan, and friendly staff (although minimal English). We had a big Sri Lankan breakfast (but no milk for tea).

Messages we sent were not read/understood about our arrival time change so we got a rude 'why are you late' email and then questioned again on arrival. Although near the Elephant orphanage there was nothing else nearby. We got dropped by our driver at 3pm and nothing to do then but read and rest in our room. We tried a walk but it is very much a locals town so as 2 white ladies we felt uncomfortable plus there was nothing really to see. Staff then helped us get a tuk tuk to Wild Asia cafe (we found on Google) where we were the only customers but food was good and staff friendly. Beware there are steep steps up to the rooms with a wobbly wooden hand rail, and a leaky aircon unit means the midway steps are wet. But the owners helped carry our bags.

De sødeste mennesker. De stod op om morgenen og sørgede for at vi fik morgenmad med på vores safari. Vi havde haft problemer med andre steder i Udawalawe som ikke ville lade os bo der medmindre vi købte safari gennem dem og det var slet ikke noget problem her. De var så søde og rare. Kan varmt anbefales!

Tolles, sauberes Zimmer, mega Frühstück und Abendessen, super Gastgeber, die eine klasse Safari und einen Transfer für uns organisiert haben

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Everything was as good or better than expected. The host family was exceptionally nice. Food was plentiful and excellent. The room was recently built and everything inside is new (couch, ceramics, furniture,... We've had plenty of good hotel experiences in Sri Lanka (and one bad one) and Baby Elephant Green House has been the best! We would go back anytime!

The ceiling fan was slightly noisy, so we used the very quiet AC instead.

The host family is super friendly and welcoming ! When we arrived they even offered us free juice water and everything. They told us we can eat curry at their house in the evening and it was delicious. The room + bathroom is beautiful and definitely meets western standards. We couldn't ask for more ❤️ The room is modern, has ac amd power outlets that work for European electronics. We went for Safari the next day and when we came back they even gave us breakfast. All in all it was fantastic and we definitely recommend sleeping here !

Ein Paradies! Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit Blick ins Grüne. Ruhig gelegen, sehr gepflegt. Gemütliche und saubere Zimmer, alles sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Familie ist so herzlich und hilfsbereit, das macht richtig Freude. Es gab ein hervorragendes Frühstück! Absolut empfehlenswert.

Les propriétaires sont extrêmement gentils et nous ont arrangé pour faire un safari. Nous avons pu manger chez eux c’était excellent. Je recommande!

Baby Elephant Green House just oozes charm. The rooms are spotless and extremely well appointed with a lovely balcony to relax on. Dinner cooked by the family was absolutely superb and breakfast was exceptional. It’s extremely well located for the national park and the owners organised a safari tour that was very well priced and extremely memorable. We lost count of the number of elephants we saw close up.

The host was really friendly, the room was clean, great mattress and a lovely deck to sit in the evening. Only q couple of hundred meters from the elephant transit house.

If you want to visit Udawalawe Safari and the Elephant orphanage this is the place to stay 100%. The family are so caring and attentive to all your needs. The food was the best we had in Sri Lanka for a very cheap price. Breakfast was included which was lovely also. They arranged the Safari which was 14,000 rupees for renting a 6 seater jeep and we're in a couple. You have to pay the standard entry fee once you arrive. The family even made us a delicious packed lunch. The room was spacious and comfortable with everything we needed for a short stay. The host also gave us the best route to Ella via bus and it worked perfectly.

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Lovely people, very welcoming. Organised safari and taxi to Galle. The breakfast was delicious as well as the evening meals we requested. The owners also make coconut oil in a small building next door which was fascinating to look round. They also grow black pepper which we bought to take home. This is more than just a place to sleep, it’s great to meet Sri Lankan families, be welcomed into their home and understand their lifestyle.

The whole facility was great from the room to the bathroom, the owners were very nice and polite, overall everything was good, except maybe the wifi and the ants walking around the bathroom, this was the least of the problems

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I had the opportunity to stay at a small, family-run hotel that I definitely recommend. From the moment you arrive, you can feel that this is a place where hospitality and authenticity come first—you are welcomed as a guest, not just a tourist for one night. The rooms are exceptionally clean, air-conditioned, and spacious, ensuring a high level of comfort during your stay. The food served on-site is truly delicious, and the overall organization is carried out in a very friendly atmosphere. At our request, the owners purchased spices at a local market, and some even came from their own garden. We also received a recipe for a curry mix, which was a delightful touch that allowed us to experience the local flavor and vibe. Additionally, the owner gave us a tour of his coconut oil factory—a fantastic experience where we had the opportunity to taste fresh coconut. The entire stay was very enjoyable. Although, as is common with any quickly organized trip, there were minor issues and ambiguities, our difficulties were resolved swiftly, allowing us to remain calm and satisfied with our stay. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking genuine hospitality, comfort, and authentic experiences.

Really comfortable room. The veranda and the exceptional food...bothe evening meal and breakfast.

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Comfortable and clean rooms with lovely surroundings! The hosts are very kind and the food they serve is delicious with generous portions! A fantastic experience, and we would definitely stay here again!

We felt we had struck gold by staying at Baby Elephant Green House. The room was clean with AC, location was fantastic, but what was most exceptional was the service - the loveliest of couples who organised our Safari, made us delicious breakfast and dinner, and had fantastic recommendations. We can’t praise this accomodation more highly! Thank you

The host met us with cold fresh fruit juice & could not do more to make our stay enjoyable, great location only metres from the main st & bus/tuktuk exchange, also a short distance from the elephant transit house, arranged a reasonably priced safari with an excellent driver (Chinthaka Athula) who found us so many elephants we lost count (as well as other wild life), also arranged a driver to take us on to Ella, highly recommended

One of the few times I can say... there was nothing we did not like about our stay here

Great people with a lot of dedication and distinctive quality in everything they do and offer. One of the best places we’ve been to in Sri Lanka! 🐘🥥

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Everything was extremely nice. - they helped us with booking a very cool 6 hours safari at a reasonable price - rooms are huge and super clean - breakfast is to die for. AMAZING! - dinner is amazing. Home cooked food by them. Best Kottu we had in Sri Lanka. Best everything we had in Sri Lanka actually. - very quiet and chill after the chaos in Kandy, Ella and Colombo. - very comfy bed. Definitely worth staying more than 1 or 2 nights just for the safari, if your schedule allows you.

Too much food (servings are huge) and too good. I think I gain 1 kg in 4 days of staying there.

During our trip to Sri Lanka, we stayed at Baby Elephant Green House, which provided an unforgettable experience. The host's wife personally cooked for us, treating us to incredibly delicious, homemade meals that perfectly showcased the authentic flavors of the local cuisine. The host was exceptionally attentive and friendly, always prioritizing the comfort and satisfaction of the guests. We participated in an elephant safari at the Udawalawe Safari Park, organized by the host, which was an incredible experience we will always cherish. It is a cozy and welcoming place that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking a special experience in Sri Lanka.

I can't say anything bad about the accommodation.

It`s a small family owned guest house with several apartments. The hosting family is super friendly an helped us a lot with information about the area, safary jeep and transportation to and from the house! Everything went smoothly, on time and exactly to the minutes. Our room was very spacious, very clean, had a beautiful balcony overlooking the tropical landscape, a comfortable bed and a hot shower in a quiet location just in the center. We asked for dinner and they prepared us fantastic local homemade Sri Lankan food. It was really delicious! (and at a reasonable price) Their support made our trip to Udawalawa easy and memorable.

Very welcoming people, breakfast is ok.

The property was extremely clean, spacious, very well maintained by the owners and in the perfect location for our safari ranger to collect us from.

Nothing! Everything was perfect!

Lovely hosts, good location and excellent room.

Nice room, cosy balcony, really good meals. The family was really nice and took good care of me. They were so nice.

Thank you! We really enjoyed our stay at the Baby Elephant Green House. The family is really friendly and they were cooking for us delicious breakfast! :) We definitely recommend this homestay.

Big & clean room with a comforty bed & a nice balcony. The owners are the most awesome people and made one of the best dinner and breakfast we had on our whole journey. They also organized a safari in a very short time for us which was a private tour for 4 hours:) I can recommend to stay there!

Hosts were incredibly welcoming and friendly, cooked amazing food and made us feel more than comfortable! They were also flexible to move the breakfast and check out to fit our safari and assisted with taxi to our next destination.

We stayed in the Baby Elephant Green House for one night before our safari in Udawalawe National Park. We loved the place. The owners are so nice and welcoming, they prepared a delicious Sri Lankan dinner and in the early morning a ‘take-out’ breakfast for our safari. They organised a perfect safari tour for us. The room was very comfortable, spacious and clean.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I had an amazing stay at baby elephant, the hosts were more than helpful and attentive, they can’t do enough to ensure a pleasant stay. The rooms are very modern and spotless clean. Bed is comfortable, great air con and balcony area. Hosts offered us dinner and for 1500 LKR it was amazing. The most authentic home cooked Sri Lankan meal you will have in Sri Lanka. Breakfast was also amazing. We asked for certain meals and they went above and beyond. When visiting Udawalawe safari this is the place to stay !

Nothing, Everything was amazing!

Rooms and bathrooms was clean and spacious enough. Location was good since it was very close to the main junction with only a two minutes walk. The hosts were nice and made arrangements for a safari vehicle with very short notice. Food was delicious and homemade.

Basically nothing. The initial impression we had when we arrived at the property was different as the guest area was behind their house. But, as soon as we saw the rooms and the greenery in the guest area, we were delighted.

I loved everything about this place! The hosts are super kind, they helped us with everything we needed (safari, transfers, laundry, money change, literally everything). Breakfast is traditional and tasty, the room is clean, silent, with air conditioning and a private bathroom. The location is perfect, 5 mins walking from Elephant Transit home and reservoir.

Wifi connection is not good enough for remote working

Just a short walk to the elephant transit home, 15-20 min ride to the national park You can book your safari tour at the accomodation, 10'000 for the jeep (2 people private tour) excluding entrance ticket or 14'000 in a shared jeep including the ticket Owner were very friendly and understanding when we decided to do the safari with someone else Breakfast was good The room is big, comfy bed, very good bathroom with hot water

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Similar to a homestay with a lovely family who made us so welcome and gave us such great service and help. Rooms are aesthetically well presented and the terrace has a tropical feel about it. It's location is fab for access to the bus route, local amenities and the Elephant Transit centre that is approx 300 metres away. We also chose to have our evening meal there on our first night which was delicious.

The breakfast, apart from the fruit, is not really suited to Western tastes but is very filling and home made.

Very friendly and helpful hosts. They did a great job organising our stay, including the safari tour at a good price - and they did it absolutely selflessly. The location is central and yet it is absolutely quiet. The air conditioning and fan work very well and almost silently. Breakfast is very tasty, although we don't like spicy food at all. The free welcome cocktail was really the best mango juice we got in Sri Lanka. We would love to come back here.

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An outstanding welcome to Sri Lanka. Hospitable hosts went over and above to ensure we had a a traditional experience. The kind owners are also coconut processors and we had the pleasure of experiencing the end to end process of coconut oil. A once in a lifetime experience. Breakfasts and dinners were delicious and freshly prepared, and presented with care. Nothing was too much. We had three early morning starts, 05:00, and the owners were up and ready with our breakfast prepared in takeaway packets.  The room was spacious, spotless, smelt fresh, and had plush towels, strong WIFI, hot water and air-conditioning. The bed was very comfortable with good pillows and linen. The balcony was beautifully presented and green, giving an secluded rainforest experience on your doorstep. Incomparable value for money again all other stays in the country. 

Nothing, an outstanding stay

Excellent! The host are extremely warm and helpful,they organized the safari for us and was amazing. Rooms are brand new , bed very comfortable, breakfast and dinner there is very recomendable because is very good and convenient since the town is small and there are not many options outside.

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