Lakeside Garden Setting
The pool and gardens sit directly on the lake the property is named for, giving the grounds a green, water-adjacent feel that's the core of the hotel's identity rather than an incidental feature.
Oak Ray Elephant Lake – Sigiriya
A lakeside garden retreat in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, built around its elephant-country surroundings.
Lodge Overview
Oak Ray Elephant Lake sits in Avudangawa, a rural stretch near Habarana at the heart of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. The property is built around a garden-fringed lake setting, with a single spacious room category and a small set of curated nature and wildlife experiences rather than a large-scale resort programme. It suits travellers using Sigiriya and Habarana as a base for temple and safari touring who want a relaxed, nature-oriented stay between excursions.
Distance from International Airport
145 km from Bandaranaike International Airport
Transfer Options
Hotel shuttle, car, domestic flight to Sigiriya
Property Type
Lakeside nature hotel in the Cultural Triangle
Lodge Highlights
Oak Ray Elephant Lake combines a lakeside garden setting with a genuinely spacious Deluxe Room and a small set of arranged wildlife and nature experiences. The property's range of curated packages — an elephant safari, a birdwatching nature stay and a honeymoon dining experience — is broad for a single-category hotel of this scale in the Habarana area.
Elephant Trail Safari
A property-arranged safari package built around wildlife spotting, complete with meals and binoculars, aimed at guests who want a structured introduction to the area's elephant-country surroundings rather than arranging one independently.
Resident Nature Stay
A guided birdwatching walk with a photo map, giving guests a slower, naturalist-led way to experience the property's surroundings beyond the standard pool-and-garden stay.
Elephant Lovers Honeymoon
A romantic package pairing lakeside dining with a sunset boat ride and a private barbecue, built specifically around the property's lake setting rather than a generic in-room romance package.
Explore the Property
Discover the experiences, facilities and services that make your stay memorable. Each category highlights what you can expect during your time with us.
Included Experiences
- Deluxe Room - 85sq.m
Included Experiences
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Children's play area
- BBQ / grill facilities
Included Experiences
- Elephant Trail Safari
- Resident Nature Stay
- Elephant Lovers Honeymoon
- Village Cooking Classes
Included Experiences
- 24-hour front desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- valet parking
- EV charging station
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Concierge assistance
- Airport transfers (arranged)
- Car and bike rentals
- Shuttle service to nearby attractions
Dining & Restaurants
Restaurant
Sri Lankan and international dishes
The property's main dining venue, serving breakfast through dinner with a menu that blends local culinary heritage with international favourites. Meals can be taken by the lakefront, under the stars, or in more private settings on request.
Location
Location
The hotel sits in Avudangawa, a rural stretch a short drive from Habarana town, in the heart of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. It functions as a touring base for Sigiriya, Dambulla and the surrounding national parks rather than a standalone destination in itself.
- Province
- Central Province
- District
- Matale District
- City / Town / Neighbourhood
- Avudangawa, near Habarana
- Coordinates
- 7.9978° N, 80.7296° E
Why stay in this area?
The Cultural Triangle brings together Sri Lanka's ancient rock fortresses, cave temples and elephant-gathering national parks within a single, compact touring radius. This property's advantage is its lakeside garden setting combined with easy reach of Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya, making it a practical base for two to three nights of temple and safari touring. The main trade-off is remoteness from Colombo and the coast, so this works best as one stop within a wider multi-destination itinerary rather than a sole destination.
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Getting Around
Int'l Airport Transfer
145 km · 3–3.5 hrs
Domestic Flight to Sigiriya
Approx. 30 min flight
Hotel-Arranged Car
On request
Habarana Bus/Train Station
Approx. 5 min drive
Taxi / Tuk-Tuk
Widely available
Parking
Free, on-site
Good to Know
Habarana town, 5 minutes away, is the most convenient stop for shops, transport connections and onward travel around the Cultural Triangle.
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