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The Elephant Stables

3.5 star property
Enjoy 3 bars/lounges at this 3.5-star Kandy hotel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
Royal Tent (Luxury Tented)
Children's area
The Citronella Colonial Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
46, Nittawela Road, Kandy, 200000
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    12 min walk
  • Kandy Lake
    4 min drive
  • Royal Palace of Kandy
    5 min drive
  • Kandy (KDZ-Polgolla Reservoir)
    9 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room (Pepper)

Deluxe Room (Pepper)

  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room (Saffron)

Deluxe Room (Saffron)

  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Cottage Suite

The Cottage Suite

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room (Lemongrass)

Deluxe Room (Lemongrass)

  • 41 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Citronella Colonial Suite

The Citronella Colonial Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Vanilla Colonial Suite

The Vanilla Colonial Suite

  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar

Luxury Bungalow, Private Pool, Garden View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Royal Tent (Luxury Tented) | Living area

Royal Tent (Luxury Tented)

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kandy

In historical district.Stay at this Kandy hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and 2 miles (3 km) of Devales. Kanday Monasteries and Commonwealth War Cemetery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kandy Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kandy General Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salgado Hotel & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Aroma Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SriRam Indian Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Global Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Elephant Stables

Enjoy 3 bars/lounges at this 3.5-star Kandy hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business center on site. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Elephant Stables. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kandy hotel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Elephant Stables offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Kandy hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Elephant Stables

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 194.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 205.67
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 205.67

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Elephant Stables Hotel Kandy
Elephant Stables Hotel
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Elephant Stables
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The Elephant Stables Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark, london

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderfully kind and generous
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Full of Character
It has the feel of a private house, lovely views from the top of the hill, above all a fantastic chef - the best food we have had in Sri Lanka
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ali, Wimbledon, UK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house, looking down on the hub bub of Kandy. Close enough to be part of it, but out of the way to enjoy the stunning scenery and garden. Very relaxed and welcoming, talented chef, experienced and friendly front of house team. We loved our stay at The Elephant Stables.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG! What a place Our regret is that we had only one night here. This property is simply stunning, perched on the hillside with its views overlooking Kandy. Checkin was smooth and welcoming. We were in the Citronella Suite which was spacious, clean and extremely well appointed. The bar fridge had free snacks to enjoy and nonalcoholic drinks also free of charge. Charging points (USB) for your various devices was also supplied in the room. The bathroom was also excellent and fully stocked with all requirements. As we only had a short stay we elected to dine at the property. We had the Sri Lankan set menu which was a banquet in itself. It would have to be one of the best Sri Lankan meals we have had since arriving two weeks ago to the country. The staff are also exceptional, from the chef that comes out to ask about the meal and the service staff that will do anything for you with a smile. Nihal who is barman and head waiter is also a gem. Must be one of the happiest and friendliest people in Sri Lanka. We also liked the in room information that provides you with where to go and what to see. Even restaurants close by are reviewed in their handy guide book. Could not recommend staying here enough and will be on our must stay places should we return (hopefully July next year).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend this property!
Wow!! What a beautiful place to stay where everything was top class - the staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was lovely. Our room (pepper) was one of the nicer rooms we stayed in overlooking the valley and pool. Can’t fault this property! Just to note, it’s in a high position over Kandy with limited options in the immediate vicinity.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely retreat from the bustle of Kandy.
Lovely setting, high up and on the edge of town, so that you feel worlds apart from the bustle of Kandy, but still close enough to experience major attractions. No restaurants to walk to, but food at hotel is really excellent and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lois, Suzhou, China

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service, beautiful historic building, stunning setting and delicious food!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

BERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and welcoming.
Quiet small hotel away from the crowds in Kandy. Everyone was very professional and helpful. Excellent food. Very nice views. Personal attention. Meals served inside or out in lovely garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very interesting stay at the Sir David Lean bungalow. Great food and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay!
The hotel was incredibly charming. It had a Victorian feeling, but the rooms and amenities were very modern. The hotel is on a hill overlooking the surrounding area. Get the breakfast! The food was excellent, service was incredible and the dining room is beautiful. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The bathroom in the Lemongrass room featured double sinks and a GIANT walk in shower. I want to make a trip back to Kandy just to spend more time at Elephant Stables.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 great nights at the Bungalow
We stayed at the Sir David Lean Bungalow, which is about 15 minutes in a tuk tuk from the main Elephant Stables hotel. Although they offer a free shuttle to and from the hotel so you can use the pool facilities etc., we didn’t actually spend any time at the hotel so our review is just of the bungalow. We were greeted by Manjula and the very sweet chef (sorry, never got his name!) who spent the next 2 days making sure we were well fed and looked after. They were always around to help plan our days, arrange transport, suggest outings and then arm us with a mobile so we could call back at any time. They really made our time special and helped us get the most from Kandy. The bungalow itself is a stunning position, overlooking the river valley - it’s set a bit outside the main town but we enjoyed this. Beautiful (if not a bit dated) decor and a comfy bed - quiet evenings on the veranda were definitely a highlight of our trip.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting place - close to tooth temple.
Hotel good. Food average and expensive. Staff and manager excellent air conditioner not effective. Good ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Snooky J, Bournemouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A calm oasis away from the bustling town
We had the privilege of staying at the Riverside bungalow, placed about 10-15 minutes away from the main hotel. The calm and peace provided by this place cannot be surpassed. The ambience and attention of staff are second to none and the views 'to die for.' I could have sat on the veranda all day! However, the bustle of Kandy is nearby and well worth the effort of taking a trip outside. A tuk-tuk driver was organised for us from the property for two outings (both of which were very successful and enjoyable, but it was a true delight to get back to our calm oasis away from the bustling town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

ml, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
nice hotel but far overpriced!
old pool, old showers, no lobby, expectations of colonial luxury hotel definitely not fulfilled. ok as a comfortable place to spend time. good food. great view...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the David Lean bungalow which sits a top a peak overlooking the river and the distant hills toward the North. Its quite location is just wonderful after the hussel of being in downtown Kandy. We had dinner in one night which good quality and the chief worked around our allergies without problems. I would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lucky to go
The hotel is beautifully set and designed. The staff is among the best we have ever had. Food was the best we had in country. Care was taken with every detail.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay!
High above Kandy, a true oasis! Would have no hesitation recommending here for a short stay. Attention to detail is lovely, only couldn’t understand why a beautiful colonial style house needed such an out of keeping extension? Couldn’t fault the housekeeping or food. Beds & linen a dream. 4 of use stayed in The Cottage & had no problems - as long as you don’t mind walking through twin bedded area to shared bathroom. Definitely for a family. Only criticism; need to rethink the pool area - loungers in short supply.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Tingyen

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disappointing experience...
We were disappointed with the price. We couldn't check in even till 4pm due to room not ready because of previous late check out. We were hoping we can go in to wash up for 1 hr before heading out but we can't. When we are back from day activity, it was ready but tent was full of mosquitoes and other bugs. We were surprised that they didn't provide any insect repellent or use essential oil like citronella to repel them. I have mozzies around my ears at night. I was hoping the stay in tent will give my family and I different experience but it didn't. If you are light sleeper, don't take this room type as I can hear the train at 4+am local time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

greg, west virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular views of Kandy
While a bit tricky to find, it is a very special accommodation atop a ridge over looking the mountains south of Kandy. The dinner was truly gourmet and one of the best meals in recent memory. Breakfast was also top notch for a morning start. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in Kandy
Two night stay in Kandy made very pleasant by the Elephant Stables. The hotel is perfectly situated outside of the hustle and bustle of the city. Lovely rooms, great friendly service and food was also very good quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael , Malta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing hotel with incredible staff
By far the best service we received in Sri Lanka, from the manager to the waiters and bartenders, all of whom went out of their way to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Sri Lankan dinner option is extensive and delicious - highly recommended. Pool is fresh and clean, and perfect for an afternoon cocktail. Rooms and bathrooms are beautifully finished and feature several nice touches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nick, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Kandy
Great location in Kanye, an otherwise busy and fairly third-world city. ES staff were fantastic, and the hotel is gorgeous with a unique modern take on 60s/70s styling with a bit of colonial in there for good measure. The pool area is really lovely, and the food was brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful boutique hotel
Amazing true boutique hotel. So nice to not have buffet breakfast for once!