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Built in an ancient Colonial-period Bungalow, The Elephant Stables is a beautiful property overlooking Kandy’s lush greenery. It welcomes guests with an outdoor swimming pool and cozy guestrooms. This peaceful hotel is located within 2.5 mi from Kandy Railway Station. Kandy City Center and the popular Temple of Tooth Relic is only 1.2 mi away while Bandaranaike International Airport is 64 mi away. Fitted with hardwood floors and decorated in warm tones, air-conditioned rooms at Elephant Stables all feature a seating area, personal safe, mini-bar and flat-screen TV. Bathrooms come with bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can unwind by the sun loungers or enjoy a good read at the library. Other facilities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry services and relaxing traditional massages. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Local Sri Lankan, Thai and Continental cuisines can be enjoyed at The Green Room restaurant. For alternative dining options, guests can opt for room service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, American

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
and
1 king bed
3 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Kandy

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marta
    United States United States
    The property is beautiful, immersed in nature and with stunning views on the hills. The staff was great and extremely accommodating to our last minute change of plans. Breakfast was delicious. Perfect for a cozy and relaxing getaway.
  • Rajesh
    United States United States
    Spectacular scenery. We stayed in Riverdale bungalow and not the main Stables. We did not visit the stables. So the review is about the bungalow.
  • Katherine
    United States United States
    The staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and comfortable. Special shoutout to Niyal who gave us local tips and stayed late to ensure we made it home safe after our day of excursions. The view of town and the mountains is gorgeous and...
  • L
    Lawrence
    United States United States
    The bungalow sits atop a hill with a view of a river, hills and forested landscape capturing a picturesque view of Kandy. The morning mist encompasses the bungalow making you feel you're living in the clouds. With an infinity pool and attentive...
  • Philipp
    Switzerland Switzerland
    One of the most enchanting places on earth! Nihal took exceptional care of us from the very first moment. Everyone was incredibly friendly, and we felt warmly welcomed. The property, the garden, and the pool are truly magical. We enjoyed lunch and...
  • Khalid
    Pakistan Pakistan
    Beautiful decorated rooms, breathtaking views, exceptional service my Manju who was our butler and Madhu who was the cook. It's a quiet place away from the city chaos that offers exclusive luxurious rooms with a private pool. Loved it.
  • Dr
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The food was delicious and beyond . The view from the hotel was beautiful , very cosy and beautiful garden.
  • Tiffany
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    We went in at a low season, we were the only guest. Had the whole place by ourselves if was amazing. The staff was very hospitable, friendly and chef was amazing, they really made us feel like home. The infinity pool made the best pictures and we...
  • Funmmy
    United States United States
    So private, so exclusive so posh. I was absolutely in love with this property. I stayed in the tent on the property and it was absolutely lovely, lavish, gorgeous the food was amazing. The staff was so tentative.
  • Edward
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    I don’t usually write reviews but for Elephant Stables, I had to! The property is absolutely beautiful as are the views from the site. It’s incredibly peaceful and just a wonderful place to be. The rooms are clean, nicely decorated, well equipped...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Amenities of The Elephant Stables
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$80 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about The Elephant Stables