The Elephant Stables

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Elephant Stables

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 cosy guestrooms. This peaceful hotel is located within 4 km from Kandy Railway Station. Kandy City Centre and the popular Temple of Tooth Relic is only 2 km away while Bandaranaike International Airport is 103 km away. Fitted with hardwood floors and decorated in warm tones, air-conditioned rooms at Elephant Stables all feature a seating area, personal safe, minibar 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • 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

Rooms with:

  • Pool view

  • Pool with a view

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Royal Tented Suite
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Continental breakfast included
  • 3 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed
US$562 for 3 nights
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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
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Suite with Garden View
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  • Bedroom 1: 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 bunk bed
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Double Room with Garden View
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Two-Bedroom Bungalow
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  • Bedroom 1: 1 single bed and 1 double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 single beds
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Royal Tented Suite
  • 3 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. The spacious air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 4 beds.

Private suite
9849 feet²
Garden view
Mountain view
Bath
Air conditioning
Spa bath
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Seating Area
  • Video
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$170 per night
Original price
US$780
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- US$218.40
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Total before taxes
US$561.60
US$170 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
  • 1 extra-large double bed

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Room
2379 feet²
Balcony
Pool view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$170 per night
Original price
US$780
Last-minute Deal
- US$218.40
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$561.60
US$170 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
28% off
28% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax, 18 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
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    We have 1 left
Suite with Garden View
  • Bedroom 1: 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 bunk bed

The spacious suite features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as pool views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Private suite
3068 feet²
Pool view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$170 per night
Original price
US$780
Last-minute Deal
- US$218.40
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$561.60
US$170 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
28% off
28% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax, 18 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Double Room with Garden View
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Room
2379 feet²
Balcony
Pool view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$170 per night
Original price
US$780
Last-minute Deal
- US$218.40
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$561.60
US$170 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
28% off
28% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax, 18 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Suite with Garden View
  • 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed

The spacious suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as pool views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Private suite
3068 feet²
Pool view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$170 per night
Original price
US$780
Last-minute Deal
- US$218.40
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$561.60
US$170 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
28% off
28% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax, 18 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
Two-Bedroom Bungalow
  • Bedroom 1: 1 single bed and 1 double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 single beds

This bungalow features a pool with a view. This spacious bungalow features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned bungalow features a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as pool views. The unit has 4 beds.

Entire bungalow
5856 feet²
Private pool
Pool view
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$170 per night
Original price
US$780
Last-minute Deal
- US$218.40
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$561.60
US$170 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
28% off
28% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 1 % City tax, 18 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 1 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

Catherine
Australia Australia
“Property is classic Boutique with great views and friendly staff. Wonderful food!”
Meera
India India
“This is a boutique 5 room property nestled in a quiet part of Kandy. It is away from the hustle bustle and only a 15 min drive to the old kandy town. The structure is more than 100 years old. The garden outside and the pool overlooking the greens...”
Rosalba
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing hotel and staff! Just the right distance from Busy Kandy And beautiful views !”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed in the Riverdale Bungalow. The view was exceptional, just so beautiful. The Bungalow itself has a fascinating history, is beautifully laid out and comfortable and the pool was fantastic. The children were made to feel very welcome and at...”
Paula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed at the Riverdale Bungalow, where Bandara (butler) and Madu (chef) were exceptionally hospitable, kind and helpful. We also loved the amazing views and the infinity pool, as well as the history of the property”
Nicolette
Netherlands Netherlands
“The staff was extremely kind and helpful! The food was lovely and the large tent and bathroom was beautiful. It has a colonial feel. The premises were beautiful. Though everything could do with a little update.”
Halima
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved our stay at the Riverdale Bungalow. The house is beautiful, with breathtaking views, and offers a truly relaxing atmosphere. The staff were exceptionally helpful, attentive, and kind. We highly recommend the in-house barbecue – the food...”
Pmc
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful, peaceful retreat just steps from Kandy’s bustling streets. Spacious, well-equipped rooms, excellent food, and wonderfully helpful staff”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed in the bungalow and it was absolutely beautiful.”
Veronique
Canada Canada
“This place is lovely. We loved the family tent, which is a small appartment in itself, with a lot of space (parent’s room, kid’s room, living room, big modern bathroom). It was very clean. Breakfast was generous and delicious. The set up for...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

Facilities of The Elephant Stables

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

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

House rules

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From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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