The Elephant Stables

4.3/5(152 Reviews) rating

3 Star Hotel locationPin

Kandy, Central Province

160

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About hotel

Get ready to be transported back in time while enjoying modern comforts at our stunning hotel located at the heart of Sri Lanka. The Elephant Stables, situated at 46, Nittawela Road200000, Sri Lanka, offers an exceptional and intimate stay experience with 7 individually curated guestrooms. Each room is equipped with a comfortable memory foam bed topped with luxurious down comforters and soft Egyptian cotton sheets, guaranteeing you a restful night's sleep. Indulge in our rain shower-equipped bathrooms stocked with high-end designer toiletries and treat yourself to minibar items while watching your favourite programs on the LED television with satellite programming. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. But our hotel is not just a lavish retreat, it's also conveniently located in the heart of the historic district, just a stone's throw away from must-visit attractions such as Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Commonwealth War Cemetery. For those seeking an adventure, our concierge services and area shuttle (available for a nominal fee) will guide you to discover the hidden gems of Kandy. Relax and unwind by taking a dip in our outdoor pool or take in the breathtaking view from our terrace. Challenge your friends to a friendly game in our arcade room or take care of business in our well-equipped business center. For your convenience, we also offer complimentary newspapers in the lobby and dry cleaning and laundry services. Parking is available free of charge. Satisfy your taste buds with mouth-watering lunches and dinners at our in-house restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of our three bars and lounges. And don't forget to kick-start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast served fresh every morning. Experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at The Elephant Stables. Book your unforgettable stay now and explore all that Kandy has to offer. For seamless access, the nearest major airport, Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, is just a swift one-and-a-half-hour drive away. Your remarkable getaway awaits! So, don't wait any longer, Go Ahead! Come and experience the luxury of affordable living with The Elephant Stables room prices. Book The Elephant Stables Online today for a truly unforgettable and blissful stay.

Highlights

• Located in the historical district • Spacious and unique guestrooms with modern amenities • Free minibar items and complimentary Wi-Fi • Within 5km of major airport and railway station • Close to popular attractions, including Kanday Monasteries and Temple of the Tooth • Stunning views from terrace and garden • Outdoor pool for relaxation and an array of recreational activities • Ideal for both casual and business travelers • Business center and services available • On-site restaurant and 24-hour room service • Complimentary continental breakfast served daily • Area shuttle for easy transportation • Luxurious options available for both budget and luxury travelers • Free parking and roundtrip airport shuttle available for convenience

Quick Facts

Check-In

2:00 PM

Check-Out

12:00 PM

Rooms

Popular Amenities

24-hour front desk

Hotel safe deposit box (not room safe box)

Newspaper

Shops and commercial services

Snack bar

Bell staff/porter

Accessible parking

On-Site parking

Designated Smoking Areas

Library

Terrace

Concierge desk

Game Room

BBQ/Picnic area

Airport shuttle service

Transportation

Business center

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General Amenities

24-hour front desk

Hotel safe deposit box (not room safe box)

Newspaper

Shops and commercial services

Snack bar

Bell staff/porter

Accessible parking

On-Site parking

Designated Smoking Areas

Library

Terrace

Concierge desk

Activities

Game Room

BBQ/Picnic area

Services

Airport shuttle service

Transportation

Business

Business center

Check-in instructions

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.

Property does not require health documentation at check-in.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).

Professional property host/manager.

Contactless check-out is available.

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas.

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures.

Contactless food service / room service is available.

Temperature checks are available to guests.

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning.

Social distancing measures are in place.

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly.

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures.

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant.

Staff wears personal protective equipment.

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety.

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite.

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Contactless check-in is available.

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing.

Masks are compulsory at the property.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant.

No elevators.

Special check-in instructions

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property..

One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding..

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property..

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Pet Policy

Service animals not allowed.

Pets not allowed.

Property Rules

Check-in instructions

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.

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Check-in instructions

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.

Property does not require health documentation at check-in.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).

Professional property host/manager.

Contactless check-out is available.

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas.

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures.

Contactless food service / room service is available.

Temperature checks are available to guests.

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning.

Social distancing measures are in place.

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly.

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures.

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant.

Staff wears personal protective equipment.

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety.

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite.

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Contactless check-in is available.

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing.

Masks are compulsory at the property.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant.

No elevators.

Special check-in instructions

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property..

One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding..

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property..

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Pet Policy

Service animals not allowed.

Pets not allowed.

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Amenities

Location

Nittawela Rd, Kandy, Central Province, 200000

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Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

152 Ratings

Sandun Perera

2/5

7 Oct, 2023

Located somewhat far from the Kandy city in a calm environment. Good atmosphere and vibe for a relaxing guests. Spacious rooms and clean including bathrooms. Food is basic and local cuisine. There is a medium size swimming pool with a city view as well. Staff is friendly and trying their best to make our stay happy. Access road is narrow and enough for light vehicles. Not worth the price.

William Charles Goodin

5/5

10 Jan, 2024

This was our favorite hotel in all of Sri Lanka!! The staff was sooo nice, the food was out of this world - specifically the Sri Lankan breakfast and the 10 curry dinner!! The grounds are beautiful, rooms are top notch, views for days. You can't miss the Elephant Stables hotel!!

Prasanna Vee

4/5

8 Sep, 2023

Hilltop Colonial Charmer The Elephant Stables is a beautiful colonial-period bungalow on a hill overlooking the city of Kandy, offering splendid views of the Knuckles Mountains range in the distance. Steeped in history, it was formerly the home of Ceylonese nobleman Adigar Sir Cuda Ratwatte, the first person from Kandy to be awarded a Knighthood from the British. Once called the gardens of his old plantation home, which is how the property came to be known as The Elephant Stables. Since then the property has been lovingly restored with a combination of original mid-century planter’s furniture and chic interiors. A fabulous retreat in this fabulous town. The reason I am giving this place a 4-star and not a 5-star is because of 2 big issues. One is having Very poor internet connectivity (which is fine and acceptable if you are here on an R&R trip). But the other one is a big problem - exorbitant prices for Food served on site! The prices were so ridiculously high I could have an entire week’s worth of meals in town for what I would need to shell out for a single meal at this place. Being captive thanks to the secluded (and lovely) location, this kind of pricing was a bit unfair and unacceptable. Something the management should look into. LOCATION: Just 10 10-minute drive away from Kandy Lake and the city center, but it feels like a nature’s paradise up on a tiny hill. DINE + DRINK: They have a wonderfully decorated restaurant next to the lobby, and also tables set up outside on the lawn terrace that come up spectacular views of the hills and the town. Great place to enjoy a drink or have a romantic dinner. While Chef INDIKA was whipping up wonderful food, the prices on the set menu and A la carte menu were over the roof and almost unaffordable! ROOM: We stayed in the LEMONGRASS Room, so this review is based on that. The room was very tastefully decorated with locally designed furniture; SIZE: Spacious enough for 2 adults and simple baggage; VIEW: Beautiful views of the hills and town from the cute Balcony attached to the room; AIR-CON: Perfectly functioning cooler that helped in setting the perfect room temperature; BED: Beautiful four poster bed that played the expected part of putting me to sleep; BATHROOM: Huge bathroom with a nice Stand-in shower; TOILETRIES: Good spa quality Toiletries FACILITIES: No Gym on site. And while the outdoor pool is quite gorgeous and comes packed with lovely views you cannot swim as the water is cold most of the time SERVICE: Friendly staff that took care of all our needs with a smile and made us feel pampered and well taken care of. Special Shout out to Chef INDIKA for indulging us with delicious food, JOEL (the manager) for hosting us like family, and JAGAT from the restaurant for pampering us like royalty! HOW WIRED YOU WILL BE: Free Wifi available, but the connection speed is VERY SLOW and almost unusable. A big letdown.. Big Plasma TV screen dishing out a wide variety of channels spanning sports, news, music, movies, and entertainment in multiple languages

Malaka

5/5

7 Jan, 2023

We stayed there for the 31st night at the Royal Tented Suite and it was quite the scenery and the experience. Dinner and breakfast was scrumptious and served in good quantity. The chef and the room boy was very kind and attentive. The property itself and the tent was a totally different experience and I would suggest domestic tourists to experience this fusion of architecture and breathtaking views….

Sandun Perera

2/5

7 Oct, 2023

William Charles Goodin

5/5

10 Jan, 2024

Prasanna Vee

4/5

8 Sep, 2023

Lewis Utley

5/5

17 Feb, 2023

Excellent place. Facilities are really good, room has everything including great air-con, pool is wonderful, view is amazing, food exquisite, staff are lovely and so friendly. I can't rate this hotel high enough. Totally recommended, come and stay here. Wish we had more than just one night booked.

Malaka

5/5

7 Jan, 2023

All Policies

Booking Policy

Hotel Cancellation Policy

Modification and Reschedule Policy

Booking Policy

It is mandatory for all guests to present valid government photo ID’s at the time of check-in.

The primary guests check-in into the hotel must meet the age requirements set by either the local government or the hotel’s policies.

Extra guests are subject to availability. And it might incur additional charges.

If guests are traveling with a child or children, it is necessary to specify the number of children accompanying them during the hotel booking process to avoid any last-minute complications.

Underage guests are only allowed to check-in with at least one parent or official guardian who fulfils the age requirements set by either the local government or the hotel’s policies.

Early check-in or late check-out request is subject to availability and the hotel may charge an additional fee for providing such services.

The price paid to Adani One includes room charges, taxes, the specified inclusions mentioned during the booking and convenience fee, if appliable. It does not cover additional services and expenses at the hotel.

Taxes, levies, charges, and any similar government fees, if applicable, will be imposed by the relevant authorities in the jurisdiction where the hotel is located. The guest is responsible for paying all such charges, as applicable.

Guests are required to adhere to any special instructions provided by the hotel. Failure to comply may result in the hotel's right to deny the booking or terminate the stay immediately.

For any special requests, please write in the designated section while booking on the Adani One platform. We will forward these requests to the hotel; however, please note that the hotel may or may not be able to accommodate them depending on availability at the time of check-in. Please be aware that fulfilling these requests may result in additional charges.

The hotel reserves the right of admission. The hotel may refuse to honour the booking if it determines that the property policies have been violated.

If the booking cannot be confirmed due to certain circumstances, Adani One will refund the entire amount to the original mode of payment.

If the hotel is unable to confirm or deny the booking, Adani One is not under any obligation to provide an alternate booking in lieu of the unconfirmed booking.

Adani One does not collect GSTIN details on behalf of the hotelier, you may request this information directly from the hotelier during the check-in process.

Hotel Cancellation Policy

User can cancel their booking through the Adani One website or app until the check-in date and time. The refund for such cancellations will be subject to the hotel's cancellation policy. Adani One has no say over the refund amount.

Users can only cancel the entire booking. Partial cancellations, such as canceling specific room(s), a portion of the total nights, or specific guests out of the entire group, are not permitted.

User should not cancel the booking directly with the hotel. If a user cancels the booking directly with the hotel, Adani One will not be responsible for any refund.

Cancellation requests made through the online platform or via phone calls are the only valid and accepted methods.

Any cancellation requests made directly to the hotel will not be the responsibility of Adani One.

If you fail to cancel your reservation within the designated cancellation period, as specified by the hotel you booked, you will be responsible for paying the applicable nightly rates, tax recovery charges, and service fees imposed by the hotel. If you do not show up for the first night of your reservation but still plan to check in for the remaining nights, you must inform Adani One of any changes to your reservation no later than the scheduled arrival date for the first night. This is necessary to prevent the cancellation of your entire reservation.

In case of no show at the hotel, you'll be charged the entire booking amount.

If you do not show up for the first night of your reservation but still plan to check in for the remaining nights, you must inform Adani One of any changes to your reservation no later than the scheduled arrival date for the first night. This is necessary to prevent the cancellation of your entire reservation.

You acknowledge and agree to be responsible for any applicable cancellation fees that may be incurred. Please note that certain reservations, as indicated in the rules and restrictions of the hotel reservation, may be non-cancellable after being made. It is your responsibility to adhere to the terms and conditions associated with your prepaid hotel reservations.

Special discounted rates provided by the hotel are non-refundable. In case of cancelling any such booking, user will not get any refund in return.

The details of refund amount can be reviewed under the ‘Orders & Booking’ section of Adani One.

Refund amount may take 10 working days to process to the respective account from which the payment was made during the booking.

Please be informed that your bank may debit its own separate charges from refunds made to your credit card or bank account.

If any assistance is needed regarding booking cancellation, users can contact Adani One's customer support team at support@adanione.com or call 1800-572-111111.

Modification and Reschedule Policy

Once the booking is initiated, the user can’t change the name of primary guest, number of guests, age of child/children, number of rooms, and check-in/check-out date and time.

After the booking is confirmed, user will need to cancel their existing booking to create a new one to make any changes such as updating the primary guest, modifying the number of guests, specifying the age of child/children, adjusting the number of rooms, or changing the check-in/check-out date and time etc.