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Elephant Corridor

5.0 star property
Lakefront resort with 2 restaurants and 2 indoor pools

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2 indoor pools, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Luxury Space | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Space | Private pool
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Room service

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Luxury Space | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Space

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 132 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Presidential Pavilion (safari)

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Lovers’ Escape | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Lovers’ Escape

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 124 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Wild Escape | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Wild Escape

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Pothana, Kimbissa, Sigiriya, 21120

What's nearby

  • Sigiriya Museum - 12 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 13 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 18 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Pidurangala Rock - 19 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 19 min drive - 9.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Delight Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪RastaRant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pradeep Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sigiriya Village Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Elephant Corridor

Luxury family-friendly resort by the lake
At Elephant Corridor, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a body treatment, aromatherapy, and a manicure/pedicure at Om Wellness Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • 2 indoor pools and an outdoor pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private plunge pools and 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and separate tubs/showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Ambrosia
  • Ebony and Ivory Jungle

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 26 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00 (from 4 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Elephant Corridor
Elephant Corridor Hotel
Elephant Corridor Hotel Sigiriya
Elephant Corridor Sigiriya
Elephant Corridor Resort Dambulla
Elephant Corridor Dambulla
Elephant Corridor Resort
Elephant Corridor Sigiriya
Elephant Corridor Resort Sigiriya

Frequently asked questions

Does Elephant Corridor have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Elephant Corridor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elephant Corridor?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephant Corridor?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Elephant Corridor?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Elephant Corridor provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Elephant Corridor located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly resort is within 9 mi (15 km) of Sigiriya Museum, Pidurangala Rock, and Dambulla Cave Temple. Minneriya National Park and Ancient City of Sigiriya are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Elephant Corridor Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon rapport qualité-prix, très grande chambre en pleine nature. On voit des éléphants et des water Buffalo se promener la nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Tak, Japan

Liked: Staff & service
高級なホテルだけど設備に古びた部分が見える。 食事は基本的に洋食。スリランカ料理は出ないのが少し残念。朝食もカレーを食べたい時は12時間前までに予約が必要。 従業員は親切で、大変気持ちが良い。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here 10 years ago and it was wonderful. The “bones” are great but “cracks” are appearing. The rooms are generous and the property and vistas are beautiful. The property, rooms and facilities are beginning to look a little tired and the staff are struggling. The swimming pool and spa are a long way away but there used to be buggies to pick you up especially during the heat of the day. Phones not working so room service was difficult. There was a ridiculously high corkage charge on some wine that we brought with us and the laundry charge was incredibly high. Bathrooms need a renovation. The overall grandeur is still there so it wouldn’t take much to improve it. No activity was offered. I love birdwatching and preciously an expert was offered along with other interesting experiences.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elephant Corridor is situated right in the wilderness and when coming there you feel the hospitalty with excellent service.The room are very spacious and the bathroom has both shower and bathtub. There is also a small pool connected to each room. The jungle sounds is around. Just so great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Taylor, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

淡季性價比很高

淡季價錢很值得住好一點。早晚餐都很好吃，環境很好很舒服。有野生孔雀，職員說可以喂食。spa的地方騎單車去就好，spa普通但按摩師很nice 請我們吃當地水果，進酒店那條小路有另一間spa店，我們司機說又便宜又好。游泳池很乾淨房間超大很有feel。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand, great views & good location

Lovely hotel with big rooms. The pool was nice too, located a short walk from the rooms and you can borrow cycles. Lovely view of Sigiriya rock too. The bar was a bit of a strange room with no atmosphere. It felt more like a waiting room. We had our drinks outside though so this was not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Claes

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

En naturupplevelse utan service

Det märkliga var att pool låg 400 m fräna hotellet och anledningen till det var att man skulle vara nära och uppleva naturen. Ändå så spelade man modern musik på högsta nivå från baren så man fick gå och säga till flera ggr. I övrigt mycket märklig service eller obefintlig
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eliza, Shrewsbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rural retreat, beautiful gardens.

Close to Sigurya, Lion Rock can be seen from reception. Dambulla 40 mins drive. This is an absolutely amazing hotel. Totally away from anything. A very tranquil rural retreat, only 28 rooms (I believe). The staff, from the lady gardeners to the waiters, were all lovely. They made it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
대자연 속의 조용한 휴식 공간! 20개 객실 중 내가 간 날은 3개만 예약이 되어 있어서 조용하기도 하거니와, 모든 직원들의 관심 가득한 서비스를 받음. 자연 속에서 천천히 흐르는 시간을 느끼고 싶은 신 분에게 강추
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot for some r&r. Service in restaurant a tad hit and miss. But all done with a smile. Rooms tired but great size and design. Fantastic bed and linen! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel eccellente, immerso nella natura. Stanze ampie e pulitissime. Cena a buffet abbondante e molto buona. Altamente raccomandabile.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Laurent, France

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hôtel pas à la hauteur

Calme assuré, très beau parc, et nettoyage exceptionnel des pelouses. Grande chambre. Pour le reste, Hôtel décevant, trop cher pour la qualité des prestations. Mauvaise literie. Notre chambre disposait d'un minuscule trou d'eau à l'extérieur, non filtré donc à risque de bactéries. Jamais personne au bar, ambiance lumineuse style discothèque et la fois où nous y sommes allés il n'y avait plus de rhum, de cachacha,..seuls cocktails disponibles : à base de vodka. Service vraiment à revoir au niveau de la restauration. Attention aux amateurs de farniente, il n'y a que 8 transats autour de la piscine. À noter en présence du responsable tout se passe beaucoup mieux. Pour finir ça ne vaut pas la somme demandée par nuit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

James, Boston, MA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good concept, mediocre reality

Based on pictures and reviews on line, we anticipated a great experience. However, from check in through check out, the actual experience fell significantly short. The rooms are dark and dated. While I understand small critters will get into the rooms in this setting, we found droppings (mice, geckos?) at several locations within the room. Our calls to reception went unanswered ( we were trying to get through in order to have a tuk tuk sent to our cabin). In the middle of the night, we received a call from a guest in another room - she was distraught and saying that there was screaming outside her room that had been going on for a couple of hours (kind of scary!). Food was very mediocre and service was slow. Check out was mayhem. We had requested a car service for 10AM that didn't show up until 11AM- ruined our plans for the day. Three other guests experienced the same thing (and were not happy- nor was the couple that had heard the screaming the night before who were checking out at the same time...). The staff was earnest and tried hard to be hospitable but the overall operation just falls short on multiple fronts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yaso, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Stay

We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, and the variety of birds we saw just from the patio of our room. The room opened up to the view of the lake that we could see at a distance and a green belt. Two days in a row we saw a peacock walk by in the woods. We also saw other birds and monkeys. We did not see any elephants on the premises because the hotel property is fended off. We were told that elephants cross the property beyond the fenced area. Sigiriya rock is visible from the hotel. The park and the trail leading to the rock fort is only a 5-10 minute drive from the hotel. They have a very nice swimming pool. The restaurant served really good food- taste and presentation was splendid. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste of the authentic Sri Lankan entrée. The staff were very friendly. On the day we arrived they had some water issues so we did not have water for a few hours. Fortunately that problem did not arise again. The room was spacious and the bathroom was huge!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karin, Zug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel 10 minutes away from Sigiriya

We stayed for only 2 nights and regretted it: The place is fabulous with spacious rooms that are beyond believe: The bathroom was definitely bigger than our bedroom at home! The beds are very comfortable, the rooms very, very clean and the terrasse is fantastic, too, with a wonderfully cozy bed which invites to enjoy the warm and lush evenings. Even a little private pool is there. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. We felt at home away from home and truly enjoyed our stay there very much. The hotel location is very central with Sigirija only 10 minutes away (from the lobby, you even enjoy a direct view to the rock). Restaurant and food are highly recommendable, too. The waiters are very attentive and charming. This was a very enjoyable experience for us and we can highly recommend the Elephant Corridor Hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over-rated and over-priced - just poor

Promoted as an idyllic romantic secluded resort and long ago it may have had aspirations to achieve that. Now its just expensive and run down. The rooms are large but poorly furnished with Spartan furniture that is uninviting and uncomfortable. The pool is very nice, but is 500m down a hot dusty track to get to. The Spa is further down the same track. Anything you spend would be wasted on the hot trek back to your room. They once had carts, but they were all out of commission. You cannot buy drinks at the pool bar, but need to trek back to the main bar near reception. The rooms are cleaned well, but not maintained to the standard the prices demand. The shower floods the bathroom and the shower heads spray everywhere except down. Our shower had an ant infestation. The regular up keep you would expect, just is not performed. The restaurant is not bad, but just plain. Every breakfast was the same 4 curries with no variety. The dinners were mundane. My lamb was served cold. Overall just misses the mark. If you make the mistake and get stuck here take the time to drive to the nearby restaurants at the quality hotels of Heritance Kandalama, Cinnamon or Jetwing. If possible pick one of these other hotels instead. We ate at Cinnamon and Heritance Kandalama and walked around their hotel. They were significantly better at a similar price. Don't be fooled by the in-room pools. They are too cold to use and not romantic at all.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sundararaman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

luxurious stay, friendly staff

lots of space and facilities for children
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, good hospitality, average overall.

Our stay for 2 nights in Elephant Corridor was good. The staff were the highlight with excellent customer service. Hotel location is great, with good views to the sourroundings. Wild life didn't disappoint either. However, hotel facilities are a bit dated, hotel GM to our surprise was quite pre occupied with barely an acknowledgement of guests which is a rarity in our travels.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Koen, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious villas and friendly staff

I had a great stay here. The staff was super friendly, especially Asanka. The villa's are spacious and super nice. The free nature walk and massage was great. The hotel is 14 years old and they are currently renovating it. So things can be outdated, but I would still recommend this place. I was really sad when I had to leave. Thanks a lot!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tracey, jersey uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant

Amazing hotel, great staff nothing was to much, sorted out our lifts anywhere we went, the best food we have eaten in the week long stay traveling Sri Lanka, rooms were fabulous & the spar treatment was fantastic after climbing the rock, we didn't want to leave, thanks for everything x