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The Elephant Village

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

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The Elephant Village provides a quiet escape surrounded by gardens and play areas. Travelers appreciate the attentive staff and practical amenities including bike rentals, barbecue grills, laundry facilities, an on-site restaurant and complimentary WiFi in all rooms.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 6 - Sep 7
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Tomorrow

Sep 7 - Sep 8
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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kimbissa, Inamaluwa, Central, 21120

What's nearby

  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Sigiriya Museum - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Pidurangala Rock - 22 min drive - 6.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Gimanhala Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Amaya Lake - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ariya Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moats Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Elephant Village

Hotel near Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Consider a stay at The Elephant Village and take advantage of free English breakfast, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at The Elephant Village have perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Spa services

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Elephant Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Elephant Village?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elephant Village?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Elephant Village?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Elephant Village located?

Situated in Inamaluwa, this hotel is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

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The Elephant Village Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Glen, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful and eager to help. Only downside was the washroom needed updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super fint hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

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