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Elephant Eye Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Thissamaharama with 10 indoor pools and free breakfast

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10 indoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
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Elephant Eye Hotel sits close to all the action, welcoming guests with English breakfast, convenient dry cleaning and a handy snack bar. The property provides WiFi in every room, bike rentals for exploring, and ten indoor pools perfect for unwinding after a day of adventures.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Tomorrow

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
18 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Thissamaharama is home to Elephant Eye Hotel. Yala National Park and Bundala National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Birds Park and Dry Zone Botanical Garden.
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Gangasiripura, 540, Thissamaharama, Southern Province, 82600

What's nearby

  • Yatala Dagoba - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Kirinda Beach - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Bundala National Park - 21 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 24 min drive - 15.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Flavors Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tharanga Restaurant Tissa - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Elephant Eye Hotel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Elephant Eye Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 10 indoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free extended parking
  • Bike rentals, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Elephant Eye Hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides and local maps
  • A personal chef, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 10 indoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 10 indoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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 cash
Property Registration Number 540

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Elephant Eye Hotel Hotel
Elephant Eye Hotel Thissamaharama
Elephant Eye Hotel Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does Elephant Eye Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 10 Indoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Elephant Eye Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elephant Eye Hotel?

Extended parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephant Eye Hotel?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elephant Eye Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Elephant Eye Hotel located?

Situated in Thissamaharama, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Yatala Dagoba, Tissa Lake, and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Bundala National Park and Kirinda Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Elephant Eye Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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