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The Elephant Stables

Property class: 3.5

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A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of a lush forest and mountains in the background. - The Elephant Stables (Kandy)
A spacious living area with a view of a sunset over mountains, large sliding glass doors, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a radio. - The Elephant Stables (Kandy)
A room with large windows offering a view of a forested landscape. There are two chairs and a small table in the room. - The Elephant Stables (Kandy)
A tented accommodation with a stone pathway leading to a seating area, surrounded by trees and a view of a traditional building. - The Elephant Stables (Kandy)
A two-story house with a central arched entrance, a driveway, and a circular water feature in the front yard. - The Elephant Stables (Kandy)
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Elephant Stables. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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View all photos for Deluxe Room (Lemongrass)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden desk, a television, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Deluxe Room (Lemongrass)

  • Mountain view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Royal Tent (Luxury Tented)

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a large window with curtains, a ceiling fan, and a decorative hanging light.

Royal Tent (Luxury Tented)

  • Garden view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster canopy bed with a bedside table and lamp, a wooden bench, two armchairs, and a window with blinds.

The Vanilla Colonial Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden nightstand, a television, and a wall-mounted lamp.

The Citronella Colonial Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, a ceiling fan, and a large mirror.

The Cottage Suite

  • Garden view
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Saffron)

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, and a sink.

Deluxe Room (Saffron)

  • Mountain view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Pepper)

A balcony with a glass table, wooden chairs, and a view of trees and mountains.

Deluxe Room (Pepper)

  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Bungalow, Private Pool, Garden View

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a green upholstered chair, a wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted television.

Luxury Bungalow, Private Pool, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

BUNGALOW WITH PRIVATE POOL

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Lemongrass Deluxe Room

A four-poster canopy bed with white bedding and green striped pillows, wooden nightstands with lamps, and a wooden wardrobe.

Lemongrass Deluxe Room

  • 221 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kandy, The Elephant Stables is in the historical district and in the mountains. Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Nilambe Meditation Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre and New Ranweli Spice Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kandy travel guide
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46, Nittawela Road, Kandy, 200000

What's nearby

  • A white colonial-style building with a red roof on a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and small floating gardens.
    Kandy Lake
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • A historic white building with a red roof and a crowd of people in front.
    Temple of the Tooth
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • A lush park with diverse vegetation including palm trees, bamboo, and ferns.
    Royal Botanical Garden
    19 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Palace of Kandy
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    15 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    154 min drive

Restaurants

  • Department Of Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Cafe Aroma Inn
    5 min drive
  • Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers
    5 min drive
  • Beans & Leaves
    4 min drive
  • Royal Bar and Hotel
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.0 per day

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Elephant Stables have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Elephant Stables pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elephant Stables?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Elephant Stables?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Elephant Stables provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 120.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Elephant Stables located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Commonwealth War Cemetery, and Asgiri Maha Viharaya. Kandy Lake and Natha Devale are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Elephant Stables Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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This is a truly wonderful hotel. The staff are so attentive. We had such a relaxing and memorable time. The food was incredible. It was like having a private dining experience. Could not recommend more highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robert

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The host and chef offered incomparable hospitality and the Sri Lankan food was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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Staff were amazing. Great food. Gorgeous pool. We don’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel with staff specifically for the bungalow we stayed it! They cooked us a beautiful dinner and breakfast when we stayed overnight. Dinner was truly the best meal I had in Sri Lanka. The bungalow and private pool were absolutely spectacular and I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fergus

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All the staff were incredible. The property was magic (we stayed in the giant tent). Handy to town via the on premises tuk tuk. Great food and just generally a damn good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderfully kind and generous
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

This lovely boutique hotel exceeded our expectations. The staff is fantastic- so easy to talk to. And Chef Indika’s curry dinner was THE BEST WEVE EVER HAD. Don’t miss staying here and make sure you have enough time to enjoy being here. Two nights minimum!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

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We stayed in the Riverdale Bungalow for 4 nights. This bungalow is across town from the main hotel. The bungalow was gorgeous, clean and had lots of amenities. We were just a couple using the main bedroom, but there is a second room with 2 single beds so a family could stay here. The private pool, big porch and side garden were all for our use and beautiful. The view from up there does not get any better. We visited many places in Kandy, and this one had the best view. Very peaceful to relax by the pool and watch nature go by. Delicous Breakfast was made to order every morning on the porch so we got to watch the birds and monkeys go by. Bandana the butler and the Chef made the stay perfect and personalised for us, the curry dinner was the best meal we had in Kandy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hezekiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
サービスのワインが良いワインで美味しかった。 庭に亀がいて癒された。 スタッフはフレンドリーで親切だった。 また滞在したい。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magisk fin plats, pool och service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marine

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Excellente expérience, l’hôtel est magnifique ! Parfaitement situé , on est dans la ville en moins de 15 min sur les différents point stratégiques. On y mange super bien, la vue de la piscine est incroyable. Mention spéciale à l’équipe qui est aux petits soins et au super petit déjeuner !
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

Full of Character

It has the feel of a private house, lovely views from the top of the hill, above all a fantastic chef - the best food we have had in Sri Lanka
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house, looking down on the hub bub of Kandy. Close enough to be part of it, but out of the way to enjoy the stunning scenery and garden. Very relaxed and welcoming, talented chef, experienced and friendly front of house team. We loved our stay at The Elephant Stables.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG! What a place Our regret is that we had only one night here. This property is simply stunning, perched on the hillside with its views overlooking Kandy. Checkin was smooth and welcoming. We were in the Citronella Suite which was spacious, clean and extremely well appointed. The bar fridge had free snacks to enjoy and nonalcoholic drinks also free of charge. Charging points (USB) for your various devices was also supplied in the room. The bathroom was also excellent and fully stocked with all requirements. As we only had a short stay we elected to dine at the property. We had the Sri Lankan set menu which was a banquet in itself. It would have to be one of the best Sri Lankan meals we have had since arriving two weeks ago to the country. The staff are also exceptional, from the chef that comes out to ask about the meal and the service staff that will do anything for you with a smile. Nihal who is barman and head waiter is also a gem. Must be one of the happiest and friendliest people in Sri Lanka. We also liked the in room information that provides you with where to go and what to see. Even restaurants close by are reviewed in their handy guide book. Could not recommend staying here enough and will be on our must stay places should we return (hopefully July next year).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Highly recommend this property!

Wow!! What a beautiful place to stay where everything was top class - the staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was lovely. Our room (pepper) was one of the nicer rooms we stayed in overlooking the valley and pool. Can’t fault this property! Just to note, it’s in a high position over Kandy with limited options in the immediate vicinity.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Lovely retreat from the bustle of Kandy.

Lovely setting, high up and on the edge of town, so that you feel worlds apart from the bustle of Kandy, but still close enough to experience major attractions. No restaurants to walk to, but food at hotel is really excellent and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service, beautiful historic building, stunning setting and delicious food!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Nous avions la tente de luxe. Elle est superbe, magnifique. Endroit super calme et très agréable. Délicieuse cuisine Sri lankaise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

BERYL

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

Comfortable and welcoming.

Quiet small hotel away from the crowds in Kandy. Everyone was very professional and helpful. Excellent food. Very nice views. Personal attention. Meals served inside or out in lovely garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great, we initially rented the Sir David suite but chose to change to one of the cottages in the main hotel due to better facilities. The staff were amazing! The kids had a blast playing with the resident turtles and running around the garden. Food was one of the best we had during our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Frederic

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À ne pas manquer à Kandy

Expérience hors du commun dans ce petit hôtel au charme fou. On se sent à la maison dans un luxe très confortable et un accueil du personnel sans pareil. Nous avons eu un dîner Sri Lankais inoubliable et le sourire du chef et de tout le personnel, sa gentillesse et son caractère chaleureux seront dans nos souvenirs pour longtemps.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Very interesting stay at the Sir David Lean bungalow. Great food and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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Perfect stay!

The hotel was incredibly charming. It had a Victorian feeling, but the rooms and amenities were very modern. The hotel is on a hill overlooking the surrounding area. Get the breakfast! The food was excellent, service was incredible and the dining room is beautiful. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The bathroom in the Lemongrass room featured double sinks and a GIANT walk in shower. I want to make a trip back to Kandy just to spend more time at Elephant Stables.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

2 great nights at the Bungalow

We stayed at the Sir David Lean Bungalow, which is about 15 minutes in a tuk tuk from the main Elephant Stables hotel. Although they offer a free shuttle to and from the hotel so you can use the pool facilities etc., we didn’t actually spend any time at the hotel so our review is just of the bungalow. We were greeted by Manjula and the very sweet chef (sorry, never got his name!) who spent the next 2 days making sure we were well fed and looked after. They were always around to help plan our days, arrange transport, suggest outings and then arm us with a mobile so we could call back at any time. They really made our time special and helped us get the most from Kandy. The bungalow itself is a stunning position, overlooking the river valley - it’s set a bit outside the main town but we enjoyed this. Beautiful (if not a bit dated) decor and a comfy bed - quiet evenings on the veranda were definitely a highlight of our trip.