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The Elephant Stables

3.5 star property
This historic haven in the historical district offers a peaceful escape with a refreshing pool, continental breakfast, and a cozy library for quiet reading.

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The Elephant Stables, in the heart of the historical district, offers a tranquil retreat with a continental breakfast and an on-site restaurant for lunch and dinner. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, enjoy the garden, or get help arranging local tours.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room (Lemongrass) | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar

Deluxe Room (Lemongrass)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • Mountain view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Tent (Luxury Tented) | Living area | 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Royal Tent (Luxury Tented)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • Garden view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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The Vanilla Colonial Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar

The Vanilla Colonial Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
Ceiling fan
  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The Citronella Colonial Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar

The Citronella Colonial Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
Ceiling fan
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Cottage Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar

The Cottage Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • Garden view
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room (Saffron) | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar

Deluxe Room (Saffron)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
Ceiling fan
  • Mountain view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room (Pepper) | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar

Deluxe Room (Pepper)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Bungalow, Private Pool, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar

Luxury Bungalow, Private Pool, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LED TV
Down duvet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kanday Monasteries
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Devales
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Commonwealth War Cemetery
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Asgiri Maha Viharaya
    4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Put Chutney
    5 min drive
  • Salgado Hotel & Bakery
    5 min drive
  • Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers
    5 min drive
  • Cafe Nuwara
    4 min drive
  • Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
    12 min walk

About this property

The Elephant Stables

Hotel in the historical district
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Elephant Stables. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free stocked minibars and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and bidets
  • 55-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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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

Property is also known as

Elephant Stables Hotel Kandy
Elephant Stables Hotel
Elephant Stables Kandy
Elephant Stables
The Elephant Stables Hotel
The Elephant Stables Kandy
The Elephant Stables Hotel Kandy

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, Kanday Monasteries, and Devales. Commonwealth War Cemetery and Asgiri Maha Viharaya are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Elephant Stables Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing. Great food. Gorgeous pool. We don’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host and chef offered incomparable hospitality and the Sri Lankan food was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hezekiah

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

10/10 Excellent

Marine

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ali, Wimbledon, UK

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lois, Suzhou, China

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Khalid, Qatar

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederic, Paris

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

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

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Interesting place - close to tooth temple.

Hotel good. Food average and expensive. Staff and manager excellent air conditioner not effective. Good ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Snooky J, Bournemouth

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

A calm oasis away from the bustling town

We had the privilege of staying at the Riverside bungalow, placed about 10-15 minutes away from the main hotel. The calm and peace provided by this place cannot be surpassed. The ambience and attention of staff are second to none and the views 'to die for.' I could have sat on the veranda all day! However, the bustle of Kandy is nearby and well worth the effort of taking a trip outside. A tuk-tuk driver was organised for us from the property for two outings (both of which were very successful and enjoyable, but it was a true delight to get back to our calm oasis away from the bustling town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

ml, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

nice hotel but far overpriced!

old pool, old showers, no lobby, expectations of colonial luxury hotel definitely not fulfilled. ok as a comfortable place to spend time. good food. great view...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the David Lean bungalow which sits a top a peak overlooking the river and the distant hills toward the North. Its quite location is just wonderful after the hussel of being in downtown Kandy. We had dinner in one night which good quality and the chief worked around our allergies without problems. I would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018