Name: The Elephant Stables
Address: Nittawela Road, Kandy, 20000, LK

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Ben

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Benjamin

Staff were amazing. Great food. Gorgeous pool. We don’t want to leave.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

Hezekiah

It was ok

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2025

laura

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!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

Fergus

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2024

robert

The host and chef offered incomparable hospitality and the Sri Lankan food was outstanding.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2023

Mark

The staff are wonderfully kind and generous

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2020

Carolyn

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2019

Ali

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

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).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2019

Judith

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2019

Lois

Wonderful service, beautiful historic building, stunning setting and delicious food!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2018

BERYL

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2018

Khalid

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.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great stay

Very interesting stay at the Sir David Lean bungalow. Great food and hospitality

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2018

Julie

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.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2018

Tom

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Interesting place - close to tooth temple.

Hotel good. Food average and expensive. Staff and manager excellent air conditioner not effective. Good ambience.