Ratings based on 33 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.6 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler from london
Posted 26 Dec 2023
The staff are wonderfully kind and generous
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Dec 2023 by The Elephant Stables Management, Hotel Management
Greetings from Elephant Stables...! Thank you very much for taking time to review us and we are glad to hear that you had a wonderful time with us & I will pass your lovely comment to All staff. Please do visit us again when you visit Sri Lanka. The Elephant Stables Management
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Oct 2023 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Oct 2023 by Elephant Stables , Hotel Management
Greetings from Elephant Stables! Thank you very much for taking your time to review us and we are glad to hear that you had a fabulous stay with us. Please do visit us when you come back to Sri Lanka again for your holiday.
by A verified traveler
Full of Character
Posted 22 Feb 2020 on HotelsIt 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
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Jan 2024 by The Elephant Stables Management, Hotel Management
Greetings from Elephant Stables...! Thank you very much for taking time to review us and we are glad to hear that you had a wonderful time with us & I will pass your lovely comment to All staff. Please do visit us again when you visit Sri Lanka. The Elephant Stables Management
by A verified traveler from Wimbledon, UK
Posted 12 Aug 2019
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
17 Sep 2019 by Tuan, Hotel Management
Dear Ali,
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Apr 2019
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).
Comment from Hotel Management
15 Jun 2019 by Tuan - Sales and Marketing Manager, Hotel Management
Greetings from Elephant Stables!
Thank you very much for taking your time to review us and we are glad to hear that you had a fabulous stay with us.
Please do visit us when you come back to Sri Lanka again for your holiday.
by A verified traveler
Highly recommend this property!
Posted 1 Apr 2019 on HotelsWow!! 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.
by A verified traveler
Lovely retreat from the bustle of Kandy.
Posted 11 Feb 2019 on HotelsLovely 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.
by A verified traveler from Suzhou, China
Posted 8 Feb 2019
Wonderful service, beautiful historic building, stunning setting and delicious food!
by A verified traveler
Comfortable and welcoming.
Posted 26 Dec 2018 on HotelsQuiet 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.
by A verified traveler from Qatar
Posted 7 Sep 2018 on Orbitz
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.
