Title: Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=41520763&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Riverside villa in Buttala with free breakfast ## Photo gallery for Kumbuk River Elephant Villa ![Exterior - Kumbuk River Elephant Villa (Yala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/997ceb15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - Kumbuk River Elephant Villa (Yala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/4a82be99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Kumbuk River Elephant Villa (Yala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/2f049835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food and drink - Kumbuk River Elephant Villa (Yala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/8c76869f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest - Kumbuk River Elephant Villa (Yala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/8adee4fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Kumbuk River Elephant Villa provides amenities, such as free breakfast and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this villa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Mountain view £416 includes taxes & fees 5 Feb - 6 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kumbuk River Elephant Villa If Sri Lanka was one of the world’s most enchanting islands, then Kumbuk River is its most spellbinding hideout! The eco resort literally sits on the banks of a lively river that separates Yala National Park from civilization even though the two nearest gates to the park are a breezy 38kms; it’s the same distance to the popular tourist town of Ella. One of tourism world's most spectacular images, the Elephant Villa is in the shape of a 40ft enormous Elephant. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Parking and transport - Car recommended ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Property does not allow children - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95690000/95685400/95685381/1a3e8fdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eco Tented Beachside Camping in Yala Dunes Yala £104 includes taxes & fees 7 Feb - 8 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=95685381&PinnedHotelID=95685381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118670000/118668500/118668468/f2523994_edited_d179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yala Leopard Lodge Kirinda - Air-conditioning £122 includes taxes & fees 11 Feb - 12 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=118668468&PinnedHotelID=118668468&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119050000/119040400/119040341/80d92ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flamingo Lake Resort weerawila. - Air-conditioning - Laundry room £405 includes taxes & fees 7 Feb - 8 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=119040341&PinnedHotelID=119040341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78590000/78588700/78588693/217418fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NIKARA Luxury Beach House Yala Tissamaharama - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=78588693&PinnedHotelID=78588693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119254200/119254139/c4a21eb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NERALU GARDEN YALA! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Kumbuk River Elephant Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Villa Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Buttala Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Villa Buttala ## About the area Located in Buttala, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Amphitikanda Tea Estate and Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yala National Park and Lunugamvehera National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Buttala travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buttala.dx691013874264051712) [View more Villas in Buttala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buttala-Villas.d691013874264051712-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=6.755092,81.25469&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mfgh%40y%60%7DnN%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%40Q%40M%40O%40O%40O%40OBM%40OBOBOBOBMBMBODMBODODMDMDMDOFMDKFOFMFMDMHKFMFKHMFKHMHKFKHKJKHKHKHIJMJIHIJKJIJIJIJIJILGJIJILGLGJGLGLGLGLGLELGLELELENELELCNCLENCLCNENALCNANCLANCNAN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNBLBNDLBNBLDLDLDNDLDLFLDLFLFLFJFLFLFJFLHJHJFLHJHJHJHJHHJJHJHHLJHHJHJHJHJHJHJFLHJFLHJFLFJFLFLFLDNFJDLDNFLDLBLDNDNBLDNBLBLBNBNBN%40NBL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40L%3FP%40L%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%3FLAN%3FPALANANANALCNANCLCPCLCNCLELCNENELCLENGLELELGLENGLGJGLGJGLILGJILGJIJIJILIJIJIJKHIJKJKHIHKJKHKHKHMFKHKHMFKHMFMFKFMFMFMDMDMFMDODMDMFMDOBMBOBMDOBMBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOCOCMCOEMCOCMCMEOGMEMEMEMGMEMEMGMGMGKGMGMIKGKIMIKGKIKIKIKKKIIIKKKKIIIKIKKKIMGKIKIKGMIKGMGMIKEMGKGMGOEMGMEMEMEOEMEMCOEOCMCMCOCMCQCMAOCOAMAOAOAOAMAQ%3FO%3FMAQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w-2kVVkIw4LUbg_luBd1coGieOg=) Yala, SP ### What's nearby - ![2nd tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526915090/31d6035a-0c48-41ff-bd86-7a952e2ee7f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Diyaluma Falls 31 min drive \- 20.9 miles - Maligawila 17 min drive \- 11.3 miles - Lunugamvehera National Park 30 min drive \- 17.9 miles - Nine Arches Bridge 48 min drive \- 31.6 miles - Little Adam's Peak 49 min drive \- 31.6 miles ### Getting around - Ella Railway Station 43 min drive ### Restaurants - Sun Reach Restaurant And Bakery 17 min walk - Thilini Restaurant 14 min walk - Manju Guest 7 min walk - Ambula 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kumbuk River Elephant Villa pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Kumbuk River Elephant Villa? ### What time is check-in at Kumbuk River Elephant Villa? ### What time is check-out at Kumbuk River Elephant Villa? ### Where is Kumbuk River Elephant Villa located? ## Have a question? 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