Title: Hotel Elephant Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6179365&destination=Pinnawala%2C+Sabaragamuwa+Province%2C+Sri+Lanka&selected=5294261&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Elephant Park Travelers find a stylish retreat where they can savor local fusion flavors or plan family adventures with convenient amenities and relaxation spaces ## Photo gallery for Hotel Elephant Park ![Pool - Hotel Elephant Park (Rambukkana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/52099e72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Hotel Elephant Park (Rambukkana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/83c3c846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fusion cuisine - Hotel Elephant Park (Rambukkana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/19ffd0c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room, Balcony, Garden View | Free WiFi - Hotel Elephant Park (Rambukkana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/53b4e814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View | Free WiFi - Hotel Elephant Park (Rambukkana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/dd32482f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Elephant Park, just outside the city, offers a vibrant getaway with a garden playground kids love. The on-site restaurant serves creative fusion cuisine, and practical amenities like laundry facilities and free WiFi help guests relax in comfort after exploring. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr 9 - Apr 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=5294261&PinnedHotelID=5294261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=5294261&PinnedHotelID=5294261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr 10 - Apr 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=5294261&PinnedHotelID=5294261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=5294261&PinnedHotelID=5294261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=5294261&PinnedHotelID=5294261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=5294261&PinnedHotelID=5294261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 17 - Apr 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=5294261&PinnedHotelID=5294261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=5294261&PinnedHotelID=5294261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Garden view Lake view River view Balcony Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for DELUXE ROOM WITH BALCONY AND GARDEN VIEW ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/19d8917d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### DELUXE ROOM WITH BALCONY AND GARDEN VIEW - Garden view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room (Triple Room) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/c3139129.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room (Triple Room) - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/19d8917d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony, Garden View ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/19d8917d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Balcony, Garden View - Garden view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/19d8917d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View - River view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Room with Balcony- River View ![Deluxe Room with Balcony- River View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5294300/5294261/a81f5dfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room with Balcony- River View - River view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Pinnawala travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pinnawala.dx6179365) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C7.30016%2C80.38615&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ED-HUCFwgVrB7fbmAvfd70eoof8=) Hotel Elephant Park, Rambukkana, 71100 ### What's nearby - ![Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532738329/c50bd1ea-a86f-442b-aad8-d2fb17a463d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Royal Botanical Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/ba5f7773-9ad6-4507-8e0f-7b5597f0cac9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Botanical Garden 46 min drive \- 22.9 miles - ![Kandy Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/715d95b7-fb80-4fc7-af31-6e93ef36b7dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kandy Lake 50 min drive \- 26.4 miles - ![Temple of the Tooth](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/29d3f8bd-f3e4-45ca-be0d-7b626f66c8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Temple of the Tooth 51 min drive \- 26.7 miles - Pinnawala Zoo 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Kandy Railway Station 44 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) 132 min drive ### Restaurants - Kfc 18 min drive - Ambasewana Hotel 13 min drive - Kopi Ceylon Coffee 8 min drive - Cafe Pinnalanda 1 min walk - Amba Gaha Sevana 13 min drive ## About this property ### Hotel Elephant Park Property highlights Consider a stay at Hotel Elephant Park and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - Breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and wedding services - Barbecues, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Elephant Park include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. 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Wedding services ### Business services - Business centre - Conference space ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### More - 1 building - 5 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 2000 ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Refrigerator - Room service ### More - Air conditioning - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: LKR 2500 Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 1 PM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Breakfast fee: from approximately LKR 150 per person - Early check-in fee: LKR 2500 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Elephant Park Hotel Elephant Park Pinnawala Hotel Elephant Park Hotel Elephant Park Pinnawala Hotel Elephant Park Rambukkana Elephant Park Rambukkana Hotel Hotel Elephant Park Rambukkana Rambukkana Hotel Elephant Park Hotel Hotel Hotel Elephant Park Elephant Park Hotel Elephant Park Hotel Hotel Elephant Park Rambukkana Hotel Elephant Park Hotel Rambukkana ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Elephant Park pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hotel Elephant Park? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Elephant Park? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Elephant Park? ### Where is Hotel Elephant Park located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Elephant Park Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 24 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 7 Aug 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### stay away, especially with kids We had 2 rooms: one smelled terrible. Both beds were comfortable when you laid on them; one had bed bugs which we didnt sleep on. Room 104 smelled terrible, even after the staff "cleaned" the room again. When we complained to the manager, he said he didnt smell anything wrong. The hotel agreed to change our rooms the, then changed their minds, then gave me the key after I insisted they do so (long protracted argument) . Room 103 was ok, but staff and drivers were outside the window below making noise until 2 am. Upon seeing breakfast, we did not eat. Riverside rooms are best, room 101 was ok, you can open the window and air it out. My advice is to avoid this "hotel" completely! The only thing there are tacky, expensive shops & the elephant park. The nastiest place we have seen thus far. Avoid this: take a day trip if you want, we chose not to support the elephant park and left earlier than planned. Having travelled to all continents except Antarctica, this is the worst placed I have ever stumbled across...including hostels of India. Ugh ##### Verified traveller Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great one night stay! We could see all the elephants from our room! It seems the property and rooms have been updated and they are clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pavel 9 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Отличный отель в отличном месте. Отличный отель для тех кто хочет насладиться утренним купанием слонов. Персонал был очень дружелюбен. Возникла 10-минутная заминка при регистрации, потеряли уже оплаченную бронь. Но в итоге персонал разобрался и нам выделили самый лучший номер в отеле с Супербалконом и Супервидом на реку. Вечером в отеле спокойно, для релаксации идеально. Ужин и завтрак были вкусными. Всем рекомендую. ##### Pavel Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### AgnesWoon 14 Sept 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Enjoyable and interesting to be close with the el Staff are friendly and helpful Breakfast is also good ##### AgnesWoon Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ericka 12 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Loved the hotel staff was amazing ##### Ericka Stayed 4 nights in May 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 6 Apr 2018 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### ゾウの水浴び見学を目的にするには良いホテル ゾウの孤児院からゾウたちが毎朝川に水浴びに来る。その水浴び場の目の前にあるのが売りのホテルです。通常であれば孤児院のチケットを持っている人しか入れないのですが、ホテルの宿泊者は見学自由です。ゾウの水浴びは朝8時30分ごろ（ゾウの数は多くない）と10時すぎ（本隊、ゾウたくさん）との二段階にわかれているようです。最初の回は近隣ホテルの宿泊者しかいないのでのんびり見学できますが、本隊が来るときには大勢の観光客が押し寄せます。 つまり、このホテルのアドバンテージはゾウの水浴び見学ができる点にあります。それ以外の点については、悪いというわけではないのですが、少々目をつむったほうがいいかもしれません。部屋は一見するときれいですが、棚はほこりが積もっていました。シャワーのお湯はちゃんと出ました。ベルボーイなんかもいます。なんというか、運用は一昔前のホテル、という印象でした。 レストランは川を眺められるテラスですが、カラスが襲来しますし、吹きさらしなで、ここもほこりっぽかったです。 ビールはライオンですが瓶ではなく缶でした。味はまあまあ。朝食はビュッフェで、種類が多かったです。オムレツを焼いてもらいました。スリランカカレーもおいしかったです。 ##### Verified traveller Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Keith 18 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Safari location Really friendly staff, always helpful and flexible. Great food and amazing location for safari and elephant sanctuary ##### Keith Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great hotel overlooking river where elephants bath Other than a small stain on the wall and figuring out the A/C unit... everything was excellent with hotel. It is at a great location (overlooking river where elephants are bathed twice daily), the service (front desk, restaurant, housekeeper) were all excellent. We booked the room with the balcony overlooking the river (and this is highly recommended). You will definitely enjoy your stay at this hotel. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 9 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Elephants!! The elephants are super cool to watch from the balcony. The room was big and clean and comfortable. The food was OK. It's all about the elephants! Staff were great. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor 24 Nov 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great location right next to the river where the elephants bathe. However it is said that you receive free ticket into elephant park, however this is not completely true! We came early and were told we were not allowed to go down to the hotel early to check in without paying the ticket price because the elephants are bathing. So we had to either pay the ticket or wait until 4\. Also the free ticket into the sanctuary is only for the bathing area you have to buy a new ticket to enter into the orphanage itself! Was a bit misleading! ##### Taylor Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ray 29 Oct 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Surprisingly good stat Located so close to the river and elephants renovated rooms good menu well maintained. ##### Ray Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Sept 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Schönes Hotel direkt am Fluss wo die Elefanten bad Morgens beim Frühstück den Elefanten beim baden zu Sehen ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### matt 25 Sept 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best kept secret This hotel is far superior to its rating and should be redone, only stayed one night as touring but it had the best shower of all and a good night sleep and a breakfast feature that is proberbly one of the best in the world ##### matt Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Yoshihiko 4 Jul 2017 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### リバービューの部屋の予約をお勧めします かなり前から、ゾウの水浴びを見られる部屋をリクエストして予約しました。 宿泊は、午後4時からのチェックインを厳しく運用してるようで、チェックインするまでにずいぶん待たされ、近くのレストランでビールやコーラをを飲んで過ごしました。 近辺のホテルでは、ゾウの水浴びを見るには一番ロケーションが良く、部屋のバルコニーからゾウの水浴びの様子を眺めたり、写真を撮って過ごすことができ、楽しく時間を過ごせました。 室内はやや狭いものの、よく効くエアコン、テレビ、ミニバー、冷蔵庫があり快適に過ごすことができました。シャワールームはアメニティもシャンプー、コンディショナー、ボディローション、石鹸と一揃いあります。 朝食は１階のレストランで、フルーツ、卵料理、薄いトースト、紅茶かコーヒーの簡単な食事ですが、こちらからも早く水浴びに来ているゾウを見ることができました。 ホテル宿泊者はゾウの水浴びは無料で見られますが、ゾウの孤児院は有料となります。 ##### Yoshihiko Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### chelsea 25 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Perfect hotel to see the elephants I stayed here for one night. The location was fantastic, having prime access to the elephants. Room was new, clean and quiet. Breakfast was simple but delicious. There were 2 main downsides, firstly the check in/out times. 4pm check in and 12 check out. The reasoning is to access the area the hotel is in, you need a ticket (2500Rs) before 4\. The second was a massage that the hotel insisted was part of the package. I requested for a female, only to have a male arrive after an hour waiting. He was unprofessional and I asked him to leave 3 times after feeling violated. Most of the staff were abruptly and unfriendly. I would still recommend this hotel due to the prime location. I wouldn't go into the orphanage if back again. I was able to feed the animals and chat to the trainers at the hotel without the thousands of people. Make sure you have smaller notes with you to tip however. ##### chelsea Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip 21 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Location amazing Fantastic location,friendly staff,limited menu,nothing to do in the area after 17,30 We would stay at this hotel again ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s506-p5a235b40-f81f-11e6-81c2-9ac011b92c68-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Phillip Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### WAN CHI 10 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Perfect location for seeing the bathing elephants! ##### WAN CHI Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Selma 26 Dec 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Rent hotell med bästa läget i Pinnawala Varmt mottagande på hotellet och trevlig personal. Rummet hade en fantastisk utsikt mot floden där elefanterna badade från ca 9 på morgonen och till 14\. Frukosten var väldigt generös och man kunde få en omelett på beställning. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s5-p39899840-cb5b-11e6-8aa2-fafef8699105-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Selma Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cyndi 10 Dec 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location & Staff We stayed at this location in 2014 and were happy with the staff. The accommodations weren't the best, but were okay ... On this trip we were pleasantly surprised with the upgrade ... The remodeling of the rooms to a more up to date environment. We are so happy with this place and will continue to visit because of the perfect location and the incredible staff and accommodations! ##### Cyndi Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olesia 26 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Уютный и чистый отель с видом на купание слонов Самый лучший отдых после трудного пути! Приятный персонал, чистота и шикарный вид на реку, где купают слонов. ##### Olesia Verified ### 8/10 Good #### nigel 10 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location We checked in staff very friendly. Room was amazing and lovely and clean. Had a few minors but overall great hotel. ##### nigel Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Adam 3 Oct 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Scenic At 8.30 am Elephants are brought from orphanage nearby you bathe. They literally walk past hotel front door to water which has runs under your bedroom balcony. A magical experience. Bedrooms spacious but plastic mattress protectors made beds sweaty. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1291-p6f84a9d0-896b-11e6-8476-2a1f32291a43-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1103-pa7de79a0-896b-11e6-8476-2a1f32291a43-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Adam Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 9 May 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 象の孤児院を訪問するのには立地的に良いがホテルの周りにレストランなどなく、ホテルのレストランは現地価格に対して非常に高い。 部屋のテレビは故障しており、ホテルのスタッフへ確認をしても対応はして貰えませんでした。 ##### Verified traveller Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Gregory 18 Apr 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Elephant overlook Perfect location on the Maha Oya river, directly above where the elephants are brought to bath and play. Be sure to take a room overlooking the river. The hotel staff are friendly and accommodating! Also, make a point to be on the balcony facing the river at sunset... and look up! There is a large colony of fruit bats that nest up river and at sunset they fly as a group into the forest to feed! ##### Gregory Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia 20 Feb 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best ausgestattetes Hotel in Sri Lanka Alle Tage konnte man hautnah die Elefanten an unserem Hotel vorbeilaufen sehn. Das war sehr beeindruckend. Frühstücken und dabei Elefanten beim baden zusehen. 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