Elephant Stables Kandy

Elephant Stables

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Rooms & Suites

7 Hotel Rooms

Rooms & Suites
Restaurants

1 Locations

No of Restaurants
Pool

Outdoor Pool

Swimming Pool
Location

Kandy

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Company

Elephant Stables

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Nestled within the confines of a historic Colonial-era Bungalow, The Elephant Stables stands as a charming retreat amidst the verdant landscapes of Kandy. Embraced by lush greenery, this enchanting property beckons guests with its outdoor swimming pool and inviting guestrooms.

Situated just 4 km from Kandy Railway Station, the hotel offers proximity to key attractions such as Kandy City Centre (2 km away) and the renowned Temple of the Tooth Relic. The air-conditioned rooms at Elephant Stables boast hardwood floors, adorned in warm tones, and feature a comfortable seating area, personal safe, minibar, and a flat-screen TV. The well-appointed bathrooms come complete with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer.

Most popular features

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

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Room Types

Elephant Stables

The Sir David Lean Bungalow – Anniewatte

Situated on a ridge near Anniewatte, the Sir David Lean Bungalow of the Elephant Stables is around 4 km distant from the main hotel. It occupies the whole east wing of one of the most significant colonial bungalows in Kandy and was utilised to film key sequences for the epic warfare film The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), directed by Sir David Lean.

  • 32 m²
  • Garden view
  • Mountain view
  • Veranda
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Minibar
The Royal Luxury Tent Elephant Stables

The Royal Luxury Tent

One of the biggest tented bedrooms in the world, at 915 square feet or 85 square metres, is undoubtedly the largest permanent tented structure in Sri Lanka!
The expansive living and eating sections of the tent are curtained off from the Master Bedroom,

  • 85 m²
  • Garden view
  • Mountain view
  • Spa Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Minibar
The Cottage Elephant Stables

The Cottage

For those needing a good deal of room for their vacation, there is a big stand-alone cottage in the garden with views of the pool and rear yard. A “cut out” wall divides the space in two, creating a living area with two distinct Single Teak 4 Poster Beds and a “private” bedroom with a four poster bed in one section.

  • 51 m²
  • Pool view
  • Mountain view
  • Balcony
  • Spa Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Minibar
The Vanilla Suite

The Vanilla Suite

A spacious suite room with a four poster bed and a modest connected room with a bunk bed located on the upper level of the Colonial Wing. Ideal for families consisting of two adults and two little children (under 12 years old), as well as those looking for a triple room or clientele needing lots of privacy.

  • 26 m²
  • Pool view
  • Mountain view
  • Balcony
  • Spa Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Minibar
The Citronella Suite Elephant Stables

The Citronella Suite

A spacious bedroom with a four poster bed on the upper level of the Colonial Wing, with a view of the mist-covered Knuckles Mountains in the background.

  • 21 m²
  • Mountain view
  • Balcony
  • Spa Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Minibar

Distance

From Airport
Distance: 111 km, Travel Time: 2 hrs 45 min

From Galle
Distance: 240 km, Travel Time: 4 hrs 35 min

From Kandy
Distance: 4.1 km, Travel Time: 15 min

What’s near by

  • Royal Palace of Kandy – 2.2 km
  • National Museum – 2.4 km
  • Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens – 7 km