Hotel Elephant Reach

Hotels
8.3 (434 reviews)
Yala Junction, Kirinda , Yala , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Poor room cleanliness
Expensive food
Amenities needing repair

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Several mentions of issues including sewage smell and dusty furniture.
Service
9.41
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with specific praise for service.
Location
9.45
Convenient location close to Yala National Park, positively noted in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.9
Chalets in need of refurbishment, with problems in some rooms.
Amenities
8.43
Nice property, but pool had damages; overall amenities are valued well.
Value for Money
6.89
Multiple reviews noted high prices and poor value, particularly for food.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Food was expensive and inconsistent in quality, with some positive mentions.
Overall Experience
8.91
Mixed feelings overall; good location and service but with serious faults.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 13:11

Property Description

Nature Resort near Yala National Park
Situated near Yala National Park, Elephant Reach is a serene nature resort spread across 4 acres of land. Explore the beauty of the surroundings and nearby historic towns during your stay.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with wooden decor, a 20-inch TV, minibar, and a tea/coffee maker. The spacious bathroom with hot and cold water ensures a comfortable stay.

Convenient Amenities and Activities
Take advantage of free private parking, a bar, and laundry facilities. Let your children have fun in the play area while you arrange tours to nature parks and attractions.

Book your stay at Elephant Reach for a nature-filled experience and unforgettable memories.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 434 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 6.89
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 8.91
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Saj • family_with_children • au
6
It’s okay if you dont have young kids. They definitely DONT have cots
Pros:

It was a good distance from the national park. The restaurant manager Amali was a particular highlight - A lot of the staff were indifferent, however, Amali was always willing to help in someway and make sure we had a better experience.

Cons:

We picked this accommodation purely for the fact it had a cot. However, the ‘cot’ they provided was actually a bassinet which was not suitable for our 1.5 year old in anyway. It would rock and he could easily climb out.

We had to put him in the bed which he is not use to and we all had terrible both nights we stayed there.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Joe • extended_group • ae
9
Pros:

Great Staff

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Erdal • family_with_children • de
2
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

Personal

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • de
8
Pros:

Schönes Hotel in sehr guter Lage nahe dem Yala-Nationalpark – idealer Ausgangspunkt für eine Safari. Die Anlage ist großzügig gestaltet und der Poolbereich bietet eine angenehme Möglichkeit zum Entspannen.
Unser Gartenzimmer war grundsätzlich sehr schön, groß und sehr sauber, lag jedoch direkt unter einem großen Baum mit Früchten oder Nüssen. Während einer stürmischen Nacht fielen diese immer wieder auf das Dach, was sehr laut war und uns mehrfach aus dem Schlaf gerissen hat. Dafür kann das Hotel selbstverständlich nichts, dennoch ist es aus unserer Sicht erwähnenswert (Zimmer 101).
Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis empfanden wir insgesamt als leicht verbesserungswürdig. Teile der Einrichtung wirken etwas in die Jahre gekommen und das Lunchpaket für die frühe Safari war recht einfach gehalten.
Sehr positiv hervorzuheben sind hingegen das abwechslungsreiche und qualitativ gute Buffet am Morgen und am Abend sowie das ausgesprochen freundliche und hilfsbereite Personal. Besonders der Kontakt mit Amali hat unseren Aufenthalt bereichert – ihre herzliche und engagierte Art ist uns sehr positiv in Erinnerung geblieben.
Insgesamt hatten wir eine schöne Zeit und haben uns – trotz kleinerer Kritikpunkte – sehr willkommen gefühlt.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Jean • family_with_children • gb
9
An oasis of calm
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and grounds with large comfortable chalet style rooms. Large swimming pool. Catered well for gluten free diet

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Tomasz • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Bardzo przyjemny i czysty hotel. Duże pokoje z pełnym wyposażeniem. Duży basen I ładny teren hotelu. Bardzo dobre jedzenia w restauracji zamawiane z menu. Doskonała lokalizacja na wyjazd safari do Yala National Park. Polecam hotel.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Muzna • couple • lk
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Marta • extended_group • es
9
Oasis
Pros:

Practicamente todo: es un oasis en Sri Lanka

Cons:

La calidad del restaurante no se ajusta al hotel

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Myriam • family_with_children • ae
6
Okay’ish
Pros:

The only three things that we liked were: 1. The location was great, nothing really around but very convenient to the park or to the main roads on the way down south or towards the north. 2. The staff was absolutely great, specially Anuradha and team. She made sure that we were well taken care of, and always available for anything that was needed. She really cared about her guests. 3. The Ayurveda massage, the therapist was brilliant, one of the best massages that I have experienced, which is great after long trips.

Cons:

The furniture seems old, it seems as if they do not take care of it that well, also not the cleanest of places.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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MARION • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Pool

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • cz
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • es
7
Para pasar una noche y agradable piscina
Pros:

Las piscina, el jardín y la ubicación muy cercana para hacer el safari

Cons:

La suciedad del baño, que aparte de ser antiguo, llevaba mucho tiempo sin tener una limpieza a fondo. Aparte de que el mobiliario pide una renovación cuanto antes. Y el paquete que nos dieron de desayuno para llevar al safari muy pobre. No creo que el buffet en el hotel con desayuno incluido sea así.

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Maria Hristoskova Maneva • family_with_children • bg
7
Noisy stay
Pros:

Close to the Yala National Park, egg station at breakfast and spacious room and bathroom.

Cons:

There was noise from the fuse box during the entire stay. Everything is calculated on top of the initial price, including coffee during breakfast... The water in the pool is not crystal clear. The dinner is a buffet.

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • au
8
We had a great time, loved seeing the wild monkeys around the grounds too. Staff were great.
Pros:

Beautiful location and grounds, staff were amazing. So close to the safari too.

Cons:

The food on our first night all came out cold from the kitchen. Really put us off of eating there.

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Mikaela • extended_group • ma
7
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Renato • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Camilla • family_with_children • se
9
Klart värt att bo där!
Pros:

Stora städade rum med sköna sängar. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal som fixade safari och taxi vidare åt oss. Roligt med buffé med både inhemsk mat och annat. Bra frukost. Mysigt poolområde och roligt med biljardbord. Klart värt att bo på!

Cons:

Inget.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Marina • family_with_children • ru
8
Pros:

Удобное расположение отеля, приветливый персонал. Номера скромные, но за такую стоимость себя оправдывают.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Michela • couple • it
10
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • gb
9
Safari hotel
Pros:

Location and facilities

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee