The Lucky Elephant

Hotels
8.7 (245 reviews)
878 Colombo Galle Main Road , Hikkaduwa , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Nice views
Cons:
Poor service staff
Breakfast options limited
Old hotel furniture

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
Hotel is old and that is visible from furniture.
Service
9.31
The staff was really nice and tried their best.
Location
9.35
Rooms had a beautiful view of the pool and beach.
Room Quality
8.8
Beds are comfortable and offer a good view.
Amenities
8.83
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.79
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.34
Breakfast was a disaster, no buffet options available.
Overall Experience
8.81
Mixed feelings due to service and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:38

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

The Lucky Elephant in Hikkaduwa offers a range of luxurious amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and a garden. Guests can also enjoy room service, a restaurant, and a terrace during their stay.

Comfortable Accommodation

Each guest room at The Lucky Elephant is designed for comfort and convenience, featuring air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Selected rooms even come with a fully equipped kitchen for added convenience.

Convenient Location

Located just steps away from Narigama beach, The Lucky Elephant provides easy access to popular attractions such as Hikkaduwa Beach and Dodanduwa Beach. With airport transfers available and free WiFi throughout the property, guests can enjoy a seamless travel experience.

Experience luxury and comfort at The Lucky Elephant - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 245 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 7.34
Overall Experience: 8.81
J
Jovana family with young children rs
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Beds are comfortable and there is a good view

Cons:

Staff was horrible, we were the only guests at the time and they didnt let us check in early (even though its mentioned its free early check-in or late check out) breakfast was disaster (no buffet) and same every day! Restaurant staff tried their best but I think hotel management is so layed back. Hotel is old and that is visible from furniture to the staff uniforms

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Tazeen young couple pk
9
Good experience
Pros:

The staff was really nice. The rooms had a beautiful view of the pool and beach.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
S
Smith young couple au
8
excellent staff. Clean and modern hotel. Not too big.
Pros:

restaurant and especially their staff were EXCELLENT

Cons:

poor TV reception

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lyndsey with friends kw
8
Very good
Pros:

Beachfront and lovely beach. Friendly staff. Towels provided for beach and pool. Good variety for breakfast. Spacious rooms.

Cons:

Bit far from amenities. Restaurant manager a bit over bearing.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
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Ahmad young couple tr
8
Very good
Pros:

Location,
breakfast variety,
pool amenities,
Sunbeds availability at the beach,
room dimensions,
And the staff hospitality is perfect

Cons:

There is a persistent car noise emanating from the always-open main hotel entrance, even though it could be closed.

We encountered tiny ants in our room, making it impossible to leave food outside the refrigerator.

The bathroom door's tendency to close itself resulted in excessive heat inside; we had to wedge a bin in the door to allow the air conditioning to cool it.

The balcony windows shook throughout the night due to the sea waves, which would likely disturb light sleepers.

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
J
Jay family with young children in
9
Superb
2025-06-12 via Nuitee
M
Malhar young couple in
7
Good
2025-05-05 via Nuitee
A
Annabel group gb
9
Best small hotel in the area!
Pros:

Great staff. Great location. Boutique hotel with every comfort.

2025-05-02 via Nuitee
A
Ahmad young couple ps
5
Passable
2025-05-01 via Nuitee
E
Emma family with young children gb
4
Average
Pros:

The photos make it look really nice but it isn’t really nice unfortunately. Staff are helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Very tired, a bit smelly / dirty, food is really bad

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
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Stuart young couple au
8
Very nice - would stay here again
Pros:

The pool and room itself where great and clean

Cons:

Wifi kept dropping out. You can o my use one set of towels at the pool each day without extra charge

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
F
Farah solo traveller gb
8
Very good
Pros:

beach front hotel- absolutely stunning. Staff were really nice- hats off to Tyrone who made me feel very welcome. Gorgeous hotel, great location and good food!

2025-04-26 via Nuitee
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Thomas young couple gb
10
Great hotel with lovely staff!
Pros:

Lovely hotel, big pool and right on the beach - our room was perfect, very clean and with a big balcony that had a lovely sea view. Staff were all so friendly and attentive. We had a full body massage at the hotel spa which was amazing. Food at the restaurant was also very good - highly recommend this hotel!

Cons:

We loved it all - just a note for others that you may have to walk along the beach a few minutes if you want to swim, as the sea outside the property was too strong to swim in, but we liked this as it meant the section of beach that the hotel was on was quiet and peaceful.

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
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Yannick young couple lu
7
Good
Pros:

Hotelstaff was very friendly and it was clean.

Cons:

Not as the pictures. Quite run down, a lot of stuff needs be upgraded (chairs, windows,…)Breakfast was not that good.
Hotel was not bad at all, but too expensive for what you get.

2025-04-18 via Nuitee
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Catherine group gb
8
Comfortable and super stylish room, with wonderful views - lovely staff, especially the housekeeping team. Breakfast was
Pros:

Stunning room, with wrap around views of the sea, palm trees and such a comfortable bed. I could have stayed in my room or on the balcony for most of the day! We also had a wonderful house keeping team, who couldn’t do enough - there was daily yoga, aqua aerobics and Pilates - breakfast and dining area was a let down - not nearly as stylish as the rooms

2025-04-11 via Nuitee
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Lakmini family with young children th
7
Fab location. Comfy clean rooms.
Pros:

Hotel gave us a free upgrade. Location was lovely. Staff are friendly.

Cons:

Wifi is not reliable. I used my data in the end.

2025-04-11 via Nuitee
J
Joe young couple au
9
Overall a very comfortable stay !
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at the Lucky Elephant. Staff were always helpful, breakfast was acceptable and the pool was super relaxing and clean. A special thank you to the house keeping staff. They did a clean and tidy up like no other. Excellent work!

Cons:

Coffees were average

2025-04-09 via Nuitee
D
David family with young children ae
10
Exceptional
2025-04-05 via Nuitee
H
Hind young couple jo
9
Superb
2025-04-03 via Nuitee
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Olga family with young children ae
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We had a fantastic stay at The Lucky Elephant Hotel! The room was spotless, and the entire hotel was well-maintained, making it feel fresh and comfortable. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant manager was especially kind—always giving extra attention to guests and ensuring our stay was perfect.

The hotel is a quiet boutique retreat, ideal for relaxation. While the sea isn’t swimmable due to waves, the clean, uncrowded beach is perfect for walks and stunning sunsets. Plus, it’s just a short drive from the lively part of Hikkaduwa. Highly recommend for a peaceful getaway!

Cons:

Breakfast could have more options, you won’t be hungry, however more variety would be perfect

2025-03-24 via Nuitee