Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (607 reviews)
No. 81/1, Joseph street, Eththukala , Negombo , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from reception

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Multiple issues mentioned, including maggots in the shower and dirty conditions.
Service
9.21
Numerous positive comments on friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.05
Many reviews praised the central location being within walking distance to attractions.
Room Quality
8.7
Generally good remarks about room spaciousness and decor.
Amenities
8.73
Overall amenities were positively noted, but some issues were raised.
Value for Money
8.69
Generally seen as good value compared to prices, despite some complaints.
Food and Beverage
9.04
Food received favorable comments across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
9.21
Many guests highly recommend the hotel despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:07

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with a Touch of Serenity

Outdoor Swimming Pool and BBQ Area: Relax and unwind by our inviting poolside or enjoy a delightful barbecue with views of the pool.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities: Each room boasts a balcony, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with premium toiletries for your ultimate relaxation.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in local delicacies and fresh seafood at our multi-cuisine restaurant or opt for the convenience of room service.

Book your stay at Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel for a memorable and rejuvenating experience.

Important information:

For airport pick-up, please provide the flight details to the property at least 24-hours prior to arrival.

As imposed by the government of Sri Lanka, along with this hotel booking, there are other requirements that need to be met in order for you to obtain the Visa to enter the country.

The property will assist you with all this information.

The details will be sent to you via a message post-reservation.

Please note, classification of level-1 properties and the above information can change based on government regulation changes. Therefore, please ensure to refer to SLTDA protocols prior to making a reservation.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all 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 from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$25 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

8.8
Based on 607 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 9.04
Overall Experience: 9.21
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david couple fr
7
Bien mais peu être mieux
Pros:

Personnel agréable, serviable , piscine bien

Cons:

La chambre était un peu sale ( poussière un peu partout dans les coins ) et le réfrigérateur sentait un peu fort .

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Bruno couple fr
8
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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LASITHA solo_traveller mv
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Melanie solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

The room was really nice and clean. It had well working air con and fan. It was equipped with a Brand new mosquito net tent . It had a great balcony with nice views. The bathroom had hot water.
The food at the Restaurant was ok but nothing special.

Cons:

They could do more against mosquitoes and insects. It was the first hotel that didnt burn or spray anything. It had the most mosquitoes and insects (not in the room but the other areas of the hotel)
Late Check out was not possible. I spent the day at the pool, Restaurant or Lobby. It was just too warm for me since the Restaurant and the Lobby had no aircon.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Kathy solo_traveller au
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Lorena couple es
10
Increíble estancia en Negombo
Pros:

Increíble estancia en Negombo. Personal super agradable, atento y dispuesto a ayudar a lo huéspedes. En general, una estancia para repetir sin duda.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Peter couple dk
9
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Peter couple dk
9
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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samantha solo_traveller au
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Ben couple gb
10
Kind friendly clean with great location
Pros:

Comfortable, practical rooms with fridge and nice beds. Attentive staff, lovely pool, great location and great price. The restaurant even having a pizza after a 24 hour flight was fresh and we enjoyed our first beer. Also had a wellness center that was best priced we have seen

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Beverly couple lk
8
Lovely, coming again..
Pros:

Great location, close to the Main Street bars and restaurants but on a quiet residential road. Absolutely lovely, quirky, arty small and friendly hotel. Great breakfast, lovely pool, fabulous staff.

Cons:

A little bit tired in places and rooms a bit dark, however excellent value for money and such a lovely vibe overall.
Rooms were not serviced daily, that was disappointing..

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Lev couple ru
6
Pros:

Хорошее место расположения. Отзывчивый персонал. Симпатичный интерьер.

Cons:

Мы жили на первом этаже и это был ад. За две недели проведенных на острове мы не видели такого количества комаров. Поостыни были не первой свежести, шампунь как будто из раза в раз наливают в старый, оставленный предыдущими жильцами флакон. Персонал проявлял понимание к проблеме полчища комаров в нашем номере, но лучше не стало. Спали на кровати в антимоскитной палатке, но пока готовились ко сну оказались очень сильно покусанными. Завтрак посредственный

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Rita couple pt
9
Pros:

Era confortável e limpo. Uma Villa muito bonita com quartos espaçosos. Tinha uma boa piscina.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Malgorzata couple pl
8
W hotelu spędziliśmy 2 noce po przylocie na Sri Lankę i była to bardzo wygodna opcja.
Pros:

Wygodny pokój, przyjechaliśmy ok 5 nad ranem i nie było problemu z zameldowaniem. Fajny, nieduży, czyściutki basen, dogodna lokalizacja, spacerem do plaży 10 minut i podobnie do głównej ulicy. Hotel w cichej okolicy więc bardzo dogodnie, a na korytarzu unosi się piękny zapach jak w spa. W pokoju była klimatyzacja i wiatrak oraz wyjście na balkon. Mieliśmy opcję ze śniadaniem, które było smaczne aczkolwiek codziennie takie samo. Bardzo uprzejma obsługa, odpowiadali na nasze wszystkie pytania i byli chętni do pomocy. Zjedliśmy również kolację w restauracji hotelowej, była bardzo smaczna.

Cons:

Śniadania trochę mało urozmaicone, codziennie ta sama wersja - tost, omlet, kiełbaska i szynka z talerzem owoców. Śniadanie było smaczne ale można pomyśleć o jakimś urozmaiconym menu. W pokoju była moskitiera nad łóżko ale widać że już ma trochę czasu i nie robi wrażenia najczystszej. Pościel mogłaby być czystsza, na naszej były ślady długopisów.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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MONIK couple fr
10
une adresse en or
Pros:

tout était vraiment très bien : l'ensemble du personnel : disponible, serviable, efficace; l'hôtel lui-même : le charme de sa décoration, la piscine, le restaurant (très bon), le petit déjeuner; l'emplacement au calme et pourtant proche de la mer et de l'agitation de la ville; la chambre, spacieuse avec son balcon très agréable. Si nous revenons à Negombo, nous reviendrons ici sans hésiter

Cons:

je ne comprends pas les évaluations négatives, elles ne correspondent pas à ce que nous avons vécu dans cet hôtel où nous sommes restés trois nuits si je prends en compte le early check-in que nous avons pris et grandement apprécié.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Beatrice solo_traveller ch
10
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Zoltán couple hu
10
Pros:

Minden rendben volt

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Prabha couple lk
10
One of the best place to relax and enjoy.
Pros:

The food, accommodation and actually everything was really nice and well arranged.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was in a highly satisfying level.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple ie
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at the Blue Elephant Hotel – everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish.
The rooms are spacious, spotless and very comfortable, and the décor throughout the hotel is beautiful and thoughtfully done. The food was delicious every time, with great variety and excellent quality.
What really makes this place special, though, is the people. The staff are genuinely warm, helpful and welcoming, and the owner is incredibly kind and attentive – nothing is too much trouble.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend the Blue Elephant to anyone visiting the area. Truly a special place to stay.

Cons:

We liked everything.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Françoise couple ch
8
Parfait pour une dernière halte avant un vol de retour
Pros:

Très pratique pour une dernière halte avant un vol de retour. Nous avons bénéficié d’un « late Check out » moyennant un petit supplément. Jolie décoration, bon restaurant sur place. Piscine très propre.

Cons:

Le frigo dans la chambre ne refroidissait pas

2026-01-18 via Nuitee