Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (688 reviews)
No. 81/1, Joseph street, Eththukala , Negombo , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

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 688 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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Natascha couple nl
8
Geweldige plek voor begin en einde reis
Pros:

De ligging en de flexibiliteit qua inchecken en uitchecken

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Alejandra couple es
8
Pros:

El hotel es acogedor y muy conveniente como primera parada después del vuelo. El restaurante del hotel es cómodo y con muy buena relación calidad precio. El personal del hotel es muy atento.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Trudi solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Absolutely loved this accommodation, a real find for our last night before leaving Sri Lanka. Decor is beautiful, lovely swimming pool and outside area with restaurant attached. Room was spacious with small outdoor sitting area, large double bed and modern bathroom. Staff very welcoming and friendly. 15mins from airport.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Bla bla solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Wie in den meisten Unterkünften auf Sri Lanka ist das Service Personal sehr zuvorkommend, freundlich und hilfsbereit. Frühstück vollkommen ausreichend und lecker. Extrawünsche wurden , wenn machbar umgesetzt.

Cons:

Die Sauberkeit im Bad ist verbesserungswürdig. Bei Ankunft schmutzige, verdreckte Bodenfliesen speziell hinter der Eingangstür.

War für 5 Tage in einer anderen Stadt und nach der Rückkehr Zimmer im selben Zustand vorgefunden wie ich es verlassen hatte. Sprich das Zimmer und Bad wurde während meiner Abwesenheit nicht gereinigt als auch die Betten nicht gemacht. Erst auf Bitten meinerseits wurde dies nach meiner Rückkehr erledigt.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Kalana solo_traveller lk
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Groenewald family_with_children ae
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Natascha couple nl
9
Erg fijn
Pros:

De rustige locatie, goed bereikbaar vanaf het vliegveld, heel fijn dat zeer vroeg inchecken mogelijk was

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Carola solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Het vriendelijke personeel en de mogelijkheid om laat uit te checken.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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MayFal solo_traveller lk
8
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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olivier solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Joli hôtel proche de l'océan, piscine très appréciée. Le personnel est très gentil

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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sabiha90 family_with_children bd
7
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Sally family_with_children gb
8
Short & sweet
Pros:

Lovely little hotel with beautiful decoration and friendly staff. We only stayed for proximity to the airport but it was a very comfortable stay.

Cons:

We had some confusion about breakfast which we were told started at 7:30 but didn’t seem to be happening as expected. The hotel prepared us a sandwich and it wasn’t their fault but we had been looking forward to something more substantial before the flight. Other than that it was lovely.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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family family_with_children nl
8
Pros:

We waren met 2 jonge kinderen en hadden een hele ruime 4p kamer, wat lastig te vinden is. Dus dat was super fijn. Daarnaast stelden ze goede klamboes ter beschikking, airco, fantastisch schoon zwembad incl ondiep gedeelte voor kids, zeer vriendelijk personeel, rustige omgeving. Je kan er prima eten en op loopafstand zijn bovendien veel leuke horeca-opties. Korte rit vanaf het vliegveld.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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amaya family_with_children es
9
TODO BIEN
Pros:

Nos dejaron hacer early check in por un módico precio.
La piscina y el restaurante fenomenal.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller nc
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Adriel couple lk
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Sheruni solo_traveller lk
8
Pros:

The staff was extremely friendly

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Vanessa couple au
8
Pros:

Great hotel for starting point of our journey , good options around the hotel if you want to walk to restaurants, lovely onsite restaurant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Renaud Grenier couple ca
8
correct pour un escale 1 ou 2 nuits
Pros:

piscine et nourriture excellente .

Cons:

la chambre tres petite

2026-04-04 via Nuitee