Hotel Elephant Reach

Hotels
8.3 (451 reviews)
Yala Junction, Kirinda , Tissamaharama , lk
+94 77 207 5712

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 451 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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Ingo • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Perfekte Location für die Nacht vor einer Safari im Yala Nationalpark 👌

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Sara • family_with_children • ch
8
Luogo incantevole e super apprezzato
Pros:

La struttura è molto bella e ben organizzata. Dopo il safari presso lo Yala, abbiamo potuto rilassarci in piscina. La mattina ci hanno organizzato la colazione al sacco da portare al safari. Abbiamo apprezzato la cena a buffet cone anche la colazione.

Cons:

Il bagno meritava forse una pulizia più accurata

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Bjm • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Het zwembad, goed personeel.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Taryn • couple • nz
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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victor • family_with_children • es
7
Buen hotel
Pros:

Muy bien ambientado en plena naturaleza y habitaciones cómodas. Pedimos habitación contiguas para los niños y estaban conectadas por una puerta. El personal muy atento y pendiente de tus necesidades. ¡Como en todo nuestro viaje por Srilanka!

Cons:

Lo peor sin dudas el restaurante. Tardan más de una hora en servir y sacan cada plato separado del resto. Pedimos unos spaguetis con aceite y ajo para un niño de 11 años y era imposible de comer por el picante (adjunto fotos de las guindillas que tenía!)

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • family_with_children • es
8
Bonitas instalaciones
Pros:

Habitaciones limpias y cómodas,

Cons:

La cocina, carta pobre y comida excesivamente picante

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • family_with_children • de
5
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • ae
10
Pros:

Really enjoyed my stay at Elephant Reach Hotel. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with fresh watermelon juice, which was a lovely touch after a long drive. Special thanks to the receptionist Shakya Dewmini for the warm and helpful hospitality throughout my stay.

The hotel is peaceful, clean, and surrounded by nature, making it a perfect stop before or after a Yala safari. Rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the on-site restaurant made it easy to enjoy dinner and drinks without leaving the property.

Overall, a calm and convenient stay with great service and a relaxing atmosphere.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Paulina • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Close proximity to Yala. Nice surrounding of the chalet and very helpful and kind personnel. Room was clean and without insects. They were kind to serve us dinner even after closing time.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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tullio ferrara • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Niente in particolare

Cons:

Buffet terribile e poco organizzato.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • extended_group • au
9
Would stay again
Pros:

They provide breakfast nicely presented when you go out on an early morning safari
The staff were very helpful

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Lanlan • family_with_children • cn
2
Pros:

员工热情

Cons:

设施老旧，床单被套枕头很旧，都是发黄的，厕所及淋浴也很旧也看着不干净

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Dzhansel • extended_group • ae
9
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Lee Bi • extended_group • sg
8
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Sveykovský • family_with_children • cz
8
Pros:

Pokoje byly čisté a pohodlné. Pěkný bazén i celý areál. Bohaté snídaně do krabice s sebou.

Cons:

Velmi pomalý personál,především v restauraci. Seděli jsme tam sami,přesto jsme na jedno z jídel čekali hodinu a třičtvrtě. Hluk ze sousedního bungalovu přes spojovací dveře .

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • se
6
Trevligt
Pros:

Bra läge nära Yala.

Cons:

Lite slitet men ändå fräscht.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Wilhem • couple • fr
8
Pros:

La nourriture exceptionnel

Cons:

Quelques remontées d'odeurs désagréable a certain moment dans notre chambre

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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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