Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (711 reviews)
No. 81/1, Joseph street, Eththukala , Negombo , lk

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
See all facilities

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 711 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
B
Bee family_with_children gb
10
Perfect hotel in Negombo.
Pros:

We stayed here for our last night in Sri Lanka before catching our flight back to the UK. It was a perfect place for us to stay and we were looked after so well by the staff. We had excellent communication with them from the point of booking to arrival and we really appreciated that they organised our transport to the airport for us. It made everything really easy for us.

We arrived after a long day travelling from the east coast and the welcome was lovely. We received welcome drinks which we really appreciated and we were able to cool off in the gorgeous pool before a walk down to see the beach and to fit in some last minute souvenir shopping! The hotel location is excellent. It is really close to the beach and shops and the area felt very safe.

I'm not sure if the photos on booking.com are fully up to date as the pool area has recently been refurbished and is actually much more lovely than the photos give credit. I will include some below. It is a lovely pool!!

We were so impressed by the thought that has gone into the design and decoration of the hotel. It is really so beautiful. So much detail and care has gone into it. Nearly every corner is hand painted with beautiful Sri Lankan art work. The ceilings, the doors, the furniture. It is really beautiful. We absolutely loved that. I have included a photo of the ceiling in our room!

We dined at their own restaurant 'The Tusk' which we highly recommend. The food and service was absolutely excellent, and the restaurant is beautiful. It is so gorgeous. They will look after you so well. We had a really lovely last evening here. We were sorry we couldn't stay another night and explore Negombo a bit more.

Istuti to the team at Blue Elephant for making our last evening in Sri Lanka really special for us.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
רותי solo_traveller il
8
Pros:

The dinner food in the restaurant was delicious.
It was 10 minutes walking to the beach

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
H
HALİL İBRAHİM couple tr
9
2026-09-08 via Nuitee
A
Agnes family_with_children at
9
2026-09-08 via Nuitee
L
liyon solo_traveller lk
8
Ok for one night
2026-09-07 via Nuitee
A
Alice couple fr
10
Pros:

L’hôtel est vraiment magnifique et bien placé, la chambre très confortable, et le restaurant très bon. Les équipes sont également aux petits soins.

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
B
Beatrice solo_traveller es
9
Bonito hotel con piscina y habitaciones espaciosas.
Pros:

Habitaciones espaciosas, piscina agradable y buena comida.
Puedes ir a pies hasta la carretera principal con tiendas de souvenirs y restaurantes. El personal y el dueño son súper amables. No llegaba la cobertura a internet en la habitación ni en el comedor, aún así el sitio es súper agradable y recomendable!

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
R
roberto couple it
10
Struttura speciale e punto di riferimento a Negombo
Pros:

L’alloggio è un oasi tranquilla e curatissima a Negombo, personale eccezionale ottima per staccare dalla vita frenetica della città.
Colazione al tavolo, buona e abbondante. Staff super cordiale e disponibile anche per organizzare attività.

Una menzione speciale va al ristorante della struttura “Tusk” il miglior ristorante di pesce di tutto lo Sri Lanka, lo chef ogni giorno all’alba si procura il pesce per la giornata, proponendo piatti in funzione di quello che viene preso al mercato. Lasciatevi guidare nella scelta.

Cons:

Consiglio alla struttura una piccola attenzione in più sulla pulizia delle lenzuola e una gestione diversa dell’acqua calda, risolvendo questi aspetti si raggiunge uno standard alberghiero europeo.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
M
Manuel solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

El espacio de la habitación y el restaurante.
El personal es estupendo.

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
A
Anne couple lk
10
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
J
Jayasekara couple lk
7
Pros:

There are many photo backdrops even though it is a limited space. Nicely decorated.

Cons:

Size of the food portions. It's not filling. We had to order lot of additional food

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
C
Cecile family_with_children fr
10
Très bon hôtel en famille
Pros:

On a fait une mini nuit car on partait le lendemain avec un vol matinal- mais super hôtel - chambre familiale spacieuse et propre - hôtel charmant et personnel adorable

Cons:

C était un peu court 😉

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
A
Alessandro couple it
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
K
Katy couple gb
9
Really cute hotel
Pros:

Large room, pool, the decor was traditional Sri Lankan, polite staff, good location, clean

Cons:

Staff should tell guests where the mosquito net is when they check in. We arrived late and didn’t realise there was one, when we mentioned at check out they said it is in wardrobe.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
A
Audrey family_with_children lu
9
Coloré, confortable et très propre. Resto TB au bord de la piscine
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
C
Celine couple fr
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
M
Manuel solo_traveller de
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
B
Brid couple ie
9
Pros:

Lovely hotel, very friendly staff, great breakfast.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
K
Kirsten solo_traveller ch
7
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
R
Robert Hayes solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee