Tiara Elephant Lodge

Hotels
7.9 (25 reviews)
hotale watta puranagama ,puwakpitiya , Habarana , LK

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff service
Beautiful surroundings
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food variety

Categories

Cleanliness
6.29
The bathroom was not cleaned from previous guests' use, which negatively impacted the experience.
Service
9.26
Staff were superlative and attentive to all requests, providing a wonderful service experience.
Location
7.3
Location is beautiful but quite remote, requiring significant travel to reach nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.25
Very spacious rooms, which are a delight but could be improved with better maintenance.
Amenities
8.28
The stunning pool surrounded by nature enhances the amenities offered.
Value for Money
8.24
Generally, a good value given the beautiful surroundings and services provided.
Food and Beverage
7.29
Food is decent, but there is limited variety in the menu.
Overall Experience
8.26
Overall a lovely experience marred slightly by cleanliness issues and food variety.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:20

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Habarana

Luxurious Accommodation: Tiara Elephant Lodge offers cozy rooms with modern amenities like a kettle, plush bed linens, and fluffy towels ensuring a comfortable stay.

Relaxation and Hospitality: Unwind in the hot tub or explore the lush garden before enjoying delectable Asian cuisine at the on-site restaurant. The 24-hour front desk and attentive staff cater to your every need.

Convenient Location: With Pidurangala Rock and Sigiriya Rock in close proximity, Tiara Elephant Lodge is the perfect base for exploring the cultural wonders of the region. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.29
Service: 9.26
Location: 7.3
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 7.29
Overall Experience: 8.26
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Lakshika • family_with_children • lk
1
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marine • solo_traveller • fr
10
Logement en pleine nature - Idéal pour Safari
Pros:

Proche de l'entrée du parc de Minerrya ==> Parfait pour un safari matinal
Le personnel était arrangeant et agréable

Cons:

RAS

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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xavier • couple • es
8
Pros:

La cama, la piscina y el trato del personal

Cons:

La ubicacion

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Brett • extended_group • au
9
Great place, quiet location,run by excellent people. Highly recommended
Pros:

Idyllic setting, beautiful surroundings and great walking nearby. It was great to cool off in the pool. Tissa (manger) was very helpful and knowledgeable. The guys running the restaurant were super friendly and excellent cooks - the food was first class.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Maud • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Hotel situé dans un endroit calme en pleine nature. Les hôtes sont aux petits soins et super gentils. Les chambres sont grandes. Le petit déjeuner était personnalisé et super bon. Nous avons mangé un barbecue délicieux.

Cons:

Rien de grave mais il manque un frigo dans la chambre, et ce n'est à mon sens pas la faute de l'hôtel, mais la wifi ne fonctionnait pas.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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NICOLA • extended_group • it
10
OTTIMO TUTTO
Pros:

Bellissima realtà, gestita da ragazzi giovani, simpatici e molto educati, sempre pronti a dare risposte alle varie richieste della clientela. Camere e bagno molto ampi. Arrivando in tarda serata, abbiamo chiesto se c'era la possibilità di cenare e ci hanno proposto cosa potevano fare per accontentandoci subito, chiedendoci un'oretta per preparare. Puntualissimi, tempistica rispettata in pieno. Al mattino seguente, ci hanno detto che per la cena avevano organizzato una grigliata, se volevamo partecipare, abbiamo prenotato, è stata un'ottima idea, siamo rimasti molto soddisfatti, tutto molto buono, dall'entrèe alla macedonia. Bravi ragazzi, complimenti a tutti. Ottimo il rapporto qualità/prezzo. Lo consiglio.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Es war ein wirklich traumhafter Aufenthalt. Die Unterkunft liegt mitten im Dschungel und hat eine hervorragenden Pool und Garten. Das Personal ist unfassbar lieb und behilflich.

Cons:

Die Adresse bei Booking stimmte nicht mit der richtigen Adresse überein. Die Unterkunft liegt außerhalb. Ich fand zu Beginn schade, weil ich gern mobil sein wollte. Das hat sich aber sofort nach Ankunft erledigt, weil die Unterkunft, insbesondere der Mitarbeitenden, das Paradies ist. Danke für alles.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • kw
5
Can be improved a lot
Pros:

Calm surroundings

Cons:

Power cut , voltage fluctuation, WiFi very bad

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter En Sarah • family_with_children • be
10
Super verblijf met super personeel in Habarana - aanrader !
Pros:

Super locatie. De laatste lodge net voor de jungle begint. 's avonds lopen de olifanten gewoon langs de lodge. Mooie kamers en mooi zwembad. Super vriendelijke host en personeel waarmee we ook op wandeling zijn geweest langs de moestuinen van de locals net voor de jungle. Via de accommodatie hebben we ook de safari (met de olifanten gathering) in Baudulla national park geboekt en tijdens de wandeling kwamen we de driver terug tegen. Lekker eten (je kan er ook een gezellige BBQ boeken). De tuin van de accommodatie heeft heel veel fruitbomen (limoen, papaya, koon fruit, bananen, mango, ...) en er lopen leguanen en pauwen rond. Super verblijf en supervriendelijk personeel. Zeker een aanrader !

Cons:

Als we 1 verbeterpunt kunnen noemen, dan is het misschien meer ligplaatsen en schaduw voorzien rond het zwembad.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Romana • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Tiara Elephant Lodge was the best accommodation of our trip to Sri Lanka. It is the perfect base for exploring the Cultural Triangle while still being surrounded by nature. Spending hours by the pool, listening to the sounds of wildlife, was incredibly relaxing.

The rooms are spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The exceptionally friendly staff fulfilled every wish we had, helped us organize our excursions, and treated us to delicious meals. To our surprise, they even honored us with a wonderful barbecue.

These days were one of the highlights of our journey and will always remain among our most cherished memories. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience!

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Moataz • extended_group • eg
7
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Sudheera • solo_traveller • lk
9
Perfect spot for habarana
Pros:

The staff was really friendly and maintained the positive friendly atmosphere at all the times until we checked out. Specifically Athula and overs father i believe gave a brilliant service. Food was great. Location also very calm and peaceful.

Cons:

Nothing much honestly but can give a little effort make a the garden more attractive and in room facilities such as hot water. It was functioning but need some touch.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Aileen • solo_traveller • ae
10
Lodge in Wunderschöner Natur mit absoluter Ruhe
Pros:

In Wunderschöner Natur und ganz ruhig gelegene Lodge mit Pool. Super sauber und mit sehr guten Frühstück. Der nette Besitzer Tissa hat mir meine Ausflüge gebucht. Die Lodge ist ein Super Ausgangspunkt für Elefantensafaris, für Ausflüge nach Sigiriya und Pidurangala.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Fazal • family_with_children • lk
9
Pros:

We stayed a night at Tiara Elephant Lodge and it was so peaceful and mind relaxing.. The swimming pool was well maintained.. The food was delicious.. The staff was very friendly, helpful and pleasant, specially Mr. Athula.. He made things very convenient for us... We enjoyed our stay....

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Hafina • couple • gb
7
Amazing nature stay
Pros:

Absolutely stunning nature surroundings, peacocks roaming freely, good A/C and the pool was clean and lovely. Food was fantastic, we arrived late having not had dinner and they prepared us some delicious noodles and then curry the following night. There weren’t any restaurants nearby but wasn’t a problem as they had a fantastic chef there
They had lots of recommendations for the local area and very kindly washed our hire car for us
The road leading up to the property is bumpy but we managed it without any problems, don’t let this change your mind about booking this place!

Cons:

Bathroom is in need of renovation, our shower was broken and hanging off the wall, room is very basic but clean. WiFi didn’t work

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Michal • couple • pl
10
Pros:

The lodge is beautifully integrated into the natural surroundings, making it feel like a peaceful jungle retreat. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, and the rooms were great. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to be close to the sights but away from the noise.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Harshana Sumithchandra • family_with_children • lk
10
Pros:

They provided us with very friendly service. The room was simple and very clean. The breakfast was also very delicious.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Marijana • couple • de
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Federica • family_with_children • it
10
Bellissima esperienza
Pros:

Staff superlativo che ha cercato di anticipare ogni nostra richiesta. Gli spazi esterni , con piscina,immersi nella natura sono bellissimi. Abbiamo avuto modo di cenare 2 volte e la seconda sera ci hanno organizzato un barbecue sotto le stelle indimenticabile.

Cons:

Stando immerso nella natura qualche insetto fa visita in camera.

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Nishantha • family_with_children • lk
9
Pros:

Service excellent . Foods were delicious . Highly recommend .

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee