The Elephant Stables is a boutique hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It offers a stay that mixes old colonial history with modern design. The hotel is on a hill in Primrose Gardens. It is a restored bungalow that was once the home of a noble Kandyan family. They kept their elephants on the grounds.
The hotel has views of the Knuckles Mountain Range and the Mahaweli River valley.
Historical Legacy and Strategic Location
The hotel has a history. It feels like an era.. It also has modern comfort. The main building has architecture. It has cars, travel posters and Sri Lankan antiques. The hotel feels quiet and peaceful.. It is close to Kandy city. You can visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. You can walk around Kandy Lake. can watch a dance performance. Then you can come back to the hotel.
Luxurious Accommodations and Vintage Aesthetics
The hotel has a rooms and suites. Each one is unique. The rooms are like the Colonial Rooms. There is also the Pepper Cottage and the Royal Tent. The Royal Tent is like glamping. Each room has -century furniture. It has fabrics and modern art. You get bedding and high-speed internet. You get a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The bathroom has a rain shower and local toiletries. The windows and veranda look out onto the gardens or mountains.
Gourmet Dining and Leisure Amenities
The hotel serves international food. You can have a Sri Lankan meal. You can have dining on the terrace. The hotel has an infinity pool. It looks like it merges with the hills. There are sun loungers for relaxing. You can unwind at the bar lounge. They serve Ceylon tea and tropical cocktails.
Practical Travel Planning and Guest Services
The hotel is small. It books out fast. It is especially busy during the Kandy Esala Perahera festival. The hotel has guest services. They have a 24-hour front desk. They have service and free parking. The tour desk can help with excursions. You can visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. can take a tea plantation tour. You can book a train ticket to Ella.