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Elephant Reach

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior entrance
Reception
Billiards
Chalet

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Yala Junction, Kirinda, Kirinda
  • Kirinda Temple
    2 min drive
  • Kirinda Beach
    4 min drive
  • Palatupana Beach
    13 min drive
  • Crab House Seafood Restaurant
    2 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Chalet

Chalet

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Cityscape Yala by 999 Hotel & Restaurant

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
The price is €15
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Cityscape Yala by 999 Hotel & Restaurant

About this property

Elephant Reach

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Elephant Reach offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Elephant Reach, you'll be within walking distance of Kirinda Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and garden views while dining at Tusk
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a gift shop
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Kirinda Temple and 10 minutes from Tissa Lake
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Elephant Reach. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kirinda hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Tusk - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: LKR 1500 for adults and LKR 750 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Tusk

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 3000.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately LKR 1500 for adults and LKR 750 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 28000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 3000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Elephant Reach offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Elephant Reach
Elephant Reach Hotel Kirinda
Elephant Reach Kirinda
Hotel Elephant Reach Sri Lanka/Kirinda
Elephant Reach Hotel
Elephant Reach Kirinda
Elephant Reach Hotel Kirinda

Elephant Reach Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vikram

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best outside of Yala!
Owners and staff are very respectful and helpful! Very personable too and will do anything to make your stay the best it can possibly be. Will defiantly stay here again! It’s only a 15 minute drive to Yala National Park the food is fantastic for all! Lovely setting and perfect hotel! Thank you to all at Elephant Reach!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rustic property
Elephant Reach is a lovely rustic property. Each guest has his/her own spacious bungalow with air conditioning. Wi-Fi is only available in the reception and restaurant area. 3 buffet meals are served three times a day at set times. The staff is incredibly welcoming and helpful and want to assist in making trip arrangements. They arranged transit from the airport and to Galle for me in addition to a full day safari. They know the best tour operators, and overall I had a great experience. If you are looking to go on a safari, this is the place to stay, and it’s just minutes from Yala National Park. Other than safaris and one temple, there isn’t much to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Chandana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Di, Wamberal NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
The staff are very helpful.. the pool is great and rooms are beautiful. Breakfast was very nice and tho not a buffet they is plenty to eat . We would to loved to stay longer .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Janine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Impressed but not impressed
Hi My husband and I are travellers , we have travelled all through Asia staying it lots of places and we found this place was beautiful but the food was 2nd rate, Alchol was not available for me and very limited for my husband, it was a bit out of the way and there was really nothing to do. Very disappointed. The place itself is beautiful.

6/10 Okay

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel& location, Terrible food
Nice property and location but a big let down with restaurant service and food. Drinks took 45 mins to arrive after 2 reminders. Cold fish and chips served twice. Breakfast Buffett cold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dinusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

mohamed

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Hema Dakshini, Singapore

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Disappointing
This hotel was a real disappointment. We checked in at 7.00pm and checked out at 8.30pm that very night. We had booked 2 chalet rooms. There were gecko droppings on the sheets. The room had a stale smell. The bath area did not have any lighting and it was not clean. The walls between the rooms were very thin and we could hear the baby crying in the next room and also their conversations. The towels had stains on them and it had a peculiar smell. There were also lots of mosquitoes. When we decided to check out immediately, the porters did not even help us with our baggage!

4/10 Poor

David, London

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor Food and Service
Service was pretty poor here and the food was terrible. The rooms were fine and its relatively close to Yala National park but I would recommend seeing if there is anywhere else before you choose this.

6/10 Okay

Fenugreek, Manchester UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for Yala
Reasonable rooms but geared mainly to coach parties and buffet meals.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Waleed, Sheffield, England

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel close to the Safari Park
The hotel images which we saw on the website didn't match that to what we actually saw when we reached the hotel, very disappointing. The rooms are not clean, hotel had only 16 guests staying there at the same time as us, the swimming pool was filthy, you couldn't see the bottom of the pool. Facilities very poor, only swimming pool, Kids play area, bar & restaurant which both close at 10:00pm each night.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for a safari in Yala national park
Lovely staff who were very helpful. Great location for a Yala safari, 2km to Kirinda. Buffet breakfast was ok.

4/10 Poor

Sailor, KL

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice restaurant - receptionist not helpful
The restaurant staff preparred nice food in bufet style and did take care of the customers. The hotel is charging 300 Rupi for 2 hours of Wifi. The mini bar in the room was looked. The receptionist was asked two times to open the minibar with no result. The receptonist promised to organize a jeep for a tour in the national park. The jeep was not ready in the morning. Preparring the bill needed two reminders before it was available.

10/10 Excellent

Solène

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edge, Tokyo

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotell nær nasjonalparken Yala
Godt hotell når man skal til nasjonalparken - et av de nærmeste hotellene. Rommet vårt var hyggelig innredet og med fint bad. Hyggelig hage med svømmebasseng. Bra buffémiddag om kvelden.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
サファリに便利なホテルだが、掃除はイマイチ。
サファリをするには便利な場所だが、部屋のバストイレが汚く、残念だった。スタッフも何度もお願いしても対応してくれず、だらけている感じがした。コスパは悪いが、ロケーションはいい。

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
god beliggenhed, kedelig restaurant
Værelserne var ok, lidt slidte - søde serviceminded personale

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
schönes Hotel
große, saubere Zimmer. Großer Pool - Wasser super - Anlage etwas zuwenig gepflegt (z.B. Blätter im Pool und Liegebereich). Perfekte Lage für die Safari im Yala Nationalpark.

4/10 Poor

Aoyama, 東京、日本

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ｙａｌａのサファリツアーで利用
他に選択肢が無く、このホテルに決定。 ディナーは値段の割にはよくない。 室内の電話が壊れていて不通。無線ＬＡＮもなし。 ドライヤーなし。 ホテルスタッフには、英語が出来ないスタッフもいる様子。