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Elephant Corridor

5.0 star property
Travelers find lakeside peace at this resort where they can rejuvenate at the spa, grab coffee at the café, and explore nature trails on borrowed bikes

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Elephant Corridor sits by a lake with two international restaurants and a poolside bar. The Om Wellness Spa offers relaxation, and families love the playground. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi, and past visitors consistently praise their experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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  • Garden view
  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lovers’ Escape

  • Garden view
  • 124 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Space

  • Garden view
  • 132 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Garden view
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 232 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Sigiriya, Elephant Corridor is in a rural area and on a lake. Minneriya National Park and Pidurangala Rock reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Habarana Cultural Center and Popham's Arboretum. Explore all the area has to offer with cave exploring, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Sigiriya travel guide
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Pothana, Kimbissa, Sigiriya, 21120

What's nearby

  • A prominent rock formation with a river in the valley below.
    Ancient City of Sigiriya
    13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • A temple interior with large Buddha statues, intricate ceiling artwork, and a central stupa.
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Sigiriya Museum
    14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Sigiriya Lion Rock
    20 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Pidurangala Rock
    25 min drive - 13.4 km

Restaurants

  • Barista
    12 min drive
  • RastaRant
    12 min drive
  • The Kitchen Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Sigiriya Village Hotel
    13 min drive
  • Wihara Restaurant
    8 min drive

About this property

Elephant Corridor

  • Luxury family-friendly resort by the lake
  • At Elephant Corridor, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub and a body treatment at Om Wellness Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
  • Other perks at this resort include:
    • 2 indoor pools and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking and valet parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in and barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as private plunge pools and 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and separate baths/showers
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Separate sitting areas, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Ambrosia
  • Ebony and Ivory Jungle

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 26 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00 (from 4 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision
Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Elephant Corridor have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Elephant Corridor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elephant Corridor?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephant Corridor?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Elephant Corridor?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Elephant Corridor provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Elephant Corridor located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly resort is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sigiriya Museum, Ancient City of Sigiriya, and Sigiriya Lion Rock. Habarana Cultural Center and Pidurangala Rock are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Elephant Corridor Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon rapport qualité-prix, très grande chambre en pleine nature. On voit des éléphants et des water Buffalo se promener la nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tak

Liked: Staff & service
高級なホテルだけど設備に古びた部分が見える。 食事は基本的に洋食。スリランカ料理は出ないのが少し残念。朝食もカレーを食べたい時は12時間前までに予約が必要。 従業員は親切で、大変気持ちが良い。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here 10 years ago and it was wonderful. The “bones” are great but “cracks” are appearing. The rooms are generous and the property and vistas are beautiful. The property, rooms and facilities are beginning to look a little tired and the staff are struggling. The swimming pool and spa are a long way away but there used to be buggies to pick you up especially during the heat of the day. Phones not working so room service was difficult. There was a ridiculously high corkage charge on some wine that we brought with us and the laundry charge was incredibly high. Bathrooms need a renovation. The overall grandeur is still there so it wouldn’t take much to improve it. No activity was offered. I love birdwatching and preciously an expert was offered along with other interesting experiences.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elephant Corridor is situated right in the wilderness and when coming there you feel the hospitalty with excellent service.The room are very spacious and the bathroom has both shower and bathtub. There is also a small pool connected to each room. The jungle sounds is around. Just so great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

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

淡季性價比很高

淡季價錢很值得住好一點。早晚餐都很好吃，環境很好很舒服。有野生孔雀，職員說可以喂食。spa的地方騎單車去就好，spa普通但按摩師很nice 請我們吃當地水果，進酒店那條小路有另一間spa店，我們司機說又便宜又好。游泳池很乾淨房間超大很有feel。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

Grand, great views & good location

Lovely hotel with big rooms. The pool was nice too, located a short walk from the rooms and you can borrow cycles. Lovely view of Sigiriya rock too. The bar was a bit of a strange room with no atmosphere. It felt more like a waiting room. We had our drinks outside though so this was not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Claes

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

En naturupplevelse utan service

Det märkliga var att pool låg 400 m fräna hotellet och anledningen till det var att man skulle vara nära och uppleva naturen. Ändå så spelade man modern musik på högsta nivå från baren så man fick gå och säga till flera ggr. I övrigt mycket märklig service eller obefintlig
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

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

Rural retreat, beautiful gardens.

Close to Sigurya, Lion Rock can be seen from reception. Dambulla 40 mins drive. This is an absolutely amazing hotel. Totally away from anything. A very tranquil rural retreat, only 28 rooms (I believe). The staff, from the lady gardeners to the waiters, were all lovely. They made it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
대자연 속의 조용한 휴식 공간! 20개 객실 중 내가 간 날은 3개만 예약이 되어 있어서 조용하기도 하거니와, 모든 직원들의 관심 가득한 서비스를 받음. 자연 속에서 천천히 흐르는 시간을 느끼고 싶은 신 분에게 강추
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot for some r&r. Service in restaurant a tad hit and miss. But all done with a smile. Rooms tired but great size and design. Fantastic bed and linen! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel eccellente, immerso nella natura. Stanze ampie e pulitissime. Cena a buffet abbondante e molto buona. Altamente raccomandabile.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laurent

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hôtel pas à la hauteur

Calme assuré, très beau parc, et nettoyage exceptionnel des pelouses. Grande chambre. Pour le reste, Hôtel décevant, trop cher pour la qualité des prestations. Mauvaise literie. Notre chambre disposait d'un minuscule trou d'eau à l'extérieur, non filtré donc à risque de bactéries. Jamais personne au bar, ambiance lumineuse style discothèque et la fois où nous y sommes allés il n'y avait plus de rhum, de cachacha,..seuls cocktails disponibles : à base de vodka. Service vraiment à revoir au niveau de la restauration. Attention aux amateurs de farniente, il n'y a que 8 transats autour de la piscine. À noter en présence du responsable tout se passe beaucoup mieux. Pour finir ça ne vaut pas la somme demandée par nuit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good concept, mediocre reality

Based on pictures and reviews on line, we anticipated a great experience. However, from check in through check out, the actual experience fell significantly short. The rooms are dark and dated. While I understand small critters will get into the rooms in this setting, we found droppings (mice, geckos?) at several locations within the room. Our calls to reception went unanswered ( we were trying to get through in order to have a tuk tuk sent to our cabin). In the middle of the night, we received a call from a guest in another room - she was distraught and saying that there was screaming outside her room that had been going on for a couple of hours (kind of scary!). Food was very mediocre and service was slow. Check out was mayhem. We had requested a car service for 10AM that didn't show up until 11AM- ruined our plans for the day. Three other guests experienced the same thing (and were not happy- nor was the couple that had heard the screaming the night before who were checking out at the same time...). The staff was earnest and tried hard to be hospitable but the overall operation just falls short on multiple fronts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yaso

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

Relaxing Stay

We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, and the variety of birds we saw just from the patio of our room. The room opened up to the view of the lake that we could see at a distance and a green belt. Two days in a row we saw a peacock walk by in the woods. We also saw other birds and monkeys. We did not see any elephants on the premises because the hotel property is fended off. We were told that elephants cross the property beyond the fenced area. Sigiriya rock is visible from the hotel. The park and the trail leading to the rock fort is only a 5-10 minute drive from the hotel. They have a very nice swimming pool. The restaurant served really good food- taste and presentation was splendid. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste of the authentic Sri Lankan entrée. The staff were very friendly. On the day we arrived they had some water issues so we did not have water for a few hours. Fortunately that problem did not arise again. The room was spacious and the bathroom was huge!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

Beautiful hotel 10 minutes away from Sigiriya

We stayed for only 2 nights and regretted it: The place is fabulous with spacious rooms that are beyond believe: The bathroom was definitely bigger than our bedroom at home! The beds are very comfortable, the rooms very, very clean and the terrasse is fantastic, too, with a wonderfully cozy bed which invites to enjoy the warm and lush evenings. Even a little private pool is there. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. We felt at home away from home and truly enjoyed our stay there very much. The hotel location is very central with Sigirija only 10 minutes away (from the lobby, you even enjoy a direct view to the rock). Restaurant and food are highly recommendable, too. The waiters are very attentive and charming. This was a very enjoyable experience for us and we can highly recommend the Elephant Corridor Hotel.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over-rated and over-priced - just poor

Promoted as an idyllic romantic secluded resort and long ago it may have had aspirations to achieve that. Now its just expensive and run down. The rooms are large but poorly furnished with Spartan furniture that is uninviting and uncomfortable. The pool is very nice, but is 500m down a hot dusty track to get to. The Spa is further down the same track. Anything you spend would be wasted on the hot trek back to your room. They once had carts, but they were all out of commission. You cannot buy drinks at the pool bar, but need to trek back to the main bar near reception. The rooms are cleaned well, but not maintained to the standard the prices demand. The shower floods the bathroom and the shower heads spray everywhere except down. Our shower had an ant infestation. The regular up keep you would expect, just is not performed. The restaurant is not bad, but just plain. Every breakfast was the same 4 curries with no variety. The dinners were mundane. My lamb was served cold. Overall just misses the mark. If you make the mistake and get stuck here take the time to drive to the nearby restaurants at the quality hotels of Heritance Kandalama, Cinnamon or Jetwing. If possible pick one of these other hotels instead. We ate at Cinnamon and Heritance Kandalama and walked around their hotel. They were significantly better at a similar price. Don't be fooled by the in-room pools. They are too cold to use and not romantic at all.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sundararaman

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

luxurious stay, friendly staff

lots of space and facilities for children
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, good hospitality, average overall.

Our stay for 2 nights in Elephant Corridor was good. The staff were the highlight with excellent customer service. Hotel location is great, with good views to the sourroundings. Wild life didn't disappoint either. However, hotel facilities are a bit dated, hotel GM to our surprise was quite pre occupied with barely an acknowledgement of guests which is a rarity in our travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koen

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

Spacious villas and friendly staff

I had a great stay here. The staff was super friendly, especially Asanka. The villa's are spacious and super nice. The free nature walk and massage was great. The hotel is 14 years old and they are currently renovating it. So things can be outdated, but I would still recommend this place. I was really sad when I had to leave. Thanks a lot!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracey

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

Brilliant

Amazing hotel, great staff nothing was to much, sorted out our lifts anywhere we went, the best food we have eaten in the week long stay traveling Sri Lanka, rooms were fabulous & the spar treatment was fantastic after climbing the rock, we didn't want to leave, thanks for everything x
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sune

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

Amazing hotel at Sigiriya.

Amazing hotel with expansive grounds and only 27 rooms/bungalows located in the wild with undisturbed terraces and all with own mini-pool. On-site organic garden, wildlife, beautiful landscape and a view of the Sigiriya Rock. Service was great, restaurant view amazing, food not bad. Nothing to complain about, really. Great for families! Hotel was not brand-new, but with a bit of charming patina while not feeling worn at all. Spa & fitness looked great, main pool was great, childrens pool was great and hotel staff always very attentive. We had nothing to complain about at all :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C

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

Beautiful Safari Lodge

We were so happy to have stayed at this fantastic resort. I don't know where to begin. The rooms/cabins were huge, we had a fantastic view facing a water hole, we had an outside bed, to lounge on and observe the wildlife. It also had a small soaking pool outside our room. The bathroom was huge, with bath and separate shower. The bed was the largest I have ever seen, larger than a king size bed. The property had bicycles that you could borrow and it had a beautiful large swimming pool and spa. The wifi was free, but only worked in the common areas, not in the room. We had a lovely dinner and the breakfast was also fantastic. The staff at this resort were extremely polite and friendly and most helpful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

loved it but getting a bit worn

amazing staff make up for a tired hotel although the location is amazing and the private plunge pool were just what we needed after a long drive. staff go beyond to make sure you have a relaxing time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Yuko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed at Romantic Suite. It was very spacious and well-designed. But really frowsty.... that smell ruined its romantic mood. Hotel staffs were all very polite and friendly. Garden was very beautiful and food was also good. ( but felt too expensive.) That smell.... I couldn't take it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place for a two night stay.

This is a great base for accessing Sigiriya and Dambulla. Rooms were good, region is fantastic