Hotel Elephant Reach stands at Yala junction in Kirinda, on Sri Lanka's deep south coast, about 1.9 km from Kirinda and 9.3 km from Tissamaharama, with Bundala National Park 11.9 km away. The nature resort is spread across 4 acres of land and built under the shade of tropical trees such as kohomba, mango and cashew.
The hotel is 191 km as the crow flies from Bandaranaike International Airport; by road the drive south is about 279 km and usually takes 4 to 4.5 hours, passing Weligama, Tangalle and the southern seaside resorts. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Hotel Elephant Reach.
Elephant Reach has 21 chalets and 14 standard rooms, most of them interconnecting, set to blend with the grounds while giving guests privacy and security. Each chalet has air-conditioning, an electronic safe, a well-stocked minibar, a 20-inch television with satellite channels, a DVD player, a hair dryer, a spacious bathroom with hot and cold water, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.
The air-conditioned restaurant serves Sri Lankan dishes alongside selected Western specialities, and the Mahout's Bar is the place for a drink after a day out. There is an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and a pool bar, a pool table, a children's play area, a landscaped garden, laundry facilities, IDD facilities, and safari jeeps with guides.
Yala National Park, home to elephants, sloth bears, leopards, spotted deer, wild boar, sambhur, crocodiles and a great many birds, is about a 30-minute drive away. Further excursions reach Bundala for its birds and wildlife, Uda Walawe with its elephants, the bird sanctuary and swamp lake at Kumana, the small elephant park at Lahugala, and the pilgrimage town of Kataragama.
We celebrate birthday night, Good staff Specially @dinethri
Set in a gorgous setting unfortunately only had 1 night here. Gorgous pool but dated rooms. However dinner was delicious, staff are very helpful and good air-con. Nice ambience tho it was nearly 1 hr to gate 5 for Yala Safari. Thi…
Had a really great experience at Elephant Reach! The place is beautiful, the atmosphere is relaxing, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, and everything was well maintained. Overall, it’s a very go…
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