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Elephant Corridor

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2 indoor pools, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Building design
Luxury Space
Luxury Space | Private pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Pothana, Kimbissa, Sigiriya, 21120
  • Sigiriya Museum
    12 min drive
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya
    13 min drive
  • Hotel Shan
    16 min walk
  • Sigiriya (GIU)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Space

Luxury Space

  • 132 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Presidential Pavilion (safari)

  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Lovers’ Escape

Lovers’ Escape

  • 124 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Wild Escape

Wild Escape

  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View

  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

Heritance Kandalama

Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (568)
The price is NZ$1,203
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Heritance Kandalama

About the area

What's nearby

  • Sigiriya Museum - 12 min drive
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 13 min drive
  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 18 min drive
  • Pidurangala Rock - 19 min drive
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delight Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪RastaRant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pradeep Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sigiriya Village Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Elephant Corridor

Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and 2 indoor pools
Elephant Corridor offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Om Wellness Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting.
Enjoy international cuisine at Ambrosia, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Ambrosia - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Ebony and Ivory Jungle - Overlooking the pool and garden, this bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Ambrosia
  • Ebony and Ivory Jungle

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting services
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (194 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Sauna

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Private plunge pool
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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 available
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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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: approximately USD 15 for adults and 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

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 security system, and a first aid kit

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 spa tub without adult supervision
Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Elephant Corridor
Elephant Corridor Hotel
Elephant Corridor Hotel Sigiriya
Elephant Corridor Sigiriya
Elephant Corridor Resort Dambulla
Elephant Corridor Dambulla
Elephant Corridor Resort
Elephant Corridor Sigiriya
Elephant Corridor Resort Sigiriya

Elephant Corridor Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eliza, Shrewsbury

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

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

4/10 Poor

James, Boston, MA

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

10/10 Excellent

Yaso, Alaska

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!

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.

8/10 Good

Sundararaman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
luxurious stay, friendly staff
lots of space and facilities for children

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.

10/10 Excellent

tracey, jersey uk

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

10/10 Excellent

Sune, Copenhagen

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 :-)

10/10 Excellent

John C, Toronto Canada

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.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Australia

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

10/10 Excellent

Chen, Beijing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is almost in the wild and perfect for the entire scene. It was amazing to see the lion rock under the full moon.

10/10 Excellent

dror, israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place for the sigiriya area
the hotel is situated not too far from sigiriya with good facilities, helpful staff, nice sorroundings, quiet location

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The setting was fabulous and the staff friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury Hotels
One of the best stays we've ever had. Very kind and friendly people. Delicious cuisine.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
back to nature at quiet hotel
beautiful hotel in the middle of nowhere or it feels that way. it is very serene and quiet - more a place for couples or families. rooms are spacious and food is really good. hotel staff is mostly new and learning. while they are friendly service is slooooow. breakfast can take 90 minutes and checkout 30. rooms are clean but there are gekkos and mini frogs everywhere. often menu (food and wine) choices are out of stock. also the bathrooms are huge but wide open so if someone is in the shower no one can use the sink or toilet without watching them bathe.

10/10 Excellent

Selva Niroshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to spend time n relax with your family
Enjoyed the stay at the hotel Service was mind blowing ,hats off to all the staff in the hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elephant corridor.
It was a very nice experience to be in the middle of the nature! It is not cheap but it was worth it!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't waste your money
The Elephant Corridor might have been great 5 years ago, given its beautiful grounds, but since it opened the maintenance has been dreadful. First of all there is NO WIFI but on the lobby and even there it comes and goes. There is a "new" Manager (he told us he had been there for 6 months only) but he hasn't been able to fix basic issues. First room didn't have hot water (which should be expected I believe) so we were changed to a second one with clogged pipes, again, no hot water and a leaky roof (YES! water coming into the room, on top of the bed for that matter...) "maintenance" came to the room, moved the bed a couple inches to the right, put plastic bags on the roof and said they couldn't do more... instead they offered a "special" dinner. We took it, arrived to the restaurant, and were taken to our table. NEVER did we see the menu or where told what we were eating, after 27 yes 27 minutes, and the first course, we had to get up and ask for drinks, that no one had offered, our first course had been finished for over 15 minutes at that point... In general the maintenance sucks, their service is sad, and given they are in Sri Lanka where service is normally stellar, it makes no sense to stay there, you can have a way better time somewhere else... Too bad since they have everything but the human component to be a great place. Also beware the pool is a good 5 min hike in a dirt road and once there no one offers you drinks...

8/10 Good

Tim, Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
We stayed for a few days over christmas and sadly had torrential rain for the whole stay. The rooms were excellent,huge nicely furnished and well maintained, the staff are very friendly. The restaurant serves excellent local food although western style food is more awkward. The service is eratic sometimes dreadfully slow so allow an hour and a half for breakfast for example. Fabulous position with lots of wildlife although elephants are pretty scarce we saw the backend of two on one occasion.