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Deluxe Room
25 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Chalet
30 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

Located in Kirinda, Elephant Reach is on the boardwalk/promenade, a 2-minute drive from Kirinda Temple and 10 minutes from Tissa Lake. This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Yala National Park and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Yatala Dagoba.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).

Enjoy international cuisine at Tusk, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 35
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2006
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Yard
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Individually furnished
  • TV size 21
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 3

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Safari nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 5

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Bureau Veritas (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of SGS (3rd party expert - Global)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitisation practices of GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation (global expert)

Property follows sanitisation practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Property follows sanitisation practices of WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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