Elephant Corridor

4.0 star property
Upscale resort with 2 restaurants and 2 indoor pools
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Elephant Corridor

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2 indoor pools, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Building design
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Food and drink
Lovers’ Escape

Overview of Elephant Corridor

8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Pothana, Kimbissa, Sigiriya, 21120
  • Popular LocationAraliya Buffet9 min drive
  • Popular LocationNirwana Restaurant11 min drive
  • Popular LocationKenoli11 min drive
  • Popular Locationcurry leaf restaurant12 min drive
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Room options

Luxury Space

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 132 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Pavilion (safari)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Lovers’ Escape

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 124 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Wild Escape

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Asia

Restaurants

  • Sigiriya Village Hotel - 13 min drive
  • Amaya Lake Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • The Croissant Hut - 12 min drive
  • Pradeep Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Kenoli - 11 min drive

About this property

Elephant Corridor

Luxury upscale resort by the lake
At Elephant Corridor, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in aromatherapy, a body scrub and a massage at Om Wellness Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy international cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. 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, 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 a front desk safe
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

Languages

English

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM–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
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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 in-room plunge pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • 26 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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

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

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

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

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 9 mi (15 km) of Sigiriya Museum, Pidurangala Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple. Ancient City of Sigiriya and Minneriya National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

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.
Ant nest in poorly maintained shower
Spartan furniture in large rooms

8/10 Good

Sundararaman

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

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0
Address
Pothana, Kimbissa, Sigiriya