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Reviews of The Wild Elephant Resort 5 stars

303 Kalapuraya, Sigiriya, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

#65 of 152 hotels in Sigiriya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 29 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only problem was the hot water missing, but it was quite hot this week so we did not ask at all the property to check.

    The staff was incredibly nice and ready for every request we had. The position was optimal for our stay (3 nights)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Amazing stay with great service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Prakash was a lovely host and gave us great recommendations of activities to do in the nearby area and even arranged them too. The rooms were lovely and clean and breakfast was amazing too - really good tea! Definitely would stay again here.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money. Quite area beside the national park. Staff was kind and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    You really need a car to reach the hotel. We arrived past 8pm since we came from Colombo and went to Lion Rock and grabbed takeout dinner but the staff waited for us. There's also a nice eating area outside the room so we were able to have our takeout dinner comfortably and the staff kept our plates and utensils afterwards. He also served us breakfast in the patio after our safari trip.

    The staff was friendly and helped us with our bags up the 2nd floor. The entire hotel is new so there are still renovations ongoing. The area is literally beside a jungle/park so sometimes, elephants are seen to be roaming around.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    work in progress in a large part of the hotel

    Brand new room, very spacious, and clean. Large windows with an incredible view on the nature. Friendly staff. Amazing breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    10
    Fantastic live ur good 😍😍🥰🥰
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    “I liked this property because it is clean, well-maintained, and in a convenient location. they are absolutely professional and kind people. We live you guys

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Payment only in cash

    The view is nice and staff are kind

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It did not have a pool - but this is being built. A bit of a way from the Sigirya Rock

    Beautiful brand new property

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    9.0
    Thank you to Prakash and his family for such a warm welcome !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prakash and his family are really nice and welcoming

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    💯% recommended and we hope to return to Sri Lanka one day and will definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have no complaints what so ever

    The location was great for nature lovers, the Prakash went above and beyond for us, breakfast at 6 am as we was going on a safari which he booked for us, he also took care of our trip to the cave temple and our transport to Kandy when we left. Would so highly recommend this place and it’s only getting better as they are adding a pool and more accommodation over the next few months

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location Courteous staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    Clean, comfortable with a Great view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location overlooking the rock from the balcony, great food and friendly service, would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely family run place with views of Sigiriya Rock. So kind and accommodating with my early starts and organised a tuk tuk for me for a sunrise hike at Pidurangala.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    10
    Great for both shorter & longer stays!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn't catch any elephants, but that's purely luck based.

    The rooms are completely renovated. The dinner was absolutely delicious - we don't regret one bit for not going out for dinner to the city for our 1 night stay. Looks like they plan to do even more renovations outside. Surely recommended!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    9.0
    nice place. Nice view of the rook from the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nice place. looks brand new. The owner was there to great us and was very nice. Breakfast was okay although it would have been nice to have an option of Sri Lankan Breakfast. very nice view of the rock from our room

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prakesh and his team were very helpful, arrange Tuk Tuks for our excursions

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    10
    Very good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Set in a very beautiful nature area. You could see the Sigiriya rock from your room. Clean rooms with good AC and hot water. Very nice breakfast and very helpful staff. Very good value for money.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and a great few … friendly staff !!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    8.0
    New Hotel with lots of potential in a very quiet and private setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Super clean room and bathroom. Comfy king bed. Good breakfast with eggs made to order. Friendly host. View of Sigiriya Rock from the shared balcony. 15min walk from the restaurants etc. (there are a few closer). Good value.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice hotel with comfortable bedroom and spacious bathroom. it opened in February 2025 so it has pretty new furnitures and equipment. the staff was very helpful organising our rides to Sigiriya Rock and Polonnaruwa. there are also few good restaurants around (10min walking distance). good place to stay!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    Peaceful stay near Sigiriya
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were a bit disappointed not to see any elephants, but I suppose it’s because of the large number of tourists in the area.

    A new hotel with delicious breakfasts and dinners. The staff is very warm and welcoming.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    9.0
    Awesome Service - Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel was a little bit hard to find down a long driveway and building doesn't look amazing from the outside but the guest rooms are brand new and very tidy.

    Brand new rooms, clean and tidy, the staff are lovely and very tentative to anything you need. Food was great.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    9.0
    We recommend this hotel! 🐘
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No credit card payment, breakfast could be more interesting and better. They are still working on new rooms so little bit noise from 10 am to probably 5 pm.

    We saw wild elephant next to the hotel! That was amazing experience! Staff was very helpful and nice. View is amazing. In future I can imagine double or triple price, the hotel is open just 26 days!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    10
    Hidden Gem On Elephant Road
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large room with comfortable beds and large, clean bathroom. Good AC. Wifi available without interruption. Large terrace in front of the room. Middle of nature location, quiet, view of Sigiriya Rock from the terrace, some nights elephants walking by right next to the building.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Genuine Sri Lankan hospitality Extremely friendly and knowledgable hosts at the property who gave really good recommendations such as the safari, the rocks and local travel providers . We felt accommodated for and really enjoyed the clean, air conditioned rooms. Great hospitality provided by the hosts great breakfast great dinner options beautiful Sigiriya Rock View really nice and spacious rooms with outdoor spaces really nice and friendly staff, super helpful! Thank you!

    Stayed in January 2025

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