Elegant Hotel

My wife and I recently enjoyed an exceptional 8 night stay at the Elegant Hotel, all in terms of the accommodation, staff and stunning views. We stayed in the top floor presidential suite which offers very clean, spacious and comfortable accommodation and which further afforded us all round 360 degree views from our outside private terraces, offering both spectacular sunsets and sunrises. From our private terraces we also enjoyed close observation of eagles, kingfishers, fruit bats and countless other colourful birds and mammals such as the palm squirrel. The location of the hotel enjoys a very peaceful and serene setting surrounded by a combination of stunning jungle and mountain views which we very much enjoyed as we relaxed within the immaculately maintained private garden grounds and very spacious swimming pool. Another major contributor to our exceptional stay were the staff. Headed up by hotel manager Lucky, who looked after our every need within the hotel and in addition, professionaly and personaly arranged all our sightseeing trips providing very comfortable transport and a friendly knowledgeable driver. We dined most nights at the hotel enjoying a variety of freshly prepared excellent local Sri Lankan meals served up with a smile by Roshan and Herath, whom we got to know well and prepared to an exceptional standard by a trio of friendly Sri Lankan chefs, the head chef having gained extensive experience and knowledge while working for many years in Dubai. We attended the live cooking demonstration with the chefs which was both educational and very entertaining. My wife enjoyed an exhilarating massage in the hotel spa which she would very highly recommend. All the staff in this unique, comfortable and cosy boutique hotel are exceptional and all of whom we cannot praise highly enough, from the all smilng reception girls to housekeeping, gardener laundry staff and security guard ( and the hotel peacocks ). Thank you all and See you again

After the hectic experience of Kandy, Elegant Hotel is an oasis of calm, set up on a hill away from the city noises and surrounded by stunning views. The pool is set in a lovely garden with rolling hills as a backdrop and we were lucky enough to have it to ourselves. We had the presidential suite which gave us amazing views from both sides. We had dinner at the hotel which was lovely as was breakfast the next morning especially as a table had been set for us outside under the shade of a tree so we could enjoy the views in comfort. Staff were friendly and welcoming and our only negative was that we were only staying there for one night!

Such a peaceful and relaxing stay, just the tonic after a few days in Colombo. Staff are incredibly welcoming and always willing to chat or offer advice. Upgrade to the Presidential suite was very welcome and allows a 360 degree view of the whole area. Love to come back some day