Buckingham PlacevsElephant Stables
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Buckingham Place ranks marginally better than Elephant Stables. Buckingham Place comes in at #13 in Sri Lanka with endorsements from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Buckingham Place
Wellawathugoda Road, Tangalle 82200, Sri Lanka
From $239/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"The gorgeous, upscale Buckingham Place boutique resort is a peaceful, secluded retreat with Rekawa Beach access and within a wildlife sanctuary." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Buckingham Place really puts its guests first. Hospitality is warm, unfussy and genuine; and the hotel’s first-class facilities include amply spacious rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This gated compound holds a very secluded luxe resort set back from the beach on a slim sandbar." Full review
Elephant Stables
46 Nittawela Road, Kandy 20800, Sri Lanka
From $345/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The eight-room Elephant Stables is a historic boutique set in a colonial bungalow located a 10-minute drive from the city of Kandy." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This colonial-era villa has been lovingly converted into a beautiful boutique hotel, with excellent service, earthy tones, polished concrete and gnarled wood." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The family-friendly Elephant Stables offers a brilliant combination of heritage experience and contemporary design." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A beautiful hotel, with excellent service, earthy tones, polished concrete and gnarled wood...there's a fab bar, and a reading room well stocked with Sri Lanka–related titles." Full review