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Elephant StablesvsCape Weligama
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Cape Weligama is the choice of most writers compared to Elephant Stables. Cape Weligama comes in at #3 in Sri Lanka with approval from 5 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
Elephant Stables
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
46 Nittawela Road, Kandy 20800, Sri Lanka
From $345/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpper-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 Telegraph9.0
"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
Cape Weligama
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet
Abimanagama Road, Weligama, Matara 81700, Sri Lanka
From $848/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler "Between the on-site dive center and the infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean, it offers plenty of outdoor diversions." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"In an undeniably romantic setting with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, Cape Weligama offers secluded residences with subtle interiors and sizeable beds." Full review
Jetsetter "Romantic cliffside retreat near Galle with huge pitched-roof villas, private butlers and tea-infused spa treatments." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Spread out over a soaring garden-topped headland – turquoise bays and cliff-backed beaches below, swaying coconut palms dotted throughout – it’s primed for adventure." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Perched on a promontory above the Indian Ocean, this astonishing hotel has stunning vistas and a sublime 60m crescent-shaped infinity pool." Full review
