The breakfast box given instead of the normal breakfast to take with us to the Yala park trip was an appalling dry chicken sandwich. The jeep we were given for our morning safari was a rusty tinbox with a rude guy as driver. Cockroaches were roaming everywhere including in and out of the restaurant. After two of us walked to the reception and shouted one hunger materialised for the two double rooms!!! The pool was unattended and for towels we had to stage a protest that led to a miserable employee having to go outside the hotel (!!!) to get some from the laundry!! The toilet in one room was not working but our pleas for help were entirely ignored until we screamed to the depressed receptionist and she offered another room. We asked and were promised hangers and anti-mosquito devices like four times but nothing came. Rooms were depressing: badly lit, sheets with stains and holes, no hangers in the wardrobe. Located 1 km from the city center and 10 km from Yala National Park, this resort villa features a patio and the swimming pool. It was for Sri lankan drinks only and the bar was closed. View on map 1200 yd from City Center 1.1 mi from Kirinda Temple. At check in we were given a 20% discount voucher for drinks at the pool bar. Hotel Elephant Reach has five star prices at a three star hotel. We would recommend it because of its location and the hotel's grounds only. Nice hotel, but we stayed at much better hotels during our vacation for much less money. The food, the rooms and the service was all 'okay' but was not comparable to the many other hotels we stayed at during our trip to Sri Lanka. The additional 24% added to our bill, and the fact that you had to pay for absolutely everything, even shooting pool, made the cost far too high for the overall quality of the hotel. Cinnamon Air flights are a time saving option to visit this historic area. Visit Kirinda in Sri Lanka with your family & friends. The dazzling Kirinda Beach with its secluded shores is a prime example. I believe this is the best choice if you want to come to Yala for a safari, but be prepared to really pay for your stay at the Hotel Elephant Reach. A tranquil village hidden away from urban chaos, Kirinda is known for its noteworthy attractions and historic sites.

Having each room as its own little bungalow is a nice touch, as is listening to the peacocks' call in the morning. The pool was a wonderful place to relax after the safari. The rooms were clean and the beds, although small, were comfortable. The location was perfect for a safari and the grounds were lovely.

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