Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel
No. 81/1, Joseph street, Eththukala
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff very welcoming and friendly”
“Lovely little hotel with beautiful decoration and friendly staff”
“Room was spacious with small outdoor sitting area, large double bed and modern …”
“Very comfortable room, nice breakfast and chill at the pool”
“15mins from airport”
“We only stayed for proximity to the airport but it was a very comfortable stay”
“Decor is beautiful, lovely swimming pool and outside area with restaurant attach…”
“The pool”
“The room was spacious and very clean, which made our stay comfortable and relaxi…”
“The rooms with balcony very nice, spacious and clean”
“We enjoyed the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast and the really friendly staff”
“Clean and tidy, friendly staff, great breakfast”
Overview
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel is located just 300 metres from the famous Negombo Beach. The hotel has a barbecue and views of the pool. Free private parking is available on site. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Featuring a balcony, each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. It offers free bicycle rental services Colombo International Airport is 8 km from the property. Guests can relish local delicacies and fresh sea foods at the multi-cuisine restaurant. Room service is available.
Traveller reviews
Trudi
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
Absolutely loved this accommodation, a real find for our last night before leaving Sri Lanka. Decor is beautiful, lovely swimming pool and outside area with restaurant attached. Room was spacious with small outdoor sitting area, large double bed and modern bathroom. Staff very welcoming and friendly. 15mins from airport.
Sally
family_with_children
April 22, 2026
“Short & sweet”
Lovely little hotel with beautiful decoration and friendly staff. We only stayed for proximity to the airport but it was a very comfortable stay.
Sheruni
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
The staff was extremely friendly
Vanessa
couple
April 5, 2026
Great hotel for starting point of our journey , good options around the hotel if you want to walk to restaurants, lovely onsite restaurant
Sanne
couple
April 4, 2026
“A great experience, special thanks to Jaan!”
We had a wonderful stay here. The room was spacious and very clean, which made our stay comfortable and relaxing. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. A special thanks to Jaan, who truly made our stay extra enjoyable. Nothing was ever too much for him—he was always ready to help and assist us with a smile. His kindness and dedication really stood out. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a pleasant and comfortable stay.
NANPOO
couple
March 29, 2026
The friendly and helpful staff. The delicious restaurant. The pool. The central location but very quite.
adriaan
couple
March 23, 2026
Very comfortable room, nice breakfast and chill at the pool. Enjoyed walkable distance to beach and other restaurants. Ideal for short stay before or after airport
Frank
solo_traveller
March 16, 2026
“Beautiful hotel with excellent restaurant and pool, very friendly staff.”
Beautiful authentic hotel, large rooms with excellent air-conditioning. Fabulous restaurant on-site (try the jumbo prawns!). Very nice pool and area to relax. Excellent quiet location but short walk to main strip and beach. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Rhona
extended_group
March 16, 2026
“We were a group of 4 people from Scotland who ended up at the Blue Elephant for an extra 11 days due to the flight disru”
Comfortable rooms, lovely swimming pool, good restaurant, great location in a quiet backroad away from the noisy main road but close to the main shops and restaurants. The staff were fantastic!
Katja
family_with_children
March 12, 2026
Very attentive and friendly staff. Nice pool. Very good restaurant.
helen
couple
March 9, 2026
Very beautiful place with a very good Restaurant! The rooms with balcony very nice, spacious and clean. Staff was exteemly welcoming, friendly and helpful as well!
Susan
extended_group
March 7, 2026
“Brilliant little find.”
Ambiance. Staff. Food. Pool. When stuck with nowhere to go the owner arranged other accomodation for us until we can go back to Blue Elephant before our supposed delayed flight. He was helping all guests really going above and beyond in the current situation we find ourselves in. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Janna
couple
March 3, 2026
“Well-located, reasonable accommodation with friendly staff.”
We enjoyed the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast and the really friendly staff. Also it was quite nice to relax at the pool after exploring Negombo. The Hotel was located in a nice and quite area.
Mike
extended_group
March 3, 2026
“Very pleasant stay in a spotless hotel with lovely staff and great value. Thank you.”
We stayed for our first night in Sri Lanka. Hotel was super clean and staff were lovely and helpful. The hotel is fantastic value for money and the hotel arranged a great transfer from the airport.
Suzanne
couple
March 1, 2026
“A great 2 days & appreciated the swimming pool.”
A calm oasis just back from the beach. Nice rooms & friendly helpful staff.
Vicki
solo_traveller
February 25, 2026
“Perfect Stay in Negombo and Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel”
Great boutique hotel offering lovely rooms / pool / surrounds and great restaurant with delicious food . Staff were exceptional . So friendly and helpful . Perfect stay in Negombo.
jill
couple
February 20, 2026
“Excellent staff and value for money.”
Clean and tidy, friendly staff, great breakfast. Excellent communication as we had a late pickup from airport.
Mary
solo_traveller
February 20, 2026
“Lovely place”
Lovely place with really pretty, arty rooms, a nice pool and decent restaurant, away from the bustle. Friendly, helpful staff. A great place to hang out and chill. Easy walk to the beach.
David
solo_traveller
February 15, 2026
“A great place to start or finish a holiday in Sri Lanka. We did both”
Very friendly welcome and lovely quiet relaxing place
Santa
extended_group
February 15, 2026
Kind staff, large room, clean, beautiful surroundings, beautiful pool area, delicious breakfast.
Facilities
Accessibility
Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Allergy-free room, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Soundproof rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool toys, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end, Fence around pool, Kids' pool, Swimming pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shuttle service, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Packed lunches, Car hire, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double Room (Early Check-in & Late Check-out on Availability Basis)
This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room with Balcony & Pool View (Early Check-in & Late Check-out on Availability Basis)
This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Quadruple Room with Balcony & Garden View (Early Check-in & Late Check-out on Availability Basis)
This air-conditioned quadruple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
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