Located in Hikkaduwa, a few steps from Narigama beach, The Lucky Elephant provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room has a kettle, while selected rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. At The Lucky Elephant rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Hikkaduwa Beach is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Dodanduwa Beach is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 29 km from The Lucky Elephant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Hikkaduwa, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Asian, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Hikkaduwa
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Fay
    Poland Poland
    Very clean, private hotel away from the busy centre. Perfect for a relaxing holiday. The pool / beach access from the hotel was very convenient. The best part was the staff, very helpful and amazing service. The restaurant manager Tyronne and his...
  • Markey
    Ireland Ireland
    Customer service was excellent. We had a late flight back to Dublin so stuck around after check out and the hotel let us use facilities to shower before our flight. The hotel was very clean, well run and the food was delicious.
  • Sarah
    Ireland Ireland
    Such a fabulous hotel! I really enjoyed my stay in this beautiful, relaxing hotel which is right on the beach. There are lovely loungers by the pool and on the beach. The staff were exceptionally polite, friendly and obliging and always greeted us...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Indian • International • European

Facilities of The Lucky Elephant
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Lucky Elephant takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

5 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about The Lucky Elephant

  • Guests staying at The Lucky Elephant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • The Lucky Elephant is 1.7 miles from the centre of Hikkaduwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Lucky Elephant is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at The Lucky Elephant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at The Lucky Elephant include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Apartment

  • The Lucky Elephant offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Fitness
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Spa facilities
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Yoga classes
    • Cooking class
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach

  • The Lucky Elephant has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant