The Lucky Elephant

Property class: 4.5

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Presidential Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Interior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior
Lobby
Private beach, white sand

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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875 Galle Rd, Hikkaduwa, SP, 80244
  • Place, Narigama Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ratgama Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hikkaduwa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Lucky Elephant

Spend the day relaxing on The Lucky Elephant's private white sand beach or pampering yourself at the resort's full-service spa. Change of towels is available on request
The Lucky Elephant offers 15 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Hikkaduwa resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Ayurveda Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology.
During your stay at The Lucky Elephant, you're just a quick walk from Narigama Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body wraps, body scrubs or body treatments at Ayurveda Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, fitness classes and yoga classes
  • Steps from Narigama Beach and a 2-minute drive from Ratgama Lake
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. At The Lucky Elephant, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities such as an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Hikkaduwa resort.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The resort hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Port Of Call – This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Port Of Call

Things to do

  • Cooking classes
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • 9 steps to reach entrance
  • Lift (125 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Lucky Elephant

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 4 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number SLTDA/SQA/GH/02236

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

The Lucky Elephant Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr sauber, sehr gutes abwechslungsreiches Frühstück, das Personal ist sehr bemüht, freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das beste Hotel das wir in Sri Lanka bisher hatten, wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tor Arne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025