Title: Kumbuk River Elephant Villa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Riverfront villa in Buttala with free breakfast ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/997ceb15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/2f049835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/f67fd6ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/4a82be99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/8adee4fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Kumbuk River Elephant Villa provides amenities like free breakfast and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this villa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kumbuk River Elephant Villa If Sri Lanka was one of the world’s most enchanting islands, then Kumbuk River is its most spellbinding hideout! The eco resort literally sits on the banks of a lively river that separates Yala National Park from civilization even though the two nearest gates to the park are a breezy 38kms; it’s the same distance to the popular tourist town of Ella. One of tourism world's most spectacular images, the Elephant Villa is in the shape of a 40ft enormous Elephant. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Property does not allow children - Property located in a resort ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Kumbuk River Elephant Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Villa Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Buttala Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Villa Buttala ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=6.755092,81.25469&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mfgh%40y%60%7DnN%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%40Q%40M%40O%40O%40O%40OBM%40OBOBOBOBMBMBODMBODODMDMDMDOFMDKFOFMFMDMHKFMFKHMFKHMHKFKHKJKHKHKHIJMJIHIJKJIJIJIJIJILGJIJILGLGJGLGLGLGLGLELGLELELENELELCNCLENCLCNENALCNANCLANCNAN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNBLBNDLBNBLDLDLDNDLDLFLDLFLFLFJFLFLFJFLHJHJFLHJHJHJHJHHJJHJHHLJHHJHJHJHJHJHJFLHJFLHJFLFJFLFLFLDNFJDLDNFLDLBLDNDNBLDNBLBLBNBNBN%40NBL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40L%3FP%40L%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%3FLAN%3FPALANANANALCNANCLCPCLCNCLELCNENELCLENGLELELGLENGLGJGLGJGLILGJILGJIJIJILIJIJIJKHIJKJKHIHKJKHKHKHMFKHKHMFKHMFMFKFMFMFMDMDMFMDODMDMFMDOBMBOBMDOBMBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOCOCMCOEMCOCMCMEOGMEMEMEMGMEMEMGMGMGKGMGMIKGKIMIKGKIKIKIKKKIIIKKKKIIIKIKKKIMGKIKIKGMIKGMGMIKEMGKGMGOEMGMEMEMEOEMEMCOEOCMCMCOCMCQCMAOCOAMAOAOAOAMAQ%3FO%3FMAQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w-2kVVkIw4LUbg_luBd1coGieOg=) Yala, SP #### What's nearby - Diyaluma Falls - 31 min drive - 33.6 km - Secret Waterfall - 38 min drive - 40.6 km - Nine Arches Bridge - 48 min drive - 50.8 km - Little Adam's Peak - 49 min drive - 50.8 km - Kataragama Temple - 53 min drive - 57.7 km #### Getting around - Ella Railway Station - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sun Reach Restaurant And Bakery - ‬17 min walk - ‪Ambula - ‬3 min drive - ‪Thilini Restaurant - ‬14 min walk - ‪Manju Guest - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kumbuk River Elephant Villa pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Kumbuk River Elephant Villa? > As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kumbuk River Elephant Villa on Nov 16, 2025 start from CA $705.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Buttala-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h41520763.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Kumbuk River Elephant Villa? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kumbuk River Elephant Villa? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Kumbuk River Elephant Villa located? > Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Maligawila and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Yala National Park. Weheragala Lake and Lunugamvehera National Park are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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