Elephant Stables is a great option if you want to stay in Kandy itself as it is only 10 minutes from the centre but away from the noise and traffic that Kandy often suffers from.The funky and contemporary style may not be for everyone, especially if you are looking for the tea planter style traditiong, but every effort has been made to create a stylish and chic ambience. Families are welcome and kids well catered for and it may be easier to stay here in town with smaller children than take some of the winding roads up into the hills. The food here is good but as you are close to Kandy you also have other options to eat out nearby. There are lots of movies and music on demand so something for everyone, even on a rainy day and the reading room is packed full of interesting books on the area.