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The Grand Walawwa

Hotel in Pinnawala

Situated in Pinnawala, 32 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Grand Walawwa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

T
Tania
From
United Arab Emirates
This boutique hotel has an amazing history, it used to be a private residence 100 years ago. Most of the flooring tiles are original, the place has been beautifully restored, the rooms are incredible and very cozy, their beds are comfortable. I don't want to give away the story behind the beauty of this building but do stay there and ask them for a little tour around. It's absolutely fantastic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults

Rosyth Estate House

Hotel in Pinnawala

Situated in Pinnawala, 32 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Rosyth Estate House features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

A
Angela
From
United Kingdom
The hotel is in a stunning location and the staff were very attentive. The food was delicious and everyday a different Sri Lanka meal. The hotel has still a lot of the original furniture and old colonial feeling.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
US$432.30
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available!

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located right opposite Ma-Oya River, guests at Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available! can watch elephants from their rooms. It has a restaurant and offers room service....

H
Huszárová
From
Slovakia
Andrew, the activity manager, was the best! we had the best time thanks to him, really recommend booking everything with him, you will not regret a moment!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,667 reviews
Price from
US$48
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Elephant Bay

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in the heart of Pinnawala, Hotel Elephant Bay provides rooms with large private balconies and spectacular views over Ma Oya River. Rooms are bright and airy, with simple décor and furnishings....

F
Fredy
From
Estonia
Best price and value combination! If you stay in this hotel you dont have to buy tickets to see elepants every day! Fantastic service, rooms, views, pool & restaurant!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,721 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Elepath Lodge Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala

Set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Elepath Lodge Pinnawala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

h
hellarawa
From
Sri Lanka
Perfect location to watch elephants. We saw them several times. Nice room and everything was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

Cafe Pinnalanda

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 33 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Cafe Pinnalanda provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

H
Hasika
From
Sri Lanka
Excellent facilities and good service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Price from
US$25.50
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available!

Hotel in Pinnawala

Pinnalanda Hotel offers free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. Surrounded by lush greenery, the hotel is a 1-hour drive from the Kandy.

P
Peter
From
Ireland
Very helpful and friendly staff, lovely hotel and best place to see the elephants bathing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala

Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala offers accommodation in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 200 metres away.

E
Englund
From
Sweden
Over my exspectations, it deserves a much higher rating!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

Pinnawala

Situated in Pinnawala, 36 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program has an infinity pool, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

S
Sahana Crishmali
From
Singapore
The breakfast buffet exceeded our expectations, offering outstanding value for the price. The service was impeccable, with the staff being incredibly helpful and attentive. Their dedication to ensuring a pleasant experience truly stood out, making our visit exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 666 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Suwani Pinnawala Homestay

Pinnawala

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Suwani Pinnawala Homestay is located in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

m
marko
From
Serbia
First of all the Hosts are great. Friendly, ready to help and really make your stay great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Pinnawala

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
From US$18.87 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
From US$61.05 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
From US$30 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
From US$55 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
From US$77.70 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
From US$44 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
From US$145.92 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
From US$138 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
From US$27.75 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
From US$80 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,667 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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FAQs about hotels in Pinnawala

What guests said about Pinnawala:

10

Hotel was great , we arrived at 5 am and security let us in...

Hotel was great , we arrived at 5 am and security let us in . Restaurant was great , WiFi was good , shops are a 2 min walk up the road as is the elephant orphanage. View from our room was amazing . Elephants come right up to you . Bathroom could have been cleaner but that is my only down point . Value for money 11/10 for the experience we had There is a herb garden , elephant poo factory and tea factory that are all very interesting
Guest review by
sandra
United Kingdom
8.0

Staff were very friendly and accomodating.

Staff were very friendly and accomodating. Comfortable stay in this hotel. View of elephants ,river and surrounding countryside was excellent- especially from dining hall and verandah of some rooms facing the river. Highly recommend.
Guest review by
Catherine
Ireland
8.0

Pinnawala basically has 4 main attractions therefore a...

Pinnawala basically has 4 main attractions therefore a maximum of 2 days is sufficient. The main attraction is the elephant orphanage. Related to that is the elephant bathing at the nearby river which is fascinating. Remember the ticket you purchase for the orphanage is required for the bathing so do both in the same day as the tickets technically only valid for the day (we did not know this so we went to the orphanage in the evening and went to see the bathing the next day.. however the kind ticket officers let us go). Then there is a mini zoo where animals roam in more space than usual. You can feed animals here which could be fascinating (for a small fee). Then there is a traditional village called Iparini Gama where you can experience live style of a traditional sri lankan village.
Guest review by
Srinath
Sri Lanka
8.0

Spectacular area to get up and close with elephants.

Spectacular area to get up and close with elephants. Unique experience with elephants walking thru the village for their daily bathing. General accommodation facilities were good. Bars and eateries also of reasonable standard. We stayed at Grand Royal Pinnalanda and found this quite satisfactory in services and value.
Guest review by
Jeremy
Australia
10

Amazing experience to watch the elephants bathing.

Amazing experience to watch the elephants bathing. A number of souvenir shops on the street and limited food options. We ate in our hotel. Shops don't stay open late as most tourists leave for the day. 1 night is enough.
Guest review by
Kitty Kat Loz
United Kingdom
10

The staff were very obliging.

The staff were very obliging. We arrived at 1am, this was not a problem and they greeted us warmly. Next morning we watched elephants in river from our balcony. The events coordinator took us to a place where we could walk and swim with elephants. He stopped on side of road on way back to try coconut milk. Wonderful staff. We found the breakfast not quite to European tastes.
Guest review by
michelle
Saudi Arabia

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From US$26.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 666 reviews
Andrew was wery nice. We departed to sri lanka very early at the morning. Due to some misunderstanding they forgot to pickup us from airport, but after calling andrew, he arranged taxi for us in 10 minutes. We were at the hotel way before check in and he arranged a room for us to stay in till the room is ready. The pool with view on elephant was great and relaxing after long flight. Also the breakfast was perfect. We had very nice arrival to Sri lanka.
Guest review by
Helena
Czech Republic
From US$77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,721 reviews
We were here for the second time and would gladly come back. Very nice large rooms. Delicious breakfast. You can see the elephants bathing from the pool. Even from the breakfast table. An ideal hotel to end a trip to Sri Lanka. Special thanks to Jude. As last year, he is always friendly, helpful, and knows what his guests want. We will gladly come back! Thanks to the entire team at Elephant Bay.
Guest review by
Klaus
Germany
From US$25.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Really really good. I have no words to describe just wow. Everything good. Affordable price .Room cleaning, room comfortable, bathroom clean ,balcony,A/C , TV ,food & service everything good no words …. Staff so respectful and friendly. Location 100% safe and front of elephant orphanage . Parking place . We are come again … thanks a lot guys ❤️🫂🙏🙏🙏
Guest review by
Mohamed Ramsin
Sri Lanka
From US$77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,667 reviews
Great place to visit Pinnawala, 2 times per day there are elephants swimming in the river right near hotel. Main reason to stay in this hotel.
Guest review by
Хельги13
Montenegro
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
Every one who worked there was friendly and helpful. Andrew the tour manager at sister hotel Elephant park was exceptional. So helpful.
Guest review by
Allan
United Kingdom