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....
Peiris
Malaysia
My stay at this hotel was superb. The location offered stunning views and a peaceful ambiance. The staff were welcoming, and check-in was seamless. The room was spacious and clean. The restaurant served delicious meals with impeccable service. Despite minor issues mentioned in other reviews, my experience was flawless. I highly recommend this hotel for a rejuvenating retreat with top-notch facilities.
Located right opposite Ma-Oya River, guests at Hotel Elephant Park "Grand Royal Pinnalanda" can watch elephants from their rooms. It has a restaurant and offers room service.
Hasanka
Sri Lanka
Location is much attractive
Breakfast buffet is great
staffs are very friendly
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.
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.
Krymskiy.kayf
Ukraine
Hotel with elephants was an incredible experience! We had an amazing holiday surrounded by beautiful elephants which created an amazing atmosphere. The service was impeccable and the opportunity to interact with the elephants was a real bonus. A unique experience that I will never forget!
Set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Elepath Lodge- Pinnawala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
Portia
Sri Lanka
The staff were super helpful and accommodating. The manager Tharaka was especially helpful.
Situated in Pinnawala, 32 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Luck Uyana Cabana Pinnawala features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Anonymous
United Arab Emirates
Exceptional stay and really welcoming staff.
During the day, you can also visit they herbal ayurvetic garden, that’s very interesting!
Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala & Restaurant offers accommodation in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 200 metres away.
James
United Arab Emirates
Location - amazing for seeing the heffalumps…
Staff were great and really tried to help us
Milkshakes bought smiles all round
Next door to the river to bath the elephants
Green Leaves Garden - Pinnawala features a public bath and an open-air bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Pinnawala, 21 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.
Camila
Germany
Discover the hidden gems of Mawanella through the warm hospitality of Anushka and his lovely family at their enchanting homestay 🌿
This place is so wonderful I extended my stay and will definitely be back!
Everything was perfect, the food was delicious, the hospitality, the room, the pool to cool down on a hot day, great location making it easy to go to other parts and also lovely to just sit and relax surrounded by nature reading a book or writing.
Plus, Anushka really knows the island and is a great tour guide!
Set 18 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ancient Gardens - Villa offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden.
Dagmar
Germany
Gayashan is the most amazing host, friendly and humble, picked me up from the airport, we did a 2 day trip to the mountains, he drove me to a lot of nice places and was always helpful and courteous.
The accommodation is simple but has a special natural touch, lot of plants and beautifully designed rooms. Breakfast is plenty and yummy. Access to town is easy by rickshaw, you’ll find restaurants there as well. One feels very welcome here!
On average, 3-star hotels in Pinnawala cost £43 per night, and 4-star hotels in Pinnawala are £37 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Pinnawala can on average be found for £42 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Pinnawala this weekend is £53 or, for a 4-star hotel, £67. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Pinnawala for this weekend cost on average around £44 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £53 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Pinnawala for tonight. You'll pay on average around £86 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Pinnawala will cost around £44 (based on Booking.com prices).
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.
michelle
Latvia
10
Scored 10
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the complete hotel...
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the complete hotel staff for their remarkable kindness and assistance, which undoubtedly enhanced our stay. We reserve special gratitude for Andrew, our tour guide, whose warm welcome and generous gesture of taking us on a village tour with his car left a lasting impression.
Most notably, witnessing the elephants relishing their river bath was an extraordinary experience. The soothing sound of the river from our room added a truly relaxing touch to our stay.
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Anonymous
Thailand
10
Scored 10
People make the place more beautiful
People make the place more beautiful
The staffs made the place we would want it to stay longer
They willing to help you to have wonderful time in Pinnawala we cannot wait to see them again
Thank you everyone I meant Every one.you made us feel like King and Queen
ranjiny
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
We stayed in the beautifull place Luck Uyana Cabana, with...
We stayed in the beautifull place Luck Uyana Cabana, with very nice spice garden. They offer guided tour in the garder for free with foot massage. You can enjoy long massage and pay for it.
They offer discount for elephant ride and bath with Millenium Elephant foundation which is just next door.
Unfortunately we got ride by Tuk Tuk from the bus station and he reocmend some other - cheeper, but not so clean place for elephant bath. We did not have time to go to Pinnawala itself.
Petra
10
Scored 10
Pinnawala is an elephant orphanage with some axillary...
Pinnawala is an elephant orphanage with some axillary tourist services around. Keep in mind that the elephants are the priority and you get the opportunity to be there with them in the comfort of a nice hotel. Plan to arrive after 4PM if you are staying in a hotel by the river as the elephants are moving between the river and the orphanage. They came down three times during the day I was there. Fantastic.
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Roland
United States
10
Scored 10
It would have been nice to have had time to sit and have...
It would have been nice to have had time to sit and have lunch watching the elephants and relaxing. There is also a range of shops to explore and I think a chance to go visit the orphanage in addition to seeing the elephants being bathed.
try to get room 202 or at least 201. fantastic view!
food is average but still better than nothing :) cafes around couldn't offer anything better than the on-site restaurant
staff is friendly and quick enough to handle the issues.
since we came for elephants, we didn't spend much time in the rooms but were exploring surroundings. Elephant Orphanage is just a few meters away, and other elephant attractions can be reached by tuk-tuk in a few min.
room rate is fair and matches the quality of the property.
Excellent place, spacious rooms, with a lot of vegetation. Anushka is very kind, as is his family. He is a very good guide, he knows a lot about his country and its tourist attractions.
If you have any questions, I recommend that you ask anything, he will help you.
It was an incredible day in their cottage and the typical Sri Lanka breakfast was amazing 🤩🤩
I will back , I’m sure 🫶🏻☺️
It was a great stay. They upgraded our room to their chalet which was so spacious and comfortable. We could use the other hotel near Peacock for restaurant and pool and it had the best view of elephants in the river. They offered free drive between hotels making it very very easy to use facilities. Mr Andrew was deeply kind and helpful and we're thankful for the service.
Very very beautiful place and idea. Peacock village is located 200m from resort. So there is good amount of privacy and not far from shops or restaurants. There are always personnel nearby you can seek and ask for anything. Big up for our guide Andrew who took us everywhere we wanted, was never late, always super nice and polite.
This is easily one of the most beautiful boutique hotels I've stayed at. Recently renovated, no expense has been spared to bring the Colonial mansion back to life. The attention to detail is remarkable. All the services are extraordinary and if I ever have a special occasion in Sri Lanka it will be at the Grand Walawwa.
For the price point, this is the best place to stay if you're planning to visit Pinnawala. If you want to see the elephants walking through the town, get a balcony room or just sit by the eating area. You also have access to the river area where the elephants bathe, without having to pay for the orphanage fee.
great place to stay, staff friendly and facilities were good. breakfast was great and we had dinner there which was good too.
the rooms were really nice and the pool was lovely.
great location, right opposite the elephant orphanage.
good value for money.
there is no meaning of paying credit cards. i have gifted hotel room for my friend. but on the day at the property they have asked to pay. then why should booking.con using credit card to pay at the booking. this is really unfair. disgusting service ever.
The people were really nice, they immediately helped with our luggage, we got a delicious welcome juice, the breakfast was also good and giant. There were towels available and we could park our tuk tuk in front of the hotel
Amazing bed
The hosts here were so kind and accommodating. The room was spacious and comfy with a balcony overlooking the garden. The elephant orphanage is very close by and there are some lovely poolside bars and restaurants in the area.
Very nice bed and pillows, good price for this accommodation. Unfortunately, no any discount to see elephants. And if you come to this hotel by car or bike, the parking is free, don’t pay any guys over there.
The location was perfect to see the elephants. The elephants walked right by the hotel entrance. And the owners were extremely friendly and accommodating. We will definitely visit again!
The location for seeing the elephants in the river is great. It is near to elephant orphanage too. The hotel is now little bit old it must have been famous once.
A perfect stopover between Colombo and Kandy and beyond. Full of old world charm and the tour of the hotel was great! Staff friendly and accommodating!
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