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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....

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.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,256 reviews
Price from£34.16per night
Hotel Elephant Park "Grand Royal Pinnalanda", hotel in Pinnawala

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.

Location is much attractive Breakfast buffet is great staffs are very friendly
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,363 reviews
Price from£42.37per night
Cafe Pinnalanda, hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, Cafe Pinnalanda features an outdoor swimming pool located at a 100 metre distance away.

Large, clean room
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
202 reviews
Price from£20.46per night
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.

9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
77 reviews
Price from£73.53per night
Hotel Pinnalanda, 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.

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!
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
318 reviews
Price from£35.31per night
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 and a terrace.

The staff were super helpful and accommodating. The manager Tharaka was especially helpful.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
139 reviews
Price from£13.63per night
Luck Uyana Cabana Pinnawala, hotel in Pinnawala

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.

Exceptional stay and really welcoming staff. During the day, you can also visit they herbal ayurvetic garden, that’s very interesting!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
31 reviews
Price from£19.66per night
Villa Pinnawala & Restaurant, hotel in Pinnawala

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

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
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
88 reviews
Price from£43.69per night
Green Leaves Garden - Pinnawala, hotel in Pinnawala

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.

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!
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
35 reviews
Price from£17.49per night
Ancient Gardens - Villa, hotel in Pinnawala

Set 18 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ancient Gardens - Villa offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden.

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!
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
73 reviews
Price from£12.84per night
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What guests said about Pinnawala:

  • 10
    Scored 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.
    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.
    A
    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.
    R
    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.
    Tracey
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Pinnawala

  • From £52.96 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,364 reviews
    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.
    anatolijs
    Latvia
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 35 reviews
    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 🫶🏻☺️
    Chiara
    Argentina
  • From £22.27 per night
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 207 reviews
    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.
    Soheilmrt
    Iran
  • From £22.27 per night
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 207 reviews
    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.
    Alžběta
    Czech Republic
  • From £86.51 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 77 reviews
    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.
    Kathryn
    Canada
  • From £15.14 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 140 reviews
    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.
    traveltoeat
    United States
  • From £43.69 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 88 reviews
    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.
    Joanne
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £37.96 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,256 reviews
    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.
    Dinesh
    Japan
  • From £15.14 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 140 reviews
    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
    Stefanie
    Austria
  • From £18.54 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 94 reviews
    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.
    ragtaggle
    United Kingdom
  • From £20.46 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 202 reviews
    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.
    Alexey
    Russia
  • From £19.26 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 37 reviews
    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!
    H
    Heidi
    Canada
  • From £37.96 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,256 reviews
    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.
    Zacharidesová
    Slovakia
  • From £86.51 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 77 reviews
    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!
    Christine
    Singapore
  • From £52.96 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,364 reviews
    Hotel is well located. You can observer elephants form a swimming pool. It's quite comfy and staff tries to help as much as they can.
    Wojciech
    Poland
  • From £18.54 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 94 reviews
    They were waiting for us at the middle of night. Excellent location just opposite the entrance of elephant orphanage
    Satyajit Dhar
    Bangladesh
  • From £43.69 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 88 reviews
    Very convenient location for elephant orphanage. Food at restaurant was good. Friendly, helpful staff.
    Manoka
    United Kingdom
  • From £47.67 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 318 reviews
    This hotel has the breakfast and the pool with the perfect view on the elephants. Breakfast is good.
    Vadim
    Finland
  • From £20.46 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 202 reviews
    Location in front of Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Staff . very near for Elephant Bathing Place .
    D Dhanushka
    Sri Lanka
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 31 reviews
    It was near the elephant orphanage.
    aboobacker
    India