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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.

G
Gary
From
United States
Excellent service in a beautiful location with excellent staff. Quiet setting with fantastic views. Very clean and with great room amenities.
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.

S
Sergey
From
Germany
Excellent service, great facilities, amazing chef!
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....

k
karolina
From
Czech Republic
It is all about an elephant watching, so be sure you have enough time for it. I booked 2 nights. So have enough time after all the pictures making to really observe and enjoy them. They are out there basically from 8:30 till 16:00. With some short pauses. You can watch them from the room, restaurant, pool or even from the street. I did it all😀 One of the best experiences was Andrew. Many thanks to him! From the beginning of booking till the very last minute, when he squeezed me into the right bus to Kelly😀 if you have a chance ask for him directly. He will help you with all trips including the pickup at the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,656 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....

N
Niveditha
From
India
Breakfast was elaborate and very very good! The staff is very accommodating and do all they can.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,709 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.

M
Mohammed
From
Oman
One of the exceptional hotel which is the elephant u will watch to the apartment in belcony to bath in river the room arrange and clean bathroom delicious food and corporation staff and nicely thank you and highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 283 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.

K
Kate
From
Ireland
Super clean, spacious room! The value for money is amazing here. Really close to the elephant freedom project which we visited! Staff were so friendly and helpful! I would reccomend staying here in your visiting Pinnalanda.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 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.

Y
Yahya Basha
From
United Arab Emirates
Hygienic Calm Friendly staff Close to the Elephant orphanage Late checkin Late check out
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 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.

M
Mariana
From
Portugal
The host was so nice, drive us around, gave us great advise in what to do and visit (per a price of course but very worth it)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 661 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.

S
Swethasvani
From
India
I will give 100 stars out of 5 stars for this property.. If the readers viewing the review to book this property..please read completely and then Don't hestitate to book this property as below are the reasons and my own experience which is very positive. We booked this property for 1 day stay and then we planned to reach by 11pm in night but unfortunately we able to reach the property only by 3am in midnight... The take carer was couples Uncle and aunty (with young mindset and care) They didn't even hesitate to receive us in midnight 3am which was really good and warm welcome.. The room was very tidely and clean enough to stay and enjoying with friends. The next morning we were planning to go to elephant orphanage but the takecarer directed to the near by elephant spot where the elephant bathing, riding and feeding the elephant.. Luckily the takecarer uncle only helped with tuktuk ride to the spot and he took care of us like their own daughter and son... He help us to get the best rate from the vendor of elephant camp. Breakfast was served on time which was prepared in home and served with all the love and care - They were ready to provide the hot beverages as per wish. They even helped us with the cab/van enquiries for next iteration from their place which means very helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
From US$18.87 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
From US$61.05 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
From US$33 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
From US$55 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
From US$77.70 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
From US$44 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 120 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$75.90 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, 85 reviews
From US$85 per night

Most booked hotels in Pinnawala and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,709 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,656 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Rambukkana

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of lake, Pinnawala Elephant Front View Hotel is a recently renovated guest house located in Rambukkana, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

From US$31.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated within 34 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 39 km of Kandy railway station, Mangi's Tranquil Bangalows features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Pinnawala.

From US$44.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

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

From US$165 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Located in Rambukkana, 30 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Rock Garden Villa Pinnawala provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$61.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Located within 32 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 37 km of Kandy railway station, Elephant Heritage Pinnawala by Moon Isle provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

Located in Rambukkana in the Kegalle District region, Hotel Chingari Pinnawala provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation is non-smoking.

From US$133.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

King Elephant, Homestay Pinnawala is a recently renovated homestay in Rambukkana, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

From US$31.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Set in Rambukkana, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Relax Home features accommodation with a hot tub. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

From US$14 per night

Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

Located in Rambukkana, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ayurveda Colonial Mansion provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

From US$88.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Pinna Flower Homestay Cabana is set in Rambukkana. This property offers a rooftop pool and free private parking.

From US$73.59 per night

Located in Udamulla, 29 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 34 km from Kandy railway station, RMC Cabana offers air conditioning. This villa has a private pool, a garden and free private parking.

From US$96.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Kegalle and only 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Villa Bianca offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$39.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,656 reviews

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.

From US$66 per night

Situated 33 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ma-Oya Retreat offers 3-star accommodation in Andiramada and has a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 661 reviews

Situated in Pinnawala, 36 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert!

From US$26.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Kolongalla in the Kegalle District region and Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens reachable within 33 km, Diyagal Villa provides accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, an open-air...

Hotels located in the centre of Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Boasting a garden and views of city, Green Land Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Set in Pinnawala and only 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Breeze Pinnawala offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$28 per night

Offering mountain views, The Far Pavilion by Edwards Collection - Pinnawala in Pinnawala offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

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.

From US$27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens in Pinnawala, Elephant Lovers Inn offers accommodation with access to spa facilities and beauty services.

From US$10.80 per night

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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, 661 reviews
Peacock Village is located within the walking distance from the elephant bathing site and also is an extension of The Elephant Park hotel, hence we had access to the common areas of the main hotel including resturant, pool and the lounge. The host and the accomodation manager were extremely kind and helpful offering free tuktuk rides from/to nearby places. We booked a container room and it was a comfortable stay with all basic amenities including tv, fridge, electric kettle etc. I would 100% recommend this place.
Guest review by
Anuradha
India
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,709 reviews
Our stay at Elephant Bay Hotel was unforgettable! The room was big, spacious, and spotless, offering excellent value for money. The location is unbelievable – we could watch elephants throughout the day directly from our balcony, an experience we’ll never forget. Dinner was tasty, breakfast was lovely, the pool was great, and the hotel is in close proximity to the town, making it very convenient.
Guest review by
Ava
Ireland
From US$18.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
The location is excellent for seeing the elephants, they literally walk past the front of the hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Theres not much else to do in Pinnawala except see the elephants, and 1 night was enough. The air-con was very efficient and the bed was comfortable.
Guest review by
Kelly
United Kingdom
From US$30.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 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.
Guest review by
ragtaggle
United Kingdom
From US$165 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Excellent service and food Great value for money Friendly staff Opposite the elephant orphanage Quiet and peaceful
Guest review by
Simon Goodfellow
United Kingdom