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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.

a
aditya
From
Australia
Beautiful property and very professional staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 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....

A
Aneesa
From
Australia
Location is excellent , so close to watch Elephants bath
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,635 reviews
Price from
US$54
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....

S
Selda
From
Turkey
When I read the comments before going to the hotel, I saw that the hotel was not very clean, but I think the comments were unfair in this regard. The hotel room and pool were very clean. It is great that the rooms have a balcony. A very beautiful view awaits you in your room. The hotel's pool and garden also have wonderful views. I think it is a good choice to stay in this hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,707 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.

R
Robert
From
United States
Large clean room. Ac, Tv, hot water. Balcony where you could watch the elephants walk by on the way to the river to bathe. That was a great experience to watch the elephants a few feet from the Balcony and also a couple of minutes walk to watch them bathe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

Cafe Pinnalanda

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Cafe Pinnalanda provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

S
Sarlota Klein
From
Czech Republic
Great location, just in front of the orphanage and close to restaurants and other facilities. Super clean cozy room, friendly staff and tasty breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 182 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.

Z
Zuzana
From
Czech Republic
The best elephant bathing view! You can not choose better hotel for elephant watching
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 433 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.

T
Tharini
From
Australia
Good, but there are so many mosquitos.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 137 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.

n
nourhan
From
Egypt
place is quiet for those who love nature and it is safe. We were two girls and we had fun. The lady and man who were in charge of the place were very friendly. Mr. Andrw the manager is a wonderful person and very helpful. He tried to provide us with comfort and we were able to have breakfast and use the swimming pool in the neighboring hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 649 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.

R
Radoslaw
From
Poland
Very nice place with great hosts. Very warm and friendly people who took a great care of us during our 2 nights stay. Big and tasty breakfast! Nice views from the terrace. Each evening after sunset hundreds of bats fly above the guesthouse to their night location which is a fantastic view to watch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 159 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
From US$18.87 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
From US$61.05 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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
From US$77.70 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
From US$44 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
From US$128 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
From US$94.30 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
From US$29.53 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
From US$85 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
From US$390.83 per night

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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, 280 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,707 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,635 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Rambukkana

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 148 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, 2 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$38.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

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

From US$110 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews

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.

From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 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, 2 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...

From US$88.80 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...

From US$21.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Pinnawala Grand Villa is located in Rambukkana, 36 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 41 km from Kandy railway station.

From US$22.64 per night

Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

The Cube features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kegalle. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

From US$85 per night

Namal Vacation House is situated in Kegalle, 33 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, 38 km from Kandy railway station, as well as 38 km from Bogambara Stadium.

From US$50.51 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

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 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.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Heliconia Ledge provides accommodation in Mawanella with free WiFi and mountain views.

From US$88.80 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 87 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 7.6
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 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 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

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.

From US$977.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

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.

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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$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,707 reviews
I booked the hotel for a special day! I got the confirmation. So i arrived in Pinnawala and then after that they asked me to cancell the whole booking, because it was overbooked! This was a really bad experience, there is no customer service! They just don't care!!!
Guest review by
Patricio
Portugal
From US$30.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 159 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$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,635 reviews
One of my favourite "go to" hotel's in Sri Lanka I love everything about the hotel, the bats flying over the river at dusk, the food, room and of course the elephants
Guest review by
Debra Aldous
United Kingdom
From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews
I would recommend this hotel for its views of the river, foods, courteous staff, and convenient location. It offers fair experience for money.
Guest review by
Dulath Thilakarathne
Sri Lanka
From US$110 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Very convenient location for elephant orphanage. Food at restaurant was good. Friendly, helpful staff.
Guest review by
Manoka
United Kingdom