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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.

J
JULIUS
From
Germany
Breakfast was to die for ( I took a Sri Lankan breakfast, very typical and a lot of spice to it ) there were a lot of options to choose from ( English , American , continental) Huge room with a view to the forest Lovely architecture
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$642.40
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....

O
Ofir
From
Israel
perfect room, amazing stuff ready to help. amazing breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,649 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....

T
TrischiaFalzon
From
Malta
Being an avid elephant lover, I really enjoyed having the pool for myself to swim and enjoy the beautiful views while the elephants were bathing. Value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,711 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.

P
Pam
From
Japan
A basic room but comfortable. Breakfast was omelette and toast with juice. The elephants walk past as you have breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 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.

D
David Andrus
From
United States
Great breakfast Friendly staff made me feel at home
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 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, 441 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.

K
Kavya
From
Sri Lanka
The staff is very friendly. The room is neat and clean. The view of the hotel is very beautiful. We had a great time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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.

i
iulia fulgheci
From
Romania
Our stay at Peacock was amazing. The view from the restaurant was directly at the elephants, it was a very nice experience. The stuff is very friendly and helpful, they also helped us to arrange a taxi to our next destination and drove us free with their tuktuk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 657 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.

E
Erez
From
Israel
Great hospitality, Very nice people, comfortable and clean, They cook homemade tasty food Location in front of the elephants place. Guesthouse is warmly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 162 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, 282 reviews
From US$18.87 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
From US$61.05 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
From US$32 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, 81 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, 116 reviews
From US$128 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
From US$94.30 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
From US$29.53 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

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

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,711 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,649 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

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...

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$77.92 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, 84 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.

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.

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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

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.

From US$25.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,711 reviews

Located in the heart of Pinnawala, Hotel Elephant Bay provides rooms with large private balconies and spectacular views over Ma Oya River.

From US$66 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 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 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$23.98 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

Located in Rambukkana, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ayurveda Colonial Mansion provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$51.89 per night

Located in Rambukkana, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

From US$218.90 per night

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 7.2
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.

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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 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$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 657 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 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

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.

From US$712.80 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

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$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,711 reviews
Location. As in the pictutes! Marvelous just next to The elephant bathing place but Please mind that elephants are not treated well in these places (not related with hotel itself (!)) so Please consider carefully if you want to visit one of these „Orphanages” in Pinnawala and support this business with your money- after researching we gave up on that idea. Hotel Staff is also very helpful and nice ;)
Guest review by
Katarzyna
Poland
From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
This property belongs to Elephant park hotel group, rooms are overlooking the river although balcony area is kinda shared and it’s a passage but only for people who are living in the hotel. Breakfast was really good and plenty options. This property also have a pool. All the amenities are in a different building. Andrew made our stay really comfortable. Rooms are little small but manageable
Guest review by
Nikita
India
From US$26.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 657 reviews
Small but had all we needed with a super location! We were also given super service with a shuttle tuktuk to the Hotel Elephant Park, even though it was just a few minutes away! We could use the pool in the hotel making this stay great value for money!! Definitely recommend 👌
Guest review by
Denise
Malta
From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,649 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$25.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Location, it is just in front of elephant orphanage Owner, he is very nice guy Big room and bathroom
Guest review by
Thapeskumar
Norway