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About this property
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. They feature a flat-screen cable TV, a tea/coffee maker and private bathroom facilities. Guests can enjoy leisurely strolls in the tropical garden or make use of the hotel’s sun terrace. The Elephant Bay Hotel offers bicycle rental facilities for guests’ convenience. Various activities like hiking and fishing are available. Ivory Inn Restaurant serves international dishes. Room service is provided. The Elephant Bay Hotel is a 70-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport and a 2-hour drive from Colombo. It is an easy drive to cities like Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.
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Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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1 single bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 large double beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
1 single bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rafaella
Cyprus“The view was perfect!!!! You can see from the pool&restaurant or if u have a bedroom that side the river and the elephants when they let them for a bath 😀 Also, big rooms!!” - Jude
Sri Lanka“I had a wonderful experience staying at this beautiful hotel. The rooms were spotless and well-maintained, providing a very comfortable stay. The food was absolutely delicious – every meal felt like a treat! What really made the stay special...” - Uthpala Sri Lanka“Good hote. room are very clean. amazing view woo and delicious food”
- Stephen
United Kingdom“Superb hotel and location. The staff are amazing as is the food and service.” - Janet
Australia“Every thing great food staff location 6 adults 6 kids (2y,3y,6y,8y,10y,13,) excellent place for kids” - Uthpala Sri Lanka“Good hotel. nice room and very clean . food also very good. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍”
Nicholas United Kingdom“Amazing views if the elephants bathing in the river. Also lucky enough to have balcony view aswell. Enjoyed the swimming over looking the river. Peanut butter milkshake was delicious.”- Valerie United Kingdom“We stayed in two rooms as a family of five. Although the hotel is a bit tired looking, the rooms were very clean, the showers were hot and the air con worked very well. The food was great and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
- Uthpala Sri Lanka“Very beautful place. staff very friendly.room are very nice and very clean.food also very testy. good hotel.definitely recommend staying here”
- Skylah Australia“Such a cool place, definitely recommend staying here, they have a great view of the elephants from the pool, and the rooms are pretty nice too”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Ivory Inn
- CuisineAmerican • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegan
Facilities of Hotel Elephant Bay
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Balcony
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Badminton equipment
- Entertainment staff
- Cycling
- Children's playground
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-outAdditional charge
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveries
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Plunge pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fence around pool
Wellness
- Massage chair
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
