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The Grand Walawwa

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 20 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Grand Walawwa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

P
Pon
From
Canada
Loved everything! Awesome stay & just beyond our expectations!!! A beautiful Colonial Hotel with Amazing staff & food!!! The welcoming drink with Betel Leaves captivated our hearts on the arrival!!!....Amazing!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
$95
1 night, 2 adults
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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....

c
celina
From
Qatar
Location to see the elephants bath
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,610 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$60
1 night, 2 adults
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Elepath Lodge- Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Elepath Lodge- Pinnawala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

L
Lee
From
United Arab Emirates
Location excellent and staff were lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$29
1 night, 2 adults
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Cafe Pinnalanda

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Cafe Pinnalanda provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

J
Jeffrey
From
United States
The staff greeted us at our tuk tuk and took care of our bags. Our room was nice and clean. There's a mini bar, for a fee, and a store right below. It's directly across the street from the elephant orphanage. In the morning, around 10:00, you can watch a herd of elephant cross the street. Quite a site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
$25.50
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Danil
From
Moldova
Nice location and responsive stuff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 418 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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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....

R
Ragini
From
Nepal
Hotel is located in a very beautiful area with coconut forest and river right infront. View is amazing from the room. Staffs were friendly. We had a good stay overall.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,649 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Villa Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala

Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala offers accommodations in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 656 feet away.

D
Darshana Weeraooriya
From
Sri Lanka
This was my first stay at villa pinnawala.staff was friendly and very attentive.room was very clean and bed was very comfortable.from hotel to pinnawala orphange about 200m walking distance.food was so delicious.swimming pool was clean and tidy.they had a amazing bar as well.hope to visit again for another stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
$68.85
1 night, 2 adults
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Luck Uyana Cabana Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 20 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Luck Uyana Cabana Pinnawala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

M
Mohamed
From
Maldives
We really enjoyed our stay in Cabana. The room was nice and clean, we had a small fridge and hot water shower. Harindra who is working there was always happy to help us and fullfiled all our wishes. We had the best Kottu Roshi in this place. We also enjoyed the Ayurveda massage, it was super relaxing and the best massage we ever had. You really feel that the people are professional. My wife is German and also Banda who gave massage could speak German there to her. Very friendly guy. We also enjoyed the elephants. You can ride on them and take nice pictures and also wash the elephants with coconut husk. Sita was a super friendly elephant 🐘😊 We really had a good time with Harindra and his friends, playing cards and the dogs Chiko and Timi liked playing with us. Thank you so much for everything! We will come back! Special thanks to Harindra and Chiko! 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Location 8.1
Price from
$27.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

Pinnawala

Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program enjoys a location in Pinnawala, 26 miles from Bogambara Stadium and 26 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

M
Milan
From
India
It was wonderful meeting Andrew the Manager, Very kind and helpful. Five star to him
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 616 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults
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Suwani Pinnawala Homestay

Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Suwani Pinnawala Homestay features a garden and views of the garden.

S
Satyajit Dhar
From
Bangladesh
They were waiting for us at the middle of night. Excellent location just opposite the entrance of elephant orphanage
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$26
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

    Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala offers accommodations in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 656 feet away.

    From $110 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,649 reviews

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

    From $60.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    19 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens in Rambukkana, Pinna Flower Homestay Cabana features accommodations with access to an indoor pool.

    From $70.76 per night

  • Located in Rambukkana, 24 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Andiramada Walawwa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From $105.45 per night

  • 18 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens in Udamulla, RMC Cabana provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers a private pool and free private parking.

    From $96.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Located in Mawanella, 14 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 17 miles from Kandy Train Station, Rocksana Fortress has accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with...

    From $66.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 75 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 $85 per night

  • Namal Vacation House is located in Kegalle, just 20 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 23 miles from Kandy Train Station.

    From $50.51 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

    Pinnawala Elephant Front View Hotel is a recently renovated guest house in Rambukkana where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

    From $24.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Mangi's Tranquil Bangalows has accommodations in Pinnawala. The property is located 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, 24 miles from Kandy Train Station and 25 miles from Bogambara Stadium.

    From $38.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Located in Rambukkana, 18 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Rock Garden Villa Pinnawala provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From $53.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Pinnawala Grand Villa is located in Rambukkana, just 23 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 26 miles from Kandy Train Station.

    From $22.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    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 the garden and terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Relax Home enjoys a location in Rambukkana, 19 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 22 miles from Kandy Train Station.

    From $14 per night

  • Located in Rambukkana, 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

    From $218.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Hotel Sleek Camellia is located in Galpola, 18 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 21 miles from Kandy Train Station.

    From $42.35 per night

Hotels located in the center of Pinnawala

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    Green Land Guest House is a recently renovated guest house in Pinnawala where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

    From $30 per night

  • Providing mountain views, The Far Pavilion by Edwards Collection in Pinnawala provides accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From $898.69 per night

  • Located 22 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ma-Oya Retreat offers 3-star accommodations in Pinnawala and has a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    The Breeze Pinnawala in Pinnawala provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This homestay offers free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

    Located in Pinnawala, 20 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Luck Uyana Cabana Pinnawala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

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What Guests Said About Pinnawala:

  • 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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    Thailand

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  • Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

    Pinnawala
    From $26.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 616 reviews
    My girlfriend and I had an incredible stay at Peacock village. The room was very clean and well equipped. The couple who look after the property were very kind and made a delicious dinner. Getting access to the nearby Elephant Park Hotel for breakfast and use of the swimming pool was amazing. Andrew from the hotel was incredible and helped arrange our trips to and from the hotel (free of charge) and our onward journey to Sigiriya after our stay. Would highly recommend staying here!
    Guest review by
    Josh
    Canada

  • Hotel Elephant Bay

    Pinnawala
    From $60.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,649 reviews
    the location is better than described and our expectations!!! ITS AMAZING!!! the elephants are in the river right outside our room /hotel /swimming pool most of the day!!! The hotel had everything you could need! As with most places in Sri Lanka a little tired in places but the staff are fabulous and nothing is too much problem (especially Udantha on reception!) loved it there ! I have to say it was hard to leave!!!
    Guest review by
    Andrew
    United Kingdom

  • Cafe Pinnalanda Rooms

    Pinnawala
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
    prime location. Next to elephant orphanage and walking distance to the Ipareni gama, zoo and elephants bathing place in river side. The room was very clean and super comfortable bed. staff is always respectful and helpful. would love to stay again
    Guest review by
    shanaka
    Sri Lanka

  • Villa Pinnawala

    Pinnawala
    From $110 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
    Very kind staff. Couldn't be closer to the elephant orphanage (across the street), which meant I saw the daily walks to the river. Quiet and restful stay.
    Guest review by
    Jeannette
    United Arab Emirates

  • Cafe Pinnalanda

    Pinnawala
    From $25.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
    The location is very good and it's just opposite the Elephant Orphanage. Breakfast and Lunch (Asian Food) excellent. It's a little spicy, but nice.
    Guest review by
    Amir
    Sri Lanka
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