Hotel Hotel Elephant Bay
Pinnawala, , 71100 Pinnawala, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 1788 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The pool is amazing . Even the food is very tasty :)
RomaniaWas pleasantly surprised: I didn't read details of my booking carefully and at the place found out that I have breakfast and dinner included - it was nice, however lunch was chargeable. This location is really great place to start your trip from Colombo airport, rechange batteries for 1-2 days, chill in pool after long flight, watch elephant washing and start getting acquainted with amazing Sri nature.
UkraineThe view was great , infinity pool was just amazing , the elephant path view at the mooring. Just go there for one night to see the elephants , and their bath . We decided not to take the pinnawela safari because no one advices us to do so since we will see the same elephants we can see from this properyty .
Saudi ArabiaVery clean and very nice view and so cool atmosphere. Staff are amazing and friendly
EgyptThe views of the swimming pool are really nice. But the elephants were not as close as in some photos online. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Good quality price relation.
SpainThe location for elephants was amazing, front row seats! The pool was also wonderful. And the view from the balcony was stunning. The breakfast was good with a mixed variety of food. The steward who helped us with out bags was very helpful and gave us tasty welcome drinks on arrival. Great value for money!!
Sri LankaAmazing location. Elephants can be seen bathing on the passing river beside the hotel from inside the room and also from the pool. Pool was clean and the view was worth the stay. Staff were super friendly and helpful.
BangladeshFantastic location to watch elephant bathing specially from infinity pool....that's the greatest asset of the hotel
Netherlandsthe location is excellent! right on the river and where the elephants take a bath. nothing to do in the area though!
United Arab EmiratesThe meals, accommodation, staff, view, pool and each an everything is perfect.
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Hotel Elephant Bay This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Gnandt
Romania
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Yuliia
Ukraine
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Adam
Saudi Arabia
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Heba
Egypt
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Sonia
Spain
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Rosie
Sri Lanka
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Maruf-uz-zaman
Bangladesh
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Manish
Netherlands
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Charbel
United Arab Emirates
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Pasindu
Sri Lanka
One of our top picks 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. 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.
Bookers love...
“swimming pool”
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“nice view”
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“friendly staff”
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast Info
Italian, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet
Free parking available at the hotel
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Superior Triple Room with River View
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Standard Double Room with Mountain View
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What's nearby *
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Rambukkana Railway Station1.5 miles
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Polgahawela Railway Station6.2 miles
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Kadugannawa Railway Station9.7 miles
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Kadugannawa Railway Museum9.7 miles
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Alawwa Railway Station10.1 miles
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Gadaladeniya Temple12.1 miles
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Kurunegala Railway Station12.3 miles
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Lankatilaka Temple13.1 miles
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Ambakka Temple14.1 miles
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Peradeniya Railway Station14.3 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Rambukkana Market Market0.6 miles
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Pizza Hut Restaurant1.9 miles
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Kegalle town market Market2.5 miles
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Cargills Food City Supermarket0.3 miles
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Barista Coffee Cafe/Bar0.4 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Saradiyal Mountain (Hiking & Trekking) Mountain3.1 miles
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Ma- Oya River (hotel River front ) River0 miles
Closest Airports *
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Bandaranaike International Airport35.2 miles
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Ratmalana Airport47.6 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens14.6 miles
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Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue16.8 miles
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Kandy Train Station16.9 miles
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Ceylon Tea Museum17.1 miles
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Bogambara Stadium17.1 miles
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Kandy City Center Shopping Mall17.2 miles
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Sri Dalada Maligawa17.5 miles
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Kandy Museum17.6 miles
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Lakeside Adventist Hospital17.8 miles
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Food: American, Asian
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
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One of our top picks in Pinnawala
Amenities of Hotel Elephant Bay
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Badminton equipment
- Entertainment staff
- Cycling
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Playground
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- 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
- Fenced pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Plunge pool
- Pool with view
- Infinity pool
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Grocery deliveries
- Convenience store (on site)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Hotel Elephant Bay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Hotel Elephant Bay
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel Elephant Bay (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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Hotel Elephant Bay has 1 restaurant:
- Ivory Inn
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The prices at Hotel Elephant Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Hotel Elephant Bay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Italian
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Hotel Elephant Bay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Cycling
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Playground
- Neck massage
- Badminton equipment
- Walking tours
- Entertainment staff
- Full-body massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Themed dinners
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Head massage
- Back massage
- Bike tours
- Spa facilities
- Massage chair
- Foot bath
- Foot massage
- Hand massage
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Room options at Hotel Elephant Bay include:
- Quad
- Single
- Double
- Triple
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Elephant Bay by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 1h 30min
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Check-in at Hotel Elephant Bay is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 2:30 PM.
