Hotel Elephant Bay
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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Dhanuka
Sri Lanka“Rooms were okay and clean. Location was great and Room view was excellent. Breakfast buffet was good. Experience with elephants from orphanage was something all people in our group valued. Felt okay for the value paid because of that experience.”- Nerissa
Australia“Great location in town and amazing view of the elephants. The service was great - although the hotel was under renovation they provided compensation for the inconvenience. I would stay again” - Sawsen
Tunisia“We spent the night there, it was a really nice place, clean and has an amazing view.” - Omar
United Arab Emirates“The views are just breathtaking. It’s the first thing you see when you enter. The rooms were comfortable with a balcony. The buffets at the hotel is lovely and affordable. The view from the pool and the river banks having the elephants just...” - Niurguiana
Russia“hotel is big, they offer good breakfast, poool and of course amazing views with elephant. Hotel is a little bit old, but its ok, need a proper blanket instead of bedsheets. Bathroom needs a proper cleaning. Overall it was a great experience. Easy...” - Magdalena
Ireland“Amazing hotel with view on river and bathing elephants, great staff, delicious breakfast” - Jill
United States“The view from the pool and restaurant are absolutely amazing! The elephants come right down to the river, and up to the hotel. The closest experience we had with elephants in the 2 weeks we were in Sri Lanka. Such a cool experience, we wished...” 
Rafael United Arab Emirates“Room is nice. We got the garden view. It would be nice to have the river view next time. I hope it will be available next time. Toilet is clean, sheets are clean. We are using crt tv which is nostalgic, I actually liked it. Pool is nice for photos...”- Tana
Kazakhstan“Hello everyone !experience with this hotel was so amazing , clean hotel, delicious food, such a beautiful view!thank you Elephant hotel for your hospitality!” - Anna United Arab Emirates“Should be on a bucket list for everyone who loves nature and elephants. The location is amazing, directly next to the bathing area of the elephants and close to the elephant orphanage. You have the opportunity to bath the elephant and spent...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Ivory Inn
- CuisineAmerican • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
