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 Hotel Pinnalanda

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Pinnawala, 71100 Pinnawala, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 186 reviews)

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8.2
Very good
186 reviews

Room located directly to the river with nice view. Very clean and spacious. Breakfast buffet. Check out till 12:00.

Kateřina Czech Republic

the location the fabulous views of the elephants the comfortable rooms

Janet United Kingdom

The most friendly welcoming staff at reception, I can not thank them enough. For being so kind and helpful 😁🙏❤️ the staff in the hotel and restaurant also did their utmost to make my stay perfect. I cannot commended them enough. Thank you all

Howard United Kingdom

Very friendly housekeeping stuff and great food! Plenty of elefants to see from the rooms.

David Switzerland

Really great place. Worth more than the money paid. Friendly employees add great value to the organization. Definitely a place to come again

Amila Sri Lanka

Excellent location ,very friendly and amenable staff To watch the elephants frolic over breakfast was fabulous

Sandra United Arab Emirates

Better to stay out of the area and come just for breakfest (if you want to save some budget). Little bit expensive comparate to other possibilities but still the best view in the town for watching the elephants bathing. Enough is one night, more is too much.

Kateřina Czech Republic

Great room with comfy bed and nice clean bathroom. Has everything you need including tea/coffee and kettle, hairdryer and towels. Great private balcony overlooking the river with the elephants away from other tourists!

Lucinda Australia

Location was excellent to see the elephants bathing in the river.

Tina United Kingdom

We loved our driver - Andrew - he picked us up from the airport and made us feel safe in the Sri Lankan traffic. He told us more about his country. If you can, request him for pick ups (and even drop offs). We had lunch and breakfast while elephants played in the river behind us, what more do you really want! You pay for the view and the location of the hotel. We loved the friendly staff, smooth and easy check-in and the overall environment of the hotel. It is close to the Pinnalanda Zoo and a herbal garden.

Anina1010 Oman
8.2
Very good
186 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Room located directly to the river with nice view. Very clean and spacious. Breakfast buffet. Check out till 12:00.”
    Kateřina Kateřina Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “the location the fabulous views of the elephants the comfortable rooms”
    Janet Janet United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The most friendly welcoming staff at reception, I can not thank them enough. For being so kind and helpful 😁🙏❤️ the staff in the hotel and restaurant also did their utmost to make my stay perfect.”
    Howard Howard United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very friendly housekeeping stuff and great food! Plenty of elefants to see from the rooms.”
    David David Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Really great place. Worth more than the money paid. Friendly employees add great value to the organization. Definitely a place to come again”
    Amila Amila Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • “Excellent location ,very friendly and amenable staff To watch the elephants frolic over breakfast was fabulous”
    Sandra Sandra United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Better to stay out of the area and come just for breakfest (if you want to save some budget).”
    Kateřina Kateřina Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Great room with comfy bed and nice clean bathroom. Has everything you need including tea/coffee and kettle, hairdryer and towels.”
    Lucinda Lucinda Australia Australia
  • “Location was excellent to see the elephants bathing in the river.”
    Tina Tina United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We loved our driver - Andrew - he picked us up from the airport and made us feel safe in the Sri Lankan traffic. He told us more about his country.”
    Anina1010 Anina1010 Oman Oman

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 10
High score for Pinnawala

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Pinnalanda Hotel is housed in a colonial building just a 5-minute walk from the well-known Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.

Surrounded by lush greenery, the hotel is a 1-hour drive from the beautiful Kandy. Colombo City is a 2-hour drive away while Bandaranaike International Airport is 35.4 miles away. Airport shuttle services can be arranged at a surcharge.

Enjoying tranquil river views, each room will provide you with a flat-screen TV, minibar and air conditioning. There is also an en suite bathroom with hot-water showers.

Pinnalanda Hotel offers a tour desk and meeting/banquet facilities. Enjoy beautiful views of the elephants bathing as you relax with a cup of coffee.

Overlooking the stunning Ma Oya River, the on-site restaurant serves various Sri Lankan and Western meals. Room service options are possible as well.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Pinnalanda has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 7 Mar 2014.

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Bar

ATM and Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM machine and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian, American

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

8.2
Very good · 186 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 10
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  • Kateřina
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Room located directly to the river with nice view. Very clean and spacious. Breakfast buffet. Check out till 12:00.”
  • Janet
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the location the fabulous views of the elephants the comfortable rooms”
  • Howard
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The most friendly welcoming staff at reception, I can not thank them enough. For being so kind and helpful 😁🙏❤️ the staff in the hotel and restaurant also did their utmost to make my stay perfect. I cannot commended them enough. Thank you all”
  • David
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Very friendly housekeeping stuff and great food! Plenty of elefants to see from the rooms.”
  • Amila
    Sri LankaSri Lanka
    “Really great place. Worth more than the money paid. Friendly employees add great value to the organization. Definitely a place to come again”
  • Sandra
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Excellent location ,very friendly and amenable staff To watch the elephants frolic over breakfast was fabulous”
  • Kateřina
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Better to stay out of the area and come just for breakfest (if you want to save some budget). Little bit expensive comparate to other possibilities but still the best view in the town for watching the elephants bathing. Enough is one night, more is...”
  • Lucinda
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Great room with comfy bed and nice clean bathroom. Has everything you need including tea/coffee and kettle, hairdryer and towels. Great private balcony overlooking the river with the elephants away from other tourists!”
  • Tina
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was excellent to see the elephants bathing in the river.”
  • Anina1010
    OmanOman
    “We loved our driver - Andrew - he picked us up from the airport and made us feel safe in the Sri Lankan traffic. He told us more about his country. If you can, request him for pick ups (and even drop offs). We had lunch and breakfast while elephants...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi is it possible to do early check in and check out, like 10AM check in & same day 5PM check out?
    yes we can arrange that for you
    Answered on 30 October 2021
  • What are available room numbers at january 15 night
    Available: Deluxe double or twin room Also hotel elephant park also under hotel pinnalanda, you can book this hotel with river side view or garden side view
    Answered on 11 January 2020
  • Please give me a description about the types of rooms in this hotel?
    Kindly refer web page for more details regarding rooms. also visit our official page
    Answered on 30 October 2021
  • dont'you have full board option?
    Full Board available. You can contact hotel to get more details.
    Answered on 23 October 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Kadugannawa Railway Museum
    9.8 miles
  • Gadaladeniya Temple
    12.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Hotel Elephant Park
    0 miles
  • Cafe/bar Cafe Pinnalanda
    0.1 miles
Natural beauty
  • River Ma-Oya
    0 miles
Public transport
  • Train Rambukkana Railway Station
    1.5 miles
  • Train Polgahawela Railway Station
    6.1 miles
  • Train Kadugannawa Railway Station
    9.8 miles
  • Train Alawwa Railway Station
    10 miles
  • Train Kurunegala Railway Station
    12.2 miles
Closest airports
  • Bandaranaike International Airport
    35.1 miles
  • Ratmalana Airport
    47.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Hotel Pinnalanda

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Airport drop off Additional charge
  • Airport pick up Additional charge
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
General
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Infinity pool
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Pool/beach towels
Languages spoken
  • English
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House rules Hotel Pinnalanda takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

16:00 - 00:00

Check-out

11:00 - 12:00

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prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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