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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.

S
Shelton
From
United States
Pool and vicinity
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
$57.38
1 night, 2 adults

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 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
$95
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located right opposite Ma-Oya River, guests at Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available can watch elephants from their rooms. It has a restaurant and offers room service.

K
Kahlia
From
Australia
Everything. The food was amazing and the view of the elephants could not have been more majestic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,594 reviews
Price from
$60
1 night, 2 adults

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.

K
Kavindu
From
Sri Lanka
Friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
$29
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Manori
From
Sri Lanka
Clean and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
$25.50
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport 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.

J
Jananath
From
Sri Lanka
Staff was very supportive. Room was clean and all the required facilities were there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

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
Roba
From
United Arab Emirates
Location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,612 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

d
dissanayake
From
Sri Lanka
Facilities and location is excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
$27.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

N
Natasa
From
Serbia
Everything we need or ask thay have or find
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
$26
1 night, 2 adults

Ancient Grand Villa

Pinnawala

Located 11 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ancient Grand Villa provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$16
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 129 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

Hotels located in the center of Pinnawala

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    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.

  • 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 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 49 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,612 reviews

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

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

Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Providing a garden, Manor House Mahagoda Estate provides accommodations in Utuwankanda. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Located just 14 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Heliconia Ledge provides accommodations in Mawanella with an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, as well as room service.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 10 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 68 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.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Villa Bianca is located in Kegalle, just 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 24 miles from Kandy Train Station.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Providing garden views, Diyagal Villa in Kolongalla features accommodations, an open-air bath, a garden, and a shared lounge. This homestay offers free private parking and a shared kitchen.

FAQs about hotels in Pinnawala

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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  • From $55 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,612 reviews
    The hotel has great location overlooking the river with no need to pay the fee to see the elephant’s bathing. The room was spacious (we had a quad room) with a fridge and tea/coffee facilities which we appreciated a lot. Every day we got a free bottle of water and tea/coffee bags. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Water in the swimming pool was clean. We enjoyed our stay and we would come back again.
    Guest review by
    Simona
    Czech Republic
  • From $25.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
    We had a great stay at Pinnalanda Hotel! The location was perfect — just a short walk to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the Pinnawala Zoo. There were also several nice restaurants nearby, which made it really convenient for meals. The hotel had a large parking lot, which was a big plus for us since we were traveling by car. Definitely a good choice if you’re visiting the area!
    Guest review by
    Chamika
    Sri Lanka
  • From $26.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 587 reviews
    First of all, the room I was staying was really clean, beautiful and confortable. There is a balcony outside with fantastic view on palm trees. Also, the breakfasts included and extra dinners were delicious and tasty. A real thanks to Andrew and all his crew, everyone at the hotel was nice, gentle and reactive. I will surely come back if I return to Sri Lanka !
    Guest review by
    Pierrick
    France
  • From $66 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,594 reviews
    Outstanding location - great views of the elephant wash in the river from the room, pool and restaurant, and close to Elephant Orphanage, and other interesting attractions.
    Guest review by
    Jamie
    United Kingdom
  • From $82.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 124 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