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The Grand Walawwa

Hotel in Pinnawala

Situated in Pinnawala, 32 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Grand Walawwa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

J
JULIUS
From
Germany
Breakfast was to die for ( I took a Sri Lankan breakfast, very typical and a lot of spice to it ) there were a lot of options to choose from ( English , American , continental) Huge room with a view to the forest Lovely architecture
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults
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Rosyth Estate House

Hotel in Pinnawala

Situated in Pinnawala, 32 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Rosyth Estate House features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

S
Sergey
From
Germany
Excellent service, great facilities, amazing chef!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$197.30
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....

A
Anastasia
From
Belarus
The hotel is great for elephant watching. You can have breakfast and watch the swim. The pool is open in the evening and we managed to swim after the road and go to a delicious dinner. The air conditioning worked perfectly in the room, there were no insects, there was tea/coffee. Good parking. Huge balcony. I highly recommend staying there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,616 reviews
Price from
US$60
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....

J
JENNIFER
From
United States
Wow! The view from the lobby and the room was breathtaking. The staff was very helpful. They allowed us to charge our phones while we waited to check in early due to a sick kid. They also arranged a car for us to the train station.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,667 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Elepath Lodge- Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala

Set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Elepath Lodge- Pinnawala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

R
Robert
From
United States
Large clean room. Ac, Tv, hot water. Balcony where you could watch the elephants walk by on the way to the river to bathe. That was a great experience to watch the elephants a few feet from the Balcony and also a couple of minutes walk to watch them bathe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$29
1 night, 2 adults
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Cafe Pinnalanda

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Cafe Pinnalanda provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

N
Nenad
From
Serbia
Very clean, spacious room, big bathroom, only there’s no hot hot water but it was ok of taking quick shower, comfortable bed, AC, very close to river where elephants taking a shower. Across the street is elephant orphanage. Sri Lankan breakfast very tasty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
US$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
Delyana
From
Bulgaria
Perfect place to watch elephants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Villa Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala

Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala offers accommodation in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 200 metres away.

Y
Yahya Basha
From
United Arab Emirates
Hygienic Calm Friendly staff Close to the Elephant orphanage Late checkin Late check out
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$45.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

Pinnawala

Situated in Pinnawala, 36 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program has an infinity pool, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

A
Alexander
From
Germany
It was wonderful. We stayed in the Chalet and we were very happy about the comfortable and clean accomodation. There is a nice garden in front of the Chalet and we had a walk and tour with one of the hosts. Breakfast ist served at the big hotel where the elephants take a bath and there is a free TukTuk ride (2 minutes) offered to get there. We can fully reccomend this accomodation!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 626 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults
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Suwani Pinnawala Homestay

Pinnawala

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Suwani Pinnawala Homestay is located in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

T
Thomas
From
Germany
Very nice host couple. The breakfast was delicious with a wide range of local dishes and a daily changing menu. If we requested, we were served an equally delicious dinner. Spacious room with perfectly functioning equipment. There were even 2 bathrobes in addition to the towels and linen. Quiet location, 2 minutes from the Elephant Orphanage.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
US$26
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Pinnawala

  • Elepath Lodge- Pinnawala

    Hotel in Pinnawala
    Airport shuttle (free)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
    From US$34.41 per night

  • Rock Garden Villa Pinnawala

    Hotel in Rambukkana
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
    From US$53.28 per night

  • Hill Country Villa

    Hotel in Kandy
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
    From US$29 per night

  • Danisco Leisure Bunglow

    Hotel in Kandy
    Airport shuttle
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
    From US$55 per night

  • Avalong Resort by Malwatta

    Hotel in Kandy
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
    From US$72.15 per night

  • Cogent Holiday Home

    Hotel in Gelioya
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
    From US$44 per night

  • Kandyan Reach Hotel

    Hotel in Kurunegala
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
    From US$108.80 per night

  • Manor House-Kandy

    Hotel in Kandy
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
    From US$86.25 per night

  • Xotic Resort

    Hotel in Kurunegala
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
    From US$29.53 per night

  • The Cube

    Hotel in Kegalle
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
    From US$120 per night

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Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of lake, Pinnawala Elephant Front View Hotel is a recently renovated guest house located in Rambukkana, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

    From US$24.42 per night

  • Set in Rambukkana, within 33 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 38 km of Kandy railway station, Hotel Chingari Pinnawala offers accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for...

    From US$86.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Situated within 34 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 39 km of Kandy railway station, Mangi's Tranquil Bangalows features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Pinnawala.

    From US$38.85 per night
  • 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 accommodation in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 200 metres away.

    From US$66 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

    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.

    From US$55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Located in Rambukkana, 30 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Rock Garden Villa Pinnawala provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From US$53.28 per night

  • Set in Rambukkana, within 34 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 39 km of Kandy railway station, Hotel Chingari Pinnawala offers accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for...

    From US$83.25 per night

  • Situated in Rambukkana, within 34 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 39 km of Kandy railway station, Hotel Chingari Pinnawala features accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private...

Hotels located in the centre of Pinnawala

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

    Boasting a garden and views of city, Green Land Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

    From US$30 per night

  • Offering mountain views, The Far Pavilion by Edwards Collection in Pinnawala offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$898.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,667 reviews

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

    From US$60.50 per night

  • Situated 35 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ma-Oya Retreat offers 3-star accommodation in Pinnawala and has a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Set in Pinnawala and only 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Breeze Pinnawala offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

    Situated in Pinnawala, 32 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Luck Uyana Cabana Pinnawala features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Pinna Flower Homestay Cabana is set in Rambukkana. This property offers a rooftop pool and free private parking.

    From US$70.76 per night

  • Situated in Rambukkana, 39 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Andiramada Walawwa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From US$105.45 per night

  • Located in Udamulla, 29 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 34 km from Kandy railway station, RMC Cabana offers air conditioning. This villa has a private pool, a garden and free private parking.

    From US$96.80 per night

  • Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Heliconia Ledge provides accommodation in Mawanella with free WiFi and mountain views.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Situated in Mawanella, 23 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 28 km from Kandy railway station, Rocksana Fortress features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.

    From US$66.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 77 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 US$120 per night

  • Namal Vacation House is situated in Kegalle, 33 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, 38 km from Kandy railway station, as well as 38 km from Bogambara Stadium.

    From US$50.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Set in Kegalle and only 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Villa Bianca offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$39.96 per night

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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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  • Elephant Lovers Inn

    Pinnawala
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
    I liked it a lot. When I entered they put a welcome sign on me. It has a terrace, living room, large computer room, toilet, dining room. Kasum the host is exceptional, he picked me up and took me to the station, he took me to the Elephant Orphanage and other places. He is an unbeatable tour guide. In fact I work 10 years in airlines. Totally recommended. One 10 in everything. My experience with elephants is amazing.
    Guest review by
    BLANCO ARISTIN
    Spain

  • Suwani Pinnawala Homestay

    Pinnawala
    From US$29.70 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
    Very nice host couple. The breakfast was delicious with a wide range of local dishes and a daily changing menu. If we requested, we were served an equally delicious dinner. Spacious room with perfectly functioning equipment. There were even 2 bathrobes in addition to the towels and linen. Quiet location, 2 minutes from the Elephant Orphanage.
    Guest review by
    Thomas
    Germany

  • Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

    Pinnawala
    From US$26.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 626 reviews
    The owners were friendly and cheerful. The dinner was delicious and they also offered fruits from their garden. The place is close to the elephant orphanage but also in the middle of nature and banana trees
    Guest review by
    Gonca
    Germany

  • Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available!

    Pinnawala
    From US$66 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,616 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

  • Hotel Elephant Bay

    Pinnawala
    From US$60.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,667 reviews
    The food was good in the hotel restaurant. The hotel is beautifully situated but old and rundown.
    Guest review by
    Ewelina
    Poland

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