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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.

H
Hiruni
From
United Kingdom
Very helpful staff, lovely pool and restaurant. The room was comfortable and spacious with great amenities. We loved our stay. We visited the amazing Elephant Freedom Project which was only 13 minutes away.
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.

A
Angela
From
United Kingdom
The hotel is in a stunning location and the staff were very attentive. The food was delicious and everyday a different Sri Lanka meal. The hotel has still a lot of the original furniture and old colonial feeling.
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....

I
Ionuț
From
Romania
friendly staff and help you with anything you need. especially Anurudha. Thx
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,618 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.

P
Phoebe
From
United Kingdom
very good view of the elephants from the balcony! very clean, spacious rooms and big beds. rooms had aircon and fans and big clean bathrooms with good pressure, hot showers! I definitely recommend this place if you want to see the elephants. the staff were very kind and helpful!
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.

I
Isabel
From
Italy
The room was quite spacious, very clean and well equiped. Also the bathroom looks pretty new. You can enjoy some fresh air at the balcony. The location is perfect and just across Elephant Orphenage.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 194 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.

O
OZLEM
From
Norway
Amazing view with the elephants from the room
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.

T
Tharini
From
Australia
Good, but there are so many mosquitos.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 133 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
Alice2388
From
United Kingdom
We came straight here after landing in Columbo. We loved the room. It was spacious, clean, and had very good air con. Th bed was massive and very comfortable. We had a lovely view of the garden/farm from our private outside seating area. The older couple who live on site cooked us an amazing traditional Sri Lankan curry - it was delicious and was only 2,400LKR for both of us. Viraj was super helpful and gave us a lift to the hotel a few mins up the road where we were allowed to use the pool (for free) and where we had breakfast overlooking the river. The breakfast is a huge buffet with traditional sri lankan options, continental style foods, as well as waffles and pancakes cooked freshly. This cost us extra (5000LKR for 2 people), however it was worth it as the elephants from the nearby Pinnawala Orphanage come to the river to wash and bathe, and you can see them whilst you eat breakfast - it was amazing!
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.

M
Mark
From
Australia
Great food, near to the orphanage elephants tour
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

  • Hotel Avalong by Malwatta

    Hotel in Kandy
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 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 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
    From US$120 per night

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Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

  • 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 133 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.

  • 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
  • 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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 140 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
  • 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 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

  • 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Pinnawala Grand Villa is located in Rambukkana, 36 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 41 km from Kandy railway station.

    From US$22.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    King Elephant, Homestay Pinnawala is a recently renovated homestay in Rambukkana, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

    From US$31.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Set in Rambukkana, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Relax Home features accommodation with a hot tub. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    From US$14 per night

  • Located in Rambukkana, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

    From US$218.90 per night

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 7.3
    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.

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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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  • 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
    Hotel Elephant Bay boasts an unbeatable location, offering a unique experience of watching elephants bathe right from the property. The proximity to the elephants provides guests with an incredible opportunity to interact with these majestic animals, making it an unforgettable highlight of any stay. The restaurant serves good food, and the overall dining experience is pleasant.
    Guest review by
    BG88
    Malta

  • 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, 1,617 reviews
    Location location elephants in abundance the ability to see them bathing up to three times a day. The location to the elephant orphanage. River views from the rooms and the restaurant were amazing. Nice to see women front of house. Buffet was good and breakfast very good. Pool a bonus.
    Guest review by
    Ian
    United Kingdom

  • Villa Pinnawala

    Pinnawala
    From US$66 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
    Very convenient location for elephant orphanage. Food at restaurant was good. Friendly, helpful staff.
    Guest review by
    Manoka
    United Kingdom

  • 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 close to elephant orphanage..it was clean and friendly family
    Guest review by
    Manickam
    India

  • The Grand Walawwa

    Pinnawala
    From US$107.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
    Colonial chic close to the elephant orphanage
    Guest review by
    M walther
    Sri Lanka