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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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Bar
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Availability
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1 double bed | ||
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1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 large double beds | ||
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ava
Ireland“Our stay at Elephant Bay Hotel was unforgettable! The room was big, spacious, and spotless, offering excellent value for money. The location is unbelievable – we could watch elephants throughout the day directly from our balcony, an experience...” - Bandara
Sri Lanka“Very beautiful hotel. View is amazing. Rooms are very clean and perfect. And also foods are good. Staff is very friendly.” - Imasha Sri Lanka“A very beautiful and captivating place. I also recommend it as a great place to relax and find peace of mind. Speaking of the food, we enjoyed some truly delicious meals. Honestly, I am very happy.We were given a very clean and well-maintained...”
- Jude Sri Lanka“Breakfast good . Rooms are clean and nice view. Staff are kind and very helpfull”
- Carmel
Australia“We booked this hotel last minute as a surprise for our friend who loves elephants. To sit in the pool all day or up on the balcony with a beverage or having a bite to eat while watching these magnificent creatures bathing just there was unreal. An...” - Gamlath Sri Lanka“We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Elephant Bay! The view of the river and elephants was absolutely breathtaking, and the atmosphere was so peaceful. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the food was...”
- Dr
United Kingdom“It’s situated in a scenic place, peaceful surrounding.” - Elaine United Kingdom“The view from our room was spectacular. The pool was lovely. Location for watching the elephants is second to none.”
- Юлиана
Norway“Excellent, spacious room with an unforgettable view. Excellent service.” - Nisha United Kingdom“The view from the hotel is absolutely stunning. We had the unique experience of watching numerous elephants come down to bathe in the lake right from the comfort of the hotel. The highlight of our stay was relaxing by the pool in the morning while...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Ivory Inn
- CuisineAmerican • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
