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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
Julie
From
Switzerland
Food is delicious, staff friendly, rooms super clean and spacious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults

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
Anja
From
Austria
Rosyth Estate is a wonderful little hotel in the middle of nowhere. The team was extremely welcoming and did go above and beyond, even though we only stayed there for one night. Special kudos to the best chicken curry we had ever!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$432.30
1 night, 2 adults

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....

E
Ewa
From
Norway
Location. Elephants at 8:30 and baby elephants at 10:00. View from balcony, atm close to hotel, breakfast, view!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,625 reviews
Price from
US$60
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....

F
Fredy
From
Estonia
Best price and value combination! If you stay in this hotel you dont have to buy tickets to see elepants every day! Fantastic service, rooms, views, pool & restaurant!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,676 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

L
Luisa Janeth
From
China
I love the kind attention and support given, even I arrived late and they were so willing to wait for me and they guided me. The location was perfect just some steps away from the river the elephants take their daily baths.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
Price from
US$29
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Sarlota Klein
From
Czech Republic
Great location, just in front of the orphanage and close to restaurants and other facilities. Super clean cozy room, friendly staff and tasty breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
US$25.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Julian
From
Qatar
Location and the view and service, staff is nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

H
Heidi
From
United Kingdom
Staff were fantastic, could not have been kinder and more attentive. Great location right next to the elephants. Loved the huts too. Very comfortable and kids loved the pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Saeed
From
Bahrain
The stuff were helpful and friendly specially Mr. Andrew Thanks a lot for making our stay fantastic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 636 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

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
marko
From
Serbia
First of all the Hosts are great. Friendly, ready to help and really make your stay great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 137 reviews

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

    From US$77 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$56.61 per night
  • Located within 32 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 37 km of Kandy railway station, Elephant Heritage Pinnawala by Moon Isle provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

    From US$44.40 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 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
  • 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

Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 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$22.20 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 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

    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.

    From US$25.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located in Kolongalla in the Kegalle District region and Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens reachable within 33 km, Diyagal Villa provides accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, an open-air...

    From US$19.36 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...

    From US$14.99 per night
  • 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 6.9
    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

Hotels located in the centre of Pinnawala

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 86 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
  • 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.

    From US$27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens in Pinnawala, Elephant Lovers Inn offers accommodation with access to spa facilities and beauty services.

    From US$10.80 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$977.98 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.

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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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 636 reviews
    Peacock Village is located within the walking distance from the elephant bathing site and also is an extension of The Elephant Park hotel, hence we had access to the common areas of the main hotel including resturant, pool and the lounge. The host and the accomodation manager were extremely kind and helpful offering free tuktuk rides from/to nearby places. We booked a container room and it was a comfortable stay with all basic amenities including tv, fridge, electric kettle etc. I would 100% recommend this place.
    Guest review by
    Anuradha
    India
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
    prime location. Next to elephant orphanage and walking distance to the Ipareni gama, zoo and elephants bathing place in river side. The room was very clean and super comfortable bed. staff is always respectful and helpful. would love to stay again
    Guest review by
    shanaka
    Sri Lanka
  • From US$55 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,677 reviews
    The river view from both the room and the pool was beautiful. We enjoyed watching elephants nearby. Great location — easy access to tuk-tuks and a nice nearby café with surprisingly good coffee (the best we had in Sri Lanka!).
    Guest review by
    Alena
    Sweden
  • From US$30.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
    The property is located right next to the Elephant Orphanage. It’s clean, the home is a well designed and maintained home with a little garden. Excellent, helpful and resourceful hosts. Enjoyed their company and conversations.
    Guest review by
    Manohar
    India
  • From US$25.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
    Location, it is just in front of elephant orphanage Owner, he is very nice guy Big room and bathroom
    Guest review by
    Thapeskumar
    Norway