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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.

A
Andrea
From
Italy
Once you enter the property is like stepping back in time, where modernity mixes with history in a very relaxing atmosphere, the staff is young and willing to go above and beyond of your expectation, nothing is impossible, a smile is guaranteed, bed are comfortable and rooms are super well equipped and really chic, food is very good and we cannot wait to come back good job guys!!! Wish all the best
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....

K
Kateryna
From
Georgia
I had a truly wonderful experience, and I’m especially grateful for the amazing service and support from my guide, Andrew. He’s honestly the hero of this place! From the moment I arrived, he made everything smooth and easy — he met me at the railway station, drove me to the hotel, helped with check-in, and explained the program ahead. The next day, he greeted me after breakfast and invited me to watch traditional local wedding dances — such a unique moment! He then took me to the herbal garden, the elephant orphanage, and the zoo, let me try some local street food, and shared so many interesting stories about Sri Lankan culture and traditions. It was my first time visiting Sri Lanka, and I came alone — so having such a kind and knowledgeable guide made all the difference. Thanks to Andrew, my trip was not just safe and easy, but truly bright and joyful. I also really enjoyed my hotel stay — the river view from the room was beautiful, watching elephants from the pool felt surreal, and the whole atmosphere was incredibly relaxing. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Sri Lanka!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,628 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....

T
TrischiaFalzon
From
Malta
Being an avid elephant lover, I really enjoyed having the pool for myself to swim and enjoy the beautiful views while the elephants were bathing. Value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 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.

J
Jürgen Klaus
From
Sri Lanka
Best place to watch elephants in Pinnawala. loved the view! The view from the balcony. easy access to main road. comfortable beds for a reasonable price.
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.

C
Chandana
From
United Arab Emirates
Room service manager was excellent 👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 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.

Z
Zuzana
From
Czech Republic
The best elephant bathing view! You can not choose better hotel for elephant watching
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.

K
Kavya
From
Sri Lanka
The staff is very friendly. The room is neat and clean. The view of the hotel is very beautiful. We had a great time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 138 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.

O
Olga
From
Kazakhstan
That is a nice cozy place surrounded by banana trees, very calm, we slept well! The room was very clean with air conditioner, fridge and white bed linen. Excellent bathroom with good hot water pressure that is not common for Shri-Lanka. Service was brilliant, special thanks to manager Andrew who was very attentive and solved all our questions for example when we needed additional adapter he found it immediately. The tasty hearty breakfast was included into the price as well as visiting a swimming pool in the hotel nearby. The great bonus was that you could also watch the elephants’ bathing in the river. A couple who cared for the facilities prepared the most tasty rice and curry we tried in Shri-Lanka and treated us with bananas from their garden. We enjoyed our staying in this place very much! I highly recommend this place if you are going to visit Pinnawala!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 637 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.

B
Blanka
From
Czech Republic
The accommodation is about 5 minutes from the bus stop and the. The breakfast was delicious.
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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Hotels with airport shuttles in Pinnawala

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
From US$34.41 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
From US$61.05 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
From US$111 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
From US$509.55 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
From US$83.25 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
From US$66 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
From US$77.70 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
From US$44 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
From US$128 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
From US$94.30 per night

Most booked hotels in Pinnawala and surroundings in the past month

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,630 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

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

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

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
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

Situated 33 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ma-Oya Retreat offers 3-star accommodation in Andiramada and has a garden.

Hotels located in the centre of Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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 7.3
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
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
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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

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.

From US$107.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

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.

From US$366.30 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 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$61.05 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
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

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$336.60 per night

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

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

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

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 US$26.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 638 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
From US$60.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews
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 delicious. The location right next to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage made our experience even more special. Everything was clean and well-maintained, and we truly felt welcomed. It was an unforgettable stay, and we would happily come back again!
Guest review by
Gamlath
Sri Lanka
From US$30.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Fantastic hosts, a really friendly couple providing attentive service. Homestay Located very close to the Elephant Orphanage and river washing area for the Elephants.
Guest review by
Fireman Frank
United Kingdom
From US$25.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
The location is very good and it's just opposite the Elephant Orphanage. Breakfast and Lunch (Asian Food) excellent. It's a little spicy, but nice.
Guest review by
Amir
Sri Lanka
From US$77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Very convenient location for elephant orphanage. Food at restaurant was good. Friendly, helpful staff.
Guest review by
Manoka
United Kingdom