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The Grand Walawwa

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 20 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Grand Walawwa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

P
Pon
From
Canada
Loved everything! Awesome stay & just beyond our expectations!!! A beautiful Colonial Hotel with Amazing staff & food!!! The welcoming drink with Betel Leaves captivated our hearts on the arrival!!!....Amazing!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
$95
1 night, 2 adults
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Rosyth Estate House

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 20 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Rosyth Estate House has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

E
Eleanor
From
United States
Rosyth Estate is so beautiful and everyone who works there is wonderful!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
$432.30
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....

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Nicholas
From
United States
Great place, great staff. The included dinner and breakfast was worth the price. Would definitely recommend to any western traveler looking for a great place to stay near an elephant attraction.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,627 reviews
Price from
$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....

M
Magdalena
From
Ireland
Amazing hotel with view on river and bathing elephants, great staff, delicious breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,680 reviews
Price from
$49.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Elepath Lodge Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Elepath Lodge Pinnawala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

C
Carole
From
Egypt
They are just the best! The hosts are super professional and extremely caring and hospitable! It felt like being with my family, whatever you need they take good care of their guests; if you need guidance, recommendation or transportation, just ask and they are here for it. I enjoyed my stay, loved the people their and I will definitely be back. BTW they have other hostels in Sri Lanka, ask about them.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
Price from
$29
1 night, 2 adults
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Cafe Pinnalanda

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Cafe Pinnalanda provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Mihisara Angulgamuwa
From
Sri Lanka
Location, Value for money and friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
Price from
$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.

X
Xyla Anne Sarah
From
United Arab Emirates
staff are friendly and accommodating. everything was perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Villa Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala

Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala offers accommodations in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 656 feet away.

D
Darshana Weeraooriya
From
Sri Lanka
This was my first stay at villa pinnawala.staff was friendly and very attentive.room was very clean and bed was very comfortable.from hotel to pinnawala orphange about 200m walking distance.food was so delicious.swimming pool was clean and tidy.they had a amazing bar as well.hope to visit again for another stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
$108
1 night, 2 adults
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Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

Pinnawala

Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program enjoys a location in Pinnawala, 26 miles from Bogambara Stadium and 26 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

A
Anya
From
Russia
The accomodation is situated in a rural place with a lot of greenery around, it’s set in a beautiful environment. Clean and nice room, bed with a comfortable matress, clean bathroom, towels, AC and heated water. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Although we arrived late they accepted us even after check-in time and moreover the manager Andrew made an extra effort to help with a taxi driver who didn’t speak English and couldn’t give change. He was always available, very friendly and helpful! Tuk-tuk service is always available free of charge around the area. The breakfast is served at the main hotel The Elephant Park, it’s a buffet with fresh juice, fruits, omelette station and other food options. The view is absolutely incredible, you literally have breakfast overlooking elephants bathing, walking, eating, enjoying their time! The best possible view! I should mention that the experience exceeded my expectations and made my family very happy! Overall I’m extremely pleased with both the service and the hotel, and would gladly recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 633 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults
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Suwani Pinnawala Homestay

Pinnawala

Located in Pinnawala, 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Suwani Pinnawala Homestay features a garden and views of the garden.

N
Natasa
From
Serbia
Everything we need or ask thay have or find
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
$28
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, 279 reviews
    From $34.41 per night

  • Rock Garden Villa Pinnawala

    Hotel in Rambukkana
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
    From $56.61 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 $55 per night

  • Hotel Avalong by Malwatta

    Hotel in Kandy
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
    From $66.60 per night

  • Cogent Holiday Home

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

  • Kandyan Reach Hotel

    Hotel in Kurunegala
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
    From $108.80 per night

  • Manor House-Kandy

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

  • Xotic Resort

    Hotel in Kurunegala
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
    From $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, 79 reviews
    From $85 per night

  • W15 Ambuluwawa

    Hotel in Gampola
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

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Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Located in Rambukkana, within 20 miles of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 23 miles of Kandy Train Station, Hotel Chingari Pinnawala has accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for...

    From $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 accommodations in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 656 feet away.

    From $66 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 428 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.

  • Elephant Heritage Pinnawala by Moon Isle enjoys a location in Rambukkana, 23 miles from Kandy Train Station and 24 miles from Bogambara Stadium.

    From $44.40 per night

  • Located in Rambukkana, within 21 miles of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 24 miles of Kandy Train Station, Hotel Chingari Pinnawala has accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for...

    From $83.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    19 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens in Rambukkana, Pinna Flower Homestay Cabana features accommodations with access to an indoor pool.

    From $70.76 per night

  • 18 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens in Udamulla, RMC Cabana provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers a private pool and free private parking.

    From $96.80 per night

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

    From $88.80 per night

Hotels located in the center of Pinnawala

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Mangi's Tranquil Bangalows has accommodations in Pinnawala. The property is located 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, 24 miles from Kandy Train Station and 25 miles from Bogambara Stadium.

    From $38.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

    Located in Pinnawala, 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Cafe Pinnalanda provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $25.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    Green Land Guest House is a recently renovated guest house in Pinnawala where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

    From $30 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

    Located in Pinnawala, 20 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Luck Uyana Cabana Pinnawala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From $27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    19 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens in Pinnawala, Elephant Lovers Inn offers accommodations with access to beauty services. Spa facilities and a bicycle rental service are available for guests.

    From $10.80 per night

  • Providing mountain views, The Far Pavilion by Edwards Collection in Pinnawala provides accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From $898.69 per night

  • Located 22 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ma-Oya Retreat offers 3-star accommodations in Pinnawala and has a garden.

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

    The Breeze Pinnawala in Pinnawala provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This homestay offers free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.

Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

    Pinnawala Elephant Front View Hotel is a recently renovated guest house in Rambukkana where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

    From $24.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Located in Rambukkana, 18 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Rock Garden Villa Pinnawala provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From $56.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Providing garden views, Diyagal Villa in Kolongalla features accommodations, an open-air bath, a garden, and a shared lounge. This homestay offers free private parking and a shared kitchen.

    From $19.36 per night

  • Located in Rambukkana, within 21 miles of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 24 miles of Kandy Train Station, Hotel Chingari Pinnawala has accommodations with a restaurant as well as free private parking...

    From $14.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Pinnawala Grand Villa is located in Rambukkana, just 23 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 26 miles from Kandy Train Station.

    From $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 the garden and terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Relax Home enjoys a location in Rambukkana, 19 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 22 miles from Kandy Train Station.

    From $14 per night

  • Located in Rambukkana, 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

    From $218.90 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
  • 10.0

    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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  • Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

    Pinnawala
    From $31.08 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 634 reviews
    Peacock Village is a calm and cozy place located in a beautiful nature resort. The room itself was impeccable - clean, well-maintained, and decorated in a modern style. The village’s location is excellent, with close proximity to the elephant orphanage, a hotel resort offering amazing food, and the village center. The manager, Andrew, was exceptional, making our stay truly enjoyable. We experienced his hospitality on an exceptional level.
    Guest review by
    FABJAN

  • Elepath Lodge Pinnawala

    Pinnawala
    From $34.41 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
    The location is excellent for seeing the elephants, they literally walk past the front of the hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Theres not much else to do in Pinnawala except see the elephants, and 1 night was enough. The air-con was very efficient and the bed was comfortable.
    Guest review by
    Kelly
    United Kingdom

  • The Grand Walawwa

    Pinnawala
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
    The hotel is very grand and comfortable. The staff were excellent. They arranged a Sri Lankan food cooking class for us, even though they had a very large organised party going on at the same time.
    Guest review by
    Martin
    United Kingdom

  • Suwani Pinnawala Homestay

    Pinnawala
    From $29.70 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 158 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

  • Hotel Elephant Bay

    Pinnawala
    From $44 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,680 reviews
    Very beautiful hotel. View is amazing. Rooms are very clean and perfect. And also foods are good. Staff is very friendly.
    Guest review by
    Bandara
    Sri Lanka