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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.

K
Kathryn
From
Canada
This is easily one of the most beautiful boutique hotels I've stayed at. Recently renovated, no expense has been spared to bring the Colonial mansion back to life. The attention to detail is remarkable. All the services are extraordinary and if I ever have a special occasion in Sri Lanka it will be at the Grand Walawwa.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
£65.99
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....

L
Lourdes Gaspar
From
Portugal
Very good instalations. All the staff was helpful and nice. Amazing to see the elefants taking bath a few feet from us. They did us an upgrade, and we stayed in a room with balcony to the river.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,600 reviews
Price from
£49.03
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, 273 reviews
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£23.91
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, 190 reviews
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£18.94
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.

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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
£62.52
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.

I
Indra
From
Netherlands
People where so nice! A great experience. It was our daughters first birthday and the staff had arranged a cake and decorations. There were even decorations on the bed when we arrived. Waking up to see the elephants from your room or the pool is a beautiful experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 415 reviews
Price from
£40.86
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....

S
Soorajee Roshni
From
Mauritius
This hotel and the views are just wow. We booked the room with the terrace and river view. The sound of the river was so soothing. Wish I could stay there forever. The place is worth more than the price we paid. The room was spacious, with comfortable bed. The pool is open till late at night, and the garden is well taken care of. The staff were helpful when needed. You can swim in the pool while watching the elephants having a bath in the river. The best view ever. The location is very good also with some souvenir shops and restaurants around + a herbal garden where you can have a massage and steam bath at a reasonable price I highly highly recommend it and wish I could come back, as this place is like heaven on earth
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,634 reviews
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£40.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Luck Uyana Cabana Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala

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.

P
Petra
From
Czech Republic
Nicely placed in nature. Tranquility with ayurvedic garden just behind the rooms. We have received guided tour via the garden with foot massage included. Very nice and helpful staff. One guy even came with us by tuk tuk to be sure we find the right bus to Kandy and made sure we’ll have a seat 😉 I felt really comfortable in the room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
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£20.43
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
Aoife
From
Ireland
The staff were excellent and couldn’t have been more helpful during our stay. The Accomodation was great, our room had a full kitchenette with a little sitting area and a large bedroom and bathroom. We had a lovely porch overlooking the rice fields. The breakfast was amazing at the main hotel and the view from the pool was truly spectacular.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews
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£19.79
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.

E
Erez
From
Israel
Great hospitality, Very nice people, comfortable and clean, They cook homemade tasty food Location in front of the elephants place. Guesthouse is warmly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
£21.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Pinnawala

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 50 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 7.2
    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 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

    Situated in Pinnawala, 28 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 32 km from Kandy railway station, Jungle Village Homestay features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Located within 25 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 30 km of Kandy railway station, The Manor House Kegalle provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Utuwankanda.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Situated in Mawanella, 23 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 28 km from Kandy railway station, Rocksana Fortress features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    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.

  • Situated in Mawanella, Test features accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Located in Galpola, 34 km from Kandy railway station, Hotel Sleek Camellia features views of the pool.

  • Located within 27 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 31 km of Kandy railway station, Lakwin Eco Lodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kegalle.

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

    Situated in Kegalle, 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.

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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  • Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available!

    Pinnawala
    From £40.86 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 415 reviews
    Very nice location with direct view onto the elephants while they’re resting next to the river. Nice breakfast and dinner. Thilina, who is operating as the senior transport manager from that hotel was extremely helpful to organize our trip and still takes care of us for the time being in Sri Lanka. Our highest recommendation and thumbs-up goes out to Kaveesha, who’s driving us around Sri Lanka and who’s doing an amazing job. Super safe and reliable driver, the best you can ever imagine !!!
    Guest review by
    Thomas
    Germany

  • Hotel Elephant Bay

    Pinnawala
    From £44.95 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,634 reviews
    The main treasure was the location and the view, possibility to observe unbelievably picturesque life of elephants sitting on the balcony. Breakfast excellent, food, cocktails, catering service - perfect. When arriving from the airport, the pool helps to adapt the hot climate we're not used to. Would suggest this hotel to begin the voyage in Sri Lanka - a very impressive start. The room was moderately clean, so the bathroom. Very comfortable bed.
    Guest review by
    Leonarda
    Latvia

  • Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

    Pinnawala
    From £19.79 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews
    It’s really cool place, where you could come and stay for a night and looking at gorgeous animal - elephant. Andrew is a great administrator, who propose the best views, gives an advice and drive to elephant’s orphanage. Always comes by our path and get an agreement to stay in basin (a pool) in nearby hotel, as they are connected with services and personal.
    Guest review by
    Denis
    Russia

  • Cafe Pinnalanda

    Pinnawala
    From £18.94 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
    Very clean, spacious room, big bathroom, only there’s no hot hot water but it was ok of taking quick shower, comfortable bed, AC, very close to river where elephants taking a shower. Across the street is elephant orphanage. Sri Lankan breakfast very tasty.
    Guest review by
    Nenad
    Serbia

  • Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available!

    Pinnawala
    From £49.03 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,600 reviews
    stayed here for the night to see the elephants as there is a meeting point for them near the hotel.
    Guest review by
    Semiha
    Australia

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