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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.

D
Daniel
From
Denmark
Nice staff. Super charming building, really authentic, once owned by Queen Elizabeth's accountant. There's a picture of the Queen visiting the place. The hotel has a nice pool and beautiful aesthetics.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 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, 31 reviews
Price from
US$449.68
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
Klavdija
From
Slovenia
Kind staff, food, spacious room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews
Price from
US$54
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....

S
SURAJ
From
Sri Lanka
Wonderful Location and Food is very tasty
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,712 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.

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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
Price from
US$17
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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 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.

L
Līga
From
Latvia
Very magical place to stay! In the morning around 10am elephants come to the river! You can see them from balcony or your room! Elephants were happy and playful! We enjoyed this experience a lot! Staff were friendly as well!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 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.

A
Alexander
From
Germany
It was wonderful. We stayed in the Chalet and we were very happy about the comfortable and clean accomodation. There is a nice garden in front of the Chalet and we had a walk and tour with one of the hosts. Breakfast ist served at the big hotel where the elephants take a bath and there is a free TukTuk ride (2 minutes) offered to get there. We can fully reccomend this accomodation!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 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.

S
Swethasvani
From
India
I will give 100 stars out of 5 stars for this property.. If the readers viewing the review to book this property..please read completely and then Don't hestitate to book this property as below are the reasons and my own experience which is very positive. We booked this property for 1 day stay and then we planned to reach by 11pm in night but unfortunately we able to reach the property only by 3am in midnight... The take carer was couples Uncle and aunty (with young mindset and care) They didn't even hesitate to receive us in midnight 3am which was really good and warm welcome.. The room was very tidely and clean enough to stay and enjoying with friends. The next morning we were planning to go to elephant orphanage but the takecarer directed to the near by elephant spot where the elephant bathing, riding and feeding the elephant.. Luckily the takecarer uncle only helped with tuktuk ride to the spot and he took care of us like their own daughter and son... He help us to get the best rate from the vendor of elephant camp. Breakfast was served on time which was prepared in home and served with all the love and care - They were ready to provide the hot beverages as per wish. They even helped us with the cab/van enquiries for next iteration from their place which means very helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
From US$18.87 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
From US$61.05 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
From US$127.65 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
From US$535.35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
From US$99.90 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
From US$55 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
From US$55 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
From US$77.70 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
From US$44 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
From US$128 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, 47 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,712 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 87 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 7.3
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 47 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 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 - Pinnawala 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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,712 reviews

Located in the heart of Pinnawala, Hotel Elephant Bay provides rooms with large private balconies and spectacular views over Ma Oya River.

From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews

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.

From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 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

Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 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 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

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$88.80 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$21.78 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, 19 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, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ayurveda Colonial Mansion provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$51.89 per night

Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

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$73.59 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.

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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

The Cube features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kegalle. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

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

With Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens reachable in 26 km, Villa Labugolla features accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

From US$340.55 per night

FAQs about hotels in Pinnawala

What guests said about Pinnawala:

10

Hotel was great , we arrived at 5 am and security let us in...

Hotel was great , we arrived at 5 am and security let us in . Restaurant was great , WiFi was good , shops are a 2 min walk up the road as is the elephant orphanage. View from our room was amazing . Elephants come right up to you . Bathroom could have been cleaner but that is my only down point . Value for money 11/10 for the experience we had There is a herb garden , elephant poo factory and tea factory that are all very interesting
Guest review by
sandra
United Kingdom
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

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From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,712 reviews
Worst hotel on my entire trip through Sri Lanka. The bedrooms are old and dirty. Old and smelly Aircondition. Discusting bathroom. So many broken things everywhere: Lamps, furniture, mirrors, carpets, walls, doors...empty glassbottles in the hallway, nobody seems to be resible to pick it up. What a shame! This must have been a great hotel when it was new. But now it's just a sad looking hotel in a great location. Very disappointing.
Guest review by
Martina
Switzerland
From US$26.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
Small but had all we needed with a super location! We were also given super service with a shuttle tuktuk to the Hotel Elephant Park, even though it was just a few minutes away! We could use the pool in the hotel making this stay great value for money!! Definitely recommend 👌
Guest review by
Denise
Malta
From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews
The hotel is great. Staff is nice, the room was big enough, super clean. The breakfast was amazing (the best we had in Sri Lanka). Of course the elephants are a perfect bonus.
Guest review by
Katerina
Czech Republic
From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
Every one who worked there was friendly and helpful. Andrew the tour manager at sister hotel Elephant park was exceptional. So helpful.
Guest review by
Allan
United Kingdom
From US$110 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Excellent service and food Great value for money Friendly staff Opposite the elephant orphanage Quiet and peaceful
Guest review by
Simon Goodfellow
United Kingdom
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