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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, 138 reviews
Price from
£65.69
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....

k
kristina
From
Lithuania
We booked the hotel to have a possibility to see the elephants from the restaurant and from the pool. The expectation was satisfied. But the biggest treasure we get was our guide or transport manager Andrew. He is exceptional person, he will take care of you as the closest friend or relative. You just need to name the thing what you are looking for, and he will arrange everything. If the world would have such people all over, the world would be a better place. Thank you, Elephant Park hotel for having us and arranging our room for our anniversary. Best wishes to you all!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,606 reviews
Price from
£48.81
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.

H
Harshil
From
Australia
Amazing location on the street where elephants traverse to bathe and you have access to this property from a side street even when the main street is closed till 4pm. Staff was pleasant and uograded me to a private room when the dorms were overbooked. Great views for evening bat migration very pleasant stay overall.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
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£23.81
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.

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, 195 reviews
Price from
£18.86
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.

V
Viktoryia
From
Poland
everything is great. breakfast with elephants was magical )
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews
Price from
£40.68
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....

A
Asanka Manjula
From
Qatar
Every thing.Specialy location .great view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews
Price from
£36.61
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.

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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
£62.23
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.

L
Line
From
Switzerland
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here! The staff were incredibly kind and went above and beyond to make our visit special. They even arranged delicious dinners for us, organized tuk-tuk rides, and showed us their beautiful Ayurvedic garden where we enjoyed a relaxing massage and discovered some excellent natural products. The local breakfast was also very tasty and a perfect start to the day. We truly felt cared for and can highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a warm and authentic experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
£20.34
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.

B
Beverley
From
Turkey
Great concept, just away from the hotels in lush gardens, not even a 10 minute walk away from the elephants in the river. If you don't fancy walking Andrew arranges free tuktuk to hotel where there's a great buffet breakfast, swimming pool, restaurant and of course the elephants that bathe various times of the day in the river. We booked the chalet which was spacious, well equipped, clean with hot water, loved it sitting on the balcony watching so many birds and animals right in front of us. Staff were so helpful and friendly, best place I stayed in Sri Lanka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 609 reviews
Price from
£19.70
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.

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, 153 reviews
Price from
£21.15
1 night, 2 adults
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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 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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 131 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 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 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 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.

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

  • 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.

Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

  • 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.

  • 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 9.8
    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 75 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.

  • 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.

Hotels located in the centre of 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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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  • Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

    Pinnawala
    From £19.70 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 609 reviews
    Very cozy, beautiful village house surrounded by nature. Comfortable, beautiful bed, all necessary accessories. Wonderful view of banana fields, various plants. Very nice, sincere, helpful hosts. The hosts grow a lot of different fruit near the house. Everywhere is amazingly clean. Very friendly manager Andrew. Delicious breakfast in the hotel, which is near Village Pinnawala. This village house is a refreshment for the soul!! We recommend 100 percent!! We will come back soon.
    Guest review by
    Ponia RK.
    Lithuania

  • Hotel Elephant Bay

    Pinnawala
    From £40.68 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,645 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

  • The Grand Walawwa

    Pinnawala
    From £79.72 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
    Beautiful hotel and very spacious bedroom. Dinner was only okay but the Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious! Staff was also very nice and friendly! Pool was a bit small but very clean.
    Guest review by
    Lakshan
    Ireland

  • Villa Pinnawala

    Pinnawala
    From £81.35 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
    Very kind staff. Couldn't be closer to the elephant orphanage (across the street), which meant I saw the daily walks to the river. Quiet and restful stay.
    Guest review by
    Jeannette
    United Arab Emirates

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

    Pinnawala
    From £48.81 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,606 reviews
    Wonderful location. Sure it is the best hotel in Pinnawala. Great room, quiet at night.
    Guest review by
    Hubert
    Germany

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