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

Bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was huge and had a bathtub. Pool was great as well.
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Good
104 reviews
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£53.24
1 night, 2 adults
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Situated within 34 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 39 km of Kandy railway station, Cafe Pinnalanda Rooms offers rooms in Pinnawala.

The staff was nice, I think they really tried their best.
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Fabulous
52 reviews
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£18.24
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Beautiful property. Breakfast wasn't buffet and it took a really long time for the service
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Superb
131 reviews
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£66.34
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Located right opposite Ma-Oya River, guests at Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available can watch elephants from their rooms. It has a restaurant and offers room service.

Amazing staff. Great view of elephants from restaurant and room. Room 202 is amazing with balcony.
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Very good
1,553 reviews
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£39.43
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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.

Location and the view and service, staff is nice
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Very good
396 reviews
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£41.08
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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.

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.
Review score
Very good
199 reviews
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£17.14
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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.

The location was awesome and being able to see the elephants from the balcony going past was great.
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Very good
255 reviews
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£18.24
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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....

The infinity swimming pool was awesome and being able to view elephants from it was great. Top location
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Good
1,523 reviews
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£41.08
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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.

Design of the room, quiet place with privacy, hot water in the bathroom with good pressure, big room
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Good
49 reviews
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£18.86
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Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Suwani Pinnawala Homestay is located in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

The property is located right next to the Elephant Orphanage. It’s clean, the home is a well designed and maintained home with a little garden. Excellent, helpful and resourceful hosts. Enjoyed their company and conversations.
Review score
Exceptional
140 reviews
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£21.36
1 night, 2 adults
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    Superb · 131 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.

    Guest review
    Lovely staff, good pool, great bed, shower fab etc
  • Review score
    Fabulous · 52 reviews

    Situated within 34 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 39 km of Kandy railway station, Cafe Pinnalanda Rooms offers rooms in Pinnawala.

    Guest review
    friendly staff ,good location,comfortable and clean room

  • Situated 35 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ma-Oya Retreat offers 3-star accommodation in Pinnawala and has a garden.

  • Review score
    Good · 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.

    Guest review
    Nice place for who like to stay calm eve, well planned rooms like cabanas separately, no any disturbs there, But...?

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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
    Latvia
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    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.
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    Anonymous
    Thailand
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    People make the place more beautiful

    People make the place more beautiful The staffs made the place we would want it to stay longer They willing to help you to have wonderful time in Pinnawala we cannot wait to see them again Thank you everyone I meant Every one.you made us feel like King and Queen
    Guest review by
    ranjiny
    United Kingdom

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  • Cafe Pinnalanda

    Pinnawala
    From £19.04 per night
    Review score
    Very good · 199 reviews
    Location is very convenient to visit the Elephant orphanage & zoo. They have a hotel downstairs. Can take food from there. There are lots of closerby places for food as well. Room is good. Spacious, Clean with basic amenities & hot water & AC. Enough parking space front. Prices are reasonable. Ideal for a night stay during Pinnawala visit
    Guest review by
    K
    Sri Lanka

  • Cafe Pinnalanda Rooms

    Pinnawala
    Review score
    Fabulous · 52 reviews
    prime location. Next to elephant orphanage and walking distance to the Ipareni gama, zoo and elephants bathing place in river side. The room was very clean and super comfortable bed. staff is always respectful and helpful. would love to stay again
    Guest review by
    shanaka
    Sri Lanka

  • Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available

    Pinnawala
    From £49.29 per night
    Review score
    Very good · 1,553 reviews
    Outstanding location - great views of the elephant wash in the river from the room, pool and restaurant, and close to Elephant Orphanage, and other interesting attractions.
    Guest review by
    Jamie
    United Kingdom

  • Villa Pinnawala

    Pinnawala
    From £61.62 per night
    Review score
    Good · 104 reviews
    Very convenient location for elephant orphanage. Food at restaurant was good. Friendly, helpful staff.
    Guest review by
    Manoka
    United Kingdom

  • Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

    Pinnawala
    From £19.90 per night
    Review score
    Superb · 516 reviews
    The hotel itself was generally fine, albeit the bathroom was unclean/smelly.
    Guest review by
    Zack
    United Kingdom

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