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Pinnawala – 19 hotels and places to stay

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.
Review score
Good
105 reviews
Price from
£53.54
1 night, 2 adults

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.
Review score
Fabulous
52 reviews
Price from
£18.34
1 night, 2 adults

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
Review score
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£66.71
1 night, 2 adults

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.

The staff was amazing, especially the activity manager who took us around and help us a lot!! Perfect position and food was amazing! The pool was perfect and the balcony rooms are the best!
Review score
Very good
1,553 reviews
Price from
£39.66
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Breakfast was delicious and very varied Andrew saved our stay at the place Direct access to the elephants
Review score
Very good
393 reviews
Price from
£41.31
1 night, 2 adults

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
200 reviews
Price from
£17.24
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Good value for money but avoid the elephants. They are not well looked after or as suggested on photos. Room was comfy and air conditioning was great.
Review score
Very good
253 reviews
Price from
£18.34
1 night, 2 adults

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....

Every thing great food staff location 6 adults 6 kids (2y,3y,6y,8y,10y,13,) excellent place for kids
Review score
Good
1,519 reviews
Price from
£41.31
1 night, 2 adults

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
Review score
Good
50 reviews
Price from
£18.96
1 night, 2 adults

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
Price from
£21.48
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    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
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    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 · 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.

    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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  • From £20.01 per night
    Review score
    Superb · 509 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.
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    FABJAN
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    Review score
    Superb · 98 reviews
    This is an interesting place in а Sri Lanka village, which works fine for nature lovers. We liked the cosy bungalow surrounded by nature. We enjoyed tasty Sri Lankan home food, especially dinners. The hotel owners are very friendly and take care of our needs. This place is good if you are going to visit Bo Ella Waterfall and Bible Rock (Bathalegala).We went hiking and enjoyed much. They have hot water and a well designed bathroom.
    Guest review by
    Polina
    Sri Lanka
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    Exceptional · 1 review
    I liked it a lot. When I entered they put a welcome sign on me. It has a terrace, living room, large computer room, toilet, dining room. Kasum the host is exceptional, he picked me up and took me to the station, he took me to the Elephant Orphanage and other places. He is an unbeatable tour guide. In fact I work 10 years in airlines. Totally recommended. One 10 in everything. My experience with elephants is amazing.
    Guest review by
    BLANCO ARISTIN
    Spain
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    Fabulous · 52 reviews
    My sons and myself really liked the elephant orphanage which was really close to the hotel. very friendly and attentive staff, we would recomend anybody who wish to visit the elephant orphanage mostly we enjoyed the stay.
    Guest review by
    Thushara
    Sri Lanka
  • From £41.31 per night
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    Good · 1,519 reviews
    Good hotel. no complain ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    Guest review by
    Sanjeewa
    Sri Lanka