Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala & Restaurant offers accommodation in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 200 metres away.
James
United Arab Emirates
Location - amazing for seeing the heffalumps…
Staff were great and really tried to help us
Milkshakes bought smiles all round
Next door to the river to bath the elephants
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.
Cecilia
United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel with lush and extremely well kept gardens.
Located right opposite Ma-Oya River, guests at Hotel Elephant Park "Grand Royal Pinnalanda" can watch elephants from their rooms. It has a restaurant and offers room service.
Simon
United Kingdom
A perfect place to stop on the way to Dambulla/Sigiriya. Constant procession of elephants down to the river in the morning.
Good value for money.
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.
Rodrigo
Spain
The view of the elephants and pool! The restaurant and breakfast were good.
Located in Pinnawala, Cafe Pinnalanda features an outdoor swimming pool located at a 100 metre distance away.
Randika
Sri Lanka
In front of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, you can park the vehicle in front of the hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful I actually forgot his name one of the staff ( a small guy) was very helpful.
The host was also very friendly and a great value for our money.the room and Bathroom was very clean.
Bed was very comfortable and large.
Set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Elepath Lodge- Pinnawala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
hellarawa
Sri Lanka
Perfect location to watch elephants. We saw them several times. Nice room and everything was perfect.
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.
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....
Nuria
Maldives
Really nice hotel with amazing views. The service was really good and you can have your meals with the river and forest views. If you are lucky enough the Orphanage will bring the elephants to the river in the morning!
Located just 50 metres form the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Inn Suwani Pinnawala offers cosy and comfortable accommodation. Free WiFi access is available.
shohaib
Oman
The host was very hospitable and the rooms were very clean and tidy.
Breakfast prepared by the host was also good to eat.
The toilet hot water geyser was not upto the mark
Situated in Pinnawala, within 36 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 40 km of Kandy railway station, Peacock Village Pinnawala features accommodation with an infinity pool and free WiFi as well as...
Sahanmini
Sri Lanka
We came to the hotel to spend the honeymoon We were incredibly happy All services were satisfactory🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍😍😍
On average, 3-star hotels in Pinnawala cost £45 per night, and 4-star hotels in Pinnawala are £36 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Pinnawala can on average be found for £45 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Pinnawala this weekend is £61 or, for a 4-star hotel, £85. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Pinnawala for this weekend cost on average around £43 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £46 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Pinnawala for tonight. You'll pay on average around £37 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Pinnawala will cost around £43 (based on Booking.com prices).
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.
michelle
Latvia
10
Scored 10
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
10
Scored 10
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
ranjiny
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
We stayed in the beautifull place Luck Uyana Cabana, with...
We stayed in the beautifull place Luck Uyana Cabana, with very nice spice garden. They offer guided tour in the garder for free with foot massage. You can enjoy long massage and pay for it.
They offer discount for elephant ride and bath with Millenium Elephant foundation which is just next door.
Unfortunately we got ride by Tuk Tuk from the bus station and he reocmend some other - cheeper, but not so clean place for elephant bath. We did not have time to go to Pinnawala itself.
Petra
10
Scored 10
Pinnawala is an elephant orphanage with some axillary...
Pinnawala is an elephant orphanage with some axillary tourist services around. Keep in mind that the elephants are the priority and you get the opportunity to be there with them in the comfort of a nice hotel. Plan to arrive after 4PM if you are staying in a hotel by the river as the elephants are moving between the river and the orphanage. They came down three times during the day I was there. Fantastic.
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Roland
United States
10
Scored 10
It would have been nice to have had time to sit and have...
It would have been nice to have had time to sit and have lunch watching the elephants and relaxing. There is also a range of shops to explore and I think a chance to go visit the orphanage in addition to seeing the elephants being bathed.
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.
Huge spacious rooms with an old colonial vibe. Our room and the hotel was very clean. The staff was prompt and polite. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala. Not much to do around. Limited eating options outside as well in the Kegalle market. But loved the fact that despite being so close to the main market, the property itself was so quiet and peaceful. Even managed to see a few fireflies in the night. The breakfast was good too!
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.
Location. As in the pictutes! Marvelous just next to The elephant bathing place but Please mind that elephants are not treated well in these places (not related with hotel itself (!)) so Please consider carefully if you want to visit one of these „Orphanages” in Pinnawala and support this business with your money- after researching we gave up on that idea. Hotel Staff is also very helpful and nice ;)
Nice view from the balcony and from the terrace where swimming pool and dining areas are located.
Elephants coming close to the hotel so one can safely touch them.
Staff were so kind and let us do late check out, so we could enjoy elephants bathing even afternoon.
Usually elephants come around 9 am and stay there until noon, then another group comes around 1-2 pm and hangs there until 4 o'clock.
Excellent place, spacious rooms, with a lot of vegetation. Anushka is very kind, as is his family. He is a very good guide, he knows a lot about his country and its tourist attractions.
If you have any questions, I recommend that you ask anything, he will help you.
It was an incredible day in their cottage and the typical Sri Lanka breakfast was amazing 🤩🤩
I will back , I’m sure 🫶🏻☺️
It was a great stay. They upgraded our room to their chalet which was so spacious and comfortable. We could use the other hotel near Peacock for restaurant and pool and it had the best view of elephants in the river. They offered free drive between hotels making it very very easy to use facilities. Mr Andrew was deeply kind and helpful and we're thankful for the service.
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
For the price point, this is the best place to stay if you're planning to visit Pinnawala. If you want to see the elephants walking through the town, get a balcony room or just sit by the eating area. You also have access to the river area where the elephants bathe, without having to pay for the orphanage fee.
The location was perfect to see the elephants. The elephants walked right by the hotel entrance. And the owners were extremely friendly and accommodating. We will definitely visit again!
The friendly staff, private pool attached to the Honeymoon Suite, and close proximity to the Elephant Orphanage made this place extremely worth the price we spent on this.
The hotel offers a great view from the restaurant terrace. Guests can enjoy watching the elephants bathe in the morning. Additionally, the swimming pool is nice.
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.
A perfect stopover between Colombo and Kandy and beyond. Full of old world charm and the tour of the hotel was great! Staff friendly and accommodating!
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