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Villa Pinnawala & Restaurant
Hotel in Pinnawala
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
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
88 reviews
Price from£43.61per night
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.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
77 reviews
Price from£73.39per night
Hotel Elephant Park "Grand Royal Pinnalanda"
Hotel in Pinnawala
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.
Denitsa
Bulgaria
The location and the stuff are great, especially Mohammad. Everyone is very helpful. Very good breakfast and pool with nice view.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,372 reviews
Price from£42.29per night
Hotel Pinnalanda
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.
hasantha
Australia
Don't have to go anywhere, elephants just come infront of ur balcony, awesome place👍
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
322 reviews
Price from£35.24per night
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 and a terrace.
Shab Khan
United Kingdom
The Staff, and elephants at the door
It was great going past all day , we loved
It.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
142 reviews
Price from£13.60per night
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.
Anonymous
United Arab Emirates
Exceptional stay and really welcoming staff.
During the day, you can also visit they herbal ayurvetic garden, that’s very interesting!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
31 reviews
Price from£19.62per night
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....
Subasith
Sri Lanka
Great dining options except dinner. breakfast and lunch is really good had so many varieties. Amazing hotel with friendly staff
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,278 reviews
Price from£34.10per night
Suwani Pinnawala Homestay
Pinnawala
Located just 50 metres form the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Inn Suwani Pinnawala offers cosy and comfortable accommodation. Free WiFi access is available.
Erez
Israel
Great hospitality,
Very nice people,
comfortable and clean,
They cook homemade tasty food
Location in front of the elephants place.
Guesthouse is warmly recommended
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
95 reviews
Price from£19.38per night
Peacock Village Pinnawala
Pinnawala
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...
DIANE
Australia
Fabulous elephant experience. Wonderful buffet breakfast included and use of pool.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
211 reviews
Price from£22.23per night
Ancient Gardens - Villa
Pinnawala
Set 18 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ancient Gardens - Villa offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden.
Dagmar
Germany
Gayashan is the most amazing host, friendly and humble, picked me up from the airport, we did a 2 day trip to the mountains, he drove me to a lot of nice places and was always helpful and courteous.
The accommodation is simple but has a special natural touch, lot of plants and beautifully designed rooms. Breakfast is plenty and yummy. Access to town is easy by rickshaw, you’ll find restaurants there as well. One feels very welcome here!
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
75 reviews
Price from£12.81per night
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What guests said about Pinnawala:
- 10Scored 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.
michelleLatvia - 10Scored 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.AAnonymousThailand - 10Scored 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
ranjinyUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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 - 10Scored 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.RRolandUnited States - 10Scored 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.
TraceyUnited Kingdom
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- From £52.86 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,372 reviewsamazing views. no need to go to the elephant orphanage - it comes to you from 8:30-12. rooms are big and clean and VERY comfy beds. the only reason this place doesn’t get 10/10 is that we were a little disappointed in the food. our dinner was quite salty and there wasn’t a variety of Sri Lankan dishes available, felt like the hotel catered to more western style and we had previously been spoilt by food in other hotels on our trip around the country. the staff were amazing, so hospitable and welcoming and happy to help!HollyUnited Kingdom
- From £12.81 per night10Scored 10ExceptionalRated exceptional· 3 reviewsI 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.BLANCO ARISTINSpain
- From £18.38 per night9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 35 reviewsExcellent 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 🫶🏻☺️ChiaraArgentina
- From £22.23 per night9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 211 reviewsIt 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.SoheilmrtIran
- From £22.23 per night9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 211 reviewsVery nice stay. The containers have everything that you need. AC, Wifi, TV with English channels, hot water, fridge, balkony... It's in a quiet area. Free transport by tuk tuk to a main hotel.witj the pool and the elephant view. Breakfast is a blast! Plenty to choose from. The elephant walk is around 8:30 and 14:00. Really enjoyed my stay!Petr MaternaCzech Republic
- From £20.42 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 202 reviewsLocation 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
KSri Lanka - From £20.42 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 202 reviewsThe staff greeted us at our tuk tuk and took care of our bags. Our room was nice and clean. There's a mini bar, for a fee, and a store right below. It's directly across the street from the elephant orphanage. In the morning, around 10:00, you can watch a herd of elephant cross the street. Quite a siteJeffreyUnited States
- From £37.88 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,280 reviewsI had booked a triple room with the river balcony and it was amazing! The pool exceeded my expectations. Seeing the elephants made for a very special stay! The hotel itself is very pretty, especially the grand entrance. My room was very big.dudmanAustralia
- From £15.11 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 142 reviewsThe people were really nice, they immediately helped with our luggage, we got a delicious welcome juice, the breakfast was also good and giant. There were towels available and we could park our tuk tuk in front of the hotel Amazing bedStefanieAustria
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 88 reviewsA nice place and the staff will get to know you well. the pool is really nice and the villas are comfy and cool. Great location, good value, I wold stay here again. The rooms feel off to the side and away from the busy street.
HeatherCanada - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 77 reviewsThe hotel is very grand and comfortable. The staff were excellent. They arranged a Sri Lankan food cooking class for us, even though they had a very large organised party going on at the same time.MartinUnited Kingdom
- From £19.22 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 37 reviewsThe 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!HHeidiCanada
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 77 reviewsA 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!
ChristineSingapore - From £37.88 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,280 reviewsSpacy room with great view to the Elephant Bay from the porch. Great swimming pool and Breakfast. Very friendly staff and hotel owner .
drorIsrael - From £18.50 per night9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 95 reviewsThey were waiting for us at the middle of night. Excellent location just opposite the entrance of elephant orphanageSatyajit DharBangladesh
- From £15.11 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 142 reviewsGreat view and location. You can skip the elephant orphanage. The elephants at the river are much better.00B0Germany
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 88 reviewsVery convenient location for elephant orphanage. Food at restaurant was good. Friendly, helpful staff.ManokaUnited Kingdom
- From £52.86 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,372 reviewsA great location to see the elephants, to feed them. This is the only reason to choose this hotel.
DaniilRussia - From £39.65 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 322 reviewsThe best elephant bathing view! You can not choose better hotel for elephant watching
ZuzanaCzech Republic - 7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 31 reviewsIt was near the elephant orphanage.aboobackerIndia
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