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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. They feature a flat-screen cable TV, a tea/coffee maker and private bathroom facilities. Guests can enjoy leisurely strolls in the tropical garden or make use of the hotel’s sun terrace. The Elephant Bay Hotel offers bicycle rental facilities for guests’ convenience. Various activities like hiking and fishing are available. Ivory Inn Restaurant serves international dishes. Room service is provided. The Elephant Bay Hotel is a 70-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport and a 2-hour drive from Colombo. It is an easy drive to cities like Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Pinnawala
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Prasadika
    I really enjoyed it. Your rooms are very comfortable also your staff is very kind and friendly. I don't know how to say, the view is very delightful. There was a beautiful river near my room where elephants were bathing. Wow Hotel Elephant Bay ❤️❤️❤️.
  • Peiris
    Malaysia Malaysia
    My stay at this hotel was superb. The location offered stunning views and a peaceful ambiance. The staff were welcoming, and check-in was seamless. The room was spacious and clean. The restaurant served delicious meals with impeccable service....
  • S
    Suraj
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    This is my second time I like this Place wonder full Location wooow

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ivory Inn
    • Cuisine
      American • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegan

Facilities of Hotel Elephant Bay

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Children's playground
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Massage chair
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00

Check-out

Until 14:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Hotel Elephant Bay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Hotel Elephant Bay

  • Room options at Hotel Elephant Bay include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Quadruple

  • The prices at Hotel Elephant Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Hotel Elephant Bay is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Hotel Elephant Bay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Full body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Head massage
    • Badminton equipment
    • Entertainment staff
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Neck massage
    • Foot bath
    • Massage chair
    • Bike tours
    • Hand massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Back massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Foot massage
    • Spa facilities

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Hotel Elephant Bay has 1 restaurant:

    • Ivory Inn

  • Hotel Elephant Bay is 450 yards from the centre of Pinnawala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel Elephant Bay is from 16:00, and check-out is until 14:30.