This is more about the town. Practically everything in the town except a couple of restaurants and a small Food City closes down after 5 pm when the elephants return to the orphanage. The hotel itself is quite quiet. The communication with the staff was a bit difficult so I ended up just not ordering breakfast.

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.

Stayed in March 2024

Lock on the door was a bit stuck.

Omg what an absolute gem, our favourite accommodation of the whole trip, we had a balcony view of the street so we could see the elephants walking by to go to the river, the room was amazing, big comfy bed, good air con, massive bathroom and it was so spacious. Didn't try the food but you can dine on a balcony overlooking the street also. Staff are really nice as well, there were some young lads working there this week they helped us with our bags and directions to our next destination, can't remember there names but they are a credit to the business

Stayed in March 2024

Nimesh is good and friendly manager! Everithi was great! Recommend!

Stayed in March 2024

The AC was a caped at around 25 Degree but everything else was nice.

Overall very nice Experience for the price!

Stayed in March 2024

The door as port closed in the morning so i had to climb over a big gate.

Great location Nice staff

Stayed in February 2024

Please fix my room door, its really hard to lock the door. Thats all.

Very strategic location

Stayed in February 2024

This is not the fault of the lodge but the weather was extremely hot and the aircon struggled. Our room had a balcony on the street side but also hot afternoon sun.

The staff , the location and size of room were good. Big thanks to Hashinta for his help. We did not have breakfast as there were better value breakfasts elsewhere.

Stayed in February 2024

Big Bed in a very komfortable Room, with a big very clean Bathroom. Only 100 Meters of the Elephant Bathing River away. The Elephant are walking sometimes unter my Balcony. There is although a big balcony for all guest available..

Stayed in February 2024

The shower was outside the room and it was shared with other room but still was all the time clean and also was confortable because it was a big space to enjoy while taking a shower due to the hot weather.

I love the kind attention and support given, even I arrived late and they were so willing to wait for me and they guided me. The location was perfect just some steps away from the river the elephants take their daily baths.

Stayed in February 2024

The only thing maybe I will improve is the breakfast , because it is nice but maybe it isn't worth the price.

Location is perfect for the elephant, staff super friendly even with a basic level of english. Nimesh, the host, was one of the most helpful people I ever met. Place clean and with all the things you need , super recommended and price so good!

Stayed in February 2024

The 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 bed

Stayed in February 2024

Perfect stay direct midden in the elefants walking in front of the building. Free entry to the park included

Stayed in February 2024

Fast internet and big room!

Stayed in January 2024

Amazing location on the street where elephants traverse to bathe and you have access to this property from a side street even when the main street is closed till 4pm. Staff was pleasant and uograded me to a private room when the dorms were overbooked. Great views for evening bat migration very pleasant stay overall.

Stayed in January 2024

Location is good

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing really - it’s value for what you pay.

Excellent location on the route the Pinnawala elephants are walked twice a day (8.30 & 4) close to where they bathe. Also a short (10-15 min) tuktuk ride from the Elephant Freedom Project, which I’d highly recommend. Spacious room with a balcony overlooking street, had the basics covered. Staff were great - we accidentally left some cash behind in the room & were able to collect it later.

Stayed in December 2023

No Wi-Fi

Very friendly staff. Close to river so was great location to see the elephant go bathing. The room was clean and comfortable.

Stayed in August 2023

This is a really great place with a very convenient location, you can go see the elephants at any time without an entrance ticket. From our balcony we saw elephants several times a day. We arrived early in the morning, because our plane arrived in Sri Lanka at 4 am, but we were able to immediately settle. During our stay, the lock broke and we were kindly offered to change the room, but it was evening and we did not want to move things. The staff informed us how to get further. We ordered breakfast for 1500 rupees, but it was poor (1 egg, lots of bread, butter, jam, some watermelon and coffee), we left the table feeling hungry. I want to say thank you to the owners of this place, you are great people and I will recommend your hotel to friends.

Stayed in July 2023

Great place for stay to visit Pinnawala and zoo

Stayed in July 2023

The water in the shower was barely warm

Great location, you can have an opportunity to see how elephants go to the river and back. Rooms have air conditioner, shower and towels. There were complimentary bottles of water

Stayed in March 2023

Friendly host, neighbour have tuk tuk if needed.

Stayed in February 2023

Location is perfect, just next to the river where Elephants bath, and with a balcony over the street they use to come and go to the river. staff is very accommodating and let us check out late for free. Beds are very comfortable and the bedrooms and bathrooms are nice.

Stayed in January 2023

nothing-all good

very good view of the elephants from the balcony! very clean, spacious rooms and big beds. rooms had aircon and fans and big clean bathrooms with good pressure, hot showers! I definitely recommend this place if you want to see the elephants. the staff were very kind and helpful!

Stayed in January 2023

new hotel. need to develop few things.

Best place to watch elephants in Pinnawala. loved the view! The view from the balcony. easy access to main road. comfortable beds for a reasonable price.

Stayed in October 2022