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.
Mohamed
Qatar
Best place to watch elephants
River view and nice staff and good housekeepers
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....
Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala & Restaurant offers accommodations in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 656 feet away.
Joanne
United Arab Emirates
great place to stay, staff friendly and facilities were good. breakfast was great and we had dinner there which was good too.
the rooms were really nice and the pool was lovely.
great location, right opposite the elephant orphanage.
good value for money.
Located in Pinnawala, Cafe Pinnalanda features an outdoor swimming pool located at a 328 foot distance away.
Alexey
Russia
Very nice bed and pillows, good price for this accommodation. Unfortunately, no any discount to see elephants. And if you come to this hotel by car or bike, the parking is free, don’t pay any guys over there.
Located in Pinnawala, 20 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Luck Uyana Cabana Pinnawala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Located in Pinnawala, 20 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Grand Walawwa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Christine
Singapore
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!
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.
Youstina
Egypt
Everything, rooms were super clean, tidy and comfortable. It was very spacious. The view is spectacular, you open the curtain or the door and elephants are batting right outside!
Staff were extra friendly and very helpful.
There are private balconies/sections for residents to view the bathing elephants without the crowd which was great.
Breakfast was good.
Located in Pinnawala, 21 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Elepath Lodge- Pinnawala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
traveltoeat
United States of America
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.
Located just 164 feet form the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Inn Suwani Pinnawala offers cozy and comfortable accommodations. Free WiFi access is available.
Narek L.
Armenia
This is the perfect place for having a rest and meeting the elephants!
The hostess is very friendly and thoughtful.
Offering pool views, Ancient Gardens - Villa in Pinnawala provides accommodations and a garden. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a terrace and a swimming pool.
Ricky
El Salvador
Stunning, well-designed, comfortable room! Very clean! The area is peaceful and quiet.
The host is wonderful! Absolutely worth a visit!
On average, 3-star hotels in Pinnawala cost $54 per night, and 4-star hotels in Pinnawala are $46 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Pinnawala can be found for $52 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Pinnawala this weekend is $77 or, for a 4-star hotel, $84. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Pinnawala for this weekend cost around $54 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $66 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Pinnawala for tonight. You'll pay around $78 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Pinnawala will cost around $54, on average (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 of America
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.
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.
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’s really cool place, where you could come and stay for a night and looking at gorgeous animal - elephant.
Andrew is a great administrator, who propose the best views, gives an advice and drive to elephant’s orphanage. Always comes by our path and get an agreement to stay in basin (a pool) in nearby hotel, as they are connected with services and personal.
The hotel is located within the few metres from the Elephant orphanage and had great access to the government owned elephant bathing area near the river which gives easy access to watch the elephant bathing activity which the main attraction of this place. Overall good stay, decent food as we had both breakfast and dinner included in the package.
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 view from the restaurant was spectacular - river with bathing elephants. The place is geared to support Elephant tenders. Its a hard and dangerous job, so please tip generously! Hotel is located RIGHT next to the walk of the elephant herd. you get to pet them every morning (if you like)
great place to stay, staff friendly and facilities were good. breakfast was great and we had dinner there which was good too.
the rooms were really nice and the pool was lovely.
great location, right opposite the elephant orphanage.
good value for money.
This is the best hotel close to elephant orphanage. Rooms have fantastic river view. The staff is very friendly and kind.Rooms are super clean and pleasent The breakfast was good for value and tasty
special thanks for free upgrade of our booking.
I don't know why this hotel doesn't have more stars. The staff was very friendly,the price was good,the location and the view amazing. The elephants are bathing twice a day. You need at least two nights here. The food at the restaurant also good.
Very nice bed and pillows, good price for this accommodation. Unfortunately, no any discount to see elephants. And if you come to this hotel by car or bike, the parking is free, don’t pay any guys over there.
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!
Nice quiet place, and you vcan watch the elephant bathing from the pool of the main hotel!
Andrew was a great host, super helpful and super friendly!
Highly recommend location!
The hotel is a little bit older but still good. Room was big and had river view. Best thing is pool with river view. For lunch we had good buffet, dinner was served.
Beautiful, clean place, spacious rooms, very nice hosts who help with everything, 2 minutes walk to the elephant orphanage / river bathing site, delicious breakfast.
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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