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Pinnawala – 19 hotels and places to stay

Hotels with airport shuttles in Pinnawala

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
From US$18.87 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
From US$61.05 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
From US$127.65 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
From US$535.35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
From US$99.90 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
From US$55 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
From US$55 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
From US$77.70 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
From US$44 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
From US$128 per night

Most booked hotels in Pinnawala and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,712 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,644 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Budget hotels in Pinnawala and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Located within 32 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 37 km of Kandy railway station, Elephant Heritage Pinnawala by Moon Isle provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

From US$88.80 per night

Located in Udamulla, 29 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 34 km from Kandy railway station, RMC Cabana offers air conditioning. This villa has a private pool, a garden and free private parking.

From US$96.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

The Cube features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kegalle. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

Namal Vacation House is situated in Kegalle, 33 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, 38 km from Kandy railway station, as well as 38 km from Bogambara Stadium.

From US$50.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Kegalle and only 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Villa Bianca offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$39.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Located in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Cafe Pinnalanda provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$25.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,712 reviews

Located in the heart of Pinnawala, Hotel Elephant Bay provides rooms with large private balconies and spectacular views over Ma Oya River.

From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews

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.

From US$55 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Pinnawala and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of lake, Pinnawala Elephant Front View Hotel is a recently renovated guest house located in Rambukkana, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Located in Rambukkana, 30 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Rock Garden Villa Pinnawala provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$61.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Kolongalla in the Kegalle District region and Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens reachable within 33 km, Diyagal Villa provides accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, an open-air...

From US$21.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Pinnawala Grand Villa is located in Rambukkana, 36 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 41 km from Kandy railway station.

From US$22.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

King Elephant, Homestay Pinnawala is a recently renovated homestay in Rambukkana, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

From US$31.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Set in Rambukkana, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Relax Home features accommodation with a hot tub. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

From US$14 per night

Located in Rambukkana, 31 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ayurveda Colonial Mansion provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$51.89 per night

Located in Rambukkana, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

From US$218.90 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Pinnawala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Boasting a garden and views of city, Green Land Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Set in Pinnawala and only 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Breeze Pinnawala offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Situated in Pinnawala, 28 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 32 km from Kandy railway station, Jungle Village Homestay features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

From US$21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

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.

From US$107.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Situated in Pinnawala, 32 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Rosyth Estate House features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From US$712.80 per night

Offering mountain views, The Far Pavilion by Edwards Collection - Pinnawala in Pinnawala offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$977.98 per night

FAQs about hotels in Pinnawala

What guests said about Pinnawala:

10

Hotel was great , we arrived at 5 am and security let us in...

Hotel was great , we arrived at 5 am and security let us in . Restaurant was great , WiFi was good , shops are a 2 min walk up the road as is the elephant orphanage. View from our room was amazing . Elephants come right up to you . Bathroom could have been cleaner but that is my only down point . Value for money 11/10 for the experience we had There is a herb garden , elephant poo factory and tea factory that are all very interesting
Guest review by
sandra
United Kingdom
8.0

Staff were very friendly and accomodating.

Staff were very friendly and accomodating. Comfortable stay in this hotel. View of elephants ,river and surrounding countryside was excellent- especially from dining hall and verandah of some rooms facing the river. Highly recommend.
Guest review by
Catherine
Ireland
8.0

Pinnawala basically has 4 main attractions therefore a...

Pinnawala basically has 4 main attractions therefore a maximum of 2 days is sufficient. The main attraction is the elephant orphanage. Related to that is the elephant bathing at the nearby river which is fascinating. Remember the ticket you purchase for the orphanage is required for the bathing so do both in the same day as the tickets technically only valid for the day (we did not know this so we went to the orphanage in the evening and went to see the bathing the next day.. however the kind ticket officers let us go). Then there is a mini zoo where animals roam in more space than usual. You can feed animals here which could be fascinating (for a small fee). Then there is a traditional village called Iparini Gama where you can experience live style of a traditional sri lankan village.
Guest review by
Srinath
Sri Lanka
8.0

Spectacular area to get up and close with elephants.

Spectacular area to get up and close with elephants. Unique experience with elephants walking thru the village for their daily bathing. General accommodation facilities were good. Bars and eateries also of reasonable standard. We stayed at Grand Royal Pinnalanda and found this quite satisfactory in services and value.
Guest review by
Jeremy
Australia
10

Amazing experience to watch the elephants bathing.

Amazing experience to watch the elephants bathing. A number of souvenir shops on the street and limited food options. We ate in our hotel. Shops don't stay open late as most tourists leave for the day. 1 night is enough.
Guest review by
Kitty Kat Loz
United Kingdom
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.
Guest review by
michelle
Saudi Arabia

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From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
We had an amazing stay in Hotel Pinnalanda. The view is breathtaking! Breakfast was really good and the staff was so lovely and friendly. Especially Andrew (that’s how we called him) from the tour desk was such a lovely helpful guy! Thank you Andrew, you did a great job! But all the staff was amazing and made our holiday!! I can really recommend to also use the pool when the elephants are out, that was amazing!
Guest review by
Sofia
Germany
From US$26.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Denis
Russia
From US$18.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
The location is excellent for seeing the elephants, they literally walk past the front of the hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Theres not much else to do in Pinnawala except see the elephants, and 1 night was enough. The air-con was very efficient and the bed was comfortable.
Guest review by
Kelly
United Kingdom
From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,712 reviews
I don't understand why the hotel would allow group tourists to bring their own giant speakers to play noise in the public area. The DJ music was loud and outdated, and it could be heard throughout the entire building, lasting until 1 a.m. (it only stopped after I went down and had a dispute)
Guest review by
Anonymous
China
From US$25.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Unfortunately, no electricity or water for many hours, and no back up generator. Breakfast was poor, wasn't offered tea or coffee or juice, only got fruit, when I asked for it, was just a disappointing stay, but, the Elephant orphanage being so close by was fantastic.
Guest review by
Julie
United Kingdom