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A poolside view with a railing overlooking a river where elephants are present.

A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, two pillows, and rolled towels. There is a wooden nightstand with a lantern beside the bed. A wooden bench and a mirror are against the wall.

Two individuals in a room with a textured wall and a wooden table.

A group of elephants in a river with a person sitting on a rock.

1. Hotel Elephant Park

0.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Sanjeewa

₹3,812

₹4,601 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A dining area with a large elephant outside the window, wooden ceiling beams, and a brick wall.

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a view of a brick building and a cow.

A room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, an air conditioning unit, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

A person standing in water with elephants.

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

0.2 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹1,399

₹1,663 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A pool with a view of a river and surrounding greenery, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a balcony.

A bathroom with a glass shelf holding dental kits and a green bottle.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with blue bedding, a small seating area, and a ceiling fan.

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a view of greenery outside.

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

0.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Danielle

₹6,835

₹8,097 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

4. Ma Oya Retreat

0.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹77,552

₹92,436 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A building with a sign reading "ELEPHANT LOVERS".

A lush garden with a tree bearing red fruits, a woven structure, and a pile of coconuts.

A room with a bed, a small table, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted sign.

A cozy inn with a warm exterior, a welcoming entrance, and a small outdoor seating area.

5. Elephant Lovers Inn

3.1 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹155,105

₹183,024 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A clear view of a swimming pool with reflections of palm trees and a clear sky.

A narrow street flanked by tall rock walls with a building featuring a tiled roof and a staircase leading to a higher level.

A spacious room with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering natural light.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a bed with a white bedspread.

6. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

17 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

andrew

₹17,176

₹22,702 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

An outdoor covered patio with wooden chairs and tables, a wall-mounted deer head, and hanging lanterns.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden cabinet, and wicker furniture.

A lush, green landscape with palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A hallway with wooden benches and chairs, potted plants, and a large ornate cabinet.

7. Athulya Villas

19.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Catrin

₹7,409

₹9,783 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A large, white building with multiple windows and a central courtyard with a pond.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a green armchair, a wooden desk, and a large window with curtains.

A corridor with dining tables and chairs, a chandelier, and windows with curtains.

A covered porch with wicker furniture, a mounted deer head, and a potted plant.

8. The Grand Walawwa

7 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

karni

₹6,169

₹8,445 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A person in a swimming pool with a view of mountains and cloudy sky.

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A multi-story building with balconies, a stone wall, and a well-lit outdoor area.

A room with a large window overlooking a rocky landscape and a balcony.

9. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

17.7 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Layan

₹7,142

₹9,545 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by trees and a building with a tiled roof.

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a room with arched doorways and windows.

A room with three windows, a table, and two chairs.

A dining room with a large wooden table, chairs, and a wooden railing. There are two wall-mounted lamps and a window with a view of trees.

10. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

4.1 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Graham

₹12,215

₹15,855 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A wooden table with chairs set outdoors, surrounded by trees and a mountainous backdrop.

A large bed with white linens, a view of trees through a window, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

A remote house surrounded by dense forest with a clear view of distant mountains.

A room with a bean bag chair, a small table, a window with a view of trees, and a shelf with books and a red box.

11. The Fortress Balumgala

15.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Joseph

₹7,303

₹9,479 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A modern house with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by lush greenery.

A dining area with a view of lush greenery, wooden furniture, and a pool in the background.

A room with a four-poster bed, wicker chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

12. Rosyth Estate House

4.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹22,611

₹26,873 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A circular water feature surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, a stone wall, and a wooden bar counter.

A wooden table with white teacups and a teapot by a lake.

13. Birds Park Polgahawela

16.8 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Mal

₹5,506

₹7,341 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A pool area with wooden beams, chairs, and potted plants.

A room with a window, a wooden bench, and a small table with bottles.

A two-story house with a garden in front, surrounded by trees and hills.

A pool table in a room with a staircase and a couch.

14. The Tusker's Hideout

16.9 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹4,771

₹5,639 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A nighttime view of a building with illuminated windows and a garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a blue outdoor seating area.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a brick wall.

15. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

5.9 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹3,522

₹4,179 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A room with a large glass door leading to a mountain view.

A kitchen with a long wooden bar, stools, a refrigerator, and a hanging pot rack.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of mountains, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern building with large windows and a covered outdoor area.

16. The Cloud Resort

15.5 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹5,333

₹6,338 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A wooden balcony with a view of lush green hills and palm trees.

A view from a wooden balcony with a wooden railing, overlooking a lush landscape with a prominent tree and hills in the distance.

A white washing machine with a control panel on the top.

A person standing on a wooden platform overlooking a lush, green landscape with dense vegetation and a hill in the distance.

17. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

8.8 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹2,842

₹3,369 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A rustic, single-story building with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

A balcony with a metal railing overlooking a lush green area with trees.

A building with a red exterior and a sloped roof.

A metal railing with a tiled floor, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

18. Berghotel Escondite

15.4 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹8,128

₹10,790 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A two-story building with a balcony, arched windows, and a covered entrance.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and stools, bamboo columns, and tiled flooring.

A traditional wooden sofa set with intricate carvings, a matching armchair, and a small wooden coffee table in a room with wooden shelving and a decorative mirror.

A woman dining at a rustic outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by bamboo structures and a decorative metal fence.

19. Xotic Resort

16.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹1,881

₹2,230 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A welcome sign for Torophomesetay with a rustic design, including a tree trunk and a number '5787'.

A porch with two wooden chairs and a small table, a large window with decorative woodwork, and a wall-mounted artwork of an elephant tusk.

A man seated at a table with various food items and condiments, a smartphone, and a bottle of water.

A traditional wooden door, a window with a grid pattern, and a chair in a room with tiled flooring.

20. toropi homestay

18.8 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

₹1,826

₹4,345 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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Top Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Hotel Reviews

Radisson Hotel Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and location, easy walk or tuk tuk ride to the city centre. Our room was spacious and with a balcony which was a bonus and had a great view. The pool area is on the rooftop and the bar serves good food. Great hotel"

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"One of our best stays in Sri Lanka. We would’ve stayed an extra night and stayed one extra night in Kandy but sadly we were just passing through."

Cassendra Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, good location and a short walk to the lake. The room was a good size and the bed was huge and comfortable. Plus the shower has the hottest water in Sri Lanka! The internet signal can be a little inconsistent ok if your rooms are near reception but signal quality drops if your at the end of the hotel?"

The Trees Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and room very nicely appointed. Rooftop pool was fabulous. Great outlook and easily enjoyed cocktails from that viewpoint! Very friendly staff. Great location above the lake and looks across to Temple of the relic of the tooth. Easy walk down town."

Hotel Casamara

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is located very convenient near the temple of the sacred tooth relic. The staff is incredibly welcoming and helpful. We came by car and could park at the hotel car parking in front of the hotel. From there we were incredibly friendly and sufficient guided through the whole process. Within no time we were in our rooms.. with a nice few and wonderful balcony. The diner and breakfast were wonderful. The owner of the hotel can be proud on this staff group!! Also the Barista across the street was a big plus."

Amaya Hills Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, food, staff, facilities and room. Brilliant."

Earl's Regent Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Room was nice and comfortable. One issue - the wash basin in the bath room did not drain well and there was blockage. As a result there was some smell coming off the bathroom. Shower door did not close well - as a result there was water leakage"

Grand Hills Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Grand hills kandy a very comfortable, beautiful and stylish boutique hotel kandy with absolutely magnificent views out over the magnificent surrounding middle of the jungle... We were very well looked after by the very helpful staff who provided all that was needed, communication with manger was excellen.The property is on a hill and you can have an amazing view from the balcony overlooking the green mountains and the waterfalls, Food served at the restaurant was tasty. The breakfast buffet spread was huge. excellent location for visiting Kandy. it was a real pleasure to stay here one night was far too short a time and i would love to return. Highly recommended.❤️"

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts- Luxury in the Mist

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic mountain top resort hotel. Comfortable suites, great staff and nice restaurant. Access can be tricky as the road is very narrow and challenging to navigate even for local taxi and tuk drivers. But once you get to the place it is paradise on earth!"

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Pinnawala Zoo

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who live at Pinnawala Zoo during your travels in Pinnawala? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Uthuwankanda Church

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Wewaladeniya King's Temple

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New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden

Enjoy an outing to New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden during your stay in Mawanella. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center

Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center is just one of the places to see in Kadugannawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Athugala Rock

Find out about the history of Kurunegala when you take a trip to Athugala Rock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage?

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is located in an area of Andiramada that travellers like for its riverfront. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage?

Adjacent to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Hotel Elephant Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good choice is The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala, located just 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

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Our top choices for Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage hotels

1. Hotel Elephant Park

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

4. Ma Oya Retreat

5. Elephant Lovers Inn

6. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

7. Athulya Villas

8. The Grand Walawwa

9. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

10. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

11. The Fortress Balumgala

12. Rosyth Estate House

13. Birds Park Polgahawela

14. The Tusker's Hideout

15. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

16. The Cloud Resort

17. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

18. Berghotel Escondite

19. Xotic Resort

20. toropi homestay

Top Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Hotel Reviews

Radisson Hotel Kandy

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

Cassendra Kandy

The Trees Kandy

Hotel Casamara

Amaya Hills Kandy

Earl's Regent Kandy

Grand Hills Kandy

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts- Luxury in the Mist

Other attractions near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Zoo

Uthuwankanda Church

Wewaladeniya King's Temple

New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden

Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center

Athugala Rock

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