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Our top choices for Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage hotels

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

1. Hotel Elephant Park

Hotel Elephant Park
3.0 star property
0.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Excellent location to view the elephants in the river at good price. Staff were very attentive, nice pool and great breakfast. 4pm checkin was a bit of a pain, but we understand the reason why. 12pm checkout means you get see the elephants the next morning."
Australia
Angela
The price is ￥6,676
￥7,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel Elephant Park
A hotel room with a wooden bed, white bedding, a colorful blanket, a window with curtains, and a view of palm trees.

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala
3.0 star property
0.2 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
4.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
The price is ￥2,144
￥2,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala
A pool with a view of a river and surrounding greenery, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a balcony.

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala
3.0 star property
0.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"This property does not take reservations through Expedia. I was charged by Expedia but there was no reservation. I had to pay out of pocket and will now dispute the charges with my bank when I return to Canada."
United States
Danielle
The price is ￥13,401
￥15,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala
A building with a sign reading "ELEPHANT LOVERS".

4. Elephant Lovers Inn

Elephant Lovers Inn
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The price is ￥228,716
￥269,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Elephant Lovers Inn
Interior entrance

5. Ma Oya Retreat

Ma Oya Retreat
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The price is ￥126,149
￥153,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Ma Oya Retreat
A serene poolside view with reflections of palm trees and a sunset.

6. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel
3.5 star property
17 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"evverything"
United Kingdom
andrew
The price is ￥26,075
￥34,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel
An outdoor covered patio with wooden chairs and tables, a wall-mounted deer head, and hanging lanterns.

7. Athulya Villas

Athulya Villas
3.0 star property
19.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (15 reviews)
"An extraordinary place with a long history, a real gem in this area, not to be missed! "
Sweden
Catrin
The price is ￥12,792
￥16,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Athulya Villas
A large, white building with multiple windows and a central courtyard with a pond.

8. The Grand Walawwa

The Grand Walawwa
3.0 star property
7 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"very nice hotel with big room, bathroom, and great breakfast not far from the elephant river"
United States
karni
The price is ￥9,519
￥13,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Grand Walawwa
A person in a swimming pool with a view of mountains and cloudy sky.

9. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa
4.0 star property
17.7 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience, the view was incredible the villa was modern and very nice and the service was amazing"
United States
Layan
The price is ￥13,216
￥17,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by greenery and a building with multiple balconies.

10. Kandyan Reach Hotel

Kandyan Reach Hotel
4.0 star property
19.9 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
7.6 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
"Clean, spacious and well equipwd rooms."
Canada
Lalith
The price is ￥5,194
￥6,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Kandyan Reach Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a view through a sliding glass door, and a nightstand with a lamp.

11. The Fortress Balumgala

The Fortress Balumgala
3.0 star property
15.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Quiet surrounding and peaceful "
Canada
Joseph
The price is ￥11,966
￥15,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Fortress Balumgala
A pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by trees and a building with a tiled roof.

12. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve
2.5 star property
4.1 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Wonderful place delightful people it’s simply impossible to do any better"
United Kingdom
Graham
The price is ￥20,013
￥25,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve
A modern house with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

13. Rosyth Estate House

Rosyth Estate House
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ￥32,945
￥39,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Rosyth Estate House
A circular water feature surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

14. Birds Park Polgahawela

Birds Park Polgahawela
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"A bit of an adventure getting to the hotel as it is located at the top of a very steep drive way that meanders though a coconut and pepper plantation. Once there however, the views are great and the ambiance tranquil. The balcony overlooks tree tops, which for anyone seeking a quiet hideaway, this place is perfect."
Australia
Mal
The price is ￥10,392
￥13,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Birds Park Polgahawela
A room with a large glass door leading to a mountain view.

15. The Cloud Resort

The Cloud Resort
2.5 star property
15.5 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The price is ￥14,486
￥17,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Cloud Resort
A balcony with a metal railing overlooking a lush green area with trees.

16. Berghotel Escondite

Berghotel Escondite
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The price is ￥13,370
￥17,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Berghotel Escondite
A covered corridor with a wooden railing, surrounded by lush green foliage.

17. Peradeniya Rest Inn

Peradeniya Rest Inn
3.0 star property
18.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The price is ￥1,455
￥1,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Peradeniya Rest Inn
Front of property

18. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat
3.5 star property
5.7 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The price is ￥5,485
￥6,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat
A house with a tiled roof, a porch with chairs, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

19. Captain's Bungalow

Captain's Bungalow
3.5 star property
18.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The price is ￥9,911
￥13,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Captain's Bungalow
A pool area with wooden beams, chairs, and potted plants.

20. The Tusker's Hideout

The Tusker's Hideout
3.0 star property
16.9 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The price is ￥7,134
￥8,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
The Tusker's Hideout
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Compare top hotels near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

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

Hotel Elephant Park

3.0 star property
0.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
View
A hotel room with a wooden bed, white bedding, a colorful blanket, a window with curtains, and a view of palm trees.

Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

3.0 star property
0.2 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
View
A pool with a view of a river and surrounding greenery, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a balcony.

The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

3.0 star property
0.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
View
A serene poolside view with reflections of palm trees and a sunset.

The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

3.5 star property
17 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
View
An outdoor covered patio with wooden chairs and tables, a wall-mounted deer head, and hanging lanterns.

Athulya Villas

3.0 star property
19.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
View
9.2
Wonderful
13 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
2.0
1 review
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
8.8
Excellent
15 reviews
The price is ￥6,676
￥7,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The price is ￥2,144
￥2,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
The price is ￥13,401
￥15,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The price is ￥26,075
￥34,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The price is ￥12,792
￥16,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Hotels recommended for families near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

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

Hotel Elephant Park

Hotel Elephant Park
3.0 star property
Pinnawala
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13)
The price is ￥6,676
￥7,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel Elephant Park

Top Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Hotel Reviews

Cassendra Kandy

Cassendra Kandy

10/10 Excellent
"Great spot, friendly staff, and nice breakfast choices."
Ravinda 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Cassendra Kandy

Other attractions near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Zoo

9.4/10 (3 reviews)
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Pinnawala Zoo during your trip to Pinnawala? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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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 travelers like for its riverfront. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is 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 traveler 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 are there near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage?
Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations 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 fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage?
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