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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.

A table set with breakfast items, including toast, fruit, and tea, overlooking a river with a bridge and lush greenery.

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

1. Hotel Elephant Park

0.7 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Angela

￥6,520

￥7,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A dining area with a large window, a table with plates and utensils, and a person taking a photo.

A wooden horse sculpture in a covered outdoor area with a concrete floor and a metal roof.

A person standing in water with elephants.

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

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

0.7 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥2,301

￥2,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a river in the foreground.

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

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

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

0.6 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Danielle

￥13,523

￥15,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

4. Ma Oya Retreat

0.9 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥125,382

￥152,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A modern living room with a curved white sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

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.

5. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

17.4 km from Pinnawala Zoo

andrew

￥18,166

￥24,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

6. Athulya Villas

19.3 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Catrin

￥11,987

￥15,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

A pool area with a long rectangular pool, surrounded by a tiled walkway, and a building with multiple windows and balconies in the background.

7. The Grand Walawwa

6.4 km from Pinnawala Zoo

karni

￥9,199

￥12,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

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

8. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

17.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Layan

￥13,337

￥17,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

A white colonial-style building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a pediment.

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.

9. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

4.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Graham

￥20,197

￥26,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

A staircase with wooden steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an outdoor area.

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

10. The Fortress Balumgala

15.1 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Joseph

￥12,075

￥15,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A circular water feature surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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

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

11. Birds Park Polgahawela

17.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Mal

￥10,147

￥13,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

A cozy, circular room with a bed centered in the space, a wooden bench, and a small table.

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

12. The Cloud Resort

15.3 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥13,694

￥16,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A panoramic view of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and rolling hills.

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

A building with a red exterior and a sloped roof.

13. Berghotel Escondite

15.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥12,554

￥16,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting of leopards, and wall-mounted lights.

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

14. The Tusker's Hideout

16.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥7,252

￥8,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a refrigerator, and artwork on the walls.

15. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥5,557

￥6,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A covered corridor with a wooden railing, surrounded by lush green foliage.

A living room with patterned sofas and a coffee table.

A house with a tiled roof, a car parked in the driveway, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. Peradeniya Rest Inn

18.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥1,469

￥1,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted tree decoration, and a curtain.

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

8.6 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥4,612

￥5,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

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

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

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a vase, and a view of the mountains through a balcony.

18. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

5.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥5,322

￥6,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

A bed with a canopy, pillows, and a towel.

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

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

17.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥3,176

￥3,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A house with a tiled roof, a porch with chairs, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

A dining table with a basket of food, a cup of coffee, and a lamp in the background.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a cabinet. There are windows with curtains, a lamp, and decorative items on the walls.

20. Captain's Bungalow

18.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥10,002

￥13,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Top Pinnawala Zoo Hotel Reviews

Grand Serendib Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A beautifully maintained hotel in hills of Kandy overlooking the lake and town. Great Srilankan food and the rooms are fantastic. Thank you to all staff. I will return"

Cassendra Kandy

8/10 Good

"I initially had some issues with this facility, with the room and bathroom cleanliness. However, management rectified it and the remainder of my stay went smoothly. Property is somewhat dated. The replacement room was orderly. Good location, staff were attentive and polite. As far as a hotel rating goes, it is about a 2-2.5 star facility. The breakfast buffet is planned based on guest nationality, when I tried it, it was mainly an Indian breakfast, but I found items I liked to eat! Lack of an elevator has to be disclosed IMO for safety of the guests and disabled guests. Food choices can be limited based on occupancy, primarily for Lunch and Dinner. There are many eateries in the city of Kandy nearby and they are easy to get to."

Radisson Hotel Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Staff members were excellent! Kind and helpful. They made this trip memorable."

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts- Luxury in the Mist

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff , very attentive , great food, clean and tidy rooms … Pool, mountain views and ambience are Amazing !!!!"

Hotel Elephant Park

10/10 Excellent

"The elephants were great but we were not told about check in being after 3.00pm and early arrival would have to pay an entrance fee! To add to the confusion the hotel emailed me cancelling my 4 rooms at 2.00pm. When I contacted them, no apology just that it was a mistake!"

Hotel Casamara

8/10 Good

"Common parts well maintained although r"

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Good staff and clean room"

Amaya Hills Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hotel"

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"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pinnawala Zoo?

Pinnawala Zoo is located in an area of Pinnawala 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 Zoo?

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. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pinnawala Zoo. Another good option is The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala, located just 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Pinnawala Zoo?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pinnawala Zoo.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Pinnawala Zoo.

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Our top choices for Pinnawala Zoo hotels

1. Hotel Elephant Park

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

4. Ma Oya Retreat

5. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

6. Athulya Villas

7. The Grand Walawwa

8. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

9. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

10. The Fortress Balumgala

11. Birds Park Polgahawela

12. The Cloud Resort

13. Berghotel Escondite

14. The Tusker's Hideout

15. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

16. Peradeniya Rest Inn

17. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

18. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

19. Xotic Resort

20. Captain's Bungalow

Top Pinnawala Zoo Hotel Reviews

Grand Serendib Hotel

Cassendra Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts- Luxury in the Mist

Hotel Elephant Park

Hotel Casamara

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

Amaya Hills Kandy

Earl's Regent Kandy

Other attractions near Pinnawala Zoo

Uthuwankanda Church

Wewaladeniya King's Temple

New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden

Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center

Lankatilaka Vihara

Athugala Rock

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