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

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

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

￥6,436

￥7,738 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

￥2,224

￥2,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

0.6 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Danielle

￥13,198

￥15,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

4. Ma Oya Retreat

0.9 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥126,574

￥153,868 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 spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a bed with a white bedspread.

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

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

5. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

17.4 km from Pinnawala Zoo

andrew

￥27,677

￥36,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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.

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

6. Athulya Villas

19.3 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Catrin

￥11,965

￥15,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A spacious dining area with wooden furniture and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

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

7. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

17.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Layan

￥13,313

￥17,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 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.

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

8. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

4.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Graham

￥20,160

￥26,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

9. The Fortress Balumgala

15.1 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Joseph

￥12,053

￥15,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

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

10. Rosyth Estate House

4.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥36,812

￥43,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A circular water feature surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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

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

A room with a large window, a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

11. Birds Park Polgahawela

17.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Mal

￥9,788

￥13,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

12. The Cloud Resort

15.3 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥14,437

￥17,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

13. Berghotel Escondite

15.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥14,595

￥18,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

14. The Tusker's Hideout

16.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥7,556

￥8,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

￥5,540

￥6,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

16. Peradeniya Rest Inn

18.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥1,466

￥1,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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.

17. Captain's Bungalow

18.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥9,984

￥13,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

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

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

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

18. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

5.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥5,182

￥6,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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.

19. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

8.6 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥4,304

￥5,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern balcony with a wooden ceiling, glass railing, and a view of lush greenery.

A secluded, tropical-style villa surrounded by dense foliage, featuring a prominent glass facade and a blue roof.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden reception desk, and a wall with a patterned design.

20. Paradise Itzu

18.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

￥4,339

￥10,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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Top Pinnawala Zoo Hotel Reviews

Cassendra Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel. Staff welcomed me at the car with an umbrella as it was raining, got a cup of coffee while waiting as I arrived slightly early. Very spacious, clean room with beautiful view over the town. Very reasonably priced."

Grand Serendib Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was a decent city hotel, it didn’t feel 5* at international standards but it was a good for one night and close to all the city activities."

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"

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.❤️"

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Uthuwankanda Church is just one of the places to see in Uthuwankanda, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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 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. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

8. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

9. The Fortress Balumgala

10. Rosyth Estate House

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. Captain's Bungalow

18. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

19. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

20. Paradise Itzu

Top Pinnawala Zoo Hotel Reviews

Cassendra Kandy

Grand Serendib Hotel

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

Grand Hills 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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