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8.4 (276 reviews)
Pinnawala , Pinnawala , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Clean rooms
Great service
Cons:
Limited food options
Some areas appeared worn

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
The rooms were clean, but some public areas appeared a bit worn down.
Service
9.01
The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming; notable praise for Andrew's personal attention.
Location
9.05
The location is very good with beautiful river views; perfect for watching elephants.
Room Quality
8.5
Spacious and fresh room with great views.
Amenities
8.53
Good breakfast and pool access until late.
Value for Money
7.99
Offers good services, but some aspects can feel pricier.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Food was acceptable but limited outside of breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.51
A luxurious experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:47

Property Description

Surrounded by Nature:
Immerse yourself in the lush greenery surrounding Pinnalanda Hotel, offering a peaceful retreat just a drive away from Kandy and Colombo.

Comfortable Accommodation:
Each room at Pinnalanda Hotel provides modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, minibar, and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable stay. The tranquil river views and en suite bathrooms with hot-water showers add to the relaxing experience.

Culinary Delights:
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant overlooking the Ma Oya River, serving a delightful mix of Sri Lankan and Western cuisine. Room service is also available for a cozy dining experience in your room.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of nature, comfort, and culinary delights at Pinnalanda Hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 276 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
春菜 solo_traveller jp
10
Pros:

象が部屋から見られる!動物好きには最高のホテル。

Cons:

施設に入るのには別途入場料が必要。

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Mariya family_with_children ae
10
Best Place in Sri Lanka with speachless view
Pros:

- The location is the top
- The view from the balcony
- staff was so sweet and kind, they organize cake for my birthday
- One night was not enough for me, next time will stay longer
- room was great, with hot water and super comfy bed
- breakfast was having many options to choose from
- Shalika and Andrew was great and gave us all information we needed
- Andrew took us to the elephant farm
- And best server at the restaurant was Sakun

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Jiří couple cz
10
Absolutely amazing place above the river full of bathing elephants.
Pros:

We arrived very late in the evening, but check-in was no problem, they waited for us.
The rooms were clean, the water was hot, comfortable beds, a terrace and air conditioning - what more could you ask for.
In the morning, an amazing buffet breakfast with a wide selection of food, coffee, tea and juices.
The view from the room, or from the restaurant of elephants bathing in the river is an unforgettable experience.
We stayed longer and had a swim in the pool after breakfast with a beer and a view of the elephants in the river.
An absolutely amazing place above the river.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
Wow all those elephants
Pros:

Elephants

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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chamara family_with_children lk
10
Pros:

I liked location there . Because near river, specially can see elephants there.. because near by elephant orphanage. So elephants is coming to river for bathing.. so if you staying in this hotel you can see them ..

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Gayle solo_traveller au
8
Wonderful experience with the elephants
Pros:

Great location. Amazing to be right there where the elephants come to the river. Staff were very helpful
Great experience

Cons:

Being so close to the elephants

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Maik couple de
9
Preis Leistung passt total!
Pros:

Auch für eine Nacht fühlte man sich willkommen. Wir haben ein sehr schönes Zimmer mit direktem Ausblick auf den Fluß und den Elefanten Badeplatz bekommen.
Schönes Restaurant mit tollem Ausblick. Frühstück ist auch super und reichhaltig.

Cons:

Nix zu meckern.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Roman couple cz
10
Personál velmi milý
Pros:

Jako vždy perfektní, není co vytknout

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Pauline solo_traveller gb
6
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Hasi family_with_children cz
10
Pros:

Na ubytování jsme přijeli k večeru a hned nám byla nabídnuta možnost dojít si na večeři, která byla skvělá. Ráno na snídani bufet s poměrně velkým výběrem jídla. Po snídani nám manažer hotelu zajistil projížďku autem po okolí města. Bonusem byli sloni, které přivedli koupat k řece u ubytování.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Cécile family_with_children fr
10
C'était éléphantesque !!!
Pros:

On avait une vue incroyable sur les éléphants. La chambre était propre et calme. Le personnel était génial. Le petit déjeuner buffet incroyable. On recommande !!!

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
Fantastic value for money considering what we paid. Worth visiting or the experience
Pros:

A wonderful way to see the elephants bathing. Unbelievable views and also to see the one off fruit bat procession at dusk - once in a lifetime experience
Great trip arranged by the hotel . Staff were very friendly
Fantastic value for money

Cons:

Food ok and breakfast ok

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
Great experience and value for money
Pros:

A fantastic position by the river to see the elephants bathing - was amazing
Staff very helpful and we had a free tour arranged by Andrew to see a Temple, Fruit bats, local village and Spice Garden
Great value for money for one night

Cons:

Rooms basic but for the money was exceptional value

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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hassan family_with_children lk
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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RONI family_with_children il
10
Pros:

All great
Great staff
Great view with Great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Fraze family_with_children gb
10
Wonderful hotel, wonderful staff!
Pros:

Lovely hotel in a great location and wonderful staff. We really enjoyed seeing the elephants up close as well as from the balcony in our room. The hospitality from the hotel staff was also excellent. They really did go above and beyond what we expected of them.

Special thanks to Andrew for spending so much of his time looking after us, and to Shalika for her kindness.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Wolfgang couple de
5
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Carolien couple nl
9
We werden heel vriendelijk ontvangen Lekker ontbijt en goed eten. Mooie natuurlijke omgeving. De vleermuizen die s avo
Pros:

We werden heel vriendelijk ontvangen
Lekker ontbijt en goed eten.
Mooie natuurlijke omgeving.
De vleermuizen die s avonds over komen, is ook zo bijzonder om mee te maken.
Jammer dat sommige olifanten aan de ketting gelegd worden. Ik hoef ze dan eigenlijk niet te zien.
Het hotel kan er niets aan doen.
Als ze de olifanten gewoon los zouden laten lopen, is het al bijzonder om mee te maken. Die kunstjes voor de toeristen moeten ze echt mee stoppen.
Dus ik heb er dubbele gevoelens aan over gehouden.
Maar het hotel is echt wel heel goed

Cons:

Geen klachten

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Matej family_with_children sk
7
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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V. family_with_children ru
10
Most exciting stay experience, absolutly unique
Pros:

This was one of the most magical moments of our trip to Sri Lanka. The unique chance to see elephants right from the balcony of your room is what makes this hotel special. Seeing these huge animals taking a bath in the river and even treat them with banana is a unique experience!

The hotel’s restaurant deserves a special mention. Breakfast offered a huge selection, from Sri Lankan traditional dishes to a variety of European. Dinner was equally excellent: big portions, reasonable prices and incredibly tasty food that literally sent me to nine cloud😍

The rooms are clean and cozy. The staff are kind, polite and helpful. All in all, this hotel leaves a feeling of care and heart felt warmth. I highly recommend it!

2026-01-26 via Nuitee