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Hotels
8.4 (282 reviews)
Pinnawala , Pinnawala , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
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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 282 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
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Suzanne couple au
9
Excellent place to stay and see the elephants
Pros:

The duty Manager Shalika went out of her way to makes us very welcome and Andrew our transport & activity manager was outstanding as well, quick response to questions and very thorough explain about the entry process, the waiters we very good as well

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Tatiana couple ru
10
Pros:

Очень приятный отель! Обслуживание пятизвездочное! В некоторых вопросах отель идет навстречу, чему мы были очень благодарны. Вид просто шикарный с балкона. Самая просторная ванная комната из всех отелей. В ресторане советую попробовать Том-ям, очень вкусный. Завтраки очень хорошие

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Rathnasinghe family_with_children nz
10
A wonderful stay with a great location and exceptional staff, highly recommended
Pros:

The location is excellent and very convenient. The staff were outstanding friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist, which made our stay really enjoyable.

Cons:

Access to the hotel can be a little tricky, but it’s very minor and didn’t affect our overall experience.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Olga couple ru
10
Pros:

Отличный отель. Мы в восторге. Вы можете наблюдать за слониками прям с балкона своей комнаты. Комнаты большие, современная ванная комната, вкусные завтраки. За такую цену the best

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Manon couple fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons été surclassés à l’hôtel éléphant Park juste en face. C’était incroyable ! Vue direct sur le bain des éléphants le matin, de la chambre ou de la piscine. Lits très confortables et propres 😍

Cons:

Assez difficile à trouver en arrivant en voiture par nos propres moyens (mauvaises localisation sur Google Maps)

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Saeed family_with_children ge
10
Pros:

This hotel is truly one of the best places to stay. The location is perfect and very convenient for everything around the city. The staff are extremely kind, polite, and always ready to help. They made the stay very comfortable and pleasant. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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