Elepath Lodge Pinnawala

Hotels
8.2 (156 reviews)
Elepath Lodge Elephant bathing road , Pinnawala , lk

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location for elephant viewing
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Noise during rain
Limited luxury amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Most reviews indicate that the premises, including rooms and bathrooms, were clean.
Service
8.45
Staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful, with several mentions of exceeding expectations.
Location
8.95
Conveniently located to observe elephants and access local attractions.
Room Quality
7.95
Rooms are basic but comfortable, meeting the expectations for the budget.
Amenities
7.45
Limited amenities; focused on location and comfort rather than luxury.
Value for Money
8.45
Guests felt the experience was worth the price, balancing affordability and comfort.
Food and Beverage
7.95
Breakfast was decent and appreciated, but limited options were mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.45
General consensus is positive, with a great experience highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:58

Property Description

Charming Garden Retreat

Nestled in the serene town of Pinnawala, Elepath Lodge offers a tranquil escape surrounded by lush greenery. Guests can enjoy easy access to nearby attractions like Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

Comfortable Accommodation

Each room at Elepath Lodge is thoughtfully designed, featuring a private bathroom and some with a terrace offering stunning city views. The accommodation also provides convenient amenities such as room service and currency exchange.

Convenient Location

With a strategic location just a short distance from Kandy railway station and popular museums like Kandy Museum and Ceylon Tea Museum, Elepath Lodge- Pinnawala is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Ready to experience a peaceful stay amidst nature's beauty? Book your stay at Elepath Lodge today!

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 156 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 7.95
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Isuru • family_with_children • lk
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Nidhi • couple • in
10
Great location, clean spacious rooms.
Pros:

The location is amazing as it is just 50 meters from the elephant bathing site and all elephants pass through this road, which is a site to behold! We could see elephants from our balcony. The room was very spacious and clean.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Irina • family_with_children • ru
9
Самое шикарное расположение, цене соответствует.
Pros:

Сначала я не уточнила, что нужен английский и принесли ланкийский, что для ребёнка не приемлемо- заменили без проблем

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Ananda • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Perfect location n good B'fast everyday different type of SL Food

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Ole-Petter • family_with_children • no
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
8
Loved watching elephants go by!
Pros:

We booked this location because of the location and access to elephant river walk. It is a good budget stay and you can watch elephants walk by from balcony.

Cons:

Needs to be upgraded

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Nina • solo_traveller • de
6
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Просторный номер с балконом прямо над слонами

Cons:

Плохая звукоизоляция

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The room was lovely and clean. Bed comfortable. The bathroom was great. Location was great for viewing the elephants. Not much else around the area.

Cons:

The balcony door was thin so you could hear the road and bikes. The breakfast was just ok. There was noise from the person staying near the outside steps. And banging on the roof for a short time on my first night.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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V. • family_with_children • ru
10
Nice simple hotel with all needful in it, very hospitable reception ready to help you with all needs
Pros:

Elephants are pathing near the hotel all day round and you can observe it fromyour balcony or cafe downstairs

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • it
10
Personale molto gentile, davvero carini e disponibili!
Pros:

La struttura semplice e pulita con doccia calda e tutte le comodità anche aria condizionata e terrazzo sulla via principale dove si possono vedere gli elefanti passare due volte al giorno.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Verena • solo_traveller • at
10
Thank you, it was great =)
Pros:

It was a good place for the price! From the balcony you can see the elephants walking by, but you cannot see the river (bathing area) itself. Staff is very friendly. Amenities were okay - all what you need (towel, toilet paper, a kettle, 1 small bottle of water, 1 hand soap). You will need to bring your own shampoo, conditioner etc. If you are looking for a budget hotel, this is the right place. It is very close to a much more pricey hotel (better view), which has great view. So you can stay in Elepath Lodge, and dine across the road. Shopping (souvenirs, clothes) are right downstairs.

Cons:

I was locked out at night because noone knew I was outside at 23:30. Perhaps a system could be introduced whereby a guest can hang a small board on the door that indicates that he/she is outside, so that the gates wouldn't be locked. Got back in by calling the hotline a few times.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Arnoud • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

It was a wonderful stay here! The people are very friendly. Perfect location close to the river and elephants ❤️

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Yuliya • couple • ru
6
В поселке все вымирает после 18.00, жилье посредственное
Pros:

Близость к реке и расположение отеля, удобно наблюдать, как слоны идут купаться.

Cons:

В номере было довольно грязно, дважды пропадала вода в ванной комнате,в кровати всю ночь кусали какие-то насекомые, завтрак очень средний. Но мы приезжали посмотреть на слонов, поэтому для одной ночевки допустимо.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Ieva • solo_traveller • lv
7
Pros:

Perfekta atrašanās vieta, tieši uz ielas, pa kuru ved ziloņus uz upi. No mūsu istabas balkona varējām vērot ziloņus. Gultas bija lielas un ērtas. Ļoti labs ventilators virs gultas.

Cons:

Mēs ieradāmies 19:00 un mūs neviens nesagaidīja. Zvanīju vismaz 5x uz 2 dažādiem telefona nr pirms kāds ieradās.
Tīrība bija apšaubāma. Dvieļi un palagi šķita mazgāti, bet bija pleķaini. TV nestrādāja. Tualetes pods nebija labi piestiprināts, tas ļodzījās un no tā vislaik tecēja ūdens. Vannas istabas grīda līdz ar to visu laiku bija slapja un slidena.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Dhanushka • family_with_children • lk
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Elepath Lodge Pinnawala! The location is perfect—just a short walk to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Zoo, which made our trip even more enjoyable. The staff provided excellent service throughout our stay and made us feel truly welcome.

The Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious and served with genuine warmth and happiness, which added a special touch to our mornings. We booked a double room with a balcony, and it was very comfortable, clean, and relaxing—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Overall, Elepath Lodge offered us great hospitality, a convenient location, and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Pinnawala!

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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paulina • family_with_children • fr
10
Muchas gracias a todo el equipo por recibirnos de manera tan aconjedora, nos encantó!!!
Pros:

El personal del lugar súper atentos con nosotros y adorables con mi hija de 3 años, incluso nos acompañaron y nos ayudaron a tomar fotos durante el baño des elegantes.
El lugar limpio, un poco rústico pero perfecto para estar cerca de donde se encuentran los elefantes, la recámara perfecta para una familia de 3, dormimos perfectamente en una cama con la pequeña.
Perfecto para visitar Pinnawala.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • ro
10
I’d definitely recommend it
Pros:

Close to the river where they take the elephants to bath and close to the bus station. The owners were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing to add

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Dmitriy • extended_group • by
10
Pros:

Номера старенькие, но локация и цена супер

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Burjan • family_with_children • hu
8
Pros:

Perfect location to see the bathing elephants. Elephant walking many times a day in font of our room.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee