Elepath Lodge Pinnawala

Hotels
8.2 (177 reviews)
Elepath Lodge Elephant bathing road , Pinnawala , LK

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 177 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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ejpp • family_with_children • pt
7
Boa localização para ver elefantes
Pros:

Da simpatia dos funcionários
Os quarto muito espaçoso

Cons:

Nada de relevante a assinalar

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • solo_traveller • nz
6
Pros:

Great spot to see the beautiful elephants walking with their mahoot to the water pools to bath, we were above them on our balcony but chose to follow to the water to see them washed down and get a chance at freedom for an hour

Cons:

Poor shower setup, power outage.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Mary Grace • solo_traveller • ph
8
Pros:

They are close to where the Elephant way to the bathing river. You cn,watch from the balcony.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • ie
10
Location fabulous and the staff are amazing and so helpful.
Pros:

It’s in an amazing location sitting at breakfast watching the elephants go by or in our room on the balcony

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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GOTO • solo_traveller • jp
10
象を見るなら最高のホテル
Pros:

立地が最高
ベランダから象の行進が見られる 一日4回も ベッドに居ても象達がやって来ると 気配でわかり 
すぐベランダに出て見られた
一階のレストランで食事をしていたら 目の前を大きな象が通って行くのが見られる 私は2泊出来たので沢山の象が見られて最高でした
リバーサイドのホテルも素敵ですが 私は象の行進が見られる このホテルが大好きでした 象が可愛く一生の良い宝物が出来ました
スタッフさん達も優しくて 親切でした
部屋も清潔でした
皆さんがいつまでもお元気で ホテルが益々繁盛しますようお祈りしています

Cons:

ありません

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • au
9
Prime elephant viewing spot
Pros:

This was in a prime location for elephant viewing. They start the parade during breakfast whilst you’re seated downstairs - they just march straight past a few metres away, and the herds are brought up and down past the hotel all day till 4pm (check the orphanage web page for the times, it’s like clockwork). You can stand on the balcony, sit in the cafe part or just stand out front. The hotel was simple but clean, AC worked, showers decent (so many water outlets!), breakfast was good. Staff lovely of course. If you arrive earlier than 4 - call the hotel and they will tell you the back road in (to avoid the elephants on the Main Street). You may be told you cannot access the area till after 4pm. Also avoid anyone here who tries to get you to go to a herb garden. It’s a scam. Beware of being asked for a tip to have your photo taken with an elephant. A keeper may line you up for it then ask for a tip. This is not allowed and should not be encouraged. Tell them you have no cash on you and they should walk away. They do have a bunch of elephants to get back to the orphanage after all.

Cons:

Beds a bit hard.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Franz • family_with_children • at
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Chaya • solo_traveller • lk
10
Good
Pros:

Comfortable , clean and good staff

Cons:

TV didnt work
Not enough plug points in the room

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Maki1989 • solo_traveller • it
9
Terrazza sugli elefanti
Pros:

Staff molto gentile e camera grande e accogliente. Il vero punto di forza è il passaggio degli elefanti davanti l'albergo.

Cons:

Il letto era grande ma le lenzuola erano macchiate

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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SEYHAN • family_with_children • tr
7
Pros:

Fil yıkama ya çok yakındı. Personel yardımcı. fakat zaten fiyat oldukça uygundu. Fiyata göre çok büyük beklenti ile gitmediğim için beklentimi karşıladı

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Marek • solo_traveller • cz
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Björk • solo_traveller • dk
10
Nice and clean !
Pros:

Very nice place with friendly staff and a nice breakfast. Unfortunately no elephant bathing when I was there, but the room had a very nice balcony with a great view.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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eyal • couple • it
10
Ottimo
Pros:

We stayed at this property for one night; the room was clean and equipped with air conditioning. Lunch and dinner were exquisite! Nilang, the owner, was incredibly welcoming and kind. He provided us with plenty of information and suggestions for our trip to Sri Lanka! We highly recommend this hotel and, above all, this wonderful person.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Antonín • couple • lk
10
Pros:

The owners are definition of perfect hospitality, they helped us with everything and were very friendly and nice to us. I got a small infection on my foot from surfing and they took met to the doctor, where they waited with me, to make sure I am OK. Truly amazing people here

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Premelal • family_with_children • lk
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Ivy • solo_traveller • ua
7
Pros:

The location is fantastic. The hotel is situated right along the route where the elephants walk to the river, so you can watch them directly from your balcony.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the air conditioning worked well. I also appreciated the flexible check-in time, as I arrived earlier than expected and the staff did their best to accommodate me.

Cons:

The bed sheets were not as clean as expected, and overall cleaning could be improved.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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christian • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

posizione spettacolare, il balcone affaccia sulla via dove passano gli elefanti, 2 minuti a piedi dal fiume dove fanno il bagno, camera grande, letti comodi, aria condizionata

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Nihal • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Channa • couple • lk
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee