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Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available!

Pinnawala (Near Polgahawela)

Located right opposite Ma-Oya River, guests at Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available! can watch elephants from their rooms. It has a restaurant and offers room service....

K
Kateryna
From
Georgia
I had a truly wonderful experience, and I’m especially grateful for the amazing service and support from my guide, Andrew. He’s honestly the hero of this place! From the moment I arrived, he made everything smooth and easy — he met me at the railway station, drove me to the hotel, helped with check-in, and explained the program ahead. The next day, he greeted me after breakfast and invited me to watch traditional local wedding dances — such a unique moment! He then took me to the herbal garden, the elephant orphanage, and the zoo, let me try some local street food, and shared so many interesting stories about Sri Lankan culture and traditions. It was my first time visiting Sri Lanka, and I came alone — so having such a kind and knowledgeable guide made all the difference. Thanks to Andrew, my trip was not just safe and easy, but truly bright and joyful. I also really enjoyed my hotel stay — the river view from the room was beautiful, watching elephants from the pool felt surreal, and the whole atmosphere was incredibly relaxing. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Sri Lanka!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,628 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Elephant Bay

Pinnawala (Near Polgahawela)

Located in the heart of Pinnawala, Hotel Elephant Bay provides rooms with large private balconies and spectacular views over Ma Oya River. Rooms are bright and airy, with simple décor and furnishings....

M
Max
From
Germany
Amazing View of the elepfanten :) and the River :) Nice Hotel stuff :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Elepath Lodge Pinnawala

Pinnawala (Near Polgahawela)

Set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Elepath Lodge Pinnawala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

J
Jürgen Klaus
From
Sri Lanka
Best place to watch elephants in Pinnawala. loved the view! The view from the balcony. easy access to main road. comfortable beds for a reasonable price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
Price from
US$29
1 night, 2 adults
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Cafe Pinnalanda

Pinnawala (Near Polgahawela)

Located in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Cafe Pinnalanda provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

C
Chandana
From
United Arab Emirates
Room service manager was excellent 👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
Price from
US$25.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available!

Pinnawala (Near Polgahawela)

Pinnalanda Hotel offers free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. Surrounded by lush greenery, the hotel is a 1-hour drive from the Kandy.

Z
Zuzana
From
Czech Republic
The best elephant bathing view! You can not choose better hotel for elephant watching
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Villa Pinnawala

Pinnawala (Near Polgahawela)

Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala offers accommodation in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 200 metres away.

K
Kavya
From
Sri Lanka
The staff is very friendly. The room is neat and clean. The view of the hotel is very beautiful. We had a great time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults
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Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program

Pinnawala (Near Polgahawela)

Situated in Pinnawala, 36 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Peacock Village Pinnawala - Offer Alert! Elephant Welfare Program has an infinity pool, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

O
Olga
From
Kazakhstan
That is a nice cozy place surrounded by banana trees, very calm, we slept well! The room was very clean with air conditioner, fridge and white bed linen. Excellent bathroom with good hot water pressure that is not common for Shri-Lanka. Service was brilliant, special thanks to manager Andrew who was very attentive and solved all our questions for example when we needed additional adapter he found it immediately. The tasty hearty breakfast was included into the price as well as visiting a swimming pool in the hotel nearby. The great bonus was that you could also watch the elephants’ bathing in the river. A couple who cared for the facilities prepared the most tasty rice and curry we tried in Shri-Lanka and treated us with bananas from their garden. We enjoyed our staying in this place very much! I highly recommend this place if you are going to visit Pinnawala!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults
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Suwani Pinnawala Homestay

Pinnawala (Near Polgahawela)

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Suwani Pinnawala Homestay is located in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

M
Mats
From
Sweden
We got a bright and nice room on the top floor with a long L-shaped balcony, patio, a/c, fan, good wifi, a bottle of cold drinking water, bathrobes, large towels, bath mat and a large and very comfortable bed. The room's furnishings are generous and well thought out. The bathroom is quite large, has well-functioning hot water and plenty of shelves and hooks/holders. Everything is very clean and nice, without any signs of damp. The fantastically good and generous breakfast (with freshly brewed "fine coffee"!) is served in the nice kitchen on the middle floor. There are a total of 6 rooms (2 smaller, of which we stayed in one, and 4 larger) and there are plenty of seating areas etc. under cover outside the rooms. Everything feels very spacious and nice. There is also a private parking in the courtyard. The host couple are very friendly, generous and flexible! There are plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance. We will be happy to come back here! PS: We actively did chose not to visit The Elephant Orphanage… Please read their reviews before a possible visit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults
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Green Land Guest House

Pinnawala (Near Polgahawela)

Boasting a garden and views of city, Green Land Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

C
Craig
From
United Kingdom
Absolutely wonderful location, elephants passing by our room was just amazing. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and fresh. Made our holiday very special staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults
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The Grand Walawwa

Pinnawala (Near Polgahawela)

Situated in Pinnawala, 32 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, The Grand Walawwa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

A
Andrea
From
Italy
Once you enter the property is like stepping back in time, where modernity mixes with history in a very relaxing atmosphere, the staff is young and willing to go above and beyond of your expectation, nothing is impossible, a smile is guaranteed, bed are comfortable and rooms are super well equipped and really chic, food is very good and we cannot wait to come back good job guys!!! Wish all the best
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Polgahawila

Elepath Lodge Pinnawala

Hotel in Pinnawala
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
From US$34.41 per night

Rock Garden Villa Pinnawala

Hotel in Rambukkana
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
From US$61.05 per night

Roshara Nalla

Hotel in Giriulla
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
From US$39.60 per night

Xotic Resort

Hotel in Kurunegala
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
From US$29.53 per night

Kandyan Reach Hotel

Hotel in Kurunegala
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
From US$128 per night

The Cube

Hotel in Kegalle
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
From US$85 per night

Green Acres Leisure Resort & Spa

Hotel in Kandy
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
From US$297 per night

Cafe Pinnalanda

Hotel in Pinnawala
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
From US$25.50 per night

Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available!

Hotel in Pinnawala
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
From US$66 per night

ruwanara royal majestry

Hotel in Ambagahagedara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
From US$25 per night

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Budget hotels in Polgahawila and nearby

Set in Rambukkana, within 34 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 39 km of Kandy railway station, Hotel Chingari Pinnawala offers accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for...

From US$83.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Kegalle and only 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Villa Bianca offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$39.96 per night

Located within 32 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 37 km of Kandy railway station, Elephant Heritage Pinnawala by Moon Isle provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

From US$44.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

Pinnalanda Hotel offers free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. Surrounded by lush greenery, the hotel is a 1-hour drive from the Kandy.

From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala offers accommodation in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 200 metres away.

From US$77 per night

Namal Vacation House is situated in Kegalle, 33 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, 38 km from Kandy railway station, as well as 38 km from Bogambara Stadium.

From US$50.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,630 reviews

Located right opposite Ma-Oya River, guests at Hotel Elephant Park - NEW DEAL! Exclusive Offers on Pickups Available! can watch elephants from their rooms. It has a restaurant and offers room service.

From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews

Set in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Elepath Lodge Pinnawala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$34.41 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Polgahawila and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located 48 km from Gadaladeniya Temple, Lobo's Villa provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$41.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering a garden and garden view, Galagoda Walawwa is located in Rambukkana, 37 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 42 km from Kandy railway station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Located in Pothuhera in the Kurunegala District region, Grand Avalon features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$20.57 per night

Situated in Rambukkana, within 34 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 39 km of Kandy railway station, Hotel Chingari Pinnawala features accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private...

From US$14.99 per night

Located in Rambukkana, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

From US$336.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

King Elephant, Homestay Pinnawala is a recently renovated homestay in Rambukkana, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

From US$31.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Pinnawala Grand Villa is located in Rambukkana, 36 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 41 km from Kandy railway station.

From US$22.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Suwani Pinnawala Homestay is located in Pinnawala, 34 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

From US$30.80 per night

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