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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. Colombo City is a 2-hour drive away while Bandaranaike International Airport is 57 km away. Airport shuttle services can be arranged at a surcharge. Enjoying tranquil river views, each room will provide you with a flat-screen TV, minibar and air conditioning. There is also an en suite bathroom with hot-water showers. Pinnalanda Hotel offers a tour desk and meeting/banquet facilities. Enjoy views of the elephants bathing as you relax with a cup of coffee. Overlooking the stunning Ma Oya River, the on-site restaurant serves various Sri Lankan and Western meals. Room service options are possible as well.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Pinnawala
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachael
    Australia Australia
    Such a beautiful spot on the river. The elephants come through at about 8.30-11am right past the hotel. Just outside our bedroom they were all there in the river being bathed and was amazing to sit on the balcony and watch them away from the...
  • Erika
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Super nice place! Beautiful views to elephants every day, also pool with the view. Tasty breakfast with various of choises. Friendly and helpfull hotel crew. I would definitely reccomend this hotel :)
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a very luxurious hotel with a great pool and good rooms. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and watching the elephants whilst we ate it. We got a taxi arranged by the hotel to our next location and we were lucky enough to get Kavee as our...
  • Alice
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Fantastic breakfast buffet!!! Lovely swimming pool The staff are very nice
  • Gio
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were so close to the elephants, can see them from our room, was an amazing experience!
  • Harshitha
    India India
    The location is great. They have a clean, well maintained pool. The staff is super helpful. With their in-house travel desk it was easy for us to get around Pinnalanda and do the things we wanted to. The room was great value for money.
  • Shamil
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Room is very clean and perfect Beak fast is very delicious
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The restaurant and pool were great, and the views of the elephants in the river was perfect! The staff were excellent - very friendly and helped us to organise the elephant experience where we could wash the elephants and ride them if we wanted!...
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff were fantastic, from the moment we arrived early morning, they got us into the room as early as possible, the staff in the restaurant were great and worked hard to make our stay a memorable one. Can't beat seeing the elephants...
  • Jiří
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The room was lovely we have view on the river where the elephant was taking shower. The crew was willing they gave us room when we came from airport in the morning. The breakfast was delicious.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 00:00
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
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    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
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    FAQs about Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available

    • Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available is 600 yards from the centre of Pinnawala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming Pool
    • Yes, Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available include:

      • Triple
      • Twin/Double
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Hotel Pinnalanda - NEW DEAL! Half Off Airport Pickups Available is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.