Hotel Elephant Park "Grand Royal Pinnalanda"
Pinnawala,
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Why people book this hotel
“The hotel staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful throughout our st…”
“The staff and manager were so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for the…”
“Location was amazing you could just about touch the elephants from the balcony…”
“This is a great hotel in a fantastic location, staff go out of there way to help…”
“We chose a room with a balcony, and the view was incredible”
“Big,clean room, amazing view, good breakfast, friendly and helpful staff”
“Nice resort, value for your money”
“However, once we arrived, it was absolutely worth the effort”
“The staff are all so very friendly and helpful and the rooms with views over the…”
“It was spotlessly clean”
“The food was fresh and tasty and the breakfast buffet was plentiful”
“It is a simple hotel with very friendly staff and a decent breakfast, but its gr…”
Overview
Located right opposite Ma-Oya River, guests at Hotel Elephant Park "Grand Royal Pinnalanda" can watch elephants from their rooms. It has a restaurant and offers room service. It takes two hours and 30 minutes by car from the hotel to Colombo International Airport. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar. The en suite bathroom features a bathtub and bathrobes. The Elephant Park Hotel’s tour desk helps guests book excursions to Kandy and the popular Temple of the Tooth. The restaurant provides an international menu. Laundry and ironing services are also available.
Traveller reviews
MARYLIN
couple
June 24, 2026
“I’m not really into reviews but this was our stand out hotel so far on trip truly amazing location and interaction with”
Location was amazing you could just about touch the elephants from the balcony staff were wonderful and so personal good food and cold beer at a fair price
Seema
solo_traveller
June 22, 2026
Nice resort, value for your money.
mark.daws
solo_traveller
June 22, 2026
“Pinnwala stay”
This is a great hotel in a fantastic location, staff go out of there way to help, originally we were only staying one night loved it so much we booked an extra night, restaurant and pool have good views of the river where the Elephants come to bath, a beautiful experience, The food is amazing. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone thinking of coming to Pinnwala, I would definitely come back here again
Aishwarya
family_with_children
June 18, 2026
We stayed at Elephant Park Hotel in may for one night, and it was a wonderful experience overall. The only challenge was reaching the property, as it is located quite deep inside and away. However, once we arrived, it was absolutely worth the effort. We chose a room with a balcony, and the view was incredible. We could watch the elephants bathing right from our room, which was a truly unique experience. In fact, staying at the hotel turned out to be a better choice for us than visiting the orphanage, as we were able to observe the elephants up close while relaxing at the property. The views during lunch were equally amazing and made the experience even more special. The hotel staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful throughout our stay. A special thanks to Andrew and the team for sharing interesting facts about the elephants and the area. Andrew also helped fulfill my daughter’s wish of feeding an elephant. The food was tasty and enjoyable, although we felt that a few items were priced a bit on the higher side. Overall, it was a memorable and pleasant stay, and we would happily recommend Elephant Park Hotel to anyone looking for a unique experience with stunning views and close encounters with elephants.
Lisa
extended_group
June 18, 2026
“A great spot in Pinnawala”
The perfect spot if you are staying in Pinnawala. The location on the river with views over the jungle opposite is stunning and watching the 1000s of fruit bats fly over at dusk was very special. The staff are all so very friendly and helpful and the rooms with views over the river were very clean and comfortable. The food was fresh and tasty and the breakfast buffet was plentiful.
Mrs Sandhya
solo_traveller
June 17, 2026
Hotel is good for one night stay
Olga
solo_traveller
June 14, 2026
Incredible hotel! I want to thank the entire team for a wonderful time. We were genuinely welcomed here and made to feel truly valued. I travel a lot and haven't experienced such warm, sincere hospitality in a long time. We had a fantastic stay! We will definitely be back. Thank you for the fairy tale.
Haze
family_with_children
June 12, 2026
“Absolutely excellent”
Absolutely everything! It was spotlessly clean. The staff and manager were so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for them.
Karyna
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
Big,clean room, amazing view, good breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Recommend
Vaibhav
family_with_children
June 5, 2026
“Worth experiencing!!!”
Location and the elephants. Best location!!
Rosa
family_with_children
June 4, 2026
We are just leaving the hotel, we spent two wonderful nights. From the moment we arrived until we left, we were always very well attended and accompanied. They gave us a room with a balcony that was much more than everything we expected, everything was very good, the restaurant, the attention and the food. We do not want to stop thanking Andrew who gave us all his time and hospitality (he even took the time to accompany us to take the bus so that we can go safely) thank you very much hotel elephant park
Ondřej
family_with_children
June 1, 2026
“Elephants view”
After several years, we returned to Sri Lanka and chose to stay at this hotel again for one night. It is a simple hotel with very friendly staff and a decent breakfast, but its greatest asset is the direct view of the river, where elephants can be seen. We truly enjoyed watching them from the hotel grounds and from the balcony of our room. This unique experience is what makes us happy to return.
Alfred John Christopher
family_with_children
June 1, 2026
We had an amazing stay at Hotel Elephant Park, Pinnawala. Without a doubt, this is one of the best hotels to experience the beauty of Pinnawala and watch the elephants bathing in the river. The view is absolutely stunning, and being able to enjoy a swim and a drink while watching the elephants was a truly unique and peaceful experience. The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. A special thanks to the wonderful receptionist who welcomed and assisted us throughout our stay. Unfortunately, I can’t remember her name, but her kindness, professionalism, and warm hospitality made our visit even more memorable. If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway with breathtaking views and a one-of-a-kind elephant-watching experience, I highly recommend Hotel Elephant Park. A peaceful place to stay and create unforgettable memories. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so enjoyable!
Adam
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Room Balcony overlooked the river where the Elephants bathe.
David
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
Great location, right next to river and we're elephants go in ,staff were always willing to help
Manuel
family_with_children
May 29, 2026
“The best views of Pinnawala”
Great location, you’re just above the place where the elephants come to enjoy a bath in the river. The pool was perfect to stay fresh with awesome views! Restaurant food is great! Management was very accommodating and kind.
Ian
couple
May 21, 2026
“Great Birthday surprise and stay with the orphaned elephants.”
Location Location Location. From the moment we walked in the staff were very friendly and attentive. Special mention goes to Obama who looked after us and cheerful. I was surprised with a Birthday cake plus the location for breakfast in front of the Elephants. The infinity pool was perfect and we were served drinks by it. The view from the pool to the lake where the elephants swim and play was amazing. The upgraded room was tremendous with views from the balcony was outstanding.
Mario
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
All perfekt
Gowtham G
family_with_children
May 21, 2026
Kudos to Andrew and team. We loved staying in the hotel and satisfied with your accommodation 😍😍🤝🤝 The river view from the balcony was so pleasing our eyes and had a chill time.
Hannah
couple
May 18, 2026
“I would stay there again.”
The best location in the elephant sanctuary. Really good value. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Facilities
Activities
Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits
General
Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Infinity pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), ATM/cash machine on site, Ironing service, Car hire, Tour desk, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Airport shuttle, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony-No River View
This room is equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar. The en suite bathroom features a shower.
Deluxe Room with Pool View-No River View
This double room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a balcony, this double room also provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Room with Balcony-No River View
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Room with Balcony and River View
This room is equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar. The en suite bathroom features a shower. This larger room offers river-views.
Superior Room with Balcony and River View
Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a wardrobe and an electric kettle. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Family Room with Balcony - River View
This air-conditioned quadruple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.
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