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A poolside view with a railing overlooking a river where elephants are present.

A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, two pillows, and rolled towels. There is a wooden nightstand with a lantern beside the bed. A wooden bench and a mirror are against the wall.

Two individuals in a room with a textured wall and a wooden table.

A table set with breakfast items, including toast, fruit, and tea, overlooking a river with a bridge and lush greenery.

1. Hotel Elephant Park

0.7 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Angela

1.189.524 ₫

1.403.638 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A dining area with a large elephant outside the window, wooden ceiling beams, and a brick wall.

A room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, an air conditioning unit, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

A wooden horse sculpture in a covered outdoor area with a concrete floor and a metal roof.

A person standing in water with elephants.

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

0.7 km from Pinnawala Zoo

397.678 ₫

469.156 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A pool with a view of a river and surrounding greenery, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a balcony.

A bathroom with a glass shelf holding dental kits and a green bottle.

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a river in the foreground.

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

0.6 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Danielle

2.220.341 ₫

2.620.002 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

4. Ma Oya Retreat

0.9 km from Pinnawala Zoo

21.053.520 ₫

25.094.069 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A clear view of a swimming pool with reflections of palm trees and a clear sky.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a bed with a white bedspread.

A spacious room with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering natural light.

A narrow street flanked by tall rock walls with a building featuring a tiled roof and a staircase leading to a higher level.

5. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

17.4 km from Pinnawala Zoo

andrew

4.595.386 ₫

6.073.811 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor covered patio with wooden chairs and tables, a wall-mounted deer head, and hanging lanterns.

A hallway with wooden benches and chairs, potted plants, and a large ornate cabinet.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden cabinet, and wicker furniture.

A lush, green landscape with palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

6. Athulya Villas

19.3 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Catrin

2.162.664 ₫

2.807.138 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A large, white building with multiple windows and a central courtyard with a pond.

A corridor with dining tables and chairs, a chandelier, and windows with curtains.

A pool area with a long rectangular pool, surrounded by a tiled walkway, and a building with multiple windows and balconies in the background.

A covered porch with wicker furniture, a mounted deer head, and a potted plant.

7. The Grand Walawwa

6.4 km from Pinnawala Zoo

karni

1.559.740 ₫

2.135.380 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A person in a swimming pool with a view of mountains and cloudy sky.

A multi-story building with balconies, a stone wall, and a well-lit outdoor area.

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A room with a large window overlooking a rocky landscape and a balcony.

8. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

17.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Layan

2.189.695 ₫

2.842.225 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A wooden table with chairs set outdoors, surrounded by trees and a mountainous backdrop.

A large bed with white linens, a view of trees through a window, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

A room with a bean bag chair, a small table, a window with a view of trees, and a shelf with books and a red box.

A staircase with wooden steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an outdoor area.

9. The Fortress Balumgala

15.1 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Joseph

1.982.540 ₫

2.573.337 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by trees and a building with a tiled roof.

A dining room with a large wooden table, chairs, and a wooden railing. There are two wall-mounted lamps and a window with a view of trees.

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a room with arched doorways and windows.

A white colonial-style building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a pediment.

10. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

4.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Graham

3.316.059 ₫

4.304.275 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern house with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A room with a four-poster bed, wicker chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A dining area with a view of lush greenery, wooden furniture, and a pool in the background.

A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

11. Rosyth Estate House

4.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

7.141.822 ₫

8.427.350 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A room with a large glass door leading to a mountain view.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of mountains, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A kitchen with a long wooden bar, stools, a refrigerator, and a hanging pot rack.

A cozy, circular room with a bed centered in the space, a wooden bench, and a small table.

12. The Cloud Resort

15.3 km from Pinnawala Zoo

1.894.817 ₫

2.235.884 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A pool area with wooden beams, chairs, and potted plants.

A room with a window, a wooden bench, and a small table with bottles.

A two-story house with a garden in front, surrounded by trees and hills.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting of leopards, and wall-mounted lights.

13. The Tusker's Hideout

16.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

1.308.360 ₫

1.543.865 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A rustic, single-story building with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

A panoramic view of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and rolling hills.

A balcony with a metal railing overlooking a lush green area with trees.

A metal railing with a tiled floor, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

14. Berghotel Escondite

15.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

2.424.898 ₫

3.147.518 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A covered corridor with a wooden railing, surrounded by lush green foliage.

A living room with patterned sofas and a coffee table.

A dining area with a long table, red chairs, a laptop, and a vase with flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

15. Peradeniya Rest Inn

18.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

267.847 ₫

350.858 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a wall tapestry.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a refrigerator, and artwork on the walls.

16. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

1.196.741 ₫

1.412.154 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves of bottles.

A modern building with a pool at dusk, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A table set with a tea set and a tiered dessert stand on a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

17. Green Acres Leisure Resort

7.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

5.848.200 ₫

6.900.876 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a brick wall.

A nighttime view of a building with illuminated windows and a garden area with rocks and plants.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a vase, and a view of the mountains through a balcony.

18. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

5.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

990.919 ₫

1.169.284 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A wooden balcony with a view of lush green hills and palm trees.

A view from a wooden balcony with a wooden railing, overlooking a lush landscape with a prominent tree and hills in the distance.

A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted tree decoration, and a curtain.

A white washing machine with a control panel on the top.

19. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

8.6 km from Pinnawala Zoo

795.355 ₫

938.571 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony, arched windows, and a covered entrance.

A woman dining at a rustic outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by bamboo structures and a decorative metal fence.

A traditional wooden sofa set with intricate carvings, a matching armchair, and a small wooden coffee table in a room with wooden shelving and a decorative mirror.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and stools, bamboo columns, and tiled flooring.

20. Xotic Resort

17.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

526.338 ₫

621.079 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Top Pinnawala Zoo Hotel Reviews

Cassendra Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, the rooms are very nice and this was the first place I stayed at in Sri Lanka that had hot water in the shower. Also, I dropped a 5000 rupee bill on the staircase and an employee returned it to me. I will stay here again if I go back to Kandy"

Hotel Elephant Park

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location to view the elephants in the river at good price. Staff were very attentive, nice pool and great breakfast. 4pm checkin was a bit of a pain, but we understand the reason why. 12pm checkout means you get see the elephants the next morning."

Hotel Casamara

8/10 Good

"Common parts well maintained although r"

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Good staff and clean room"

Amaya Hills Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hotel"

Orbit88 Hotel by AMR

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel !! Fantastic manager, his staff and the 24 hours security. So helpful, kind and generous. Even a free, lovely room upgrade for me !! I for sure will come back to HOTEL ORBIT88 next year."

The Trees Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and room very nicely appointed. Rooftop pool was fabulous. Great outlook and easily enjoyed cocktails from that viewpoint! Very friendly staff. Great location above the lake and looks across to Temple of the relic of the tooth. Easy walk down town."

Earl's Regent Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Room was nice and comfortable. One issue - the wash basin in the bath room did not drain well and there was blockage. As a result there was some smell coming off the bathroom. Shower door did not close well - as a result there was water leakage"

Grand Hills Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Grand hills kandy a very comfortable, beautiful and stylish boutique hotel kandy with absolutely magnificent views out over the magnificent surrounding middle of the jungle... We were very well looked after by the very helpful staff who provided all that was needed, communication with manger was excellen.The property is on a hill and you can have an amazing view from the balcony overlooking the green mountains and the waterfalls, Food served at the restaurant was tasty. The breakfast buffet spread was huge. excellent location for visiting Kandy. it was a real pleasure to stay here one night was far too short a time and i would love to return. Highly recommended.❤️"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pinnawala Zoo?

Pinnawala Zoo is located in an area of Pinnawala that travellers like for its riverfront. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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Our top choices for Pinnawala Zoo hotels

1. Hotel Elephant Park

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

4. Ma Oya Retreat

5. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

6. Athulya Villas

7. The Grand Walawwa

8. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

9. The Fortress Balumgala

10. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

11. Rosyth Estate House

12. The Cloud Resort

13. The Tusker's Hideout

14. Berghotel Escondite

15. Peradeniya Rest Inn

16. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

17. Green Acres Leisure Resort

18. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

19. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

20. Xotic Resort

Top Pinnawala Zoo Hotel Reviews

Cassendra Kandy

Hotel Elephant Park

Hotel Casamara

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

Amaya Hills Kandy

Orbit88 Hotel by AMR

The Trees Kandy

Earl's Regent Kandy

Grand Hills Kandy

Other attractions near Pinnawala Zoo

Uthuwankanda Church

Wewaladeniya King's Temple

New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden

Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center

Lankatilaka Vihara

Athugala Rock

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