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

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

A group of elephants in a river with a person sitting on a rock.

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.

1. Hotel Elephant Park

0.7 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Angela

₩60,551

₩71,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A person standing on a balcony overlooking a fenced area with elephants.

A dining area with a large window, a table with plates and utensils, and a person taking a photo.

A person standing in water with elephants.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, two wooden doors, and a curtain.

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

0.7 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩20,243

₩23,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with blue bedding, a small seating area, and a ceiling fan.

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

₩113,024

₩133,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

4. Ma Oya Retreat

0.9 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩1,071,703

₩1,277,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A serene poolside view with reflections of palm trees and a sunset.

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

A modern living room with a curved white sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

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

₩219,924

₩290,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

6. Athulya Villas

19.3 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Catrin

₩110,088

₩142,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

7. The Grand Walawwa

6.4 km from Pinnawala Zoo

karni

₩79,372

₩108,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A spacious dining area with wooden furniture and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

8. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

17.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Layan

₩111,464

₩144,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 room with three windows, a table, and two chairs.

9. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

4.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Graham

₩168,800

₩219,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bedroom with a large bed, a view through a sliding glass door, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

A remote house surrounded by dense forest with a clear view of distant mountains.

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

10. The Fortress Balumgala

15.1 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Joseph

₩100,919

₩130,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by lush greenery.

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

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

11. Rosyth Estate House

4.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩314,515

₩371,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A circular water feature surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, a stone wall, and a wooden bar counter.

A wooden table with white teacups and a teapot by a lake.

12. Birds Park Polgahawela

17.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Mal

₩89,082

₩116,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

13. The Cloud Resort

15.3 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩128,605

₩151,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A building with a red exterior and a sloped roof.

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

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

14. Berghotel Escondite

15.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩123,437

₩160,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

15. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩46,260

₩54,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A house with a tiled roof, a porch with chairs, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a cabinet. There are windows with curtains, a lamp, and decorative items on the walls.

A dining table with a basket of food, a cup of coffee, and a lamp in the background.

A well-lit living room with a television, a dining table with a fruit basket, and a bookshelf.

16. Captain's Bungalow

18.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩83,593

₩115,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A pool table in a room with a staircase and a couch.

17. The Tusker's Hideout

16.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩66,600

₩78,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern balcony with a wooden ceiling, glass railing, and a view of lush greenery.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A secluded, tropical-style villa surrounded by dense foliage, featuring a prominent glass facade and a blue roof.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden reception desk, and a wall with a patterned design.

18. Paradise Itzu

18.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩36,696

₩87,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

A living room with patterned sofas and a coffee table.

19. Peradeniya Rest Inn

18.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩12,277

₩16,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A house surrounded by dense tropical vegetation and a misty mountain range in the background.

A table with a tea set and pastries, a tiered stand with desserts, and a vase with a flower, set against a scenic view.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a round table with a vase, a sofa, and a chair.

A large, two-story house with a balcony and a covered entrance area, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.

20. Mount Frenion Manor by Seven Angels

19.1 km from Pinnawala Zoo

₩111,801

₩145,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Top Pinnawala Zoo Hotel Reviews

Grand Serendib Hotel

8/10 Good

"A lovely boutique hotel with clean, comfortable, and well-designed rooms offering great views. The breakfast was excellent, with a good selection of food. However, dinner could be improved. If you opt for the half-board package, you are offered a limited, budget-style menu, while the à la carte menu comes at an additional cost. The dinner buffet is only available when the hotel is fully occupied. The real highlight of this hotel is its incredible staff. Everyone was warm, welcoming, always smiling, and extremely helpful, making our stay all the more enjoyable. Interestingly, this level of friendliness and hospitality seems to be very common across all the hotels we have stayed at so far. Overall, a lovely hotel with wonderful staff, although the dinner arrangements could be more appealing for guests on a half-board package."

Hotel Casamara

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and comfortable but the only let down was the AC unit didn't work but there had been a power outage during our stay so not sure if related or not. Staff very friendly and welcoming and attentive, would stay here again."

Cassendra Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel. Staff welcomed me at the car with an umbrella as it was raining, got a cup of coffee while waiting as I arrived slightly early. Very spacious, clean room with beautiful view over the town. Very reasonably priced."

Hotel Elephant Park

10/10 Excellent

"The elephants were great but we were not told about check in being after 3.00pm and early arrival would have to pay an entrance fee! To add to the confusion the hotel emailed me cancelling my 4 rooms at 2.00pm. When I contacted them, no apology just that it was a mistake!"

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Good staff and clean room"

Amaya Hills Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hotel"

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.❤️"

Galkotuwa Estate

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay! Host Anu was very helpful and his wife made us a special Sri Lankan drink. A peaceful haven with a beautiful view. "

The Springfields Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room,staff very helpful,great breakfast,views to die for x"

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Wewaladeniya King's Temple

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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 travelers like for its riverfront. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Pinnawala Zoo?

Hotel Elephant Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pinnawala Zoo. Another good option is The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala, located just 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Pinnawala Zoo?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pinnawala Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pinnawala Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Pinnawala Zoo.

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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. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

10. The Fortress Balumgala

11. Rosyth Estate House

12. Birds Park Polgahawela

13. The Cloud Resort

14. Berghotel Escondite

15. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

16. Captain's Bungalow

17. The Tusker's Hideout

18. Paradise Itzu

19. Peradeniya Rest Inn

20. Mount Frenion Manor by Seven Angels

Top Pinnawala Zoo Hotel Reviews

Grand Serendib Hotel

Hotel Casamara

Cassendra Kandy

Hotel Elephant Park

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

Amaya Hills Kandy

Grand Hills Kandy

Galkotuwa Estate

The Springfields 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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