Name: Hotel Elephant Bay - World's Best Place to See the Elephants
Address: Pinnawala, , 71100 Pinnawala, Sri Lanka, Pinnawala, Kegalle District, 71100, Sri Lanka
Rating: 7.9

Hotel Elephant Bay - World's Best Place to See the Elephants

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Located in the heart of Pinnawala, Hotel Elephant Bay - World's Best Place to See the Elephants provides rooms with large private balconies and spectacular views over Ma Oya River. Rooms are bright and airy, with simple décor and furnishings. They feature a flat-screen cable TV, a tea/coffee maker and private bathroom facilities. Guests can enjoy leisurely strolls in the tropical garden or make use of the hotel’s sun terrace. The Elephant Bay Hotel offers bicycle rental facilities for guests’ convenience. Various activities like hiking and fishing are available. Ivory Inn Restaurant serves international dishes. Room service is provided. The Elephant Bay Hotel is a 70-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport and a 2-hour drive from Colombo. It is an easy drive to cities like Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free parking available at the hotel

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Room Type	Number of guests
Superior Single Room with River View 1 twin bed
Superior Double Room with River View 1 full bed
Superior Triple Room with River View 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Deluxe Double Room With River view 1 full bed
King Room with River View 1 full bed
Deluxe Triple Room with River View 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
King Room with Balcony 1 queen bed
Deluxe Quadruple Room 2 queen beds
Triple Room with Balcony 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Superior Double Room 1 twin bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 full bed
Deluxe Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed

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Van

United Arab Emirates

“I loved to see the elephants in the river. The food was good. The staff friendly. The bed was comfortable. Little bit older building but everything was clean”

Turkes

Turkey

“The view is exceptional. You really feel like you're in a movie or watching a documentary. The rooms and facilities were clean. The food was good and the staff were friendly. We had a great time”

Amit

India

“The location is splendid can see the elephants bathing from the balcony and pool.”

Lee

United Kingdom

“Everything especially the staff so friendly and the hotel is perfect for the elephant who came right under our balcony”

Lee

United Kingdom

“Location was amazing amazing food choices amazing staff”

Mohamed

Egypt

“The hotel is newly renovated! The view is definitely a masterpiece! Food is good! And the pool is definitely super just right next to the river and the elephants they come super close 2 times a day from 10 AM to 12 PM And again from 2 to 4 PM!...”

Erik

Netherlands

“Staff is super friendly fabulous location. Order a double white rum 50 ml with jce and a pineapple juice and mix them for a fabulous cocktail. Breakfast is a buffet with lots of choices.”

Gedren

Algeria

“Hotel Elephant Bay offers amazing views of the river and easy access to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage,. The staff is friendly and helpful, though some rooms could use better maintenance and cleanliness. Overall, it’s a great place for a...”

Dhanuka

Sri Lanka

“Rooms were okay and clean. Location was great and Room view was excellent. Breakfast buffet was good. Experience with elephants from orphanage was something all people in our group valued. Felt okay for the value paid because of that experience.”

Nerissa

Australia

“Great location in town and amazing view of the elephants. The service was great - although the hotel was under renovation they provided compensation for the inconvenience. I would stay again”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Ivory Inn

Cuisine
American • Asian
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Vegan

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Check-out

Until 2:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Hotel Elephant Bay - World's Best Place to See the Elephants