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Hotel Elephant Park

3.0 star property
Pinnawala hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Outdoor pool
Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View | Free WiFi
Pool
Pool
Pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Deluxe Room with Balcony- River View | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room with Balcony- River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Day bed
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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DELUXE ROOM WITH BALCONY AND GARDEN VIEW

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Superior Room, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room (Triple Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Free WiFi

Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Hotel Elephant Park, Rambukkana, 71100

What's nearby

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - 2 min walk
  • Pinnawala Zoo - 8 min walk
  • Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center - 27 min drive
  • Royal Botanical Garden - 39 min drive
  • Kandy Lake - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 132 min drive
  • Kandy Railway Station - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambasewana Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eat More - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Champa Bakers & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Channa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Hotel Elephant Park

Hotel Elephant Park is a great choice for a stay in Pinnawala. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 1 PM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Playground

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2000
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately LKR 150 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of LKR 2500 (subject to availability)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Elephant Park offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Elephant Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Elephant Park?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Elephant Park?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Elephant Park?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. There's a charge of LKR 2500 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 1 PM.
What is there to do at Hotel Elephant Park and nearby?
Hotel Elephant Park has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Elephant Park?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers Fusion cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Elephant Park like?
Hotel Elephant Park is located a short 8-minute walk from Pinnawala Zoo.

Hotel Elephant Park Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Kurt, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great one night stay! We could see all the elephants from our room! It seems the property and rooms have been updated and they are clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious!
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable and interesting to be close with the el
Staff are friendly and helpful Breakfast is also good
AgnesWoon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel staff was amazing
Ericka , 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Safari location
Really friendly staff, always helpful and flexible. Great food and amazing location for safari and elephant sanctuary
Keith, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel overlooking river where elephants bath
Other than a small stain on the wall and figuring out the A/C unit... everything was excellent with hotel. It is at a great location (overlooking river where elephants are bathed twice daily), the service (front desk, restaurant, housekeeper) were all excellent. We booked the room with the balcony overlooking the river (and this is highly recommended). You will definitely enjoy your stay at this hotel.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Elephants!!
The elephants are super cool to watch from the balcony. The room was big and clean and comfortable. The food was OK. It's all about the elephants! Staff were great.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

joydeep, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location right next to the river where the elephants bathe. However it is said that you receive free ticket into elephant park, however this is not completely true! We came early and were told we were not allowed to go down to the hotel early to check in without paying the ticket price because the elephants are bathing. So we had to either pay the ticket or wait until 4. Also the free ticket into the sanctuary is only for the bathing area you have to buy a new ticket to enter into the orphanage itself! Was a bit misleading!
Taylor, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Surprisingly good stat
Located so close to the river and elephants renovated rooms good menu well maintained.
Ray, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best kept secret
This hotel is far superior to its rating and should be redone, only stayed one night as touring but it had the best shower of all and a good night sleep and a breakfast feature that is proberbly one of the best in the world
matt, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Perfect hotel to see the elephants
I stayed here for one night. The location was fantastic, having prime access to the elephants. Room was new, clean and quiet. Breakfast was simple but delicious. There were 2 main downsides, firstly the check in/out times. 4pm check in and 12 check out. The reasoning is to access the area the hotel is in, you need a ticket (2500Rs) before 4. The second was a massage that the hotel insisted was part of the package. I requested for a female, only to have a male arrive after an hour waiting. He was unprofessional and I asked him to leave 3 times after feeling violated. Most of the staff were abruptly and unfriendly. I would still recommend this hotel due to the prime location. I wouldn't go into the orphanage if back again. I was able to feed the animals and chat to the trainers at the hotel without the thousands of people. Make sure you have smaller notes with you to tip however.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location amazing
Fantastic location,friendly staff,limited menu,nothing to do in the area after 17,30 We would stay at this hotel again
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for seeing the bathing elephants!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location & Staff
We stayed at this location in 2014 and were happy with the staff. The accommodations weren't the best, but were okay ... On this trip we were pleasantly surprised with the upgrade ... The remodeling of the rooms to a more up to date environment. We are so happy with this place and will continue to visit because of the perfect location and the incredible staff and accommodations!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location
We checked in staff very friendly. Room was amazing and lovely and clean. Had a few minors but overall great hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Scenic
At 8.30 am Elephants are brought from orphanage nearby you bathe. They literally walk past hotel front door to water which has runs under your bedroom balcony. A magical experience. Bedrooms spacious but plastic mattress protectors made beds sweaty.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Elephant overlook
Perfect location on the Maha Oya river, directly above where the elephants are brought to bath and play. Be sure to take a room overlooking the river. The hotel staff are friendly and accommodating! Also, make a point to be on the balcony facing the river at sunset... and look up! There is a large colony of fruit bats that nest up river and at sunset they fly as a group into the forest to feed!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel and great location
Must go hotel Nice place Nice breakfast I like the elephants on the river washing and hanging out.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A hidden gem in, a must for elephant enthusiasts
Amazing view for a very fair price. The hotel offers premium housekeeping services and the food is great. But most importantly, you get to enjoy an amazing view of elephants bathing in the nearby river most of the day!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A life time experience.
We loved staying at the hotel, right in amongst the elephants. Watching them bathe in the river and so close to the elephant orphanage. Bottle feed two baby elephants.
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