Hotel Elephant Bay | Hotel in Pinnawala

| 7.9 (1659 Reviews) |  6 Bathrooms  34 Guests
Pinnawala Hotel | Hotel Elephant Bay

Hotel in Pinnawala

Located in the heart of Pinnawala, Hotel Elephant Bay 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.

Hotel Elephant Bay is located in Pinnawala.

This 29 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Accessibility, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1659 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Pinnawala and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 29 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Pinnawala. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Hotel Elephant Bay in Pinnawala is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Hotel Elephant Bay”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Neck massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Bike tours
  • Hand massage
  • Foot massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Full-body massage
  • Themed dinners
  • Walking tours
  • Entertainment staff
  • Spa facilities
  • Cycling
  • Massage
  • Head massage
  • Playground
  • Back massage
  • Foot bath
  • Badminton equipment
  • Massage chair
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Convenience store on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • ATM on site
  • Currency exchange
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Tour desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Car rental
  • Shuttle service
  • Private check-in/out
  • Business center
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
7.7
Location:
9.15
Staff:
8.08
Facilities:
7.37
Comfort:
7.23
Cleanliness:
7.29
Turkes
Jun 2, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Turkey
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: 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
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superior Single Room with River View
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 38 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Guest bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Bidet, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bathtub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Lockers, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

River view, View, Garden view, Mountain view, Landmark view, Lake view

Kitchen

Dryer, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool towels, Infinity Pool

Layout

Window
Superior Double Room with River View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Superior Double Room with River View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Guest bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Bidet, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bathtub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Lockers, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

View

View, Lake view, River view, Mountain view

Kitchen

Dryer, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool towels, Infinity Pool

Layout

Window
Superior Triple Room with River View
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Superior Triple Room with River View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Guest bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Bidet, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bathtub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Lockers, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area

View

View, Lake view, River view, Pool view

Kitchen

Dryer, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool towels, Infinity Pool

Layout

Window
Deluxe Double Room With River view
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Guest bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Bidet, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bathtub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Lockers, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Dryer, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Desk, Sofa

View

River view, View, Garden view, Pool view, Mountain view, Lake view

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool towels, Infinity Pool

Layout

Window
King Room with River View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Guest bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Bidet, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bathtub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Lockers, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

View

View, Lake view, River view

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dining table

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool towels, Infinity Pool

Layout

Window
Deluxe Triple Room with River View
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Guest bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Bidet, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bathtub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Lockers, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

View

View, Lake view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Adapter, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool towels, Infinity Pool

Layout

Window
King Room with Balcony
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 38 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Guest bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bathtub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV

General

Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

View

View

Kitchen

Dryer, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Pool towels, Infinity Pool
Deluxe Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Guest bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bathtub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

View

View, River view

Kitchen

Dryer, Electric kettle

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Infinity Pool

Food & Drink

Bottle of water
Triple Room with Balcony
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Triple Room with Balcony

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Guest bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bathtub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony

View

View

Kitchen

Dryer, Electric kettle

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Infinity Pool

Food & Drink

Bottle of water
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Superior Double Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Guest bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bathtub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Balcony

View

View

Kitchen

Dryer, Electric kettle

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Infinity Pool

Food & Drink

Bottle of water
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Triple Room

FAQ's

Is this Hotel Elephant Bay pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Hotel Elephant Bay?

Check-in time for Hotel Elephant Bay starts counting from 4:00 PM and check-out is until 2:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Hotel Elephant Bay have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Hotel Elephant Bay has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Hotel Elephant Bay?

Best-rates for the Hotel Elephant Bay starts from $54 per night with includes Laundry, Designated Smoking Area, View, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Air Conditioner, Ocean View, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Restaurant, Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, TV, Business Services, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Parking, Pool, Wheelchair Accessible with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Hotel Elephant Bay a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Hotel Elephant Bay wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Hotel Elephant Bay is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Hotel Elephant Bay?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Hotel Elephant Bay indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Hotel Elephant Bay?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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