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About the Hotel

Pinnawala,, Pinnawala (Kegalle), Sri Lanka, 71100
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Close to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
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Situated approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Elephant Safari, the smoke-free Hotel Elephant Bay Pinnawala offers a meeting room with a range of business amenities. American cuisine plus an infinity pool are provided in this 4-star hotel, located within a few blocks of Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Location

At the hotel, you'll be 2.5 km from the Rambukkana Railway Museum and just 0.6 km from the Iparanigama Theme Park. Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is also 55 minutes' drive away from Hotel Elephant Bay.

The property is also set in a tropical garden and gardens. The area features a number of shopping sites, such as Pinnawala Handicrafts Emporium Shopping Mall, which is in proximity to this Pinnawala hotel.

The Elephant Bay Pinnawala is located approximately 4 km from Rambukkana train station, while pinnawala bus stop is merely 5 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

Certain rooms at the accommodation comprise a balcony and a dining area, and offer an iron and ironing board, and an air conditioner for your convenience. Guests can make use of coffee/tea making facilities, and relax with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For more comfort, a dryer and bath sheets, along with a bidet and a separate toilet, are provided.

Eat & Drink

The American-style Ivory Inn restaurant in the Elephant Bay offers dishes for breakfast. Also, this hotel features a terrace bar. You can try Southwestern cuisine in a restaurant which is located very close by.

Leisure & Business

The Elephant Bay Pinnawala offers a summer terrace, spa therapy, and recreational facilities. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for an unforgettable encounter.
  • Try local rice and curry at The Green Elephant Restaurant nearby.
  • Explore the ancient ruins at the Mawanella Temple for history.
  • Stroll through the Pinnawala Zoo for a family-friendly outing.
  • Discover handmade crafts at the Pinnawala artisan market on weekends.
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Hotel Elephant Bay offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Triple Room River View
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
River view
Shower
Bathtub
Superior Double Room River View
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
River view
Shower
Bathtub
Superior Single Room River View
2 persons
410 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
River view
Shower
Bathtub
Superior Double Room
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Bathtub
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Facilities

Hotel Elephant Bay offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.8/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Badminton

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Hotel Elephant Bay Location

Pinnawala,, Pinnawala (Kegalle), Sri Lanka, 71100
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Pinnawala,, Pinnawala (Kegalle), Sri Lanka, 71100
Nearby
Zoo
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
1900 ft
Elephant bathing road
Pinnawala Handicrafts Emporium
1900 ft
Kegalle - Rambukkana Rd
Pinnawala Open Zoo
1900 ft
Rambukkana
Iparanigama Theme Park
1900 ft
Restaurants
Hotel Elephant View Restaurant
700 ft
Rambukkana
Getting around
City Centre
Pinnawala (Kegalle)3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Victoria Reservoir SPB (KDW)62 min  ·  25.3 mi
Polgolla Reservoir Sea Plane (KDZ)64 min  ·  26.5 mi
Train
Rambukkana Railway Station30 min  ·  1.6 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 2 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$10 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Hindi, Tamil
Year renovated:
2007
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
29

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Elephant Bay from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 984 verified reviews
7.8/10
Very good
77%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.5/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Comfort
7.8/10
Facilities
7.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.1/10
Location
9.2/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Staff
8.5/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 1665 reviews
8.0/10
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