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

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

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

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

AED 153

AED 183 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A wooden horse sculpture in a covered outdoor area with a concrete floor and a metal roof.

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

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a view of a brick building and a cow.

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

0.7 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 51

AED 61 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A pool with a view of a river and surrounding greenery, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a river in the foreground.

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.

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

0.6 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Danielle

AED 300

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

4. Ma Oya Retreat

0.9 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 2,975

AED 3,546 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A cozy library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A clear view of a swimming pool with reflections of palm trees and a clear sky.

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.

5. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

17.4 km from Pinnawala Zoo

andrew

AED 618

AED 844 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

A lush, green landscape with palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

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

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

6. Athulya Villas

19.3 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Catrin

AED 281

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

17.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Layan

AED 309

AED 402 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by trees and a building with a tiled roof.

A white colonial-style building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a pediment.

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

8. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

4.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Graham

AED 469

AED 608 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden table with chairs set outdoors, surrounded by trees and a mountainous backdrop.

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

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

A room with a bean bag chair, a small table, a window with a view of trees, and a shelf with books and a red box.

9. The Fortress Balumgala

15.1 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Joseph

AED 280

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A dining area with a view of lush greenery, wooden furniture, and a pool in the background.

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

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

10. Rosyth Estate House

4.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 873

AED 1,030 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A circular water feature surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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

A room with a large window, a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

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.

11. Birds Park Polgahawela

17.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

Mal

AED 228

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A room with a large glass door leading to a mountain view.

A modern building with large windows and a covered outdoor area.

A kitchen with a long wooden bar, stools, a refrigerator, and a hanging pot rack.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of mountains, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

12. The Cloud Resort

15.3 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 353

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 house with a tiled roof, a car parked in the driveway, and potted plants.

13. Peradeniya Rest Inn

18.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 34

AED 45 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A rustic, single-story building with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

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

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

A building with a red exterior and a sloped roof.

14. Berghotel Escondite

15.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 343

AED 445 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting of leopards, and wall-mounted lights.

15. The Tusker's Hideout

16.8 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 170

AED 203 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a refrigerator, and artwork on the walls.

16. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 129

AED 152 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony, arched windows, and a covered entrance.

A woman dining at a rustic outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by bamboo structures and a decorative metal fence.

A bed with a canopy, pillows, and a towel.

A traditional wooden sofa set with intricate carvings, a matching armchair, and a small wooden coffee table in a room with wooden shelving and a decorative mirror.

17. Xotic Resort

17.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 71

AED 86 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a blue outdoor seating area.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a vase, and a view of the mountains through a balcony.

A nighttime view of a building with illuminated windows and a garden area with rocks and plants.

18. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

5.5 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 127

AED 153 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden balcony with a view of lush green hills and palm trees.

A view from a wooden balcony with a wooden railing, overlooking a lush landscape with a prominent tree and hills in the distance.

A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted tree decoration, and a curtain.

A person standing on a wooden platform overlooking a lush, green landscape with dense vegetation and a hill in the distance.

19. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

8.6 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 110

AED 130 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a staircase, and a view of greenery outside.

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

20. Paradise Itzu

18.2 km from Pinnawala Zoo

AED 102

AED 244 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Hotels recommended for families near Pinnawala Zoo

Rosyth Estate House

Pinnawala

AED 873

AED 1,030 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Hotel Elephant Park

Pinnawala

AED 153

AED 183 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

Udunuwara

AED 309

AED 402 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A balcony with a red umbrella, offering a view of lush green hills and distant mountains.

A two-story building with a red roof, surrounded by dense green forest.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, and a door.

The Springfields Kandy

Kandy

AED 101

AED 119 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a well-lit interior.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with curtains.

A dining table with a basket of bread, a plate of eggs, vegetables, and a small salad.

A modern interior with a kitchen area, seating, and a large window.

Orbit88 Hotel by AMR

Kandy

AED 138

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A clear blue infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A cozy living room with a bookshelf, a coffee table with a decanter and glasses, and a lamp.

A table set for a formal dinner with white flowers, candles, and wine glasses.

A table set for two with a view of mountains in the background.

W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy

Kandy

AED 2,168

AED 2,855 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of a forested area.

A spacious indoor area with a pool view, multiple seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A corridor with wooden ceiling beams and a view of greenery outside.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a forested hillside.

Melheim Kandy Villas

Kandy

AED 114

AED 148 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of a lush forest and mountains in the background.

A room with large windows offering a view of a forested landscape. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.

A two-story house with a central arched entrance, a driveway, and a circular water feature in the front yard.

A spacious living area with a view of a sunset over mountains, large sliding glass doors, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a radio.

The Elephant Stables

Kandy

AED 1,113

AED 1,458 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Top Pinnawala Zoo Hotel Reviews

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."

Grand Serendib Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was a decent city hotel, it didn’t feel 5* at international standards but it was a good for one night and close to all the city activities."

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts- Luxury in the Mist

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff , very attentive , great food, clean and tidy rooms … Pool, mountain views and ambience are Amazing !!!!"

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!"

Hotel Casamara

8/10 Good

"Common parts well maintained although r"

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Good staff and clean room"

Amaya Hills Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hotel"

Earl's Regent Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Room was nice and comfortable. One issue - the wash basin in the bath room did not drain well and there was blockage. As a result there was some smell coming off the bathroom. Shower door did not close well - as a result there was water leakage"

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.❤️"

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Uthuwankanda Church

Uthuwankanda Church is just one of the places to see in Uthuwankanda, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Wewaladeniya King's Temple

Wewaladeniya King's Temple is just one of the places to see in Kegalle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden

Enjoy an outing to New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden during your stay in Mawanella. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center

Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center is just one of the places to see in Kadugannawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Lankatilaka Vihara

After visiting Lankatilaka Vihara, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hiyarapitiya. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Athugala Rock

Find out about the history of Kurunegala when you spend time at Athugala Rock.

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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. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

8. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

9. The Fortress Balumgala

10. Rosyth Estate House

11. Birds Park Polgahawela

12. The Cloud Resort

13. Peradeniya Rest Inn

14. Berghotel Escondite

15. The Tusker's Hideout

16. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

17. Xotic Resort

18. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

19. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

20. Paradise Itzu

Hotels recommended for families near Pinnawala Zoo

Rosyth Estate House

Hotel Elephant Park

Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

The Springfields Kandy

Orbit88 Hotel by AMR

W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy

Melheim Kandy Villas

The Elephant Stables

Top Pinnawala Zoo Hotel Reviews

Cassendra Kandy

Grand Serendib Hotel

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts- Luxury in the Mist

Hotel Elephant Park

Hotel Casamara

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

Amaya Hills Kandy

Earl's Regent Kandy

Grand Hills 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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