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Hotel Elephant Lobby

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Pinnawala Zoo

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International cuisine
Basic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Mountain view
Front of property
Interior
Basic Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Pinnawala, Rambukkana, SG, 71100
  • Place, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinnawala Zoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kandy Lake
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pinnawala

City center stay.Stay at this Pinnawala hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pinnawala Zoo and 9 miles (15 km) of Wewaladeniya King's Temple. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Uthuwankanda Church and New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden.

What's nearby

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pinnawala Zoo - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center - 31 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Kandy Lake - 50 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Temple of the Tooth - 51 min drive - 26.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 43 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 70 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ambasewana Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kopi Ceylon Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pinnalanda - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Elephant Lobby

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Pinnawala Zoo
Some rates at Hotel Elephant Lobby are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Elephant Lobby. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Pinnawala hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Elephant Lobby offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 8.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 10 for adults, and USD 3 to 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 8.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Elephant Lobby to the airport?

Hotel Elephant Lobby is 46.8 mi (142-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Elephant Lobby have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Elephant Lobby offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 65.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Hotel Elephant Lobby offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel Elephant Lobby, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 3 and 10 for adults, USD 3 and 9 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Elephant Lobby?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Elephant Lobby?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Elephant Lobby?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Elephant Lobby have a pool?

Hotel Elephant Lobby does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Elephant Lobby have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Elephant Lobby have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Elephant Lobby to downtown Pinnawala?

Hotel Elephant Lobby is 0.3 mi away from Andiramada.

Hotel Elephant Lobby Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

The whole experience of staying at this hotel was excellent, front the comfort of the rooms to the winderful food and the perfect viwing spot to observe the elephants. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

GreekQueenDina, Boston MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is run by a really nice family. It’s a perfect location to ride the elephants right down the street. You can stay here to save money, and get a balcony room for a great price. Bring your own sheets and towels because you’ll be happier if you do (I did and had a great time). The owners son is so nice and came along my tour and showed me the Kandy Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Highly recommend seeing that and the Royal Botanical Gardens. Elephant Bay Hotel is next door and you can pay like $15 to use the pool for the day, I recommend doing that to get some pics with elephants in the background!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

PEERZAAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OUR STAY AT HOTEL ELEPHANT LOBBY

VERY HELPFUL
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

sivert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023