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Grand Serendib Hotel
"Very helpful and friendly staff."
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026
Cassendra Kandy
"Helpful staff, good location and a short walk to the lake. The room was a good size and the bed was huge and comfortable. Plus the shower has the hottest water in Sri Lanka! The internet signal can be a little inconsistent ok if your rooms are near reception but signal quality drops if your at the ..."
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026
Hotel Elephant Park
"great location great room great staff. OK breakfast. because you are here to see elephants, the views are amazing. the best hotel for that. the room and the bathroom was also practical and we were able to rest here while visiting places. Food ofcoruse is mainly local and some western. But thats because ..."
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026
Radisson Hotel Kandy
"The room was very clean and the staff excellent - very helpful and obliging. However, a few maintenance issues have to be addressed. The toilet leaked continously and there were mosquitoes in the room. Also, the electronic key kept failing every 2 days and had to be reactivated"
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026
Sevana City Hotel Kandy
"The hotel is well located, in city center of Kandy. The rooms were very spacious and despite the outside traffic, it was very quiet inside. The restaurant has very good food. The view from the pool was outstanding but the pool itself was small. The staff was helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026
The Golden Crown Hotel
"While the hotel overall is excellent, the hotel does need to address the old wing. We have previously stayed in the new wing & have had no complaints & returned due to our great experience. This time however we were placed in the old wing which needs to be refurbished. Additionally we got very little ..."
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026
Hotel Casamara
"The hotel is located very convenient near the temple of the sacred tooth relic. The staff is incredibly welcoming and helpful. We came by car and could park at the hotel car parking in front of the hotel. From there we were incredibly friendly and sufficient guided through the whole process. Within ..."
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026
Amaya Hills Kandy
"Excellent location, food, staff, facilities and room. Brilliant."
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026
The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala
"This property does not take reservations through Expedia. I was charged by Expedia but there was no reservation. I had to pay out of pocket and will now dispute the charges with my bank when I return to Canada."
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026
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Pinnawala Hotel & Travel Guide
If you are trekking through Sri Lanka and would like to experience what there is to offer in Pinnawala, as a savvy traveler, you will find it easier to book as early as possible through Travelocity's hotels page so that you find the most appropriate accommodation options. Pinnawala has 2 accommodation options just a short drive from the city center.
The Hotel Elephant Park is the closest accommodation to the heart of Pinnawala and the singular Travelocity-listed option within a short distance.
It's worth having a look at the Mahaweli Reach Hotel and the Cinnamon Citadel Kandy. The Mahaweli Reach Hotel is just 16 miles (26 kilometers) away from the middle of Pinnawala. The Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, is located just 16 miles (26 kilometers) away. More options in the Pinnawala area include the Amaya Hills and the The Tourmaline.
Colombo is 45 miles (75 kilometers) southwest of Pinnawala and features National Art Gallery and University of Colombo. Some Colombo hotels and apartments include the Hilton Colombo Residence and Casa Colombo Hotel. Or, you could stay in Kandy District, 25 miles (37 kilometers) east of Pinnawala, where you have the options of the Heavens Holiday Resort and Lanka Villas Holiday Resort. While visiting Kandy District, set aside a little time to check out the Malwathu Maha Viharaya and British Garrison Cemetery.
Consider spending a few hours enjoying thrills and spills with some of Sri Lanka's sports fans at an engaging match. You can find Sugathadasa Stadium 45 miles (72 kilometers) to the southwest of Pinnawala. Find accommodation not far from the sporting action at the Galadari Hotel or the Taj Samudra.
Bandaranaike International Airport is a primary gateway for air travel, and is 35 miles (58 kilometers) from Pinnawala's central precinct. Conveniently located Travelocity-listed hotels include Amagi Lagoon and Sun UP Hotel.
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Recent Pinnawala hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Cassendra Kandy
"Helpful staff, good location and a short walk to the lake. The room was a good size and the bed was huge and comfortable. Plus the shower has the hottest water in Sri Lanka! The internet signal can be a little inconsistent ok if your rooms are near reception but signal quality drops if your at the end of the hotel?"
