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Featuring two swimming pools with hot tubs, Villa Pinnawala offers accommodations in Pinnawala. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 656 feet away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. All units include a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a terrace and/or balcony with pool views. Every unit comes with a private bathroom with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided. Villa Pinnawala also includes a barbecue. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar. There is night club on-site. Car rental is available at the property and the area is popular for biking and hiking. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 35 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heather
    Canada Canada
    A nice place and the staff will get to know you well. the pool is really nice and the villas are comfy and cool. Great location, good value, I wold stay here again. The rooms feel off to the side and away from the busy street.
  • Nick
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Driver accommodation - yes Room was very comfortable - mosquito netting super helpful. A/C worked well. WiFi worked well. Bathroom large with outdoor shower (not to everyone’s liking but we have no problem with this arrangement). Location for...
  • Pzabihi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly and very helpful. Facilities were as stated. Transfers arranged from airport were extremely good and onward transfers to Kandy were perfect. Great stay.😃
  • Karen
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Lovely location, great service, restaurant lovely with good breakfast and nice dinner.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent service and food Great value for money Friendly staff Opposite the elephant orphanage Quiet and peaceful
  • Franzi
    Germany Germany
    We’ve stayed two nights at the Villa Pinnawala in Rambukkana, Sri Lanka, and it was such a pleasant experience. The staff was very nice and couteous, tried to help answering all of our plenty questions, assisted with getting a transport to our...
  • Jeannette
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Very kind staff. Couldn't be closer to the elephant orphanage (across the street), which meant I saw the daily walks to the river. Quiet and restful stay.
  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very quiet despite beginning in the popular elephant location. The room was very comfortable with a soft sofa and a safe. The staff were very helpful, if a little overwhelming after a long drive, about our arrival. The swimming pool looked lovely...
  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were fantastic, could not have been kinder and more attentive. Great location right next to the elephants. Loved the huts too. Very comfortable and kids loved the pool.
  • Harold
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful location, very helpful staff (especially Nuwan) who helped us with everything we needed and even lent us his phone charger. Good food and hospitality. Would come back for sure.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Villa Pinnawala

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • Pool view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Fenced pool

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Villa Pinnawala takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per child, per night
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Pinnawala of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Villa Pinnawala