Hotel Elephant Bay - World'S Best Place To See The Elephants - Pinnawala (Kegalle)
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Overview
Hotel Elephant Bay - World'S Best Place To See The Elephants Pinnawala: Riverfront property with direct views of elephants bathing in the Ma Oya River
Location & Elephant Viewing
Hotel Elephant Bay sits 4 km from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage along the Ma Oya River. Guests watch elephants bathing directly from the pool, restaurant, or private balconies between 10 AM and 12 PM daily. The hotel lies a 70-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport and offers easy access to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya for day trips.
Wellness & Recreation
The hotel operates two outdoor pools with river views, including an infinity pool and a children's pool. On-site spa facilities offer full body massages, foot baths, and spa packages. Guests can rent bicycles, join walking tours, or play badminton on the property.
Family Amenities
Family rooms with river-facing balconies are available, along with a children's playground and organized entertainment staff. The hotel provides board games, a kids' meal menu, and a fence around the pool for safety. A minimarket sits on site for convenient grocery deliveries.
Dining & Services
Ivory Inn Restaurant serves international dishes with buffet breakfast and dinner options. Guests receive complimentary daily breakfast, free afternoon tea with cake, and room service. The hotel offers airport shuttle service, car hire, and a business center with meeting facilities.
Accessibility & Practical Info
The property has wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and facilities for disabled guests. Express check-in/out, currency exchange, and a 24-hour security with CCTV are provided. Parking is free with accessible spaces and a parking garage.
- Location: 4 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, on Ma Oya River
- Elephant Viewing: From pool, balcony, or restaurant during daily bathing hours
- Wellness: Two pools, spa with full body massage packages
- Dining: Ivory Inn Restaurant with buffet breakfast and dinner
- Family: Children's playground, kids' meal menu, family rooms with river views
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms, free parking, airport shuttle
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Single bed
Essential information about Hotel Elephant Bay - World'S Best Place To See The Elephants
| 💵 Lowest room price | 2551 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 40.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Victoria Reservoir SPB, KDW |
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