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About the Hotel

Pinnalandawatta, Pinnawala (Kegalle), Sri Lanka, 71100
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Close to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
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Rooms and Suites

Hotel Elephant Bay provides rooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, and balconies. Accommodations include rooms for one, two, or three guests. Suites also offer free Wi-Fi. All rooms feature a flat-screen cable TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a private bathroom. Select rooms feature tile/marble floors. Room amenities include ironing facilities, a sitting area, a dining table, garden furniture, free toiletries, and an electric kettle.

Dining at Elephant Bay

A complimentary breakfast is served in the forest-view restaurant. Ivory Inn Restaurant serves international dishes. A casual restaurant is available. Guests can order from the restaurant's menu.

Leisure Activities

Hotel Elephant Bay features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a sun terrace and a rooftop terrace. Guests can engage in activities such as cycling and fishing. Bicycle rental facilities are available. A playground and garden are available. The hotel also offers a barbecue and children's playground.

Location and Access

This laid-back hotel is a 6-minute walk from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and 4 km from Rambukkana Railway Museum. The hotel is 4 km from Rambukkana and 45 km from Victoria Reservoir SPB. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 70-minute drive. Colombo is a 2-hour drive. Kandy and Nuwara Eliya are an easy drive from the hotel. Landmarks nearby include Pinnawala Jumbos (3 km), Pinnawala Handicrafts Emporium (0.5 km), Pinnawala Open Zoo (0.5 km), Club Concept Elephant Riding (2.5 km), Mahamevnawa Amadahara Buddhist Monastery Pinnawala (1 km), and Elephant Safari (2 km).

Hotel Services

Hotel Elephant Bay offers a high standard of service. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available. Guests can enjoy a free daily manager's reception. Other amenities include a business center. This smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge. Various activities include hiking.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Triple Room River View
2 persons
40 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
River view
Shower
Bathtub
Superior Double Room River View
2 persons
40 m² 
1 Double bed
River view
Shower
Bathtub
Superior Single Room River View
2 persons
38 m² 
1 Single bed
River view
Shower
Bathtub
Superior Double Room
2 persons
35 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Bathtub
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Pinnawala (Kegalle)200 m
Airports
Victoria Reservoir SPB (KDW) 40.7 km
Polgolla Reservoir Sea Plane (KDZ) 42.6 km
Train
Rambukkana Railway Station 2.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Badminton

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Dining Onsite

At Hotel Elephant Bay, guests can indulge in a delightful range of dining experiences. The Ivory Inn, the hotel's signature restaurant, serves a fusion of American and Asian cuisines, creating a welcoming environment suitable for families and couples alike, with ample options for vegan and Halal diets. Enjoy meals by the outdoor pool or unwind in the bar/lounge with a cocktail hour that complements the day's adventures.
Hotel Elephant Bay Pinnawala  Restaurant photo
Hotel Elephant Bay Pinnawala  Restaurant photo
Hotel Elephant Bay Pinnawala  Restaurant photo

Ivory Inn

American and Asian
Ambiance
Family-friendly with a traditional yet romantic atmosphere, complemented by an outdoor setting near the pool and a sun terrace.
Key Offerings
The menu features a variety of Halal and vegan options, breakfast, brunches, and a charming high tea, perfect for leisurely afternoons, as well as delightful cocktails during the cocktail hour.
Reservation
Not needed
Open daily from 07:30 to 21:00

Location

Pinnalandawatta, Pinnawala (Kegalle), Sri Lanka, 71100
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Pinnalandawatta, Pinnawala (Kegalle), Sri Lanka, 71100
Nearby
Zoo
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
560 m
Elephant bathing road
Pinnawala Handicrafts Emporium
560 m
Kegalle - Rambukkana Rd
Pinnawala Open Zoo
560 m
Rambukkana
Iparanigama Theme Park
560 m
Restaurants
Hotel Elephant View Restaurant
190 m
Rambukkana
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 2 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$10 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Hindi, Tamil
Year renovated:
2007
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
34

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