Hotel Elephant Bay - World'S Best Place To See The Elephants - Pinnawala (Kegalle)

Riverfront hotel near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage with private balconies overlooking Ma Oya River

Amenities & Wellness

Hotel Elephant Bay offers two outdoor pools, including an infinity pool with river views, and sun loungers with umbrellas. The on-site spa provides full-body massages, foot baths, and spa packages in a dedicated relaxation area. Guests can use bicycle rentals, badminton equipment, and join walking tours or themed dinner nights.

Rooms

Hotel Elephant Bay offers rooms with private balconies overlooking Ma Oya River. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available for guests with mobility needs. All rooms include premium bedding, flat-screen cable TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Dining

The Ivory Inn Restaurant serves international dishes and a daily complimentary breakfast buffet. Guests can order room service or enjoy drinks at the bar with wine and champagne options. Themed dinner nights and BBQ facilities are offered in the garden with river views.

Location

Elephant Bay Pinnawala is located 3 miles from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where elephants bathe in the river. It is a 70-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport and a 2-hour drive from Colombo. Easy access to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya for day trips, with shuttle and car hire services.

Family & Activities

Hotel Elephant Bay Sri Lanka has a children's playground, a fenced children's pool, and board games for families. Entertainment staff organize cycling, hiking, and fishing trips, plus walking tours. Business center and meeting facilities are available for business travelers.

• Location: 3 miles from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Rooms: Private balconies overlooking Ma Oya River
• Dining: Ivory Inn Restaurant with international cuisine
• Wellness: Spa with full-body massages and spa packages
• Activities: Bicycle rentals, hiking, fishing, walking tours
• Family: Children's playground and fenced pool