Title: Pinnawala Travel Guide: Best of Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Pinnawala](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinnawala-Hotels.d6179365.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Pinnawala](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinnawala-Holiday-Rentals.d6179365.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Pinnawala](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Pinnawala.d6179365.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Pinnawala Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pinnawala.d6179365.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pinnawala Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinnawala.d6179365.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Pinnawala Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Pinnawala](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471542-Pinnawela-Elephant-Orphanage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pinnawala](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471541-Pinnawela-Elephant-Orphanage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pinnawala](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471547-Pinnawela-Elephant-Orphanage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pinnawala](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471538-Pinnawela-Elephant-Orphanage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pinnawala](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471548-Pinnawela-Elephant-Orphanage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pinnawala Things to do - Top hotels in Pinnawala - Top Holiday Rentals in Pinnawala ![Hotel Elephant Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121040000/121038800/121038703/4e23c351_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Elephant Park Pinnawala Pinnawala Sabaragamuwe £39 23 Dec - 24 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Pinnawala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pinnawala Zoo and New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F12%2F2025&endDate=24%2F12%2F2025&selected=121038703&PinnedHotelID=121038703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179365) ![Radisson Hotel Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10450000/10442700/10442617/w3836h2155x4y4-bc302291_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel Kandy No. 31, Saranankara, Mawatha Kandy Central Province £79 20 Dec - 21 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kandy Lake and Kandy Viewpoint are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (495 reviews) It was a lovely stay. The food was delicious and had a lot of varieties. The staff was friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025&selected=10442617&PinnedHotelID=10442617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179365) ![The Golden Crown Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19400000/19398000/19397949/d83ac3f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Golden Crown Hotel No. 322, Udugama Ampitiya Kandy £96 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kandy Viewpoint and Kandy Lake are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (130 reviews) Nice place, good service. Not many sun loungers at the pool. Sad to hear that the leftovers from the buffet are thrown out and not given to the ones in need. Try to reduce food waste, and at the same time do something good for the ones without much. Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=19397949&PinnedHotelID=19397949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179365) [See all 699 properties in Pinnawala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=20%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6179365) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![View 360](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15586100/15586088/9c9d3704_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### View 360 5/16A, Uplands Kandy Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Kanday Monasteries and Devales ... 7.8/10 Good! (88 reviews) Room was spotless and staff were outstanding all the time. Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandy-Hotels-View-360.h15586088.Hotel-Information) ![Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16210000/16207700/16207658/03933a3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat Dunhinda Road, Ethgala Kandy Stay at this villa in Ganga Ihala Korale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ambuluwawa Lake and AmberSwing are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews) This place is truly a hidden gem, and the staff is absolutely incredible! It should be on everyone’s list when visiting Sri Lanka. The owner is wonderful; she invited my friend and me for tea, picked us up in her SUV since our tuk-tuk couldn't make it up the hill due to an earlier accident, and welcomed ... Reviewed on 8 Nov 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aqua-Dunhinda-Villa.h16207658.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious 5-bedroom villa with WiFi and AC in charming Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110728600/110728534/6822dc29_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious 5-bedroom villa with WiFi and AC in charming Kandy Kandy CP Stay at this villa in Kandy. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Bahirawa Kanda and Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandy-Hotels-Spacious-5-Bedroom-Villa-With-WiFi-And-AC-In-Charming-Kandy.h110728534.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Pinnawala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6179365&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Pinnawala hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6179365&startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20)[19 Dec - 20 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6179365&startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6179365&startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21)[20 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6179365&startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6179365&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025)[19 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6179365&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit ![Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471544-Pinnawela-Elephant-Orphanage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Why not meet the animals who live at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage during your trip to Andiramada? 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