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Hotel Elephant Lobby

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk

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Basic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Mountain view
Basic Room
Exterior
International cuisine
Balcony

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Pinnawala, Rambukkana, SG, 71100
  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pinnawala Zoo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Alagalla Mountain
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Pinnawala

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Pinnawala awaits you at Hotel Elephant Lobby. You'll be 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Pinnawala Zoo and 10.3 km (6.4 mi) from Wewaladeniya King's Temple. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Restaurant, serves international cuisine. Enjoy access to horse riding/hire and bike hire. Conference space and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Pinnawala hotel include Uthuwankanda Church and New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden.

What's nearby

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pinnawala Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Alagalla Mountain - 20 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center - 27 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 43 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambasewana Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eat More - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Champa Bakers & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Channa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Hotel Elephant Lobby

Family-friendly hotel with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
Some rates at Hotel Elephant Lobby are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Elephant Lobby. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Pinnawala hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Elephant Lobby offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and a safe. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Microwaves and fridges can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 8.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 8.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Hotel Elephant Lobby Pinnawala
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Hotel Elephant Lobby Rambukkana
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Elephant Lobby?

Yep, Hotel Elephant Lobby has a free self car park.

What makes Hotel Elephant Lobby a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as fireplaces in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Elephant Lobby.

Is Hotel Elephant Lobby family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Elephant Lobby is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Elephant Lobby serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Elephant Lobby?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Elephant Lobby?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Elephant Lobby?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Elephant Lobby?

Furry friends are welcome at Hotel Elephant Lobby, with food and water bowls on offer.

Hotel Elephant Lobby Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

The whole experience of staying at this hotel was excellent, front the comfort of the rooms to the winderful food and the perfect viwing spot to observe the elephants. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

GreekQueenDina, Boston MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is run by a really nice family. It’s a perfect location to ride the elephants right down the street. You can stay here to save money, and get a balcony room for a great price. Bring your own sheets and towels because you’ll be happier if you do (I did and had a great time). The owners son is so nice and came along my tour and showed me the Kandy Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Highly recommend seeing that and the Royal Botanical Gardens. Elephant Bay Hotel is next door and you can pay like $15 to use the pool for the day, I recommend doing that to get some pics with elephants in the background!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

PEERZAAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OUR STAY AT HOTEL ELEPHANT LOBBY

VERY HELPFUL
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

sivert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023