Title: Hotel Elephant Lobby - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=26826906&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Elephant Lobby Explore your adventurous side with horseback riding and cycling. Relax afterwards in an oasis of calm at this hotel. ## Photo gallery for Hotel Elephant Lobby ![Front of property - Hotel Elephant Lobby (Rambukkana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26830000/26827000/26826906/8e74acf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Hotel Elephant Lobby (Rambukkana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26830000/26827000/26826906/27115bee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi - Hotel Elephant Lobby (Rambukkana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26830000/26827000/26826906/419e01c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Mountain view - Hotel Elephant Lobby (Rambukkana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26830000/26827000/26826906/9a75207d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hotel Elephant Lobby (Rambukkana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26830000/26827000/26826906/9618fa88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near the famous Pinnawala Zoo, Hotel Elephant Lobby offers a family-friendly retreat. Enjoy horseback riding or cycling on site, then relax at the rooftop terrace or in the garden with international cuisine from Restaurant and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services nearby. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - All-inclusive - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 24 - Dec. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 25 - Dec. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Airport (CMB) - 142 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kfc - ‬18 min drive - ‪Cafe 70 - ‬18 min drive - ‪Ambasewana Hotel - ‬13 min drive - ‪Kopi Ceylon Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe Pinnalanda - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Elephant Lobby Family-friendly hotel near Pinnawala Zoo Located close to Uthuwankanda Church and Wewaladeniya King's Temple, Hotel Elephant Lobby provides a rooftop terrace, a shopping mall on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and horseback riding at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site international cuisine restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Elephant Lobby have comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers - On-request microwaves, childcare services, and cable channels ### All-inclusive details All-inclusive room rates at Hotel Elephant Lobby are available. 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Check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:30 PM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets 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 Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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 (roundtrip) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 8.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 ### Property is also known as Hotel Elephant Lobby Pinnawala Elephant Lobby Pinnawala Hotel Elephant Lobby Rambukkana Elephant Lobby Rambukkana Hotel Hotel Elephant Lobby Rambukkana Rambukkana Hotel Elephant Lobby Hotel Elephant Lobby Hotel Hotel Elephant Lobby Elephant Lobby Rambukkana Hotel Elephant Lobby Hotel Hotel Elephant Lobby Rambukkana Hotel Elephant Lobby Hotel Rambukkana ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Elephant Lobby pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Elephant Lobby? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Elephant Lobby? ### Does Hotel Elephant Lobby provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Elephant Lobby? ### Where is Hotel Elephant Lobby located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Elephant Lobby Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter Gregory Feb 11, 2024 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! ##### Peter Gregory Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### GreekQueenDina, Boston MA USA Mar 7, 2020 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! ##### GreekQueenDina Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### PEERZAAD Dec 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### OUR STAY AT HOTEL ELEPHANT LOBBY VERY HELPFUL ##### PEERZAAD Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### sivert Nov 3, 2023 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities ##### sivert Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Oceanfront Hotels in Cancun](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Oceanfront-Hotels.0-0-d179995-tOceanfrontHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Market Street Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Market-Street-Hotel.h29507352.Hotel-Information) > > [Executive Plaza Hotel Metro Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Executive-Plaza-Hotel-Metro-Vancouver.h201072.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Carmel](https://www.expedia.ca/Carmel-Hotels.d6026.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Villa Bordeaux](https://www.expedia.ca/Santorini-Hotels-Villa-Bordeaux.h19145052.Hotel-Information) > > [Apartments Québec City](https://www.expedia.ca/Quebec-City-Apartments.d180017-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Grand Hyatt Denver](https://www.expedia.ca/Denver-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Denver.h24031.Hotel-Information) > > [Cottages Ontario](https://www.expedia.ca/Ontario-Cottages.d11178-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [The Frederick House Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Frederick-House-Hotel.h201136.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Caribbean](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Caribbean-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6022969-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [InterContinental Barcelona by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Barcelona-Hotels-InterContinental-Barcelona.h28279.Hotel-Information) > > [Jeddore Lodge Cabins](https://www.expedia.ca/Head-Of-Jeddore-Hotels-Jeddore-Lodge-Cabins.h14761930.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Costa-Rica-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d42-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) ### Flights > [Flights from Columbus (CMH) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cmh/yyz/columbus-to-toronto) > > [flights from powell river airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ypw/flights-from-powell-river-airport) > > [Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Nadi (NAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bne/nan/brisbane-to-nadi) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Prague (PRG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/prg/vancouver-to-prague) > > [Flights from Prince George (YXS) to Nashville (BNA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxs/bna/prince-george-to-nashville) ### Cars ### Packages > [Dominican Republic](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/50/Dominican-Republic) > > [Britannia Mine Museum](https://www.expedia.ca/Britannia-Mine-Museum-Britannia-Beach.d6304523.Vacation-Attraction) ### Vacation Rentals ### General > [Visit Centretown](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Centretown.dx6281347) > > [Visit Midtown Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Midtown-Toronto.dx553248635976400976)