Title: Hotel Elephant Lobby - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6179365&destination=Pinnawala%2C+Sabaragamuwa+Province%2C+Sri+Lanka&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) ![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) ![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) ![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) - 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 - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=26826906&PinnedHotelID=26826906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Pinnawala travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pinnawala.dx6179365) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C7.30177%2C80.38722&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zOmpwq9x0ZBSX_dTC_giIkZDJOw=) Pinnawala, Rambukkana, SG, 71100 ### What's nearby - ![Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532738329/c50bd1ea-a86f-442b-aad8-d2fb17a463d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Kandy Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/715d95b7-fb80-4fc7-af31-6e93ef36b7dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kandy Lake 50 min drive \- 42.5 km - ![Temple of the Tooth](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/29d3f8bd-f3e4-45ca-be0d-7b626f66c8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Temple of the Tooth 51 min drive \- 42.9 km - Pinnawala Zoo 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center 31 min drive \- 24.6 km ### Getting around - Kandy Railway Station 43 min drive - Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) 142 min drive ### Restaurants - Kfc 18 min drive - Ambasewana Hotel 13 min drive - Kopi Ceylon Coffee 8 min drive - Cafe Pinnalanda 3 min walk - the quality hotel restaurant 10 min drive ## 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 horseback riding and cycling 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) - Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage 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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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip 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 ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Designer stores - Horseback riding/rentals - Shopping mall ### 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 center - 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 - Elevator - Grab bar near toilet - Low-height counter and sink - Raised toilet seat - Smooth flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## 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 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 ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 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 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### GreekQueenDina 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 > - [Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Costa-Mujeres-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h23056532.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels near Belfountain Conservation Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Belfountain-Conservation-Area-Hotels.0-l553248634504734828-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Venice](https://www.expedia.ca/Venice-Hotels.d179981.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - ['Summer Breeze' Lakeside Condo - Walk to Town & Marina + POOL](https://www.expedia.ca/Benton-Harbor-Hotels-NEW-Summer-Breeze-Lakeside-Condo-Walk-To-Town-Marina.h53852748.Hotel-Information) > - [Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Dreams-Playa-Esmeralda.h109938747.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels near Moncton Capitol Theatre](https://www.expedia.ca/Moncton-Capitol-Theatre-Hotels.0-l6089441-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Cabin Rentals Ramsey](https://www.expedia.ca/Ramsey-Cabins.d553248635975850625-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Hotels with Waterslides in Clermont](https://www.expedia.ca/Clermont-Hotels-Hotels-With-Waterslides.0-0-d7484-tHotelswithWaterslides.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Lodges Woodland](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodland-Lodges.d7933-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Resorts Lincoln](https://www.expedia.ca/Lincoln-Resort-Hotels.d553248635975850790-aaResortHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Cabins in Chichime Island](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Blas-Islands-Hotels-Cabins-In-Chichime-Island.h37822215.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > - [Flights from Delta (YDT) to Palenque (PQM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ydt/pqm/vancouver-to-palenque) > - [Flights from Port Hardy (YZT) to Richmond (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yzt/yvr/port-hardy-to-vancouver) > - [Delta Mississauga (YYZ) to Tampa (TPA) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/delta-from-pearson-intl-to-tampa-intl/dl/yyz/tpa) > - [Flights from Ullensaker (OSL) to Gander (YQX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/osl/yqx/oslo-to-gander) > - [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Florianópolis (FLN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/fln/vancouver-to-florianopolis) > - [Flights from Phnom Penh (PNH) to Hanoi (HAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pnh/han/phnom-penh-to-hanoi) > - [Flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Dorval (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/yul/kelowna-to-montreal) > - [Flights from Bellingham (BLI) to New Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bli/del/bellingham-to-delhi) > - [Flights from Suai (UAI) to Antananarivo (TNR-Ivato Intl.)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/uai/tnr/suai-to-antananarivo) > - [Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Buffalo (BUF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sfo/buf/san-francisco-to-buffalo) ### Cars > - [Car rentals in East Gwillimbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-East-Gwillimbury.d6136101.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > - [All inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) ### General > - [Visit Wong Chuk Hang](https://www.expedia.ca/Wong-Chuk-Hang.dx12130)