“Good location and comfortable bed. The bathroom was clean and hot water worked well. Would book again through Kandyam.”4.0
GT
Guest Traveller 2
Sep 22, 2026
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Elephants Riverside Homestay
4.52 reviews Pinnawala, Kegalle
★★★★ 4.5-starGuest House2 bedrooms1 bathroom4 rooms9.0/10 Exceptional2 reviews26.9 km from Kandy centre
Quality score 88/100Tier GoldKandyam Verified
A friendly riverside homestay minutes from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Stay beside the Maha Oya river and walk to the elephant orphanage. Family-run, warm and affordable, with home-cooked rice and curry and river views. A hit with families and animal lovers.
Most popular facilities
Free Wi-Fi Free Parking Breakfast Available Hot Water Family Friendly Pet Friendly Garden River View
Show all 7 facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Breakfast Available
- Hot Water
- Family Friendly
- Pet Friendly
- Garden
- River View
Rooms & Suites
Select from our range of comfortable accommodations. All rooms meet Kandyam's strict quality and cleanliness standards.
Garden Room
Sleeps 2 adults + 1 child · 1 Queen · 32 m² · 2 rooms of this type
Garden Room at Elephants Riverside Homestay
Free Wi-FiFree ParkingBreakfast AvailableHot WaterGardenFamily Friendly
Master Lake Suite
Sleeps 2 adults + 1 child · 1 King · 48 m² · 2 rooms of this type
Master Lake Suite at Elephants Riverside Homestay
Free Wi-FiFree ParkingBreakfast AvailableHot WaterGardenFamily Friendly
Guest reviews
4.5
Good
2 reviews
Cleanliness4.6
Service4.5
Room4.5
Location4.7
Food4.5
Value4.5
4.0
“Woke up to mountain mist and a beautiful sunrise. The food was tasty and the service was excellent.”5.0
GT
Guest Traveller 3
Sep 22, 2026
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
What facilities does Elephants Riverside Homestay offer?
Elephants Riverside Homestay lists Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking, Breakfast Available, Hot Water, Family Friendly, Pet Friendly, Garden, River View among its facilities.
What room types are available?
Elephants Riverside Homestay offers Garden Room, Master Lake Suite.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
At Elephants Riverside Homestay, check-in from 14:00 and check-out by 11:00.
How much does it cost to stay at Elephants Riverside Homestay?
Stays start from LKR 4,800 per night. Rates vary by dates, room type and availability — choose your dates to see the exact price.
How far is Elephants Riverside Homestay from Kandy city centre?
Elephants Riverside Homestay is about 26.9 km from Kandy city centre.
Is breakfast available at Elephants Riverside Homestay?
Yes — Elephants Riverside Homestay lists Breakfast Available among its facilities.
Is Elephants Riverside Homestay family friendly?
Yes — Elephants Riverside Homestay lists Family Friendly among its facilities.
Does Elephants Riverside Homestay have Wi-Fi?
Yes — Elephants Riverside Homestay lists Free Wi-Fi among its facilities.
Area info
Places to visit and dining options near Elephants Riverside Homestay.
Attractions nearby
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Family
~2.5 h
Family Elephant Encounter
Family
~1.5 h
Kegalle Spice & Tea Garden
Nature
~2 h
Restaurants nearby
Vegetable Roti Pack
Chicken Kottu Roti
Location
Pinnawala, Kegalle
Get DirectionsThe fine print
Free cancellation up to 48h before check-in
- Free cancellation is available for this property.
- Check-in from 14:00.
- Check-out by 11:00.
From
LKR 4,800
3 Oct 2026
5 Oct 2026
Per-person, per-night board rates set by the property.
Your stay details
Choose the number of rooms and guests for your reservation.
1
2
0
2 guests → 1× Garden Room (sleeps 3 each)
Guest details
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Free cancellation up to 48h before check-in · Kandyam Verified
Kandyam quality check
- ✓ Room
- ✓ Bathroom
- ✓ Cleanliness
- ✓ Water
- ✓ Electricity
- ✓ Safety
- ✓ Wi-Fi
- ✓ Accurate photos
- ✓ Booking reliability
- ✓ Customer service
Quality score 88/100 · Inspected by the Kandyam operations team.
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