Governors Lodge is in Pinnawala, set among gardens and green countryside just minutes from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. The Ma Oya river, where the elephants are brought down to bathe, and the area's cultural sites are close by, so the lodge makes a quiet place to stay while you explore the town.
Pinnawala is about 92 km by road from Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake, and the drive usually takes around 2 hours, depending on traffic and the weather. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Governors Lodge Pinnawala.
The rooms are spacious, with air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms and private balconies overlooking the gardens or the surrounding landscape.
There is an outdoor pool surrounded by greenery, a restaurant serving Sri Lankan and international dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and a landscaped garden lounge for relaxing. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, on-site parking is available for guests arriving by car, and the staff can help organise excursions and guided tours in and around Pinnawala.
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the Ma Oya river, where you can watch the elephants bathe, are the main draws. From the lodge you can also visit spice gardens near Kegalle and the Aluth Nuwara Dewalaya temple, take guided village tours, and walk the nearby trails for hiking and birdwatching, while Bambarakanda Falls, Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall, makes a longer day trip.
Pre-book a private vehicle for arrival, departure, or onward travel.
