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The Backwaters

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Hotel Road, Eluwankulama, Puttalam District, 19979
  • Wilpattu National Park
    1 min drive
  • Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya
    94 min drive
  • Jumma Mosque
    94 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Backwaters

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
The Backwaters offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Backwaters, you'll be within walking distance of Wilpattu National Park. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Wilpattu National Park and 19 mi (30.5 km) from Base Hospital Puttalam
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Backwaters. Self parking is free.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Backwaters Hotel Vanathavilluwa
Backwaters Vanathavilluwa
The Backwaters Hotel
The Backwaters Eluwankulama
The Backwaters Hotel Eluwankulama

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