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The Backwaters

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Lake
Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed | View from room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Hotel Road, Eluwankulama, Puttalam District, 19979
  • Place, Wilpattu National Park
    ‪23 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Anne's Shrine
  • Place, Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya

Room options

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Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Eluwankulama

The Backwaters places you 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Wilpattu National Park. This 6-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Base Hospital Puttalam - 59 min drive - 23.0 miles

About this property

The Backwaters

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of The Backwaters enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a library, and express check-in. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 110.00 per vehicle roundtrip. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Balconies or patios, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have 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

  • Built in 2017
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around The Backwaters?

This hotel is located in Eluwankulama, close to Wanathiwilliwa Reservoir. Wilpattu National Park is also within a driving distance of 0.1 mi.

Is there parking available at The Backwaters?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does The Backwaters feature a casino?

No, The Backwaters doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Backwaters?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Backwaters?

At this lakeside hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and free breakfast plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Are there hot tubs at The Backwaters?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Backwaters have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Backwaters serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does The Backwaters allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Backwaters.

Does The Backwaters have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Backwaters?

Yes, every guestroom at The Backwaters comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

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