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The Sanctuary

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Wilpattu National Park

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Grand Double Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Ecotours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Number 1050, 12th Mile Post, Wanathavilluwa, NW, 61306
  • Wilpattu National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • St. Anne's Shrine
    ‪67 min drive‬
  • Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya
    ‪82 min drive‬

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Room options

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Grand Double Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Double Room, Garden View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Wilpattu National Park - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • St. Anne's Shrine - 67 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya - 82 min drive - 41.2 miles
  • Jumma Mosque - 82 min drive - 41.2 miles
  • Kalpitiya Beach - 99 min drive - 40.7 miles

About this property

The Sanctuary

Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Wilpattu National Park
The Sanctuary features free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Additional amenities include a garden and a communal living room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, ceiling fans, and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

Arabic, English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: LKR 800 to 1,500 per person

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 5000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Service fee: 10 percent

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately LKR 800 to 1500 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 5000.0 per day

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Sanctuary Guesthouse
The Sanctuary Wanathavilluwa
The Sanctuary Guesthouse Wanathavilluwa

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Sanctuary?

The Sanctuary offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sanctuary?

As of May 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sanctuary on May 16, 2025 start from $77.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The Sanctuary?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does The Sanctuary have a casino at the property?

No, The Sanctuary doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Sanctuary?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is The Sanctuary good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a nature reserve and a library.

Does The Sanctuary have a hot tub?

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

Does The Sanctuary feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Sanctuary offers breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Sanctuary allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Sanctuary.

Are there connecting rooms at The Sanctuary?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Sanctuary?

Yes, some accommodations at The Sanctuary offer a patio and may feature garden views.

The Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HR Solo traveller I visited the Sanctuary on the recommendation of a friend and thoroughly enjoyed my brief stay there. Great care and much thought has been given to the furnishings of the house. It has an extensive collection of books on wildlife and birds and I could have spent many hours browsing this collection. The food was delicious and I was looked after very well by Dula and his team. There is a good choice of excursions on offer, but I chose a half day tour to the Wilpattu National Park which is only about 30 minutes drive from the Sanctuary. Dula and his wife, Achini were my guides and they took a great deal of trouble to ensure that I had a memorable experience. We were fortunate to see leopard, elephants, sea eagles and much more. I will definitely return on my next visit to Sri Lanka.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sanctuary is hidden gem in the Wanathavillu town. The accommodation was very comfortable and the rooms spacious. The grounds have been imaginatively re-wilded and is now a haven for many species of birds and mammals. We were looked after very well by Dula and Achini and nothing was too much for them to ensure we enjoyed our stay there. The food was delicious, prepared and beautifully presented by Dinesha. We were taken on a night walking tour of the property and were thrilled to have a rare sighting of a Slender Loris, a roosting green snake and several roosting birds. During our brief stay at the Sanctuary we also saw the shy and secretive Mouse Deer, a mongoose and her baby and many varieties of birds. Will definitely return for a longer stay and would highly recommend this property to our overseas friends.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruwani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights and planned a boat excursion on the Puttalam lagoon as well as a safari in Wilpattu National Park. The Sanctuary is located a convenient 14km from the park and a similar distance from the lagoon. The team arranged every single detail of our trip, and it was absolutely wonderful. From the delicious welcome drink, to the exceptionally tasty food, and superb excursions with the most well trained guides we had the holiday of a lifetime. The property itself is probably the best in Wilpattu and also on the island, with spacious, authentically decorated rooms. Every single little detail from the little wooden electrical switches to the well thought out living and dining spaces and incredibly beautiful bathrooms made the stay a real pleasure. The team led by Dula catered to our every need and anticipated everything in advance. They took us on walks around the property and were able to let us know when there were great bird sightings, especially a couple of barbots one more morning. The food was so good and so tasty, authentic, delicious Sri Lanka dishes like milk rice, hoppers and the most delicious pork curry on arrival made our food loving family's stay even more delightful. The highlight of the trip was the safari arranged by the team, where we saw multiple leopard, samar, deer and even an elephant in musth! The property has one of the best stocked wildlife libraries on the island and any wildlife and animal enthusiast will be inspired!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024