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The Backwaters

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hotel Road, Eluwankulama, Puttalam District, 19979
  • Wilpattu National Park
    ‪23 min walk‬
  • Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya
  • Kalpitiya Beach

Room options

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Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Eluwankulama

At The Backwaters, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Wilpattu National Park and 30.5 km (19 mi) from Base Hospital Puttalam. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3-property class Eluwankulama hotel, you'll find Wanathiwilliwa Reservoir.

What's nearby

  • Wanathiwilliwa Reservoir - 29 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Base Hospital Puttalam - 59 min drive - 37.0 km

About this property

The Backwaters

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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.
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Dining venue
The Backwaters offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 (return)
  • 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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Backwaters?

Yep, The Backwaters has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Backwaters?

The closest beach to The Backwaters is Kalpitiya Beach (14.3 km).

Does The Backwaters serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Backwaters?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Backwaters?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Backwaters's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Backwaters?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Backwaters?

No, pets are not allowed.

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