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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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Stunning entrance with a glass door and steps leading up to a two-story building surrounded by a beautifully landscaped garden.
Kitchen features a central island with sink and oven, exposed brick walls, and ceiling fans for ventilation.
Relax in this serene room with a high ceiling, ceiling fan, and a comfortable bed.
Stairs lead to a cozy seating area with comfortable chairs and a glass coffee table.
Stunning hall with a high ceiling, central skylight, and brick walls.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Grand Double Room, Garden View

Grand Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

What's nearby

  • Wanathiwilliwa Reservoir - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wilpattu National Park - 29 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Base Hospital Puttalam - 30 min drive - 26.1 km

About this property

The Sanctuary

Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Wilpattu National Park
As a guest of The Sanctuary, you'll find a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Sanctuary also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a communal living room. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star guest house.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Sanctuary offers 2 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided 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 transport

  • 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 (91 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • 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 within 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Sanctuary

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 5000.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 10 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Sanctuary Guesthouse
The Sanctuary Wanathavilluwa
The Sanctuary Guesthouse Wanathavilluwa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sanctuary?

The Sanctuary offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Sanctuary?

Yep, The Sanctuary has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Sanctuary?

The closest beach to The Sanctuary is Kalpitiya Beach (14.6 km).

Does The Sanctuary serve breakfast?

Yeah, local cuisine brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sanctuary?

No, The Sanctuary does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sanctuary?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly, amazing food and really gorgeous place. They took us on a wildlife tour where we saw otters and loris all on their grounds! There is not much in the local area so you need to keep this in mind if planning to visit a shop or restaurant during your stay, it’s not really possible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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