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Hotel Description

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.

Sights in the vicinity of this 3-star Eluwankulama hotel include Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya and Jumma Mosque.

Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Property Features

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 tour/ticket assistance 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Separate bedroom
  • Coffee maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 16

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 accepts Visa.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Cash Deposit Required
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Backwaters Hotel Vanathavilluwa
  • Backwaters Vanathavilluwa
  • The Backwaters Hotel
  • The Backwaters Eluwankulama
  • The Backwaters Hotel Eluwankulama
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.