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

Dates

December 2024

22

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

24/7 front desk

Laundry

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Parking included

Explore the area

Hotel Road, Eluwankulama, Puttalam District, 19979

Wilpattu National Park
1 min drive
Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya
94 min drive
Jumma Mosque
94 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Bidet

Coffee/tea maker

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Spa

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

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

What's nearby

Wilpattu National Park - 1 min drive
St. Anne's Shrine - 78 min drive
Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya - 94 min drive
Jumma Mosque - 94 min drive
Kalpitiya Dutch Reformed Church - 94 min drive

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 and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
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

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

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.

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.