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The Sanctuary

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Wilpattu National Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Living area
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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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Grand Double Room, Garden View

Grand Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About the area

What's nearby

  • Wilpattu National Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • St. Anne's Shrine - 67 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya - 82 min drive - 66.3 km
  • Kalpitiya Dutch Reformed Church - 82 min drive - 66.4 km
  • Kalpitiya Beach - 99 min drive - 65.5 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

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

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 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 not available.
  • 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sanctuary?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sanctuary on 23 Nov 2024 start from AU$59.20, including 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.

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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