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About the Hotel

Hotel Road, Aluth Eluwankulam, Eluwankulam, Wilpattu, Sri Lanka, 19979
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Close to Wilpattu National Park
Perfect
9.3
/10
5.0
4.8
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The 3-star The Backwaters Lodge Wilpattu hotel is nestled in a historic area, offering a restaurant and a luggage room along with an à la carte restaurant. Located 165 km from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport, this Wilpattu guest house features shuttle service and car rentals for guests to take advantage of.

Location

The hotel is nearly a 10-minute drive from Leopard Trails Wilpattu in Wilpattu.

Rooms

The rooms at The Backwaters Wilpattu are fitted with an ironing set and air conditioning as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Bathrooms come with a bidet and a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and towels. Guests can enjoy views of the garden.

Leisure & Business

The Backwaters has a sun deck and a picnic area to help diversify your leisure time. The accommodation is a perfect place to practise hiking, cycling, and fisheries.

Must-do experiences

  • Go on a safari in Wilpattu National Park for amazing wildlife sightings.
  • Savor fresh fish from local vendors at the Mannar Fish Market.
  • Take a boat ride at the Kalpitiya Lagoon for stunning sunset views.
  • Visit the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Try traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry at Hotel & Restaurant Lihiniya.
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The Backwaters Lodge offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Balcony
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Twin Room Balcony
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Balcony
Deluxe Double Room Balcony
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Luxury Triple Room
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

The Backwaters Lodge offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.0/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Open-air bath
  • Public Bath

Room features

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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The Backwaters Lodge Location

Hotel Road, Aluth Eluwankulam, Eluwankulam, Wilpattu, Sri Lanka, 19979
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Hotel Road, Aluth Eluwankulam, Eluwankulam, Wilpattu, Sri Lanka, 19979
Getting around
City Centre
Wilpattu25 min  ·  10.1 mi
Airports
Sigiriya (GIU)245 min  ·  101.2 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 13:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel The Backwaters Lodge guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
7

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Backwaters Lodge from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 253 verified reviews
9.2/10
Perfect
98%
Recommend
Breakfast
10.0/10
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
9.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
6.9/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.0/10
Staff
9.7/10
Value for money
8.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 372 reviews
9.3/10
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