The Backwaters
3.0 star property
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
Explore the area
Hotel Road, Eluwankulama, Puttalam District, 19979
- St. Anne's ShrinePlace, St. Anne's Shrine
- Dutch Fort of KalpitiyaPlace, Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya
- Wilpattu National ParkPlace, Wilpattu National Park6 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed
Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed
- Garden view
- 323 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood
Eluwankulama
When you stay at The Backwaters in Eluwankulama, you'll be on the riverwalk and within a short 1-minute drive from Wilpattu National Park. .This hotel is 19 mi (30.5 km) from Base Hospital Puttalam and 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from Poththuwilluwa Buddhist Temple.
What's nearby
- Wilpattu National Park - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles
- Wanathiwilliwa Reservoir - 25 min drive - 6.8 miles
- Base Hospital Puttalam - 54 min drive - 22.8 miles
About this property
The Backwaters
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, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
At The Backwaters, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 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
More
- Built in 2017
- Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 110.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property is also known as
Backwaters Hotel Vanathavilluwa
Backwaters Vanathavilluwa
The Backwaters Hotel
The Backwaters Eluwankulama
The Backwaters Hotel Eluwankulama