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The Backwaters

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

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Exterior
Property grounds
Aerial view
Lake
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Hotel Road, Eluwankulama, Puttalam District, 19979

What's nearby

  • Wilpattu National Park - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • St. Anne's Shrine - 78 min drive - 62.5 km
  • Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya - 94 min drive - 76.0 km
  • Jumma Mosque - 94 min drive - 76.0 km
  • Kalpitiya Dutch Reformed Church - 94 min drive - 76.0 km

About this property

The Backwaters

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at The Backwaters and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Backwaters feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like sound-insulated walls and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Languages

English

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SAR 807 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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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
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
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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

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

MONETIZATION_ON

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

Property is also known as

Backwaters Hotel Vanathavilluwa
Backwaters Vanathavilluwa
The Backwaters Hotel
The Backwaters Eluwankulama
The Backwaters Hotel Eluwankulama

Frequently asked questions

Is The Backwaters pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Backwaters?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Backwaters?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at The Backwaters?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Backwaters provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 110.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Backwaters located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Wilpattu National Park and within 32 mi (52 km) of Base Hospital Puttalam and Poththuwilluwa Buddhist Temple.

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