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The Backwaters

3.0 star property
Savor ocean views while enjoying continental breakfast or unwind with a good book from the library after exploring by bike.

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Exterior
Aerial view
Property grounds
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

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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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hotel Road, Eluwankulama, Puttalam District, 19979

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

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 barbecue grills
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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • 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

  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Desk
  • Soundproofing

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

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.