The Backwaters Lodge

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The Backwaters Lodge
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Twin Room with Balcony
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 2 single beds , 1 futon bed
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$150 per night
Price US$495
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Backwaters Lodge in Wilpattu offers a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves continental, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and Asian breakfasts with juice. Lunch and dinner feature halal, vegetarian, and vegan options in a traditional and romantic ambience. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can engage in fishing, hiking, and cycling. The property is 134 km from Bandaranaike International Airport and offers scenic river views. Highly rated for its nature-centric trip support and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian

Options with:

  • Garden view

  • Terrace

Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Twin Room with Balcony
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 2 single beds , 1 futon bed
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$150 per night
Price US$495
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Reserve
Don't worry — pressing this button won't charge you anything!

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Twin Room with Balcony
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 futon bed
323 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Soundproofing
Terrace
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 3
US$150 per night
Price US$495
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$130 per night
Price US$429
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$120 per night
Price US$396
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wouter
    Belgium Belgium
    “Very beautiful and peaceful place to stay. In the middle of nature, at the riverfront. The room was not that big, but ok. We got an extra bed for our son. The room was clean, with a terrace. Food was very good. We are vegetarians which was no...”
  • Jozef
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Great atmosphere, as if you’re visiting somebody at home instead of being at a hotel. Very welcoming and homely. Fantastic and authentic Sri Lankan food. Amazing staff.”
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “In our opinion best place we’ve stayed so far. Such friendly and helpful staff and owner. Great activities and wonderful to swim in the river. Thank you.”
  • Natasha
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Backwaters lodge is the most serene location with a major push for eco environment , stunning location”
  • Femke
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Lovely people, you feel so welcome. The environs is amazing as is the park. Great walks. Food is very good”
  • Maurie
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    “The lodge was perfectly located next to the river, the staff was super friendly and the food was delicious.”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved our stay here. Backwaters is a really charming hotel close to the river. We stayed in the family suite room which had a lovely view over the surrounding forest, and we saw monkeys just outside the window in the mornings. We rented a kayak...”
  • Niki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful setting very well designed- so peaceful. Lakshi was amazing and went out of her way to make sure we were happy / she was very knowledgable and chatty but never “in your face” in fact all staff were perfect. Accommodation was very...”
  • Tiddy
    France France
    “Wonderful cabins in the forest very quiet and relaxing cool swim in the river. The staff were very kind and helpful when I had a migraine. They made the food more spicy for my husband. The owner is very helpful and interesting to talk too, they...”
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “we liked the concept of the containers for the rooms and not being overlooked.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Tarique Omar

Company review score: 9.7Based on 327 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our relationship with the wild began in the early 80’s. we wanted to offer something accessible to everyone. We fused our years of experience with modern comforts to provide a luxury experience but with simplicity in mind, so as not to take away from the experience of being in a jungle.

Property information

Our concept is built around upcycling items that would usually end up in a junk yard and utilized in harmony with nature and the desire to conserve. Used containers have been converted to elevated en-suite guest rooms with private decks, discarded pallets transformed into masterpieces of furniture, we have taken extra care to bring you comfort but not at the cost of cutting more trees for it! Our goal was to create a facility where you could step outside onto your deck and see a butterfly within the range of a foot, to be surrounded by a forest thicket teeming with wildlife, but at the same time, curl up in a comfortable bed. And so, The Backwaters was born.

Neighbourhood information

Situated in the village of Eluwankulama (formerly Pulliyadukulam) within the district of Puttalam . Pulliyadukulam meaning ‘the dwelling place of leopards’. Eluwankulama village is the entrance to the Western front of the Wilpattu National Wildlife Park. We are situated alongside the Uppu Aru ( Salt River).

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Backwaters Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.