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About this property

Athgira River Camp is located at the door step of Udawalawe National Park with views of Rakwana River. It’s very close to Udawalawe reservoir and to the Elephant Orphanage. The property has 2 outdoor swimming pools and free WiFi in public areas. Free private parking is available. International and traditional Sri Lankan dishes are served by the chef on demand, at the main restaurant. Athgira River Camping offers a great outdoor dining experience as well as a barbecue dinner and cooking demonstrations. Real wild cocktails and a nice wine selection are available as well. Athgira has a games room and a tour desk. Its 24-hour front desk staff can assist with laundry, massage and currency exchange services. Car rental and barbecue facilities are also available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Asian, American

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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2 double beds
3 double beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dominic
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Beautiful site. Great pools. Excellent staff and manager. Booked a good safari for us.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff could not have been anymore helpful . The locational was perfect and fantastic value for money ! Close to safari which was organised by property
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely resort in a convenient location right near to Udawalawa national park. They helped arrange us a fantastic safari trip. They staff are really helpful and the food is great. Lovely swimming pools too.
  • Charlene
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The staff took care of us like a 5 star hotel would do. They organized a safari on the day and transport the next day for us. I was impressed by the quality of their services.
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceeded my expectations lovely setting.and close to the National Park. I was initially concerned with lack of airconditioning but it wasnt an issue at all. Loved the 2 swimming pools. Welcoming staff. The buffet food was a pleasant surprise-...
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and friendly staff. very convenient for safari trips.
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very atmospheric and well maintained. There was a lovely restaurant and pool area and the tents were comfortable. The staff were very attentive. The manager gave us an upgrade to a luxury tent when he found out it was our 40th anniversary...
  • Charlotte
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The tent was great. The air con worked really well, the extra fan was great too. The bed was comfy, the bathroom was great.
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredibly well designed camping experience, the perfect balance of hotel amenities (Great pools, restaurant & bar) with the rustic outdoors. Tents are great, balcony lovely and so peaceful in the evenings. We played badminton and took the...
  • Amelia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Athgira hotel was beautiful and staff were extremely accommodating organising our safaris and meals around these. We had a very early 5.30am start for our second safari and staff had tea and coffee ready for us and then a later breakfast awaiting...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Ath Gaala
    • Cuisine
      British • Seafood • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Baby safety gates
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    2 swimming pools

    Pool 1 - indoorFree!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun umbrellas

    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun umbrellas

    Wellness

    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Sun umbrellas

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 14:30
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print

    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the property has a mandatory Christmas supplement charge for 24 December at USD 7 per person. This is not part of the room rate and needs to be paid separately at the property.

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

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