The Backwaters Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

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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 ambiance. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can engage in fishing, hiking, and cycling. The property is 83 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport and offers scenic river views. Highly rated for its nature-centric trip support and attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

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

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
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2 twin beds
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1 futon bed
1 queen bed
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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Willem
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Close to the secondary gate to Wilpattu, very friendly staff and nice surroundings of the rooms! It does take a while to get into the park and we felt we didn’t see many animals in the first stretch, so book a full day safari to not be...”
  • Suzanne
    Canada Canada
    “Close to the safaris and unique accommodations in the middle of the jungle.”
  • Steve
    Canada Canada
    “We had to book on short notice due to the original property we were to stay at cancelling on us. We are SO glad we ended up staying here. It is a 10 out of 5 stars for us! The staff are so very friendly and helpful, the rooms are excellent, the...”
  • Hazel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What a beautiful place, owner is lovely, food fantastic and the individual lodges are brilliant, quiet and all you need”
  • Friso
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Greeted by super friendly staff. Rooms are great. Our tree house was right next to a monkey family’s tree house ;-) we walked around the lodge, had amazing three course dinner, went on a late night river boat safari, and a half day morning safari....”
  • Chami
    United States United States
    “The Backwaters property is located very near to Wilpattu National Park. It is a beautifully designed highly Eco friendly establishment. The owner to the other supports staff are all VERY friendly and they catered to our every need. The sunset...”
  • Yaroslav
    Belgium Belgium
    “The backwaters is a truly exceptional place. You'll feel like royalty with the five star service you get from Keith and Sunil who are very professional. The owner Tarek was also very accommodating when my girlfriend had gotten ill on the day of...”
  • Punit
    India India
    “First the food. The food was just exceptional Second the people. All heart Third the location. Right by the river. Very nice sitouts everywhere to relax. And a short drive to the wilpttu national park gate”
  • Carolyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “very unique, clever use of the space and river front. staff super nice and food tasty. we loved the containers in the tree top idea.”
  • Sarojini
    Canada Canada
    “very much eco friendly,perfect place to unwind,property backs up to uppuwaru river.”

Managed by Tarique Omar

Company review score: 9.7Based on 313 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM
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Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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