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The Backwaters
Hotel Road, Puttalam District19979, Sri Lanka
Check-in
13:00, 2 Oct 2026
Check-out
1 night10:00, 3 Oct 2026
Rooms & Guests
Overview
By the ocean
Location
When you stay at The Backwaters in Eluwankulama, you'll be on the riverwalk and within a 5-minute drive of Wilpattu National Park. This hotel is 19 mi (30.5 km) from Base Hospital Puttalam and 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from Poththuwilluwa Buddhist Temple.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Wilpattu National Park - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Base Hospital Puttalam - 30.5 km / 19 mi Poththuwilluwa Buddhist Temple - 40.7 km / 25.3 mi
The preferred airport for The Backwaters is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 134.3 km / 83.5 mi
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Business Amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Backwaters, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.