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Athgira River Camp

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay with 2 restaurants in Udawalawa

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8.6

Excellent

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
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Mudunmangada Road, Udawalawa, 70190
  • Popular LocationUdawalawe National Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationElephant Transit Home7 min drive
  • Popular LocationUdawalawe Reservoir37 min drive

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Tent with wild safari

  • 350 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Tent, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Tent, 1 Double Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Tent, 1 Double Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Tent, 1 Double Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Udawalawa

In Udawalawa .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Udawalawe National Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb with a stay here. Mau Ara Lake and Waulpane Cave are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 6 min drive
  • Elephant Transit Home - 7 min drive
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 35 min drive
  • Udawalawe Reservoir - 37 min drive
  • Horton Plains National Park - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Frozen Lemon - 13 min drive
  • Elephant Trail Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Kottawaththa Village Inn - 5 min drive
  • Cafe 007 - 15 min drive
  • Perera & Sons (P&S) - Embilipitiya - 14 min drive

About this property

Athgira River Camp

Family-friendly stay with 2 restaurants in Udawalawa
Athgira River Camp offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Athgira River Camp. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2008
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
Athgira River Camp offers 36 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Athgira River Camp Hotel Udawalawa
Athgira River Camp Hotel Embilipitiya
Athgira River Camp Udawalawa
Athgira River Camp
Athgira River Camp Embilipitiya
Athgira River Camp Embilipiti
Athgira River Camp Hotel
Athgira River Camp Udawalawa
Athgira River Camp Hotel Udawalawa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Athgira River Camp to the airport?

Athgira River Camp is 158.8 mi (211-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Athgira River Camp have an airport shuttle?

Athgira River Camp offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 90 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Athgira River Camp offer free breakfast?

Athgira River Camp offers free English breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Athgira River Camp?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Athgira River Camp?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Athgira River Camp?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Athgira River Camp have a pool?

Athgira River Camp features an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Athgira River Camp have a restaurant?

Athgira River Camp is home to Athgaala, which features international cuisine.

Does Athgira River Camp have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Athgira River Camp to downtown Udawalawa?

Athgira River Camp is 1.1 mi away from Udawalawa.

Athgira River Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here go above and beyond, the ‘glamping’ experience was great. Food was really nice but quite expensive. The safari company run joint with the camp was amazing and extremely well run. The downside to this accommodation is that I would say it is only accessible via tuk tuk or car it’s not in walking distance to shops / other restaurants.

2/10 Terrible

Pierre-Yves

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice tent
We liked the tent and breakfast. It rained while hard while we were there and we got very bit up around our ankles walking to and from the restaurant at night as well as sitting on the deck overlooking the river. No hot water in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice for Udawalawe
This was " glamping " with part canvas , part solid construction to create the impression of a safari tent . It worked quite well and they were comfortable and peaceful. Try and book a river view one if you are going to stay here. The food was very good and the place is liquor licensed. Food and drinks a shade on the high side , but you are a captive audience anywhere in the location. The arrange and run safaris directly from here , so this is a good place to do your safari experience then kick back and relax . We stayed on a recommendation from a family member and I in turn would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The charm of the river camp added to park experience. It was wonderful to hear the sounds of the forest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Great experience! Only downside no hot water for shower. Lovely bbq and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
The location is a bit far and difficult to find but the place is great, unique and with a great pool and river front. The tents add a safari feel. The cold shower was a negative

10/10 Excellent

Thibaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A ne pas manquer
Un accueil chaleureux, un emplacement idyllique… tout était parfait pour notre séjour Ils nous ont réservé un super safari avec un excellent guide !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
très bon accueil
hotel tout à fait conforme aux guides qui le recommandent , et très bien pour des familles.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekt ihop med safari