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Athgira River Camp

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Children's activities
Lobby lounge
Lobby
Economy Tent, 1 Double Bed
Fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Mudunmangada Road, Udawalawa, 70190
  • Udawalawe National Park
    6 min drive
  • Elephant Transit Home
    7 min drive
  • River side Hotel
    4 min drive
  • Haputale Railway Station
    94 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Tent with wild safari

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

Luxury Tent with wild safari

  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Tent, 1 Double Bed

Economy Tent, 1 Double Bed

Economy Tent, 1 Double Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Tent, 1 Double Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Deluxe Tent, 1 Double Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Deluxe Tent, 1 Double Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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4.1 out of 5, Very good, (68)
The price is NZ$250
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
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About the area

Udawalawa

With a stay at Athgira River Camp in Udawalawa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Udawalawe National Park and Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb. .This family-friendly hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Mau Ara Lake and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Waulpane Cave.

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
  • Elephant Transit Home - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant Trail Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Common Rose - ‬5 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 hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
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.
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Athgaala, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Athgaala - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Wild Bar - Onsite bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Athgaala
  • Wild Bar

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

More

  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Eine besondere und schöne Art zu schlafen
Unbedingt die neuen Zelte buchen. Die alten sind wirklich schon sehr in die Jahre gekommen. Frühstück und "BBQ" am Fluss sind nicht sehr empfehlenswert. Alles sehr lieblos und auch ein bisschen unhygienisch. Ausserdem sind speziell am Fluss sehr viel Schnacken unterwegs... Eigentlich kein guter Ort um sich abends dort lange aufzuhalten. Die neuen Zelte sind top, der Pool sauber und schön! Insgesamt etwas zu teuer für die gebotene Leistung!

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Stockholm, sweden

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location for udawalawe park, One night only
Good place to stop for a One Day visit to udawalawe. 10 min off the track with tuktuk, so nothing is really close to the hotel. Food was good, room pretty much as promised and pool area better then expected. The hotel books the safari jeep for you, and you should go in the early morning.