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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 in particular 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 (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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2 full beds
3 full beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Csépányi
    Hungary Hungary
    The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food was good and the pool area was nice. They arranged the safari to Udawalawe National Park. The driver took us around the park.
  • Anastasia
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Everything was amazing! we spent a day next to the pool and then had a great dinner by the river. The tent was very thought through, with comfortable beds and mosquitos net. The staff was lovely and very professional! highly highly recommend:) oh,...
  • 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...
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really beautiful surroundings, and the staff were absolutely amazing! In particular the ladies in the restaurant, they were so kind and helpful, the most welcoming and wonderful ladies.
  • Corinne
    Australia Australia
    We stayed in a river view tent and the view from balcony was great. The food was very good with a good range of choice Staff very friendly
  • Jia
    Australia Australia
    Staff were very friendly, trying their best to assist us. Bathroom was quite large. Very nice swimming pool.
  • Mandie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed 5 nights here and so really got to know the place. Staff very friendly and competent. Want to make your stay as lovely as possible. Very clean and spacious tents. Has plenty of sockets for charging cameras etc and pleased that uk...
  • Jessica
    France France
    Amazing site in the middle of nature ! Great pool, nice cabana rooms and tasty food. The perfect place to chill after or before a safari (they organize everything for you at a good price). We do recommend !
  • Tereska
    Australia Australia
    The Athgira River Camp was a fantastic experience. The delux tent was comfortable and inviting . The whole camp is surrounded by natural landscape away from busy roads. They look after you and made sure our Safari was a memorable experience. We...
  • Sean
    Australia Australia
    The tents were lovely and faces the river which was so nice and quiet. The food was great and very friendly staff. Fernando the head chef was very nice and made a special chicken curry for my husband.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ath Gaala
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • 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)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

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

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

    Front Desk Services

    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas

    General

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

    2 swimming pools

    Pool 1 – indoorFree!

    • Open all year

    Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

    • Open all year

    Spa

    • Kids' pool

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:30 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    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.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe is 1.2 miles from the center of Udawalawe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Asian
      • American
    • Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe has 1 restaurant:

      • Ath Gaala
    • Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bicycle rental
      • Cooking class
      • Badminton equipment
      • Bar crawls
      • Swimming pool
      • Walking tours
    • Room options at Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Family
      • Single
      • Twin/Double
      • Quad