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Athgira River Camp

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Udawalawa with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Escape to Athgira River Camp, where the tranquility of nature meets modern comforts. Begin your day with a delicious English breakfast on the picturesque garden or unwind in style at one of two on-site restaurants. With a playground for kids and an indoor pool, this family-friendly haven also offers bike rentals and supervised childcare.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 poolside bars
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

View all photos for Economy Tent, 1 Double Bed

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

Economy Tent, 1 Double Bed

  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Deluxe Tent, 1 Double Bed, River View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Mudunmangada Road, Udawalawa, 70190

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Elephant Transit Home - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Mau Ara Lake - 24 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 45 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 82.6 miles/133 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Double Barrel Restaurant Embilipitiya BYOB - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Butterfly Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪vibeX - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grand Toscana Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Craft Tunnel: A Potter’s Retreat - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Athgira River Camp

Athgira River Camp is a great choice for a stay in Udawalawa. Guests can indulge in massages, and Athgaala, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge and a children's pool.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 poolside bars
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

Athgaala – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Wild Bar – On-site bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 90 per vehicle (return)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Does Athgira River Camp offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Athgira River Camp does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Athgira River Camp?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Athgira River Camp?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Athgira River Camp?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Athgira River Camp?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 90 per vehicle return.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Athgira River Camp?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Athgira River Camp and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive and a safari. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 poolside bars and spa services. Athgira River Camp also has a picnic area and a garden, as well as access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Athgira River Camp?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

Does Athgira River Camp have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

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Reviews

Athgira River Camp Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place

Agthira river camp was excellent. The staff were all friendly and the room was so nice. Looking onto the river was very relaxing and hours were spent watching the monkeys. The buffet in the morning and evening was great. The safari was booked via the hotel and was a great experience.
Theodore, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified

4/10 Fair

We would probably not recommend Athgira. We stayed for just one night, but that was enough. The issues for us were that the WiFi was practically non-existent, the shower was cold and never got hot or even luke warm, the fruit and baked goods were left uncovered at breakfast so they were swarmed with flies, when we put the mosquito net down it let out a stench that suggested it had never been washed (we didn’t end up using it), and there was no safe or lockable cupboard or any way to secure the tent. The tent itself was poorly lit and although it was generally clean, the floor looked quite grubby. The check in was a little chaotic, with multiple people asking us the same questions multiple times, and asking whether we wanted to stay longer, order champagne etc. Whilst I would not recommend this venue for a couple, there were a lot of families with children who appeared to be enjoying themselves. I can see the positives if you don’t mind a cold shower and a cheap basic accommodation. It does have a pool and a little place to play racquet sports. The location is also good and the staff are friendly, taking care of the surrounding area, although we did see one of them throw a shoe at a cat. If you do stay, we would suggest looking outside of the hotel for food as the evening meal was 9,900 rupees for two people which is extortionate by any standard and more than we paid for the room.
Bethan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super séjour

Super séjour
Carine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 !
Thibaud, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
KEN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The charm of the river camp added to park experience. It was wonderful to hear the sounds of the forest.
Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

très bon accueil

hotel tout à fait conforme aux guides qui le recommandent , et très bien pour des familles.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience

Great experience! Only downside no hot water for shower. Lovely bbq and delicious breakfast.
Kimberly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Natalie, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Pierre-Yves, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfekt ihop med safari