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Athgira River Camp

3.0 star property

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Mudunmangada Road, Udawalawa, 70190
  • Udawalawe Reservoir
  • Udawalawe National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Elephant Transit Home
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Tent, 1 Double Bed

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Tent, 1 Double Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

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

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About this property

Athgira River Camp

3-star Udawalawa hotel with 2 restaurants
Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has 2 outdoor pools and 2 poolside bars. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, spa services, and a children's pool. Limited housekeeping is available.
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 experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a children's pool. 2 outdoor swimming pools 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.
Athgira River Camp features 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This family-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.

Athgira River Camp has designated areas for smoking.

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 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 poolside bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Athgaala
  • Wild Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

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 start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals 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

  • 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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Athgira River Camp Hotel Udawalawa
Athgira River Camp Hotel Embilipitiya
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Athgira River Camp Embilipitiya
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Athgira River Camp Hotel
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Athgira River Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super séjour

Super séjour
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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.