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Athgira River Camp

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Children's activities
Lobby
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Fireplace
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Economy Tent, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Tent, 1 Double Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Mudunmangada Road, Udawalawa, 70190

What's nearby

  • Udawalawe National Park - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Elephant Transit Home - 11 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 45 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 54 min drive - 29.4 miles

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 near Udawalawe National Park
At Athgira River Camp, you can look forward to free English breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a safari, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), game drive on site, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi and safes, as well as free newspapers and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Athgaala
  • Wild Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

More

  • Built in 2008
  • 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 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 at the property

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Athgira River Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Athgira River Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Athgira River Camp?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Athgira River Camp?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Athgira River Camp?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Athgira River Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Athgira River Camp located?

Located in Udawalawa, this family-friendly hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Udawalawe National Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mau Ara Lake and Waulpane Cave. Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya & Phussadewa Tomb is 5 mi (8 km) away.

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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

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.

4/10 Poor

Bethan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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!

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.