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The Sanctuary

3.0 star property

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Nestled near Wilpattu National Park, The Sanctuary offers a serene escape with a beautiful garden and library. Enjoy local cuisine breakfast, unwind on the terrace or connect to in-room WiFi. Previous guests appreciated the multilingual staff.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free self-parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is RM188
RM244 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Double Room, Garden View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Number 1050, 12th Mile Post, Wanathavilluwa, NW, 61306

What's nearby

  • Wanathiwilliwa Reservoir - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wilpattu National Park - 21 min drive - 11.0 km

About this property

The Sanctuary

  • The Sanctuary puts you within a 15-minute drive of Wilpattu National Park. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 2 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • 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 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM

What to do

  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • 6 steps to reach property
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately LKR 800 to 1500 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for LKR 5000.0 per day

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

The Sanctuary Guesthouse

The Sanctuary Wanathavilluwa

The Sanctuary Guesthouse Wanathavilluwa

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sanctuary offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sanctuary 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.

Are pets allowed at The Sanctuary?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Sanctuary?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sanctuary?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Sanctuary and nearby?

The Sanctuary has a garden.

What's the area around The Sanctuary like?

The Sanctuary is located a short 5-minute walk from Wanathiwilliwa Reservoir.

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Reviews

The Sanctuary Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were really friendly, amazing food and really gorgeous place. They took us on a wildlife tour where we saw otters and loris all on their grounds! There is not much in the local area so you need to keep this in mind if planning to visit a shop or restaurant during your stay, it’s not really possible
Bethany, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Sanctuary is hidden gem in the Wanathavillu town. The accommodation was very comfortable and the rooms spacious. The grounds have been imaginatively re-wilded and is now a haven for many species of birds and mammals. We were looked after very well by Dula and Achini and nothing was too much for them to ensure we enjoyed our stay there. The food was delicious, prepared and beautifully presented by Dinesha. We were taken on a night walking tour of the property and were thrilled to have a rare sighting of a Slender Loris, a roosting green snake and several roosting birds. During our brief stay at the Sanctuary we also saw the shy and secretive Mouse Deer, a mongoose and her baby and many varieties of birds. Will definitely return for a longer stay and would highly recommend this property to our overseas friends.
Marion, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

HR Solo traveller I visited the Sanctuary on the recommendation of a friend and thoroughly enjoyed my brief stay there. Great care and much thought has been given to the furnishings of the house. It has an extensive collection of books on wildlife and birds and I could have spent many hours browsing this collection. The food was delicious and I was looked after very well by Dula and his team. There is a good choice of excursions on offer, but I chose a half day tour to the Wilpattu National Park which is only about 30 minutes drive from the Sanctuary. Dula and his wife, Achini were my guides and they took a great deal of trouble to ensure that I had a memorable experience. We were fortunate to see leopard, elephants, sea eagles and much more. I will definitely return on my next visit to Sri Lanka.
Harry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for two nights and planned a boat excursion on the Puttalam lagoon as well as a safari in Wilpattu National Park. The Sanctuary is located a convenient 14km from the park and a similar distance from the lagoon. The team arranged every single detail of our trip, and it was absolutely wonderful. From the delicious welcome drink, to the exceptionally tasty food, and superb excursions with the most well trained guides we had the holiday of a lifetime. The property itself is probably the best in Wilpattu and also on the island, with spacious, authentically decorated rooms. Every single little detail from the little wooden electrical switches to the well thought out living and dining spaces and incredibly beautiful bathrooms made the stay a real pleasure. The team led by Dula catered to our every need and anticipated everything in advance. They took us on walks around the property and were able to let us know when there were great bird sightings, especially a couple of barbots one more morning. The food was so good and so tasty, authentic, delicious Sri Lanka dishes like milk rice, hoppers and the most delicious pork curry on arrival made our food loving family's stay even more delightful. The highlight of the trip was the safari arranged by the team, where we saw multiple leopard, samar, deer and even an elephant in musth! The property has one of the best stocked wildlife libraries on the island and any wildlife and animal enthusiast will be inspired!
Ruwani, 2-night trip