Title: The Sanctuary Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Sanctuary Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Wilpattu National Park ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106670000/106669500/106669441/b8dbe25b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106670000/106669500/106669441/efffc842.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106670000/106669500/106669441/46ac88c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Grand Double Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106670000/106669500/106669441/95dec771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106670000/106669500/106669441/997584b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Sanctuary provides a serene escape with its beautiful garden and library. Travelers can start their day with local cuisine for breakfast, relax on the terrace, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThe-Sanctuary.h106669441.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThe-Sanctuary.h106669441.Hotel-Information) ## About the area [Visit our Asia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Asia.dx6023099) [View more Guest houses in Asia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Asia-Guest-Houses.d6023099-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C8.18921%2C79.85895&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZxwEYe5GBqv3PPhmiun3TOjoLJ0=) Number 1050, 12th Mile Post, Wanathavilluwa, NW, 61306 ### What's nearby - Wanathiwilliwa Reservoir - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Wilpattu National Park - 29 min drive - 7.0 miles - Base Hospital Puttalam - 30 min drive - 16.2 miles ## About this property ### The Sanctuary Guest house near Wilpattu National Park A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Sanctuary. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and tour/ticket information - A nature reserve and multilingual staff Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. More amenities include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries - Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free uncovered self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: LKR 800 to 1,500 per person ### Things to do - Library ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - In a nature reserve - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 6 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high) - No lift - Tile flooring in room ### More - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Restaurant dining guides - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Ceiling fan - Desk - Desk chair - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 5000.0 per day. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Service fee: 10 per cent We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately LKR 800 to 1500 per person - Rollaway bed fee: LKR 5000.0 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as The Sanctuary Guesthouse The Sanctuary Wanathavilluwa The Sanctuary Guesthouse Wanathavilluwa ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Sanctuary pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Sanctuary? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Sanctuary? > Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Sanctuary? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Sanctuary located? > Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 6.2 mi (10.1 km) from Wilpattu National Park. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Sanctuary Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany 16 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harry 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruwani 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Springhill Suites By Marriott Memphis Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Memphis-Hotels-Springhill-Suites-By-Marriott-Memphis-Downtown.h864446.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakeside Hotels in Wales](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Wales-Lakeside-Hotel.0-0-d11220-tlakesidehotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [ibis Faro Algarve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faro-Hotels-Ibis-Faro-Algarve.h20133.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Parma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Parma-Hotels.d2828.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lovelady Shield Cottages](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alston-Hotels-Lovelady-Shield-Hotel-By-Payman-Club.h18928809.Hotel-Information) > > [Garden Ravello](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ravello-Hotels-Garden-Hotel.h20094792.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Tisno](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tisno-Villas.d6047613-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Courchevel 1650](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Courchevel-1650-Courchevel-Hotels.0-n6339397-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Consort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotherham-Hotels-The-Consort-Hotel.h42085786.Hotel-Information) > > [Crossways](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pickering-Hotels-Crossways.h4052115.Hotel-Information) > > [Uga Jungle Beach - Trincomalee](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jungle-Beach-By-Uga-Escapes.h7754814.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Lake Como](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Como-Hotels.d6024900.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Knowsley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Knowsley-Liverpool-Hotels.0-n6048829-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Cuba](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Cuba.d44.Hotel-Destinations) > > [M Hotel Singapore City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Singapore-Hotels-M-Hotel-Singapore-City-Centre.h552973.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Ukraine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyiv-Hotels-Hotel-Ukraine.h47342.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Stroud (GLO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/glo/glasgow-to-gloucester) > > [Flights from Elche (ALC) to Faro (FAO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/alc/fao/alicante-to-faro) > > [Flights from St. Peter (JER) to Harare (HRE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/jer/hre/jersey-to-harare) ### Activities > [Things to do in Montefiascone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Montefiascone.d6321154.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Aalsmeer](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Aalsmeer.d11396.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Torquay.d5453.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Hammamet Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hammamet.d6054300.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Harlequins Shopping Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Harlequins-Shopping-Centre-Exeter.d6171186.Attraction) ### General > [Visit Kelbrook](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kelbrook.dx6337612) > > [Visit North Shore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-North-Shore.dx6341892)