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Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team

3.0 star property
Comfortable tentalow with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Food and drink
Shower, free toiletries, slippers, bidet
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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Wilpattu National Park, Pahala Maragahawewa, 41000
  • Popular LocationRuwanwelisaya39 min drive
  • Popular LocationSri Maha Bodhi40 min drive
  • Popular LocationWilpattu National Park46 min drive

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Glamping bordering wilpattu with guided bush walk

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Glamping bordering wilpattu with guided bush walk

Family Glamping bordering wilpattu with guided bush walk

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Glamping bordering wilpattu with guided Safari

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Separate bedroom
Fan
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Glamping bordering wilpattu with guided safari

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Pahala Maragahawewa

At Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team, you'll be 9.6 km (5.9 mi) from Nochchiyagama Grand Mosque and 9.9 km (6.1 mi) from Nochchiyagama District Hospital. Highlights at this tentalow include a restaurant and in-room patios. .Enjoy access to a safari, a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Pahala Maragahawewa tentalow, you'll be 24.5 km (15.2 mi) from Thambuttegama Hospital and 25.2 km (15.7 mi) from Wilpattu National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Nochchiyagama Grand Mosque - 11 min drive
  • Mirisawetiya Stupa - 37 min drive
  • Ruwanwelisaya - 39 min drive
  • Sri Maha Bodhi - 40 min drive
  • Wilpattu National Park - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Don Bosco Hotel School - 10 min drive
  • Samanala Reception Hall - 10 min drive
  • Some Muslim Hotel - 9 min drive

About this property

Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team

Comfortable tentalow with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Pahala Maragahawewa tentalow is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Big Game Camp Wilpattu Safari Nochchiyagama
Big Game Camp Wilpattu Nochchiyagama
Big Game Camp Wilpattu
Big Game Camp Wilpattu Safari
Big Game Camp Wilpattu Safari/Tentalow Nochchiyagama
Big Game Camp Wilpattu Safari/Tentalow
Big Game Camp Wilpattu Nochch
Big Game Camp Wilpattu
Big Game Wilpattu by Eco Team
Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team Safari/Tentalow
Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team Pahala Maragahawewa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team?

Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team?

As of 18 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team on 20 May 2024 start from NZ$68.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team?

Yep, Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team?

The closest beach to Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team is Kalpitiya Beach (44.4 km).

Does Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team?

No, pets are not allowed.

Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gilles-Edouard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning Mahoora tents
It started with a bad surprise, for which I would blame Hotels.com as they showed pictures of the Mahoora tents, but booked us in the Big Game tent… a lower standard. Once that issue was cleared, we truely enjoyed our stay… the Mahoora tent is amazing, in a stunning environment. Service is great, candle dinner is amazing… and the safari organization was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Peaceful place, great wildlife on your doorstep. Info on activities was non-existent though, so could be improved
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDMUND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sri Lanka tour January 22
Well spaced out tented accommodation in a glorious lakeside setting. Very helpful courteous staff and excellent knowledgeable guide for nature walks. Solar power and recycling of plastics helps eco credentials. Basic shower facility but ‘does the job’. Food was very authentic Sri Lankan. And what could be better than sitting under a star lit sky eating dinner with a central wood fire! A very short drive to Wilpattu national park entrance. All in all a pleasant comfortable stay. Very good value bearing in mind luxury tented accommodation on Sri Lanka is three times the cost!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

JulieD, Brighton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staying under canvas and eating under the stars in a jungle.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An unforgettable experience
I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It was an absolutely amazing experience to stay there. It’s a luxury campsite with large spacious tents. The beds are very comfy and each tent has a fully equipped bathroom including hot water. The campsite is beautiful and is located right in the middle of the jungle, so you can wake up to the lovely sound of birds and insects in the morning. The staff were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable and friendly. The hotel manager is a big fan of David Attenborough and can speak in a very knowledgeable manner about all of the wildlife in the park, it was truly very humbling to listen to him and how much they all cared about conservation. We were very pleased to see that the whole site was very eco-friendly, lots of it was run on solar power, and it was completely plastic-free. They give you stylish glass bottles with clean water in them so that you don’t have to use lots of plastic bottles. In the evening there is tea on the lawn followed by an incredible dinner in a clearing in the jungle. Before dinner a member of staff came to the tent and collected us and then led us through the campsite which was all lit up by lanterns through the jungle and into this beautiful clearing where tables had been set up under the stars. It was truly amazing to sit under the stars and have a freshly prepared meal (the food is included in the cost), and a cold beer after a long day Safari. We had an amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulously unique experience
Its a campsite, If you want a hotel experience dont go here however, For a great stay with a real difference its fab. The staff are really helpful the food was good the tent was great and there were plenty of thoughtful touches, Torch provided, power to charge phones, Safari picnic breakfast supplied even though we didn't use their safari etc. There were Loads of bugs and critters, frogs in the shower etc but Hey, Its a jungle. Take plenty of deet and enjoy it for what it is, we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

scarlett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great safari
We stayed for 2 nights in April 2018. Staff were lovely from the minute we arrived. So friendly and helpful. We did the full day safari offered by Big Game Camp which was brilliant. The naturalist knew so much, was really friendly and accommodating. We saw leopards, elephants, crocodiles, monkeys and wild boar, amongst other animals (but I think we were particularly lucky). It was a brilliant day, would recommend. The tent was very nice and spacious and had a comfortable bed and a fan. The bathroom was in a separate ‘room’ within the tent. The shower was just cold water and not strong so probably not one for washing your hair in. Basic but nice. In the evenings we were taken to the campfire for a drink - lovely. Then dinner was outside, romantic. The food was tasty but the main course was disappointingly English on both nights - barbecued meat and fish with boiled potatoes and veg, plus some rice. Drinks were reasonably priced. After dinner it was a little lacklustre as it was assumed we would go back to the tent which was dark with a small light - not ideal at 9pm! But we asked if we could stay at the campfire and have a glass of wine and the staff were very polite and said this was ok. It would better if there was a more lit area to sit in the evening and maybe a bar. Breakfast was better with fresh fruit, toast, roti. Camp was very difficult to find, you had to follow the sign for ‘Eco team’.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Not quite a luxurious camp experience
Booked for a night stay due to its proximity to Wilpattu National Park which was nice for the early morning safari tour. Staff were very nice and friendly but seems a bit disorganized sometimes. We also expected a bit more from the condition of the camp itself due to their pricing and marketing as a luxury camp. The camp is only furnished with a simple double bed and an extremely small table with a small lamp which barely light up the room at night. Also encountered a big rat in the attached bathroom in the tent at night because the tent had holes which the rats can enter and this is a bit unnerving for someone who is afraid of rats. The night has a big dip in temperature and therefore was a bit chilly but the only blanket provided was a thin sheet. Had to get up to put on thicker clothes to keep warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018