Beachfront Location: Donkey Clinic and Education Center in Mannar offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or explore the lush garden.
Comfortable Accommodations: The homestay features family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and modern amenities.
Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves halal and vegetarian meals for lunch and dinner. Breakfast options include champagne, local specialities, and fresh pastries.
Activities and Services: Guests can enjoy cycling, bike hire, and free WiFi. The property provides private check-in and check-out, a shared kitchen, and free on-site parking. Jaffna International Airport is 139 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
“Clean and comfortable room. Amazing delicious local food. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. Calm and beautiful property. And what these guys are doing for the Donkeys and other animals is just amazing. Support them and stay here, it's...”
Avantika
India
“The clinic is amazing, so are the hosts. It’s a bit of a random location on Mannar Island with all points of interest about 20-30 minutes but so worth staying here a night or two. They also made us brilliant food and the room was super comfortable...”
Natasha
United Kingdom
“The donkeys were so tiny and cute. The accommodation was comfortable and very good value for money. The evening meal was huge and delicious.”
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Angela
United Kingdom
“Very friendly, helpful staff and an interesting insight to this worthwhile charity. Accommodation was adequate and value for money. Meals cooked by the family were truly delicious. The area around nearby lagoons was excellent for bird watching.”
John
Australia
“This is a great place to stay. The rooms are beautifully clean and comfortable. The staff are very friendly and helped me with many things. I arrived early so they quickly cleaned my room for me, they helped me organise a tuktuk to the train...”
Susannah
United Kingdom
“This is an unforgettable experience where you stay inside the donkey sanctuary.
You get to feed, stroke and brush the donkeys here. The sanctuary is located in the midst of nature.
The staff are very friendly and do their best to help you in any...”
Laura
France
“Very nice place, where the donkeys are well treated (and visitors as well). Very good and local food (we had breakfast & dinner there). The staff is nice and halpful.”
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Nathaniel
Australia
“Incredibly wholesome experience, got to hang with the donkeys and the family that selflessly care for them. Beautiful peaceful place with delicious homemade dinner and breakfast, great conversations and a highlight from our trip.”
Lavinia
United Kingdom
“This is a very worthwhile endeavour that desperately needs funds and support . I urge everyone to visit not necessarily to stay but to see what Hathir is try to achieve. The Mannar donkeys are absolutely adorable very tiny and wander about...”
Jakub
Czech Republic
“If you like animals, you should stay here for at least 1 night.
You can pet, feed and even groom the donkeys.
The owner also tells you everything about the donkeys in Mannar. Really amazing place”
Hosted by Donkey clinic and education center
9.3
9.3
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Donkey clinic and education center
The property has Donkey sanctuary. This is a only one place in Sri Lanka. Also, Best tourist attractions place at Mannar Island.
The visitors can enjoy with our donkeys.
Donkey sanctuary and Cafe.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian
House rules
Donkey clinic and education center takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
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