Donkey clinic and education center

Hotels
9.2 (31 reviews)
Donkey clinic and education center, Olaithoduwai road, Thailankudiyiruppu, Pesalai, Mannar. esalai , Mannar , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Shared kitchen
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable room
Amazing delicious local food
Friendly and accommodating staff
Unique experience with donkeys
Cons:
Location far from main points of interest

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
The reviews highlight that the room was clean and comfortable.
Service
9.7
Staff is described as super friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.7
Location is a bit random and far from points of interest but worthwhile.
Room Quality
9.2
The room is noted as comfortable.
Amenities
8.7
Basic amenities were mentioned, with a suggestion to request services.
Value for Money
9.2
Value is good, especially given the unique experience and quality.
Food and Beverage
9.7
Food described as amazing and delicious, contributing positively to the experience.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall a highly positive experience, with guests recommending support for the facility.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:27

Property Description

Welcome to Donkey Clinic and Education Center!

Beachfront Property with Private Beach Area: Enjoy the luxury of having direct access to a private beach area during your stay.

On-Site Restaurant and Coffee Shop: Indulge in delicious meals and beverages without having to leave the property.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free WiFi, free private parking, and a non-smoking accommodation for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Ready to experience a relaxing getaway at Donkey Clinic and Education Center? Book now to secure your stay!

Important information:

Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 31 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.7
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.7
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Isabelle couple fr
8
Pros:

La chambre était très confortable, propre et fonctionnelle.

Cons:

Le repas proposé était bon mais il manquait le "spicy" Sri lankais.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Olivia extended_group lk
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Reto couple ch
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Emilie couple be
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Charming place, particularly with the friendly donkeys. The staff are exceptionally warm and welcoming. The room was nicer than most, with good AC. Very quiet. It's about a kilometer from the main road. I enjoyed sitting in the outdoor area. I took a scooter from Mannar, and that is a great way to visit this whole area.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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damien family_with_children fr
6
Pros:

Les enfants ont adoré séjourner dans une clinique pour les ânes. Le jardin est clos et sécurisé c'est confortable en famille.

Cons:

Nous n’avions aucun moyen de locomotion sur place et avons donc dû passer exclusivement par le propriétaire de la clinique pour tous les déplacements. Les tarifs pratiqués étaient clairement excessifs.

À titre d’exemple :
– Excursion à Talamannar (40 km aller-retour) facturée plus de 8 000 RPS
– Transfert de la clinique des ânes jusqu’à Kalpitiya facturé 38 000 RPS, dans un van très inconfortable, où la moitié des ceintures de sécurité manquaient.

De plus, la conduite du chauffeur était dangereuse, ce qui a rendu le trajet particulièrement stressant.

Cette situation donne le sentiment d’avoir été captifs et surfacturés faute d’alternative.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Angela couple de
10
Top
Pros:

Sehr gepflegte Anlage, geräumige, saubere Zimmer . Wir haben ein leckeres Abendessen gekocht bekommen. Der Leiter der Esel-Klinik war sehr freundlich, hat uns nützliche Tipps gegeben. Mit Herzblut leitet der die Esel-Klinik. Mit einem Aufenthalt dort unterstützt man das Projekt

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple at
10
Pros:

This place is just amazing! The room is clean, comfortable and has everything you need. There is breakfast, lunch and dinner available which is just incredible.
The whole team is super friendly and helpful, especially the owner. We got a presentation and tour of the donkey clinic and the work they do here for the animals. Their dedication to the donkeys is just incredible.
Mannar is a really good place for birdwatching. With the tip of the owner on where to go we even managed to see flamingos.
Can only recommend staying here!

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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SHRIKANT solo_traveller in
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

Location and hospitality.

Cons:

Nothing to say

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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tsai feng extended_group in
9
Pros:

喜歡農場氛圍,烏類生態非常豐富,满满地休閒風.

Cons:

浴室窗户可以釘上紗窗,蚊子問題就解決了.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Jan solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

I stayed for two nights and had a very nice time. Birdwatching in this area was my only interest. It's run by a lovely family and the owner turned out to be a very good birdtourguide himself. In the early morning he took us out watching in the nearby reserve. Furthermore the stay offered a basic room, motorbike rental to explore the rest of the island and probably the best cooked meals I tasted in Sri Lanka 🙏
My time here was well spend and the location is easily reachable by public busses and renting the motorbike was a good option for me to explore the rest of the island in one day. Value for money is outstanding. Oh, they have donkeys and I fell in love with them eventually and so will you...

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller nl
8
Mooie organisatie die je steunt door er te slapen en kamer is prima!
Pros:

Het personeel was super vriendelijk en behulpzaam

Cons:

Koude douche was jammer maar niet echt erg.afstand to Mannar is best wel een beetje ver.

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Cristina extended_group it
10
Posto incantevole e bel progetto
Pros:

Posto fantastico sia per la camera, il posto in generale e i servizi, sia per il progetto di salvare gli asini.
Lo staff ci ha dato il benvenuto con una bevanda fresca e ci ha fatto una bella presentazione del centro e della situazione degli asini sull’isola di Mannar. È stato molto interessante.
Gli asini sono tenuti benissimo e sono anche amichevoli.
La famiglia può cucinare anche i pasti
È la struttura perfetta per stare a Mannar.

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
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Prasan extended_group lk
10
Pros:

Nice place to stay and explorer the city

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
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Sarath extended_group lk
8
2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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Alessandra couple ch
10
Pros:

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 absolutely worth it!

2025-10-21 via Nuitee
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Yrène extended_group fr
7
Rencontre atypique avec les ânes et famille très accueillante.
Pros:

Logement atypique, chambre d'hôtes dans une clinique d'âne, nous avons donc rencontré les ânes.
L'hôte nous a très bien accueilli et expliqué ce qu'il faisaient dans la clinique.

Cons:

Équipement sommaire.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Christian family_with_children at
10
Top
Pros:

Alle sind sehr nett. Dass Essen ist Lecker das Zimmer sehr sauber.

Cons:

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2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Christian family_with_children at
10
Super Eselfreunde!
Pros:

Sehr schöner ruhiger Ort. Direkt bei en Eseln. Die Betreiber waren sehr nett und haben alles super erklärt. Das Essen vor Ort war super lecker!

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Avantika extended_group in
10
Would go again!
Pros:

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 too.

2025-07-14 via Nuitee