Donkey clinic and education center

Hotels
9.2 (44 reviews)
Donkey clinic and education center, Olaithoduwai road, Thailankudiyiruppu, Pesalai, Mannar. esalai , Mannar , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
BBQ facilities
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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
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 44 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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venezia solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Bellissimo posto dove soggiornare, in piu il progetto Donkey clinic è davvero unico e interessante. La struttura è molto accogliente e i proprietari sono davvero gentili.

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Marie solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour, ils ont été très flexible sur notre horaire d'arrivée tardive et le repas nous attendait!
Les repas et petit déjeuner était très bon.
L'expérience avec les ânes de la donkey clinic était très super nous avons pu les brosser 😁!
Ils proposent aussi des excursions pour découvrir Mannar!

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Mary family_with_children lk
5
Pros:

The atmosphere outside of the room. The sourroundings with watching donkeys and the breeze at night was good

Cons:

The room the tiles paint came out not very clean the hoiseflies everywehere

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Julia solo_traveller de
9
Tolle Einrichtung und gute Unterkunft.
Pros:

Die Idee dahinter hat uns besonders gefallen und es war schön zu sehen, dass es Menschen gibt, die sich auch um die im Bürgerkrieg zurückgelassenen und inzwischen verwilderten Esel kümmern. 🫏

Die Unterkunft und das Zimmer mit Bad sind einfach, aber sauber und der Preis total angemessen.

Die Betreiber haben das Herz am richtigen Fleck, sind superfreundlich und offen für Fragen und Gespräche.

Das Frühstück und Abendessen sind landestypisch, reichhaltig und lecker.

Sollten wir wieder in Mannar sein, werden wir dort wieder übernachten.

Wir wünschen euch und euren Team ganz viel Glück und viel Unterstützung bei eurem tollen Projekt!

Cons:

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2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Helene couple fr
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Deeptha solo_traveller lk
8
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo_traveller gb
10
Most memorable stay in Sri Lanka
Pros:

My stay here was the absolute best. I ended up staying here for 9 nights because I loved it so much I didn’t want to leave. The room is spacious and clean. The food is also really good. Most of all staying here you get to experience the donkeys close up and all the other amazing work they do here (from providing education to supporting the local community). I loved getting to know the donkey closely and was able to groom them, spend as much time with them as I wanted and bought them bananas and carrots for treats which was so lovely to see their excitement. I was able to volunteer to help out during my stay which I can recommend as it was a really rewarding experience. Also Alhathir offers tours that take you all around the biggest sights of Mannar which I did and it was the best experience. The family and staff here are incredibly friendly and welcoming. I really recommend staying here if you want an authentic experience while supporting a really good cause. You might end up staying longer than you planned, just like me :)

I have only just left and am already constantly thinking about coming back as I loved it so much.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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susan solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Loved the donkeys, very quiet isolated place.Unfortunately the wife was not feeling well so she only managed to give us dinner for the first night.Stayed three nights so it was a slight inconvenience to have to go out for breakfast,lunch and dinner.However the family running the place we're really kind and even though not well they let me use the washing machine and even hung my clothes out because I was off getting breakfast.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Wick solo_traveller ch
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Eng.Piratheepkumar solo_traveller lk
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Lisa-Marie couple de
10
Stay with donkeys overnight!!
Pros:

Such a great way to learn more about the history of donkeys in Sri Lanka. Would recommend staying here instead of just visiting for a day.
You can really see how much passion they put into the work, and the owners were incredibly welcoming.

Cons:

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2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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World_Traveller_1 solo_traveller mt
10
Pros:

You get a tour of the donkey sanctuary and can feed the donkeys. Had a lot of fun! Room was clean and breakfast was very good. Help these guys out, they are doing a great job with helping the unlucky donkeys and the local comunity. Very friendly and helpful owners who can also organise bird watching activities.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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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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SHRIKANT solo_traveller in
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

Location and hospitality.

Cons:

Nothing to say

2026-01-24 via Nuitee