The River House by Asia Leisure
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The River House by Asia Leisure

No 70, Uthamanyana Mawatha, Welagedara, Balapitiya, Southern Province 80550, Sri Lanka
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When you stay at The River House by Asia Leisure in Balapitiya, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Ariyapala Mask Museum. This luxury hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Hikkaduwa Beach and 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Bentota Beach.Show More
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4.4/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.4
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Airport: Koggala Airport
(59.0 km)
Train: Maha Induruwa Railway Station
(13.5 km)
Train: Induruwa Railway Station
(16.3 km)
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Garden Suite Non smoking
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Garden Suite Non smoking

1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Minibar
TV
Electric fan
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Pool Suite
5

Pool Suite

1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric fan
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Suite with Jacuzzi
12

Suite with Jacuzzi

1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Minibar
TV
Electric fan
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4.4/5
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20 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.4
  • Amenities4.4
  • Location4.4
  • Service4.4
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The River House boasts well-equipped suites, a serene location near a lake, and exceptional staff. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, spacious rooms, and stunning pool area.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 29, 2024
-Beautiful and quite location nearby a lake -Nice wildlife Negative: -Ice cold check in and check out. The Manager has just handed over the credit card slip. Room rates were charged before arrival. No welcome, no small talk, no explanations, nothing. -Food and hot beverages (breakfast and dinner) disappointing. Tasteless, bland. -Service standard not existing at all at any time. Bored staff with no English knowledgement ran around all the time without knowing what to do, say and offer. -Housekeeping not existing at all. We had to ask the so called manager, if someone could clean the room during our stay. Dirty linen were used. -Pool area beautiful, but abandoned. No bar, no drinks were offered at any time. Fresh towels dirty and in bad condition. -Beautiful location was ruined by untrained staff/ useless manager.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
March 18, 2023
Этот отель значительно отличается от многих. Это виллы среди леса со всеми своими проистекающими отсюда плюсами и минусами. В первую очередь конечно хочется написать про плюсы, которых очень много: великолепная природа, которую невозможно описать словами, это надо увидеть. Огромные пальмы, цветущие магнолии, бурундуки, обезьяны, ящерица… это чистый кайф находится так близко с природой! В отеле дружелюбный персонал, который буквально предвосхищает все ваши желания. И делают они все осень быстро и с радостью. Профессиональный главный менеджер отеля, который практически всегда на рабочем месте. Когда у нас был выезд из отеля в 7 утра, он нас лично провожал. Вся еда, которую мы заказывали в ресторане отеля была очень вкусная. В стоимость проживания входит прогулка на лодке по реке. Я думала, что нас просто прокатят, но нам устроили настоящую экскурсию с аттракционами в хорошем смысле этого слова. Нам показали большое количество птиц, живущих у реки, завезли в мангровый лес, где мы сделали незабываемые фото, также нам дали потрогать 4-месячного крокодильчика и сфотографироваться с ним, завезли на один из островов и показали, как делают корицу, а также угостили чаем из корицы. Также мы видели огромные деревья у воды, на которых висели сотни ( а может быть и тысячи ) летучих мышей. Это правда совершенно незабываемое зрелище!!! А еще мужу дали ненадолго порулить лодкой, на которой мы совершали прогулку. Было очень здорово! Поездка длилась около 1,5 часов. На территории есть классный бассейн с водой очень приятной температуры и удобными лежаками. Мы с удовольствием проводили у бассейна по полдня. Все номера в данном отеле осень стильные и неповторимые. У нас был номер с одной комнатой и джакузи на улице. Можно арендовать тук-тук и доехать до океана. Стоимость около 160 рублей. Теперь немного минусов. Сразу скажу, что это уже чистой воды придирки, но есть нюансы, о которых я хочу написать, чтобы сделать мой отзыв максимально полезным для людей, которые выбирают этот отель для проживания. Поскольку виллы находятся в лесу, то конечно там много насекомых, которые будут около вас в любое время суток. Завтрак очень ограничен. На завтрак можно выбрать. Только 2 варианта: 1 шриланкийский, который состоит из риса на кокосовом молоке и кари( на выбор куриного или рыбного) + по 2 кусочка папайи, ананаса, арбуза и банана. 2. Английский: яйца, бекон, сосиски. У нас был номер на двоих с дополнительным местом для подростка. Кровать, которую устанавливают для дополнительного места, безумно скрипучая и невероятно твердая. Поэтому мы все испытывали сложности со сном: дочь, которая не могла заснуть из-за неудобства и скрипа. и мы с мужем из-за сильного скрипа. Wi-Fi на территории заставит вас забыть о работе, потому что загрузить какие-либо файлы вы не сможете). Но в этом возможно и плюс. Отель я могу смело рекомендовать для посещения. Кайф, релакс, природа и безмятежность точно сделают Вас счастливее и добрее.
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 21, 2023
While we were blown away upon arriving at this place, as a result of the uber romantic jungle lodge vibe it had, the romance ended right there! Apart from the lovely decor and vibe of the room we stayed in, the place felt more like a glorified homestay than an indulgent jungle lodge/villa. I would have been okay if the place was any bit cheaper. But at the super high amount we paid for the stay(considering Sri Lanka’s current lower cost hotel economics), we were very disappointed with what we got in return. The place has a lot of potential and could be raised to a five star stay in the jungle, but in its current state I would certainly not recommend this place to anyone looking for an affordable encounter with nature, especially as the island has way too many options elsewhere. LOCATION: on the banks of the serene Madhu Ganga river, but you don’t have direct views of the river unfortunately! DINE + DRINK: They dont even have a bar or restaurant on site! So you need to bring your own bottle, as well as just dine at some random tables scattered around the verandah! Not what we expected from a place with such a price tag! ROOM: We stayed in Room the KIRINDA room, so this review is based on that; VIEW: No view!; SIZE: Spacious enough for 2 adults and simple baggage; AIR-CON: Perfectly functioning cooler that helped in setting the perfect room temperature; BED: Comfortable bed that played the expected part of putting me to sleep; BATHROOM: Stand-in shower; TOILETRIES: Good spa quality cosmetics FACILITIES: No gym, just jungle chill at the wonderful outdoor Swimming pool! Gym with a basic range of weights and Cardio machines SERVICE: Friendly staff that took care of all our needs with a smile and made us feel pampered and well taken care of. Special Shout out to Mr.LASANTH - the manager of the property - who is single handedly trying to raise the bar of the place! And the Dinner Chef deserves special credits also for whipping up some mind blowing local dishes upon request! HOW WIRED YOU WILL BE: LOW-speed Wi-Fi that works well all over the property. Small Plasma TV screen dishing out a wide variety of channels spanning sports, news, music, movies, and entertainment in multiple languages
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 31, 2022
Сказачное место, для тех кто хочет единения с природой и отдыха от городской суеты. Отель на берегу реки в нетронутых джунглях. Звуки природы завораживают! Можно отправиться на прогулку по реке - во время речного сафари посетить до 64 островов, расположенных на реке. Каждый из них чем-то примечатален: Буддийские храмы, местные промыслы, рыбалка и тп. Во время завтрака можно полюбоваться и мартышками которые водятся в лесу, и десятком птиц и другими лесными обителями (барсуки, выдры, вараны - тут нормальные гости). В отеле есть книга с птицами и цветами, которые можно встретить не территории - очень интересно было изучать красочную книгу и сравнивать с птичками, которых встречали на прогулках. Достаточно вкусная кухня - готовили по заказу гостей, отель был почти пустой. Развлечений здесь нет, но они и не нужны - это отель для релакса, наслаждения тишиной и природой. Мы жили в сьюте с джакузи на улице - номер назывался GIN. Это очень атмосферный, впечатляющий номер. Высокие потолки, стеклянные двери с видом на природу, дизайнерское оформление картинами, коврами и другими предметами искусства. При заезде в номер обратили внимание на запах - в номере царил запах корицы что добавило впечатлений! Персонал в отеле очень дружелюбный - управляющий организовал нам транспорт для поездки в город и рыбалку. Всегда был готов помочь и относился к нам с большим вниманием, что всегда приятно. Отличное место чтобы 2-3 дня расслабиться у бассейна. Он тут потрясающе красивый!
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
Wow. That is all I can say! Super hotel that will blow your instagram. Old colonial style. Huge room. All I can say is if you are a photographer or photography is just your hobby, you should definitely stay here at last for 1 night. Highly recommend.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
The place is only a 2 hour drive from Colombo, and is easily accesible. It is the most calm, relaxing, magical stay. Situated right next to a lake and it's acres and acres of lush garden and nature. What makes the experience the best though apart from the location is the most competent Manager Lasantha, and his staff. The chefs Amal and Chathuranga made excellent meals and prepared them exactly how we asked them to. The 3 hotel staff Kalana, Lakshitha, Sudesh were always helpful and accomodating and very efficient with their service which meant we were never bothered. Overall the whole stay was seamless, and so amazing that I will be recommending The River House to all my friends and family. The Manik Suite aka The Plunge Pool suite is definitely the room to stay in with its personal balcony overlooking the lake and the whole garden, and of course it's very own pool in the balcony. This is the perfect place to stay in for a nice relaxing stay and we could not be more happier with it.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
I have visited Riverhouse once and wanted to have the experience again. I got a garden suite for our stay this time. The location was peaceful and I loved the surroundings. They welcomed us warmly and we got a room that is located near the kitchen area with outside entrance downstairs. I do not recommend that room as it was not soundproof and you can hear all the sounds from the kitchen and it is disturbing. It has a separate window which is opened to another operating room with cctv cameras. The room boy mentioned that I can order anything I want by opening that window and ringing the bell. I was not happy with that option and felt that privacy wasn't maintained properly. I was bothered by that arrangement in the room. Also early in the morning, I can hear someone talking in that room and it was really disturbing. I informed the management but I wasn't given another room even though there was only one room occupied during my stay. The management was negligent and didn't listen to the customer's problem. On the other hand, I loved the food it was super delicious and I give all the credit to the chef who went beyond measure to provide us with delicious food. The pool was great and had a calm environment to enjoy. I wish the management of the hotel will consider this seriously as it is the only negative experience that I had that bothered my whole stay in this nice hotel.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
It was our first visit to River House and it was much more than what we expected from seeing the web pictures. Its airy, spacious and very calm. The bungalow is very clean and well maintained. The Resident Manager Lasantha takes personal care in keeping River House at its top level. The food was exceptionally great with great presentation, attention to detail and of course so delicious. The BBQ topped it all. The chef served us yummy soups everyday which was enjoyed by us all. We had a group of 12. The kids enjoyed the space very much. Lasantha oraganised a boat ride for us which was a lovely experience. Don't forget to stop by the thambili seller on the river. The evening was spent at the pier while watching the beautiful sunset over the river. We totally recommend River House and looking forward to visiting many more times. Keep going Lasantha and tea, you are doing an awesome job!!! Sonali

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 13:00
Check-out: Before 12:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
StyleA la carte
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 5
When you stay at The River House by Asia Leisure in Balapitiya, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Ariyapala Mask Museum. This luxury hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Hikkaduwa Beach and 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Bentota Beach.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at The River House by Asia Leisure?

Check-in at The River House by Asia Leisure is 13:00, and the check-out time is until 12:00.

What are the hotel amenities at The River House by Asia Leisure?

The River House by Asia Leisure amenities include: Diving, Massage room, Parking.

Is The River House by Asia Leisure pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at The River House by Asia Leisure.

How much does it cost to stay at The River House by Asia Leisure?

Prices at The River House by Asia Leisure are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

How to get from the closest airport to The River House by Asia Leisure?

The closest airport is Koggala Airport, and it is about 1 hour 12 mins from hotel by car (59.0 km).

What is The River House by Asia Leisure cancellation policy ?

Typically, cancellations of The River House by Asia Leisure can receive total refund for certain days before arrival. The conditions will vary depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

About This Property

Nearest AirportKoggala Airport
Distance to Airport58.99KM
Nearest Train StationMaha Induruwa Railway Station
Distance to Train Station13.54KM
Average Price FromPKR72695
Hotel Star Rating4