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The River House by Asia Leisure

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A pool with lounge chairs and a wooden gazebo. - The River House by Asia Leisure (Balapitiya)
A clear blue pool surrounded by trees and a wooden deck. - The River House by Asia Leisure (Balapitiya)
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone staircase leading to the entrance. - The River House by Asia Leisure (Balapitiya)
A bathroom with a glass bowl sink, white tiles, a wooden door leading to a garden, and a small table with a tissue box. - The River House by Asia Leisure (Balapitiya)
A wooden dining area with a table and chairs, under a roof with exposed beams. - The River House by Asia Leisure (Balapitiya)
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The River House by Asia Leisure. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Room options

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View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a sofa, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a large artwork on the wall.

Jacuzzi Suite

  • Garden view
  • 113 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and a view of lush greenery outside.

Pool Suite

  • River view
  • 132 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A living room with an orange sofa, wooden furniture, and framed artwork on the walls.

Family Room

  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Luxury Villa

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 18
  • 5 King Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Balapitiya, The River House by Asia Leisure is near the beach. Natural Moonstone Mine and Seenigama Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kosgoda Spice Garden and Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project. Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project and Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Balapitiya travel guide
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No. 70 Uththamagnana Mawatha, Welagedara, Balapitiya, 80550

What's nearby

  • A tropical beach with palm trees, a thatched-roof hut, and a clear blue sky.
    Bentota Beach
    28 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • A coastal town with a prominent white church, a lighthouse, and a rocky shoreline.
    Galle Fort
    46 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • Ambalangoda Beach
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Puppet Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ambalangoda Beach
    10 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station
    39 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    115 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bord'eau Restourant
    4 min drive
  • KFC
    6 min drive
  • Sanekvin
    6 min drive
  • Mangrove Cave Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Nuwara Bar
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 20 to 35 for adults and LKR 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately LKR 20 to 35 for adults, and LKR 10 to 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 75 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

Frequently asked questions

Does The River House by Asia Leisure have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The River House by Asia Leisure pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The River House by Asia Leisure?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House by Asia Leisure?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 75 per vehicle applies.

Where is The River House by Asia Leisure located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ambalangoda Beach and Puppet Museum. Madu River Safari and Ariyapala Mask Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The River House by Asia Leisure Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning location, wonderful wildlife

Location really amazing, stunning pool area with wonderful shady area to relax and watch wildlife. Great views to Madu river. Beautiful & extremely spacious bedrooms. Staff very helpful - for eg will book tuk tuks for local travel & are very flexible about meal times. 5 bedrooms in total so meal / wine options are limited but are very well done ( in particular the curries ).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

amazing place, poor sleep

The place is amazing. It's riverside in the middle of a great cured garden with wonderful trees and birds of any kind. Peaceful and really relaxing. The suite in which we've been was very spacious and well furnished but. BUT: 1) the bed was really poor. The mattrass old and converging to the center; even worse, the structure is made of pure wood so the feeling is to sleep on the floor. 2) the air conditioning is old and noisy. When you have 90% of humidity and 33 degrees, you need to have a modern A/C, that is silent, especially during the night, especially considering the cost of the room. It doesn't take much to buy a new one.. 3) we were above the restaurant/cafe. The food is really good, but you can hear anyone talking in the evening and even worse in the morning, as the service starts around 7. So, the place is great, the service is outstanding, the place needs renewal on the basics: this is an hotel, i go there mainly to sleep. Well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very luxurious experience

A truely breathtaking location. The ‘hotel’ consists of 5 individual villas with a maximum of 10 guests at any time. We stayed in the room named Gin. This is the perfect place to go if you are looking for peace and tranquility. Relax, recharge and unwind in this peaceful location - the only sounds you’ll hear are from the local wildlife! The staff pay great attention to detail and cater to your every need without intruding your space. The food is outstanding and again, the chef will cater to your specific requirements. A very luxurious experience. I would highly recommend The River House. An outstanding holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastiskt!

Underbart boende med fantastisk service, jättefint rum, supergod mat. Så fin utsikt från våran jättebalkong som hade privat sval pool. Väldigt lugnt och harmoniskt, kändes som man var mitt i djungeln, otroligt vackert. Kan verkligen rekommendera!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The surrounding nature, its serenity, friendly staff, delicious curries.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great relaxing stat

Great stay at the river house, really relaxing. Exactly what we were looking for. Food was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect

Personeel vriendelijk n behulpzaam. Eten en kamer geweldig. Landgoed mooi bijgehouden door vier tuinmannen. Sfeervol gelegen aan rivier.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Paradise

The River House is a little Paradise. The staff is very kind, helpful and makes you feel very welcome. The view is amazing and I forgot work completely. A great weekend trip out of Colombo city to get your energy back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tucked away jewel

Very nice Hotel tucked away in the forest of Sri Lanka. We really enjoyed the quietness and the jungle feeling in a very nice and comfortable environment with modern amenities. A great getaway overall.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018