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River Edge Yala

3.0 star property
Hotel in Thissamaharama with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Triple Room | Bathroom
Terrace/patio
River Edge Yala provides amenities like a garden and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, River View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Thissamaharama is home to River Edge Yala. Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Kataragama Archaeological Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yala National Park and Bundala National Park. Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary and Dry Zone Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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Map
410/1, Kirindi Nadi Road, polgahawalana, Thissamaharama, Southern Province, 82600

What's nearby

  • Yatala Dagoba - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bundala National Park - 21 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 25 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Yala National Park - 25 min drive - 12.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪999 cafe & restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

River Edge Yala

Property highlights
River Edge Yala provides amenities like a garden and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Balconies or patios and separate sitting areas
  • Housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 5-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: LKR 1,000 for adults and LKR 1,000 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for LKR 2000.0 per day

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately LKR 1000 for adults and LKR 1000 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: LKR 2000.0 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 only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 5-device limit

Property is also known as

River Edge Yala Hotel
River Edge Yala Thissamaharama
River Edge Yala Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Is River Edge Yala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Edge Yala?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Edge Yala?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at River Edge Yala?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Edge Yala located?

Situated in Thissamaharama, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Yatala Dagoba, Tissa Lake, and Debarawewa Lake. Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Reviews

River Edge Yala Reviews

6.8

5.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abirami

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abirami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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