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A luxurious hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a grand entrance. - Hotel River Front (Thissamaharama)
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees. - Hotel River Front (Thissamaharama)
A wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pool area. - Hotel River Front (Thissamaharama)
A garden with palm trees and a thatched-roof structure. - Hotel River Front (Thissamaharama)
A two-story building with a red roof and a brick pathway leading to a gated entrance. - Hotel River Front (Thissamaharama)
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel River Front. In addition to a business center and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a view of greenery through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a mirror, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Triple Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Tree House, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a white comforter and a decorative orange and black throw blanket.

Double Room with Fan

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Thissamaharama, Hotel River Front is in the historical district and on a river. Debarawewa Clock Tower and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yala National Park and Bundala National Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like safari tours. Visit our Debarawewa travel guide
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553/3A Gangasiripura, Debarawewa, Thissamaharama, 82600

What's nearby

  • A leopard in a natural setting with sparse vegetation and dry grass.
    Yala National Park
    24 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Debarawewa Clock Tower
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Yatala Dagoba
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Debarawewa Lake
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Debarawewa Lake
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • Cafe Culture
    14 min drive
  • Refresh Sea Food Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Lake Side Hotel
    5 min drive
  • Calorian Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Punchi Bangalawa (පුංචි බංගලාව)
    6 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

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2014

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel River Front have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel River Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel River Front?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel River Front?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel River Front provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel River Front located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Debarawewa Clock Tower, Debarawewa Lake, and Debarawewa Lake. Yatala Dagoba and Tissa Lake are also within 2 mi (3 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

Hotel River Front Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay! Rooms are comfortable and clean with great facilities including a delicious food at their restaurant and a relaxing pool. The staff set up a great full day safari for us with meals included. Everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

Perfect location. Walking distance to town, the temples and the lake. Restaurant offered a variety of food choices and the dishes we had were excellent. Amazing pool, outdoor space. Super helpful/friendly staff. Internet very good in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely hotel on the river

Already planning our next stay here. Lovely hotel right on the river. Friendly helpful staff who couldn't do enough for you. Good menu at night & good breakfast. Way too much food. Area around is so quiet & peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selected as convenient over night stay close to Yala Park. First impression was well kept bright welcoming property. Staff great. Rooms cool large and well maintained. Pool a bonus...and small gym! Breakfast substantial and delish. Definitely recommend for Yala safari visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Nice and clean and upgraded us to the treehouse. Bed was really comfortable and we had both a/c and a fan. Very accommodating and made sure we were booked for a great safari tour. Nice restaurant on site. Went over and above providing take away breakfast for the tour and breakfast at the hotel that accommodated my food intolerance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best in Tissa

Great place , family run business, Dinner and breakfast was included and the best. Friendly people , extremely polity and helpful. There is nothing to complain, felt great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay near Tissamaharama

I love this place and could have stayed longer. A clean swimming pool. A restaurant on site and we could eat any time. Staff were very accommodating. There was also a free jeep tour (offer tips) of the local area where I saw monkeys. Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort

Ok hotel, a bit off the main street

Lost my reservation, however got another room, not my deluxe room with balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Fantastisk utsikt och trevlig personal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Major construction

Overall it was ok.. good design. Newest rooms. My problem that haven't disclosed that they are under construction. Try to relax at the pool when workers are putting tiles 5 miters from you and stare at you all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing Stay at a Nice Place

Friendly staff. Rooms were very clean and in great condition. Pool was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

River

Fantastiskt hotell men inte så bra mat tyvärr.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good place, a bit isolated

This is a great place, with a great staff. The pool was just being finished when we stayed here. It will help because it is a bit removed from restaurants and the town in general. If there for a safari to Yala, they will arrange that for you (at a slightly higher price than in town)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr neu und sauber, tolles Management

Wir suchten eine Unzerkunft in Tissamaharama, um am nächsten Tag auf Safari zu gehen. Das Hotel River Front liegt zwar etwas abseits der Stadt, aber das ist völlig egal, da das Zentrum von Tissamaharama ohnehin nicht sehenswert ist und es dort auch keine empfehlenswerten Restaurants gibt. Die Managerin machte alles möglich. Wir bekamen am nächsten Tag ein Breakfast- Pack morgens um 4:30 Uhr gebracht und konnten so die Safari starten. Das Haus ist wohl neu und dazu sehr gut gepflegt. Es ist die Managerin und ihre Mitarbeiter, die alles hervorragend im Griff haben: Immer liebenswert, immer freundlich und serviceorientiert. Das Frühstück und auch die übrigen angebotenen Mahlzeiten sind hervorragend. Wir würden immer wieder hierher kommen.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfekt för en natt med safari!

Rent och fint hotell, passar bra för att kombinera med safari i yala. Tyvärr är maten inte så bra här och det finns inget i närheten heller.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location for safari

The reason for coming to this area was to visit Yalla national park. The hotel organised an excellent half day safari for us with a really good, knowledgeable guide. This was really helpful as there were so many touts offering trips it could have been a nightmare. The accommodation was adequate, the staff friendly and helpful. All in all it provided good value for money.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Magnifique petit hôtel presque familial, récent et bien entretenu. Le jardin à l'arrière est très agréable. L'accueil par la jeune Manager est excellent et tout le personnel est charmant et se plie en quatre pour nous faire plaisir. Chambre grande, très propre, arrangée avec goût. Lit ultra confortable. Je recommande très fortement cet hôtel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A modern hotel with a traditional touch.

Just minutes off the main road, you enter through an impressive gateway and see in front of you an almost fairytale structure, set in a tropical garden. Large rooms with cold drinks always available. FYI however, I suspect that it's a little walk to town or anywhere else if you don't have a car.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bekvämt och rent

Mycket bra hotell, trevlig personal det var ett familjehotellet med 10 rum och väldigt hög standard. De serverade god mat i sin restaurang. Fixade med utflykt till Yala och taxi service.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis in the Jungle!

Amazing property run by a very nice Family. Service superb. Breakfast nice. We were there during the Poas(Full Moon) and the family kindly invited us to the Big Buddha Temple in the evening which was very special! Thank you Again Family!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

nice hotel

we enjoyed our stay. too bad there wasn't one vegetarian meal option available in the restaurant. besides that we had to wait very long (more than 90minutes) for a simple lunch meal. very clean rooms, friendly staff.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfecto para noche antes de safari Yala

Teniamos reserva en este hotel, pero finalmente nos pasaron al Elephant Eye que está enfrente. Acaba de inaugurar y nos dijeron q es de la misma cadena. Es superior: habs grandes, piscina y buen restaurante (cenamos buen pescado). Visitamos el River Front y nos llamó la atención la casa en árbol. Tiene muy buena pinta. Vistas a río y arboleda, pero muchos mosquitos (repelente a tope). Además organizan safaris a Yala en jeep propio de calidad a buen precio: $40/persona con entradas a Parque incluidas. Te preparan pack desayuno para llevar si madrugas para Safari (5am). Está alejado de Tissa pero es una opción muy buena en calidad/precio
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay. Much better than I expected. Will recommend highly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small, clean hotel worth your money

Although it was a bit hard to find, this small hotel was a great choice for us. We only spent one night but we would have stayed longer with no problem. The room was clean and new, we had a small terrace off our room and they were doing some renovations in the backyard so it will look great outside as well. The staff was friendly and were willing to meet our every request. We had dinner delivered to the tables on the second floor outside our room, and after a long, hot day, the cold beer was very welcome. Breakfast was very good as well.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Bon hôtel, bon accueil

L'hôtel est situé dans une zone hôtelière, un peu en retrait de Tissa (autre village).