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The River House by Asia Leisure

Property class: 4.5
Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with outdoor pool

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A pool area with wooden loungers and a tiled floor, surrounded by lush greenery.
A room with a glass-top coffee table, wooden chairs, and a view of a garden through a doorway.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.
A room with a bed, two white sofas, a table with a bowl of fruit, and a view of a lush garden and lake.
A spacious living area with a white sofa set, a coffee table with a bowl, and a view of lush greenery and a lake.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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No. 70 Uththamagnana Mawatha, Welagedara, Balapitiya, 80550
  • Place, Puppet Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hikkaduwa Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Bentota Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Jacuzzi Suite

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Pool Suite

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

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
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Villa

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

About the area

Balapitiya

Close to the beach.You'll find Puppet Museum and Madu River Safari within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Ariyapala Mask Museum and Ambalangoda Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Puppet Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hikkaduwa Beach - 22 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Bentota Beach - 28 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Galle Fort - 46 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 52 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanekvin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Cave Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪114 Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riti Panna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bord'eau Restourant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The River House by Asia Leisure

Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The River House by Asia Leisure. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Balapitiya hotel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The River House by Asia Leisure offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.

Property is also known as

River House Villa Balapitiya
River House Balapitiya
The River House Hotel Balapitiya
The River House Sri Lanka/Balapitiya
The River House by Asia Leisure Hotel
The River House by Asia Leisure Balapitiya
The River House by Asia Leisure Hotel Balapitiya

Frequently asked questions

How close is The River House by Asia Leisure to the airport?

The River House by Asia Leisure is 81.1 mi (115-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure have an airport shuttle?

The River House by Asia Leisure offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of LKR 75 per vehicle, one way.

How close is The River House by Asia Leisure to the beach?

This hotel is 13.8 mi (36-min drive) from Bentota Beach and 3 mi (13-min drive) from Ambalangoda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The River House by Asia Leisure offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The River House by Asia Leisure, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between LKR 20 and 35 for adults, LKR 10 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The River House by Asia Leisure?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The River House by Asia Leisure?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure have a pool?

The River House by Asia Leisure features an outdoor pool.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The River House by Asia Leisure to downtown Balapitiya?

The River House by Asia Leisure is 1.1 mi away from Balapitiya.

The River House by Asia Leisure Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ruggero

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

Lisa

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

Jenny

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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Paul

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

Mareike

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

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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