Hotel River Front

Hotels
9.4 (1121 reviews)
No,540/ 1A Gangasiripura Debarawewa , Tissamaharama , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Comfy Rooms
Clean Facilities
Cons:
Location may be too far from city center
Bathroom size smaller than expected

Categories

Cleanliness
9.35
General comments about cleanliness in reviews were positive, noting clean and well-maintained rooms.
Service
9.85
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.85
Some reviews noted the location being a bit far from the center and restaurants.
Room Quality
9.15
Rooms mentioned as comfy and well-furnished with unique charm.
Amenities
9.35
Good amenities noted including pool and dining options.
Value for Money
9.35
Well-regarded for the overall quality received in relation to price.
Food and Beverage
9.55
Food and dining options consistently received high praise.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall sentiment in reviews was highly positive with many stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:51

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Hotel River Front in Tissamaharama offers 4-star accommodation with a range of amenities including an outdoor pool, free parking, and a bar. Each room is equipped with modern essentials like a flat-screen TV, fridge, and free WiFi. Some rooms even feature balconies with pool views for a touch of luxury.

Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the hotel's restaurant, serving Chinese, British, and French cuisine. Special dietary needs are catered to with vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal options available. Start your day right with a buffet or continental breakfast offered daily.

Recreational Activities
Explore the surroundings with bike or car hire services or opt for a cycling adventure. Visit nearby attractions like Bundala Bird Sanctuary and Situlpawwa for a memorable experience. With a 24-hour front desk and airport transfers, your stay at Hotel River Front will be seamless.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1121 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.35
Service: 9.85
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 9.35
Food and Beverage: 9.55
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Susan • extended_group • gb
10
We really enjoyed our stay, and would definitely recommend
Pros:

It was spotlessly clean, and the staff were wonderful - very helpful and polite and made all the arrangements for us to do a safari in yala. The food in the restaurant was also very good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Lysanne • couple • nl
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Andries • couple • nl
8
Gastvrij hotel en staf
Pros:

De service van het personeel. Uitstekende locatie voor safari. Goede keuken en cocktailbar.

Cons:

Temperatuur van het douchewater, harde matrassen. Badkamer behoeft upgrade.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Ugo • couple • nl
9
Heerlijk verblijf en heel persoonlijk
Pros:

Heel schoon en zeer persoonlijke bediening.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Angelique • couple • nl
10
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Yepeng • family_with_children • cn
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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SHUAI • family_with_children • cn
4
老板难以沟通。
Pros:

总起房间大小，卫生尚可。距离雅拉不算近。开车15分左右

Cons:

老板难以沟通，第二天要早起去雅拉动物园，非要一早就退一个房间。

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • solo_traveller • de
10
Wunderschönes kleines Hotel zwischen den Nationalparks
Pros:

Sehr hübsche, gemütliche Unterkunft mit 17 Zimmern und super sauber. Personal ist sehr freundlich und man kann von dort aus auch Besuche in die Nationalparks buchen. Frühstück ist riesig mit Früchten, Eiern und Saft. Ich hatte das Baumhaus und das war super toll ausgestattet und gemütlich.

Cons:

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2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
Very good 3* hotel with good facilities only 30 mins drive from Yala game parks
Pros:

Very friendly helpful staff
Nice clean swimming pool and small gym
Newly refurbished rooms incl bathroom

Cons:

Only a few bottles of wine to pick from. If you like a glass of wine then bring your own.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • au
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
Lovely, clean hotel with friendly, welcoming and helpful staff.
Pros:

It was a perfect stay for a one night stop before our Yale Safari the next morning. Rooms were spotless, spacious and very comfortable. Evening meal was delicious and second to none.

Cons:

Nothing not to like.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • couple • pl
10
Great safari location
Pros:

Very nice and clean room and bathroom. Nice food in the hotel restaurant (great kottu). Loved the pool and organized safari.

Cons:

Breakfast to go could be a bit better (forgot to share when staff asked for feedback)

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • fr
10
Fabulous stay!
Pros:

We enjoyed staying at the River Front as we felt that everything was of the highest standard.
Sri Lankan food option in the restaurant was exceptional,along with attention to detail by the staff and especially the bar man.
They organized a great safari, laundry and onwards travel arrangements.
Pool and garden were beautiful.

Cons:

Nothing!!!

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Minderhoud • couple • nl
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Marie • family_with_children • dk
10
Great hotel we would highly recommend
Pros:

Really nice hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff, great food, super pool area and close to the safari park. We did one day in block 5 and one day through main gate. Everything was perfect

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • ie
9
Beautiful Hotel
Pros:

The hotel was immaculately maintained and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. The food was lovely and they sold alcohol too (which wasn't common in Sri Lanka). We based ourselves there to do two safaris in Yala National Park. The hotel arranged the trips for us and it was so worth it. Our driver (Ravee) was incredible which meant we got to see everything we wished for.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Orlagh • extended_group • ie
10
Amazing
Pros:

From the moment we walked in we were in heaven. The welcome drinks, the decor, the pool. We did the safari through the hotel and we’re lucky enough to have the most amazing driver/tracker Channa. Channa ensured we saw all the animals we were interested in, we were amongst the first few groups to enter the national park. The hotel was so accommodating. Special thanks to Shara and Chomburger. The general manager set the tone which was so relaxed and nice. Food and drinks brilli, pool amazing. Thanks guys

Cons:

Stay wasn’t long enough. One nights not enough.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • ch
10
Fantastisch
Pros:

Die Unterkunft war perfekt. Es hatte auch einen Pool. Es war alles wirklich wunderbar. Wir nutzen dieses Hotel als Ausgangspunkt fürs Safari. Das Personal war sehr nett und aufmerksam. Herzlichen Dank dem ganzen Team wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

Cons:

Alles war perfekt

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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AIDAR • couple • ru
7
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Mohamed • couple • lk
10
Very relaxed and comfy stay
Pros:

Had an amazing stay, the place was very relaxed, super comfy rooms.
The atmosphere, the service, food, staff and overall everything was 10/10
Definitely coming back again.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee