Old Bridge Riverside Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (60 reviews)
Bibilioya , Kitulgala , lk

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Organized rafting and canyoning
Beautiful river view
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Squeaky bed
Limited activities outside of rafting

Categories

Cleanliness
8.23
Some reports of squeaky beds and doors.
Service
9.7
Excellent service with friendly staff and well-organized activities.
Location
9.24
Beautiful location alongside the river, perfect for outdoor activities.
Room Quality
8.19
Rooms are nice but some issues with bed comfort.
Amenities
8.72
Good facilities with fun activities offered.
Value for Money
9.18
Affordable prices for excellent activities organized.
Food and Beverage
8.73
Good breakfast and dining options available.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall a great experience, with many enjoyable activities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:29

Property Description

Scenic Riverside Setting
Located in Kitulgala, Old Bridge Riverside Hotel offers a picturesque retreat with a garden, terrace, and water sports facilities. Each room boasts a balcony with stunning river and mountain views, ensuring a serene stay amidst nature.

Comfort and Convenience
Guests can enjoy amenities such as a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi. The rooms feature private bathrooms, free toiletries, a desk, and a kettle for added comfort. The shared lounge and kitchen add to the homely atmosphere of the hotel.

Outdoor Adventures
For outdoor enthusiasts, the hotel offers hiking, fishing, and bike hire options, making it an ideal choice for those seeking adventure in the beautiful surroundings of Kitulgala.

Experience tranquility and adventure at Old Bridge Riverside Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$18 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 60 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.23
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.19
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 9.18
Food and Beverage: 8.73
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Aron • solo_traveller • nl
10
Fijn verblijf op een mooie locatie met leuke activiteiten (canyoning en raften)
Pros:

Mooie locatie, vriendelijk personeel, schone ruime kamer

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Emile • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely people that looked after us during our stay. Breakfast and dinner was very good and they were able to arrange activities for us.

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Pasasna • extended_group • lk
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Mike • extended_group • fr
10
Excellent rapport qualité prix pour un séjour dans la nature
Pros:

Nous avons loué 3 chambres propres et calmes pour un rapport qualité prix imbattable. Nous avons mangé sur un balcon surplombant la rivière. Ils nous ont organisé une sortie canyoning et rafting super sympa. Belle enceinte dans le salon pour mettre sa musique . Très bon souvenir !

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Sadia Afrin • couple • bd
10
A pleasant, comfortable homely stay, friendly host and delicious breakfast. Highly recommended.
Pros:

Jony (the host) welcomed us with fresh watermelon juice and nice smile. Room was tidy. There was a river flowing just beside the hotel and we took bath in it since it was safe. Crystal clear water and lottss of fishes amused us. Kithulgala is a place for adventures but we chose to enjoy differently. So took a walk through the village. Enjoyed tea sitting beside kelani river.
There was a big TV (with subscription of prime, netflix) in the shared living room. We enjoyed watching movie there.

The most pleased thing was the food, it was soo delicious that we chose eat in the hotel during our stay. Also the water in the freeze was completely free! It not just saved our money and hassle, it showed their generosity.

Cons:

Almost nothing. Bathroom got wet while taking shower but it became dry within few minutes! So no issue for us.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Myrna • couple • nl
9
Quiet and peaceful place with an amazing view.
Pros:

We had a very lovely stay. The view is wonderful, very serene and peaceful. I found myself sitting in one of the chairs overlooking the river a lot. What I loved about the place was the luxury of high water pressure in the shower!

The place was clean, however keep in mind that you’re in the jungle so you’ll find some ants in your room.

The breakfast is basic but okay. Think of an egg, hoppers, coconut pancake and a juice. One day we had a coconut roti and some mushrooms which were very delicious.

We booked the rafting through the place and it was a very fun experience despite the dry season. (The river isn’t as high in water)

If you’d like to have a relaxing, peaceful and chill place to stay with an amazing view over the river, then this is your place.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Cons:

There was a moment we found some ants in the bed but when we asked to switch rooms they instantly said of course, no problem! The staff is very friendly and helpful.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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alunn99 • couple • gb
9
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Comfortable, spacious room with nice amenities. Nice balcony view overlooking the river and some jungle. The food was very nice. The staff were helpful.

Cons:

Would be good to know if they can't serve dinner ahead of time, but otherwise, all good.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Jildou • couple • nl
7
Je kan mooi zitten op het balkon en chillen in de rivier
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel!

Cons:

Hygiene

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • lk
10
Viel Natur und tolle Atmosphäre!
Pros:

Tolles Frühstück und toll am Fluß gelegen, in dem man auch hätte schwimmen können. Viel Natur.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Renuka • couple • in
10
Very budget friendly , hygienic and hospitable experience. For anyone who is looking for an authentic experience of peop
Pros:

Very warm and hospitable host
Excellent srilankan food - enjoyed breakfast lunch and dinner ( chicken curry, sambol, coconut roti)
This property has an amazing balcony and common area which makes you feel very much at home
Excellent Location

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Sterre Milena • couple • nl
8
2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Eleni • couple • cy
9
Great Rafting & Canyoning they prepared for us! Room is good - nothing too fancy.
Pros:

They organised rafting and canyoning for us for a very reasonable price (30USD pp for both) which was excellent. The guide was great and had lots of fun.

Cons:

Squeaky bed.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
8
2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mouath • couple • ps
9
2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • extended_group • de
10
2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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LUCIA • extended_group • it
8
Bel soggiorno nella natura
Pros:

La struttura con le camere che affacciano sulla terrazza sul fiume sono belle.
Abbiamo cenato in terrazza con cibo buono ordinato in struttura ma reperito all’esterno

Cons:

Nulla .
Se però vi fermate qui per fare rafting considerate i tempi in quanto la diga apre alle 9 e l’attività non inizia prima delle 9:30/10del mattino

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Dominik • couple • de
10
Top Blick auf den Fluss/Bach
Pros:

Sehr freundlicher Mitarbeiter, der für uns auch einen Ausflug zum Raften organisiert hat. Wir haben das Ambiente mit dem Blick auf den Flusslauf/Bach sehr genossen und konnten wunderbar entspannen. Das Frühstück war üppig und hat sehr gut geschmeckt. Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Matt • family_with_children • gb
9
2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
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May • extended_group • il
10
Pros:

Amazing place!!!!

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Michel • family_with_children • nl
9
Pros:

Uitzicht jungle vanaf balkon

Cons:

Buiten raften, canoying, verders weinig te doen

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee