River Garden Resort

Hotels
7.9 (75 reviews)
Seelogama , Belihul Oya , lk

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Delicious food
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Room cleanliness
Shortage of amenities
Need for property maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
6.74
Room was smelly and cleanliness could be improved.
Service
8.71
Friendly supportive staff enhancing the experience.
Location
8.75
Location and surrounding nature are highly appreciated.
Room Quality
6.7
Rooms need maintenance as noted.
Amenities
7.73
Shortages of amenities observed.
Value for Money
7.69
Satisfactory value for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Delicious food enjoyed during the stay.
Overall Experience
8.11
Overall satisfied with the stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:18

Property Description

Tropical Oasis by the River

Tranquil Accommodations: Nestled amidst lush greenery, River Garden Resort offers comfortable Cottages & Tented Rooms with scenic views of the Belihuloya River and Horton Plains Mountain Range.

Adventure and Exploration: The resort provides opportunities for hiking trips, sightseeing activities, and adventure sports like Canoeing, Zip-lining, and ATV rides.

Culinary Delights: Guests can enjoy a variety of Continental, Chinese, and local dishes at the on-site restaurant, with the option for barbecue facilities and room service.

Experience serenity and adventure at River Garden Resort. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

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 public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 5 and older are allowed.
    Children 6 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 75 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.74
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 6.7
Amenities: 7.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.11
Юлия • couple • bg
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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AJAY KUMAR • solo_traveller • in
10
Pros:

The location is amazing, I fell in love with the place the moment I landed here. The staff was polite and helpful. Mr. Harish and Rasika were friendly and kind. The food was delicious, the cottages are cute, Wi-Fi was strong, everything was so clean and organized. The best thing was the river, and the canal was the icing on the cake. For peace loving people, it was no less than a paradise!

Cons:

I am not sure about this, but was the drinking water free of cost?? It should be, especially if you are living on the banks of a river.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Prabath • extended_group • lk
8
Pros:

Friendly staff

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Hasitha Ranathunga • extended_group • lk
10
Pros:

The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the prices were quite reasonable for the quality offered.

The Resort Manager, Mr. Harischandra, provided excellent service and took the time to explain and help us explore the surrounding area. He also arranged a vehicle for our trip to Baker’s Bend, along with a skilled and reliable driver, which made our experience even more enjoyable.

Mr. Rasika also delivered good service, ensuring that all our food requirements were met and attending promptly to every request. He was efficient, attentive, and always quick to assist.

We sincerely appreciate the excellent service provided by both of them. Thank you for making our stay so pleasant and memorable!

Cons:

There were no working TVs in the two rooms we stayed in. Other than that, everything was good. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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World_Traveller_1 • couple • mt
10
Pros:

Great location. Very peaceful next to a river. Friendly and helpful staff and the restaurant has very good food.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Dilanka • couple • lk
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Tobi • couple • de
9
Pros:

We had a pleasant stay at River Garden. The well designed bungalow was very comfortable, clean and spacious. The location is great, overlooking a beautiful garden and paddy fields, within a short walk the river (nice swim spot) can be reached. The staff was friendly and the dinner we had at the restaurant was tasty, though the portions were quite small. Overall a nice place to stay and explore the beautiful area of Belihuloya

Cons:

Kettle in the room would've been nice

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Anusanka • couple • lk
8
Awesome
Pros:

We liked the location and time spent with the environment. Good service was given from Thilak which inspired us more..

Cons:

The breakfast should have more variation as we got the same breakfast for the two days. Also we didn't had a television in the room

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Sandeepa • couple • lk
4
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Chaminda • extended_group • lk
6
Pros:

LOCATION EXCELLENT

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
C
Chamod • couple • lk
7
Good
Pros:

Location

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
Юлия • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Хороший дом для любителей социальной дистанции. Хороший дом для любителей чистоты. Хороший дом для любителей сказочной природы. Хороший дом для любителей тишины.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • si
10
Pros:

First let me start with commenting on other comments. Yes there are some stairs, but its really not a big deal unless you have some problems walking (they will also carry your luggage down and back up).

The rooms are spacious, clean, modern and well thought trough. They are a bit moldy in some corners but that is to be expected, also the price reflects things like that.

The bathroom is very nice with an actual water preheater so you get really hot water.

When first entering the room they prepare incense so it smells really nice. You will also get a tasty welcome drink. There is also 2 bottles of water.

In the morning you can look on the rice fields while the sun rises. You can see thr sunrise from your room :).
Peacocks, monkeys, rice irrigation channel, it all ads to a beautiful jungle experience and the river a bit lower is perfect to cool down on a hot day.

We didnt have a calhamce to try the restaurant.

All in all we really liked it and would highly recommend.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Bence • couple • hu
9
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Tania • family_with_children • gb
5
Friendly staff, lovely area but room not up to scratch
Pros:

We choose this place as a stopping bridge on our travels and to experience somewhere more remote. The staff were absolutely wonderful and very helpful and organised us a local walking tour which was one of the highlights of our trip to Sri Lanka. The river and waterfalls are a fun place to hang out.

Cons:

Unfortunately the rooms are very very damp - this could be down to a mixture of the monkeys stealing the roof tiles and heavy rain however the smell is very evident as soon as you walk in and it doesn't leave you. You can't open the windows for ventilation due to the mosquito's and bugs. We suggested they build a frame with a net on to fit in the window frame so they can be opened during the day.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Asoka • extended_group • lk
1
Found some bugs on the beds. Never recommend to anyone.
Pros:

Surroundings

Cons:

Over priced. Requested couple of tea bags but never received. Parth to the cabanas was very slippery and strenuous so not recommended for people over 50. Steps are very high and hard to climb. Only 3 identical cabanas but prices are different.Dinner was very cheap but low quality.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Senavirathne • couple • lk
5
Pros:

The surroundings are very beautiful.

Cons:

There is a problem with hot water, the shower only gets hot water for 1-2 minutes, then no more. Hot water is essential because the surrounding environment is very cold.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Sahan • couple • au
8
Pleasing stay, delicious food and friendly supportive staff
Pros:

Location and Surrounding with Nature

Cons:

Lack of Maintenance of the property
Shortages of amenities

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Vithanage • couple • us
4
Rooms were smelly.
Pros:

The rooms were way down. No railing to hold.

2025-11-22 • via Nuitee
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Jayathilaka • extended_group • lk
3
2025-09-29 • via Nuitee