Old Bridge Riverside Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (74 reviews)
Bibilioya , Kitulgala , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Garden
Pets allowed
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 74 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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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely room and best shower we have had. Lovely view and welcome.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • be
9
Fijn verblijf aan het water
Pros:

Het is een klein hotel met slechts 3 kamers, wij hadden bovendien het geluk de enige gasten te zijn. Het uitzicht en het geluid van de rivier is heel rustgevend. Comfortabele bedden. Na de canyoning (via hen geregeld) mochten we nog douchen. Heel lekker gegeten ook, zowel het ontbijt als het diner.

Cons:

Het was er heel vochtig omwille van de regen en de locatie vlakbij de rivier.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Mieke • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Lekkere stoelen met uitzicht over de rivier

Cons:

Airco werkte niet goed

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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silke • couple • fr
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Lalinda • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Karel • solo_traveller • cz
9
Pros:

Clean, nice lounge and balcony. Freely accessible bottled water. Ceiling fan. Welcome drink.
No problem with washing our laundry.

Cons:

A bit distant from the town, and harder to get to, but that also gives more peace.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Mirjam • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • couple • pl
9
Very nice stay in a beautiful scenery!
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Philip • family_with_children • be
8
Pros:

Dit hotel heeft iets avontuurlijks! Super leuke locatie. Heel vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Het hotel ligt aan het water dus het is er wel wat vochtig.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • be
9
Pros:

Elke ochtend een typisch Sri Lankaans ontbijt.
Heel vriendelijk personeel.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Lourdes • couple • ph
5
There are a lot of better options around the area.
Pros:

The place was beautiful, the room has a nice river view very close where you can swim

Cons:

As per the facility list there is badminton activity, karaoke etc which has none. The breakfast was very poor and we had to wait for next guest to finish because there’s only one table. The menu was 90 percent nit available and u have to tell in advance so they can prepare and they will just tell u to get into the restaurant outside.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Karthikesu • solo_traveller • lk
7
Pros:

Calming and relaxing

Cons:

The drive way to get in

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Nelaka • couple • lk
9
Pros:

View and the location

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Pubudu • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

The room was spacious

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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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