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The River House

Authentically Sri Lankan boutique hotel the River House is the private-pool-equipped, butler-at-the-ready bolthole your jungle-hideaway dreams are made of: a five-room spot on the waterfront, tucked away amid the greenery. With its laid-back ambiance, it’s more like staying at your chic friends’ private waterfront home than a hotel.

Set on the edge of the Madhu Ganga River, the River House enjoys a secluded spot on the outskirts of a fishing village; it’s less than a kilometre to a laid-back surfer beach.

Room Types

Garden Suite

These two 74 sq m suites, which can be interconnecting, have a private terrace and garden view. Each has separate living area and bedroom, with a king-size bed, air conditioning, minibar, free bottled water and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Each ensuite bathroom opens out onto the garden, and has a bath tub with a shower.

from £190

Jacuzzi Suite

This 113 sq m suite on the ground floor overlooks the river from its flower-filled semi-private garden. The suite has a hottub and outside shower, and indoors there’s a king-size bed, air conditioning, minibar, free bottled water and tea- and coffee-making facilities. In the ensuite bathroom, you’ll find a bath tub and shower.

from £252

Plunge Pool Suite

This 132 sq m suite, on the first floor, has a private balcony with views of the river. It has its own private plunge pool, a king-size bed, air conditioning, a minibar, free bottled water and tea- and coffee-making facilities, and there’s a bath tub with a shower in the ensuite bathroom.

from £438

Location

No 70, Uthamanyana Mawatha, Welagedara, Balapitiya, Sri Lanka, 80550

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We are on a mission to simplify bespoke travel planning. This starts by handpicking boutique hotels that have wonderful design, character and ethical practices at their core. Each and every traveller is important, that’s why we have a dedicated team ready to help 24/7. If you want anything extra arranged, from a hire car on arrival to a bespoke experience away from the crowds, all you need to do is ask. For every hotel booked, we will plant a tree in your name and 1% of our revenues are donated to our inspiring charity partner, Hello World..

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As a highly personalised and service-driven company, we are keen to support all of our clients in helping you to make the best possible decision and to be able to travel with confidence in this ever-changing climate. We’ll work with you to ensure that you are fully comfortable with every element of your trip from the moment you visit our website, right up until you get back home. Your health and safety is of the upmost importance, and we ensure all of our hotels are vetted under the latest regulations and are under constant review.

Cancellation Policy

We charge a non-refundable deposit and you can change your travel dates for free up to one week before your trip, which is when your balance is due. Our post-booking services are industry leading and your deposit is to ensure we can offer you the support you deserve, every step of the way. Expect 24/7 access to our team of Travel Experts, a slick concierge app, and VIP treatment on arrival.

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