Ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

4.7 out of 5
67% of guests recommend
5.0 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.3 Room comfort
4.7 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Stunning location, wonderful wildlife

Posted 14 Mar 2020 on Hotels
Location really amazing, stunning pool area with wonderful shady area to relax and watch wildlife. Great views to Madu river. Beautiful & extremely spacious bedrooms. Staff very helpful - for eg will book tuk tuks for local travel & are very flexible about meal times. 5 bedrooms in total so meal / wine options are limited but are very well done ( in particular the curries ).
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Apr 2020 by Sharika, Hotel Management
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings! Thank you so much for the valuable review! We are looking forward to serve you better during your next stay. Thanks
4 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 12 Jul 2019
Comment from Hotel Management
22 Aug 2019 by Sharika, Hotel Management
Dear Sir / Madam Thank you for the complement.
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

A very luxurious experience

Posted 5 Apr 2019 on Hotels
A truely breathtaking location. The ‘hotel’ consists of 5 individual villas with a maximum of 10 guests at any time. We stayed in the room named Gin. This is the perfect place to go if you are looking for peace and tranquility. Relax, recharge and unwind in this peaceful location - the only sounds you’ll hear are from the local wildlife! The staff pay great attention to detail and cater to your every need without intruding your space. The food is outstanding and again, the chef will cater to your specific requirements. A very luxurious experience. I would highly recommend The River House. An outstanding holiday!
Comment from Hotel Management
8 Apr 2019 by Sharika, Hotel Management
Dear Miss Lisa. Greetings! Thank you so much for the complement. Looking forward to serve you during your next stay. Thanks
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 28 Dec 2018
The surrounding nature, its serenity, friendly staff, delicious curries.
Comment from Hotel Management
31 Jan 2019 by Sharika, Hotel Management
Dear Sir / Madam Thank you for the complement. We are looking forward serve you during your next day Thanks
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Great relaxing stat

Posted 8 Nov 2018 on Hotels
Great stay at the river house, really relaxing. Exactly what we were looking for. Food was great.
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

This traveler left a rating score only Posted 24 Aug 2018
5 out of 5
by Mareike

Hidden Paradise

Posted 11 Jul 2017 on Hotels
The River House is a little Paradise. The staff is very kind, helpful and makes you feel very welcome. The view is amazing and I forgot work completely. A great weekend trip out of Colombo city to get your energy back.
5 out of 5
Recommended
for Everyone
by A verified traveler

Tucked away jewel

Posted 10 Feb 2017
Pros: Room was very spacious. Very nice old house converted to a hotel/resort. Having breakfast while listening and seeing the birds and monkeys.
Cons: Air conditioning system control can be better.
Very nice Hotel tucked away in the forest of Sri Lanka. We really enjoyed the quietness and the jungle feeling in a very nice and comfortable environment with modern amenities. A great getaway overall.
3 out of 5
by A verified traveler

amazing place, poor sleep

Posted 24 Feb 2020 on Hotels
The place is amazing. It's riverside in the middle of a great cured garden with wonderful trees and birds of any kind. Peaceful and really relaxing. The suite in which we've been was very spacious and well furnished but. BUT: 1) the bed was really poor. The mattrass old and converging to the center; even worse, the structure is made of pure wood so the feeling is to sleep on the floor. 2) the air conditioning is old and noisy. When you have 90% of humidity and 33 degrees, you need to have a modern A/C, that is silent, especially during the night, especially considering the cost of the room. It doesn't take much to buy a new one.. 3) we were above the restaurant/cafe. The food is really good, but you can hear anyone talking in the evening and even worse in the morning, as the service starts around 7. So, the place is great, the service is outstanding, the place needs renewal on the basics: this is an hotel, i go there mainly to sleep. Well.
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Feb 2020 by Sharika, Hotel Management
Dear Sir / Madam Greetings! Thank you so much for the valuable review. We are sorry for the inconveniences you face during your stay and we will definitely take this up to the management. We are looking forward to serve you better during your next stay. Thanks
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Fantastiskt!

Posted 8 Mar 2019 on Hotels
Underbart boende med fantastisk service, jättefint rum, supergod mat. Så fin utsikt från våran jättebalkong som hade privat sval pool. Väldigt lugnt och harmoniskt, kändes som man var mitt i djungeln, otroligt vackert. Kan verkligen rekommendera!
Comment from Hotel Management
15 Mar 2019 by Sharika, Hotel Management
Dear Ms.Jenny Greetings from The River House! Thank you so much for the complement and we are looking forward to serving during your next stay. Thanks
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