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The River House by Asia Leisure

4.5 star property

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Garden
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Jacuzzi Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
A spacious living area with a white sofa set, a coffee table with a bowl, and a view of lush greenery and a lake.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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No. 70 Uththamagnana Mawatha, Welagedara, Balapitiya, 80550
  • Place, Puppet Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambalangoda Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bentota Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a sofa, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Jacuzzi Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Jacuzzi Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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View from room

Pool Suite

  • River view
  • 1421 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • 1614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Villa

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 18
  • 5 King Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Balapitiya

Located within a mile (2 km) of Puppet Museum, The River House by Asia Leisure is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ariyapala Mask Museum. This 5-room, 4.5-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Puppet Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ambalangoda Beach - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Hikkaduwa Beach - 22 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Bentota Beach - 27 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Galle Fort - 46 min drive - 26.5 miles

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 39 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut Ambalangoda - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pasindu Rasa Wimana ~ පසිඳු රස විමන - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nuwara Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ceylon - Riu Sri Lanka - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The River House by Asia Leisure

Guests of The River House by Asia Leisure enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for LKR 75 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Sitting areas, minibars, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 20 to 35 for adults and LKR 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately LKR 20 to 35 for adults, and LKR 10 to 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 75 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 30.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.

Property is also known as

River House Villa Balapitiya
River House Balapitiya
The River House Hotel Balapitiya
The River House Sri Lanka/Balapitiya
The River House by Asia Leisure Hotel
The River House by Asia Leisure Balapitiya
The River House by Asia Leisure Hotel Balapitiya

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The River House by Asia Leisure?

The River House by Asia Leisure provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around The River House by Asia Leisure?

This hotel is located in Balapitiya within a short 15-minute walk of Puppet Museum. You'll also find Ambalangoda Beach and Ahungalla Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The River House by Asia Leisure?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Are there luxury amenities available at The River House by Asia Leisure?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and in-room massages at this hotel.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure include a casino on the premises?

No, The River House by Asia Leisure doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The River House by Asia Leisure?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about The River House by Asia Leisure?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The River House by Asia Leisure serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The River House by Asia Leisure allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The River House by Asia Leisure.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The River House by Asia Leisure?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The River House by Asia Leisure.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The River House by Asia Leisure.

The River House by Asia Leisure Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning location, wonderful wildlife

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 ).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ruggero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

amazing place, poor sleep

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very luxurious experience

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastiskt!

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The surrounding nature, its serenity, friendly staff, delicious curries.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great relaxing stat

Great stay at the river house, really relaxing. Exactly what we were looking for. Food was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect

Personeel vriendelijk n behulpzaam. Eten en kamer geweldig. Landgoed mooi bijgehouden door vier tuinmannen. Sfeervol gelegen aan rivier.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mareike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Paradise

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tucked away jewel

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018