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The River House by Asia Leisure

4.5 star property
Escape to serenity with an airport shuttle and dry cleaning services on hand. Soak up sun by the pool or take leisurely rides on rented bikes.

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Fitness studio
Lobby
Exterior
Interior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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

Jacuzzi Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Jetted bath
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 113 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Minibar
  • Sleeps 18
  • 5 King Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Pool Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 132 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
No. 70 Uththamagnana Mawatha, Welagedara, Balapitiya, 80550

What's nearby

  • Ariyapala Mask Museum - 4 min drive
  • Ambalangoda Beach - 13 min drive
  • Ahungalla Beach - 15 min drive
  • Balapitiya Beach - 16 min drive
  • Hikkaduwa Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 36 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut Ambalangoda - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Boat House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sanekvin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jungle Beach Restaurant & Watersport Ahungalla - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The River House by Asia Leisure

Luxury hotel
At The River House by Asia Leisure, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and wedding services
Room features
All guest rooms at The River House by Asia Leisure have comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December

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

Does The River House by Asia Leisure have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The River House by Asia Leisure pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The River House by Asia Leisure?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The River House by Asia Leisure?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House by Asia Leisure?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The River House by Asia Leisure provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 75 per vehicle applies.

Where is The River House by Asia Leisure located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ariyapala Mask Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ambalangoda Beach and Ahungalla Beach. Balapitiya Beach and Akurala Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Ruggero

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Brielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mareike

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.