Kithulgala Rest House
Rest House Road, Kithulgala
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Why people book this hotel
“Good location and excellent view”
“A lovely location and caring staff”
“The staff were exceptional”
“The lovely check in staff gave us two neighbouring rooms which were spacious and…”
“We requested a different room and they sorted it out”
“Very comfortable accommodation with good food and particularly friendly, helpful…”
“The property grounds were big and clean”
“but the cgarging price is not worth with the room facility”
“Breakfast with a river / jungle view -exceptional”
Overview
Set amidst a tropical landscape, Kithulgala Rest House offers sweeping views of the Kelani River. It features a restaurant, tour desk and rooms that overlook the greenery. Rooms at Rest House Kitulgala come with modern interiors and dark wood furnishings. All are equipped with a seating area, TV and en suite bathroom with shower facilities. The hotel offers car rental services for guests who wish to explore the area. Room and laundry services are also provided upon request. The restaurant serves a variety of Eastern and Western dishes. A buffet spread of traditional Sri Lankan dishes is available during the weekends. Dining options in the garden or by the river can be arranged. Kitulgala House is 75 km from Colombo International Airport and a 2.5-hour drive from Colombo.
Traveller reviews
Mapitigama
family_with_children
May 10, 2026
Breakfirst is good .but the cgarging price is not worth with the room facility
Anastasia O
couple
February 17, 2026
“Great location”
Good location and excellent view
Andrew
extended_group
November 13, 2025
“Aperfect base for rafting and forest hiking if you are interested in nature.”
A lovely location and caring staff. Food good and varied.
Manohari
couple
November 5, 2025
“Activity break for a couple”
Easy access to all the activities🥰 We found rafting, bike tours and bird watching in the area very easily. The staff were exceptional. They even tried to book train tickets and taxies for us. We requested a different room and they sorted it out. They made a great effort to make us comfortable and did a special surprise cake for our anniversary. The food was tasty and had a variety.
Hendry
extended_group
March 5, 2025
“Better than what others say”
After reading the other reviews, I expected the worst, but it was much better than expected. The lovely check in staff gave us two neighbouring rooms which were spacious and air conditioned. The property grounds were big and clean.
Ali Mohammed
family_with_children
May 22, 2024
The staff and rooms are not meant for living. After we booked we found out from locals that this is not a guesthouse to stay in.
Hugh
solo_traveller
April 20, 2024
“Very good location as a base for exploring the area.”
Very comfortable accommodation with good food and particularly friendly, helpful staff. Went out of their way to help organise travel around the area to see the wildlife.
Vivi
couple
January 30, 2024
“Grand old”
Beautiful location with very nice staff . The beddings etc is all new . They are slowly renovating the place . We really enjoyed our stay . Breakfast with a river / jungle view -exceptional
Guido
family_with_children
January 22, 2024
Fantastic location.
lesley
couple
December 19, 2023
“Would stay again 🙂”
Lovely location very nice staff, comfortable beds
Nandana
extended_group
August 1, 2023
“Excellent location awith friendly staff”
Excellent location, friendly staff.
Peter
family_with_children
July 2, 2023
“River stay”
Location right by the river was amazing. There was.one waiter who.served us who was.so helpful. Food was good.
Andrew
couple
March 30, 2023
“fine for an overnight stay!”
beautiful views of the river, near to where the Bridge over the river Kwai was filmed! nice welcome drink
Robin Younger
family_with_children
March 16, 2023
“This hotel might have been good in 1957 for the filming of Bridge Over the River Kwai but not now”
The location
Shawn
couple
November 16, 2022
“good hotel for the town but it is old”
Location was decent for rafting and next to main street, staff was very friendly and helpful A++++, awesome view on the river! Food was also decent
nuwan
extended_group
April 16, 2022
Location is really amazing and very beautiful Staff is very friendly and helpful Sadly hotel facilities very poor .. bathroom and inside the room very old
Marek
solo_traveller
February 27, 2022
Nice location.
Allan
couple
February 8, 2022
“A staff that doesn't deserve the place”
AC was working well and hot water available. The little patio outside the room was nice to enjoy the view of the river.
Kasun
couple
February 7, 2022
Location, service & foods
Chethii
couple
February 2, 2022
friendly staff....tastyy food
Facilities
Activities
Billiards, Hiking, Cycling, Water sport facilities on site, Bike tours
Entertainment and family services
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Accessible parking
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Services
Daily housekeeping, Tour desk, Ironing service, Packed lunches, Car hire, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Laundry
Transport
Airport drop off
Double Room with Garden View
This double room includes a TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
This air-conditioned twin/double room is comprised of a TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with river views.
Standard Double or Twin Room with Fan
Fan-cooled room comes with modern interiors and dark wood furnishings. All are equipped with a seating area, TV and en suite bathroom with shower facilities.
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