River Pavilion, Kitulgala
pallegama road
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Why people book this hotel
“Even the monkies were great and polite 😁”
“They will have host was very kind and generous”
“Lovely place and great first sleeping spot in Sri Lanka”
“Room was spacious with good amenities”
“The location, interior design and you personnel were great”
“Fantastic new property right on the beach”
“The space was clean and appeared well looked after, with small design touches ac…”
“The bedrooms are generous and beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are clean and …”
“Great value for money and highly recommended”
“The breakfast service was amazing”
Overview
Located in Yatiyantota and only 42 km from Leisure World, River Pavilion, Kitulgala provides accommodation with river views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden and inner courtyard views. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Certain units in the villa complex have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a kettle, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. At the villa complex, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The villa serves a continental and American breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. A coffee shop can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. The area is popular for cycling, and free use of bicycles is available at River Pavilion, Kitulgala. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Nel
couple
February 5, 2026
Lovely place and great first sleeping spot in Sri Lanka
Agnieszka
extended_group
January 29, 2026
“We had an amazing time there (we were s group of 9 people). Would love to come back one day..”
The location, interior design and you personnel were great! Even the monkies were great and polite 😁
Deb
family_with_children
October 2, 2025
“Exceptional stay”
Fantastic new property right on the beach. Room was spacious with good amenities. They will have host was very kind and generous. Meals were very good. Great value for money and highly recommended.
Elton
family_with_children
August 24, 2025
Electricity cut every 10 minutes till 10 pm after 10pm cut only 1 at 3 am morning
Farwin
family_with_children
June 11, 2025
Good food and good host, polite staff, peaceful environment with a good view
Maris Skujins
family_with_children
March 2, 2025
“Riverside jungle paradise with a full service.”
It is The Location. Jungle views over the river in a private setting with various species of monkeys going about their daily business right through your open space terrace living room. The breakfast service was amazing. While the menu is set, the chef was flexible enough to adjust the menu to our liking and to avoid repetitiveness. Needless to say the food was amazing. We used the dinner option as well making the stay super comfortable and effortless. The space was clean and appeared well looked after, with small design touches across the board. Well set apart of the majority of locally run settings making you feel understood while keeping the vibe in check.
Olivia
extended_group
February 8, 2025
Amazing location, such a relaxing stay hidden in the jungle. Staff were super friendly and helpful - arrived to a delicious meal which we had pre ordered. Could have asked for more.
james
family_with_children
October 27, 2024
“Exceptional and very memorable.”
An exceptional place. Amazing views of the river and Forrest. Our host made our stay even more special. His cooking was incredible and authentic, teaching us about the ingredients and how they are sourced locally. A highlight of our stay in Sri Lanka.
manouri
family_with_children
July 18, 2024
“Lovely spot to just relax and watch the river! Would definitely stay again”
The location and the design of the pavilion is beautiful. Receding in to the jungle but completely open to the river and views made it a really special experience. The bedrooms are generous and beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are clean and amazing warm showers! The food was delicious and the host and staff were very responsive and helpful to us.
Mike
family_with_children
July 16, 2024
“Quiet relaxing & modern place, tucked away from the road, with superb staff”
Very modern, large & quiet for relaxation. Staff were truly excellent & couldn’t do enough to help. The food was brilliant!
Lakitha
extended_group
July 5, 2024
Beautiful villa and layout. Comfy beds.
chiara
extended_group
May 15, 2024
“It could be great, but there is a lot of work to be done.”
The style is great, the idea is great. The execution not so much
Victoria
extended_group
January 28, 2024
“Beautiful place, highly recommend.”
This place is beautiful and has amazing view. Very friendly host and helpful staff. Comfortable and cozy rooms.
Badham
family_with_children
December 29, 2023
The house is really cool and it's in a great location. Dillon and his team were really helpful and patient.
Facilities
Activities
Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries
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