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Hotel River Front

3.0 star property
This riverside retreat offers rooms with scenic views where travelers can relax after a day of cycling adventures or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings

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Hotel River Front combines natural beauty with practical amenities. Guests can swim in the outdoor pool, dine at the on-site restaurant, and borrow bikes to explore the area. The hotel also offers babysitting services for families who want to enjoy some adult time.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Tree House, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room with Fan

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Thissamaharama, Hotel River Front is in the historical district and on a river. Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Kataragama Archaeological Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary and Birds Park. Dry Zone Botanical Garden and Ridiyagama Safari Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like safari tours. Visit our Debarawewa travel guide
Map
553/3A Gangasiripura, Debarawewa, Thissamaharama, 82600

What's nearby

  • OLYMPUS E-PM1 Exposure Time: 1/50 sec ISO-800 Focal Length: 40 mm A fruit stall near the Katharagama Maha Devalaya. There are many shops in this area as people buy loads of fruit baskets in order to observe them to the gods in the kovil.
    Kataragama Temple
    24 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Yala National Park in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 if you like animal this is the right place to see them their nature life 🐘🐐🦎🦌🐖
    Yala National Park
    25 min drive - 19.6 km
  • I was very surprised to see a few skin-and-bones elephants in Udawalawe National Park despite it's seemingly lush greenery.
    Udawalawe National Park
    50 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Debarawewa Lake
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Yatala Dagoba
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • Red
    4 min drive
  • Refresh Sea Food Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Calorian Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Cafe Culture
    14 min drive
  • Hath Maluwa
    6 min drive

About this property

Hotel River Front

Hotel by the river
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel River Front. In addition to a business centre and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a safari and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), meeting rooms and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel River Front feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2014

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Hotel River Front Tissamaharama
Hotel River Front
River Front Tissamaharama
Hotel River Front Hotel
Hotel River Front Thissamaharama
Hotel River Front Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel River Front have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel River Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel River Front?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel River Front?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel River Front?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel River Front provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel River Front located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Debarawewa Lake and Yatala Dagoba. Tissa Lake and Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel River Front Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay! Rooms are comfortable and clean with great facilities including a delicious food at their restaurant and a relaxing pool. The staff set up a great full day safari for us with meals included. Everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

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

Great Place to Stay

Perfect location. Walking distance to town, the temples and the lake. Restaurant offered a variety of food choices and the dishes we had were excellent. Amazing pool, outdoor space. Super helpful/friendly staff. Internet very good in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selected as convenient over night stay close to Yala Park. First impression was well kept bright welcoming property. Staff great. Rooms cool large and well maintained. Pool a bonus...and small gym! Breakfast substantial and delish. Definitely recommend for Yala safari visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Nice and clean and upgraded us to the treehouse. Bed was really comfortable and we had both a/c and a fan. Very accommodating and made sure we were booked for a great safari tour. Nice restaurant on site. Went over and above providing take away breakfast for the tour and breakfast at the hotel that accommodated my food intolerance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Lovely hotel on the river

Already planning our next stay here. Lovely hotel right on the river. Friendly helpful staff who couldn't do enough for you. Good menu at night & good breakfast. Way too much food. Area around is so quiet & peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarath

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

Best in Tissa

Great place , family run business, Dinner and breakfast was included and the best. Friendly people , extremely polity and helpful. There is nothing to complain, felt great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

mc

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

Great stay near Tissamaharama

I love this place and could have stayed longer. A clean swimming pool. A restaurant on site and we could eat any time. Staff were very accommodating. There was also a free jeep tour (offer tips) of the local area where I saw monkeys. Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

Great view

Fantastisk utsikt och trevlig personal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

irina

Liked: Cleanliness

Major construction

Overall it was ok.. good design. Newest rooms. My problem that haven't disclosed that they are under construction. Try to relax at the pool when workers are putting tiles 5 miters from you and stare at you all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Tim, Ansbach, Germany

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

Relaxing Stay at a Nice Place

Friendly staff. Rooms were very clean and in great condition. Pool was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

River

Fantastiskt hotell men inte så bra mat tyvärr.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Roodolfo

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

Good place, a bit isolated

This is a great place, with a great staff. The pool was just being finished when we stayed here. It will help because it is a bit removed from restaurants and the town in general. If there for a safari to Yala, they will arrange that for you (at a slightly higher price than in town)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sehr neu und sauber, tolles Management

Wir suchten eine Unzerkunft in Tissamaharama, um am nächsten Tag auf Safari zu gehen. Das Hotel River Front liegt zwar etwas abseits der Stadt, aber das ist völlig egal, da das Zentrum von Tissamaharama ohnehin nicht sehenswert ist und es dort auch keine empfehlenswerten Restaurants gibt. Die Managerin machte alles möglich. Wir bekamen am nächsten Tag ein Breakfast- Pack morgens um 4:30 Uhr gebracht und konnten so die Safari starten. Das Haus ist wohl neu und dazu sehr gut gepflegt. Es ist die Managerin und ihre Mitarbeiter, die alles hervorragend im Griff haben: Immer liebenswert, immer freundlich und serviceorientiert. Das Frühstück und auch die übrigen angebotenen Mahlzeiten sind hervorragend. Wir würden immer wieder hierher kommen.

8/10 Good

Marcus

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

Perfekt för en natt med safari!

Rent och fint hotell, passar bra för att kombinera med safari i yala. Tyvärr är maten inte så bra här och det finns inget i närheten heller.

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location for safari

The reason for coming to this area was to visit Yalla national park. The hotel organised an excellent half day safari for us with a really good, knowledgeable guide. This was really helpful as there were so many touts offering trips it could have been a nightmare. The accommodation was adequate, the staff friendly and helpful. All in all it provided good value for money.

10/10 Excellent

claude

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

Excellent

Magnifique petit hôtel presque familial, récent et bien entretenu. Le jardin à l'arrière est très agréable. L'accueil par la jeune Manager est excellent et tout le personnel est charmant et se plie en quatre pour nous faire plaisir. Chambre grande, très propre, arrangée avec goût. Lit ultra confortable. Je recommande très fortement cet hôtel.

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Knoxville, TN

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

A modern hotel with a traditional touch.

Just minutes off the main road, you enter through an impressive gateway and see in front of you an almost fairytale structure, set in a tropical garden. Large rooms with cold drinks always available. FYI however, I suspect that it's a little walk to town or anywhere else if you don't have a car.

10/10 Excellent

Marita

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

Bekvämt och rent

Mycket bra hotell, trevlig personal det var ett familjehotellet med 10 rum och väldigt hög standard. De serverade god mat i sin restaurang. Fixade med utflykt till Yala och taxi service.

10/10 Excellent

Azim j sarangi

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

Oasis in the Jungle!

Amazing property run by a very nice Family. Service superb. Breakfast nice. We were there during the Poas(Full Moon) and the family kindly invited us to the Big Buddha Temple in the evening which was very special! Thank you Again Family!

6/10 Okay

Kay-Michael Johnen

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

nice hotel

we enjoyed our stay. too bad there wasn't one vegetarian meal option available in the restaurant. besides that we had to wait very long (more than 90minutes) for a simple lunch meal. very clean rooms, friendly staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Perfecto para noche antes de safari Yala

Teniamos reserva en este hotel, pero finalmente nos pasaron al Elephant Eye que está enfrente. Acaba de inaugurar y nos dijeron q es de la misma cadena. Es superior: habs grandes, piscina y buen restaurante (cenamos buen pescado). Visitamos el River Front y nos llamó la atención la casa en árbol. Tiene muy buena pinta. Vistas a río y arboleda, pero muchos mosquitos (repelente a tope). Además organizan safaris a Yala en jeep propio de calidad a buen precio: $40/persona con entradas a Parque incluidas. Te preparan pack desayuno para llevar si madrugas para Safari (5am). Está alejado de Tissa pero es una opción muy buena en calidad/precio

8/10 Good

Clement

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

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay. Much better than I expected. Will recommend highly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Small, clean hotel worth your money

Although it was a bit hard to find, this small hotel was a great choice for us. We only spent one night but we would have stayed longer with no problem. The room was clean and new, we had a small terrace off our room and they were doing some renovations in the backyard so it will look great outside as well. The staff was friendly and were willing to meet our every request. We had dinner delivered to the tables on the second floor outside our room, and after a long, hot day, the cold beer was very welcome. Breakfast was very good as well.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Bon hôtel, bon accueil

L'hôtel est situé dans une zone hôtelière, un peu en retrait de Tissa (autre village).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

SKØNT LILLE FAMILIE EJET HOTEL

Super dejligt lille famile ejet hotel med smilende og rare mennesker og som ydede en god service. Anbefalelsesværdig!!