The River House
Balapitiya, Bentota, Sri Lanka
Facilities
- Dining: Staff will prepare meals to eat whenever and wherever you fancy. There are several options for breakfast; dinner and lunch combine Sri Lankan, European, Indian and Thai influences
- Communal areas: There are extensive tropical gardens, wrap-around verandas and spacious lounges filled with art and comfortable sofas
- Swimming Pool: The large infinity pool is surrounded by flowering trees and loungers, with a pagoda to provide shade from the sun. Three of the suites have private plunge pools or Jacuzzis
- Spa Treatments: Massages are available on request
- Recreational: The hotel has a selection of DVDs and books; staff can also arrange kayaks and private motor boats
- Weddings and Celebrations: Small weddings, banquets and other celebrations can be arranged and staff will assist with the organisation, however you must hire the whole villa
- Disabled Access: None
- Pets: Not accepted
- Languages Spoken: English, Sinhala and Tamil
When to go?
November to April are the best months for sunshine and dry weather. June to October is the monsoon season, although temperatures average 25-29C all year. Book well ahead for the busy Christmas period.
Author's tips
Order an iced cocktail and head up the foliage-covered hill in the hotel garden to watch the sun set over the river.
Features include:
- Room service
- Vegetarian menu
- Breakfast
- Lunch by arrangement
- Dinner by arrangement
- Garden
- Guest lounge
- Internet access
- Outdoor pool
- Plunge pool
- In room treatments available
- Jacuzzi/hot tub
- DVD library
- Available for exclusive use
- Off street parking
- Airport Transfers
