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Kithulgala Rest House, hotel in Kitulgala

Set amid 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.

The surrounding, access to the Kelani River, restaurant area & staff
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
39 reviews
Price from$50per night
Moksha at Kitulgala - Rainforest Boutique Hotel, hotel in Kitulgala

Moksha at Kitulgala - Rainforest Boutique Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property and views of pool in Kitulgala.

Staff was super friendly and approachable. I also liked their food which felt a lot cleaner than other foods we had in Sri Lanka. Like less oily etc. also absolutely loved having the option to go into the fresh river pond where you can see clear water and tiny fish. It was really cool and refreshing.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
151 reviews
Price from$142.74per night
Old Bridge Riverside Hotel, hotel in Kitulgala

Old Bridge Riverside Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities in Kitulgala.

A new hotel, runned by a family who is very helpfull. Rooms are good and there is a shared balcony with splendid views, You can walk freely around Bibili Oya, the river next to the hotel . Food is at average level.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
15 reviews
Price from$28.80per night
Palmstone Retreat, hotel in Kitulgala

Located in dense rainforest of Kitulgala, Palmstone Retreat offers the benefits of an outdoor swimming pool, a waterfall and a spectacular view of nature.

After a long day of hiking, my wife and I really enjoyed relaxing in the plunge pool and steam room. The staff (Mohammad and Vijay) were very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed having delicious string hoppers and curries for breakfast. They arranged white water rafting and it was an experience of a lifetime for us.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
21 reviews
Price from$147.32per night
Gallene Gala Nature Resort, hotel in Kitulgala

Gallene Gala Nature Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kitulgala.

A beautiful spot with and exceptional host. If you have any interest in birdwatching this is a good spot.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
65 reviews
Price from$32.40per night
Kithulvilla Holiday Bungalow, hotel in Kitulgala

Offering mountain views, Kithulvilla Holiday Bungalow is located in Ginigathena, 24 mi from Kandy and 22 mi from Nuwara Eliya. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and infinity pool.

The rooms were clean, The team was very friendly and helpful.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
24 reviews
Price from$40.50per night
Wanakaset Forest Glamping, hotel in Kitulgala

Featuring garden views, Wanakaset Forest Glamping in Kitulgala features accommodations and a garden. The guest house, housed in a building dating back to 2017, is 31 miles from Leisure World.

We are a traveling family. Truly, this is one of the most enchanted places we had the privilege to stay in. It is unique because you are in the middle of the jungle, without walls. The place is very relaxing, yet you feel the jungle, in the good way. The stuff is most delicate and gentle. The facility is luxurious. We had a great time. All the payments for your stay are dedicated to the preservation of the forest. Wonderful.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
79 reviews
Price from$66per night
Leon Hilltop Resort, hotel in Kitulgala

Located in Kitulgala, Leon Hilltop Resort features a garden and restaurant. Guests can enjoy garden views.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
8 reviews
Price from$30.60per night
Paradise Eco Garden, hotel in Kitulgala

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a spa and wellness center, Paradise Garden Resort is located in Kitulgala, inside a 80-acre organic farm. Free WiFi access is available in this holiday park.

The picturesque scenery of the sunrise over mountains is gorgeous.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
86 reviews
Price from$118.75per night
Rafters Retreat, hotel in Kitulgala

Rafters Retreat is located amid nature in Kitugala, Sri Lanka. At the property, guests can enjoy the views from their river-facing rooms, and arrange for an adventure filled day of white water...

The only thing worth is tha view. Nothing else
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
44 reviews
Price from$48per night
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Kitulgala's best hotels with breakfast

  • Extream Adventures of Sri Lanka

    Extream Adventures of Sri Lanka in Kitulgala has a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

  • Rafting Club River Resort
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Rafting Club River Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kitulgala. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

  • VRK Adventure Base Camp
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    VRK Adventure Base Camp has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kitulgala.

  • Cave Kithulgala
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Kitulgala, Cave Kithulgala features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

  • Kithulgala Rest House
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 39 reviews

    Set amid 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.

    The surrounding, access to the Kelani River, restaurant area & staff

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What Guests Said About Kitulgala:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    A great place to do white water rafting, kayaking, abseiling...

    A great place to do white water rafting, kayaking, abseiling, tracking... There is a new hydroelectric plant being built. When that is built there will probably be no more rafting... get there before it’s over.
    Tavis
    Spain
  • 10
    Scored 10

    When you say Kitulgala, first thing will come to your mind...

    When you say Kitulgala, first thing will come to your mind is white Water rafting and if you like adventurous holidays, this is the place to visit when you are in Sri Lanka. Except for white water rafting, the place is full of Rivers and waterfalls and you can have a very calm and enjoyable moment with the beauty of the nature. Must visit place if you are nature lover and love to have some adventurous holiday. For one of the best life time experience, try Gallene Galle for at least one night...
    Ainharan
    Sri Lanka
  • 10
    Scored 10

    A lovely area.

    A lovely area. Spoiled for choice of places to stay and for adventurous activities. Most places are fairly rustic in nature but comfortable. The drive from the Colombo airport to the area takes 2 1/2 to 3 hrs, a long time for a relatively short distance (roads very windy and lots of buses, lorries and tuk-tuks which slow the pace down).
    Andrew
    Oman
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kitulgala is very well known destination among foreigners...

    Kitulgala is very well known destination among foreigners and locals alike for its rapids, and white water rafting. The Kelani river flows through the area on shallow, rocky surface creating excellent venue for adventure sports. There are many service providers in the area operating white water rafting, canyoning, and many other water based adventure sports. Kitulgala is surrounded by virgin rain forests that adds to serene and relaxing environment untroubled by city traffic or pollutants. There are many places to look around, including nature walks in to forested villages, Belilena (ancient cave) and several water falls.
    seriouscritic1982
    Sri Lanka

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kitulgala

  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
    The location is in the middle of dense forest, with all the basic amenities at your disposal. There was a natural river pond, personally for us. The cook(Deenu) made excellent Sri Lankan food.The attendant (Amil) was very humble and prompt. This hotel is ideal for couple or those people who are looking for complete solitude. The owner was in contact with us throughout our stay and made sure that all our requirements are met. The owner also arranged White water rafting from a very reputed company which was the best part of the stay.
    Swarup
    India
  • From $37.76 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 15 reviews
    A really nice place by the river where you can have a cool dip. The host Roshan and Kolitha was very helpful and helped us with the rafting booking. Must mention the breakfast here is one of the best we had at a small hotel! It was roti and hoppers (including 2 egg hoppers) with a super Lunu miris, for the savory and spicy option. And butter, cheese, jam and the best kithul honey for the sweet option! we smashed it all :) Highly recommend this place for your stay in Kitulgala!
    Kamal
    Sri Lanka
  • From $24 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 50 reviews
    The host was very supportive. Provided delicious meals with a wide variety. There are few natural pools nearby with easy and private access. The location has a nice view with a quiet surrounding. It's conveniently situated just 5 to 10 minutes away from Kitulgala, allowing easy access to all the adventurous activities this area has to offer. If you are a person who would love a homely stay by being closer to nature, this would be an ideal stay.
    Spirit Walker
    Sri Lanka
  • From $130.63 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 86 reviews
    Views were the best in the whole of Sri Lanka. We had our own private pool that had the sun rise directly in front and the sun set to the right of the pool. The room was massive and could have fit a few of us. It was so peaceful. Secure doors and windows, we had no bugs enter our room! Air con was a dream. The food here was absolutely outstanding as well. The staff can arrange for canyoning and water rafting from the hotel, do both!!!
    Georgina
    United Kingdom
  • From $223.90 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 151 reviews
    Definitely the best service we have ever experienced and one of the best hotels ever visited. Large rooms with full equipment, fantastic surrounding (alongside beautiful mountain river you can bath in), what a fantastic and individuated food and beverages! Very very caring and sociable staff! Transparent settlements. It is not a hotel surrounded by paradise. It is a part of it :)
    Adam
    Poland
  • From $223.90 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 151 reviews
    The staff were a natural extension of the lovely Sri Lankan people, lead by Dulana, who is an exceptional man. Polite, well articulated, and unfadingly helpful and accommodating. The property reflects this, and much more, smack in the middle of the jungle, with all the civility of a modern, clean, comfortable accommodation.
    Riyad
    Saudi Arabia
  • From $223.90 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 151 reviews
    Staff was super friendly and approachable. I also liked their food which felt a lot cleaner than other foods we had in Sri Lanka. Like less oily etc. also absolutely loved having the option to go into the fresh river pond where you can see clear water and tiny fish. It was really cool and refreshing.
    Olivia
    Singapore
  • From $240.08 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 21 reviews
    This was the most amazing hotel I have stayed in , beautiful setting and very calming , we swam in the river , the piling pool at our room was amazing as was the steam room. The food was great and the staff couldn’t do enough for you . I highly recommend this hotel if you fancy a bit of luxury.
    Sara
    United Kingdom
  • From $66 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 79 reviews
    The hotel is in the middle of the forest and we really enjoyed staying there for one night. It was an amazing experience. The rooms are comfortable and very clean. We also enjoyed the dinner and breakfast. The people there are very friendly. We loved their project.
    Stylianos
    Cyprus
  • From $48 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 44 reviews
    Tranquility and proximity to water rafting. Also the rooms overhanging on the river. The sound of flowing water.The family run hotel made us most welcome and were great at sorting our diet requirements. It truly felt like a retreat. Well done , and thank you.
    Narendra
    United Kingdom
  • From $37.76 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 15 reviews
    A new hotel, runned by a family who is very helpfull. Rooms are good and there is a shared balcony with splendid views, You can walk freely around Bibili Oya, the river next to the hotel . Food is at average level.
    Charuka
    Australia
  • From $48 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1 review
    Probably one of the very few decent hotels in the area, which we picked because our rafting activity started early next day. Breakfast was good and served on time Room was 2-story and spacious
    ILLIA
    Poland
  • From $240.08 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 21 reviews
    just wonderful. a luxury hotel in the middle of the jungle, good food and service. they also offer a beautiful waterfall tour with an excellent guide called Samire. An excellent experience.
    Gal
    Israel
  • From $22.20 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews
    Here you don't only get a place to sleep. You get a guide, who invites you to the best places and activities in Kitulgala and helps you negotiating the best prices for everything.
    Henrik
    Germany
  • From $20 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 10 reviews
    Very nice hotel. Riverview rooms. Great exprience with water rafting & canyoning.hope to visit again.
    Wiliam
    Ireland
  • From $223.90 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 151 reviews
    Except the location and nice landscape around, nothing to say about the hotel itself
    Kahina
    United Arab Emirates