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Offering a restaurant, River Side Cabana is located in Debarawewa and provides a 24-hour front desk for the convenience of the guests. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. Each room here will provide you a river or a garden view and a seating area. At River Side Cabana you will find a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include grocery deliveries, an ironing service and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing. The property offers free parking. Riverside Cabana is located 2 km away Tissa Town bus station while the popular Kirinda Beach is 12 km away. Packed lunches can be requested. Room service is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
6 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 76 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the unique <b>location</b> by the river, offering wildlife views. The host was praised for organising safaris and being helpful. Guests enjoyed the delicious meals. <b>Cleanliness</b> received mixed feedback, with some noting the jungle setting. <b>Value for money</b> was also seen as mixed by some guests.
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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for Tissamaharama
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Phoebe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing helpful host upgraded our room, helped organise safari and Tuktuks. Cooked us dinner which was one of the best meals I’ve had in Sri Lanka. Beautiful treehouse room with big bathroom and mosquito nets.
  • Vendula
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    I got upgraded to a single room for the same amount of money (i booked a shared dorm). The place is really cosy and the owners are super nice. Plus, the dinner!!!! The curry was the best I have had on Sri Lanka so far. The owner arranged a sarafi...
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great little place to stay! Was in dormitory, but I was the only one at the time. Very comfortable and the views from the rooms are incredible! Going to sleep with sounds of the insects and frogs! Staff are amazing and very helpful/knowledgeable....
  • Marie
    Belgium Belgium
    So as you can see, it is a more adventurous stay than average - but in proportion everything is really clean, a lot more than other more ‘luxurious’ stays we had. There is noice in the evening but if with ear plugs I slept really good. The owner...
  • Mikael
    Sweden Sweden
    Dimuthu and his family have a very beautiful home along the river. If you are thinking of doing a safari in Yala national park this is the start, you can easily spot monkeys, all kind of birds and even crocodile alongside the river. They gave me...
  • Katrina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff here were so friendly and kind. The guy picked me up from the bus station which was very generous. He then took a group of us in the tuk tuk to see the pretty countryside and helped me book a safari tour with pick up from the hostel for...
  • Ruben
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lovely people that will help you with wathever you need. I just had a short stay, but they were nice. And the place is beautiful.. Would definitely recommend staying here. If you want a special place, book the treehouse..
  • Metti
    Finland Finland
    We had a lovely stay at this family run hotel! Good location if you wanna have a safari day in Yala and it’s super easy to organize with the owner. Food here is so delicious and the owners were so friendly and kind to us. They even gave us a...
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is amazing. I loved having breakfast and watching the monkeys in the trees enjoying theirs too. The owner is so accomodating and gave helpful tips. The food is also amazing too! Definitely worth spending at least a couple nights...
  • Gregory
    France France
    So quiet and just in front of the river You can see some crocodiles if you’re lucky. The owner is so kind

Managed by L H dimuthu prasanga

Company review score: 9.4Based on 217 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Cricket champion(batsman) and wild life tracker are my skills. I did many jobs in my life and now i am the owner of riversidecabana which i develloped on my family land. I love to give good services to all my cusomers because i think people are beautiful,

Property information

We offer you the experience of Sri Lankan hospitality, a family stay with the privacy of your own room away from our house, at the banks of a beautiful natural river. We organize tours and safaris from our place with our own vehicules to Yala National Park, Bundala Bird Sanctuary and further around Sri Lanka. Established in 2010, River Side Cabana is an eco-conscious guest house, located in Debarawewa; a charming and developing town near Tissamaharama which is 20 kms from Hambantota.This yet to be discovered hideout lies away from mass tourism but with an ideal central position to explore the wild southern part of Sri Lanka, a renowned place for safari.

Neighbourhood information

Debarawewa has a fabulous expansive grassland, bordering Yala National Park (25kms); where you can see the highest density of leopards in the world. Another highlight of the area is Bundala Bird Sanctuary (25kms); a paradise for bird watching. Some of the holiest ancient Hindu and Buddhist spiritual places in the country will complete your trip in our area

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of River Side Cabana
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Billiards
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about River Side Cabana

  • The prices at River Side Cabana may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at River Side Cabana can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Asian
    • Breakfast to go

  • River Side Cabana has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at River Side Cabana include:

    • Dormitory Room
    • Double
    • Family

  • River Side Cabana is 1.4 miles from the centre of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • River Side Cabana offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Billiards
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Full body massage
    • Bike tours
    • Head massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Bicycle rental
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Foot bath
    • Entertainment staff
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Hand massage
    • Back massage

  • Check-in at River Side Cabana is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.