Situated in dense rainforest of Kitulgala, Palmstone Retreat offers the benefits of an outdoor swimming pool, a waterfall and a spectacular view of nature.
Motasem
United Arab Emirates
Hidden Jewel in the middle of the jungle, very small hotel, huge room, very nice, food is unmatched, service is super great, one of my best stays in Sri Lanka.
Old Bridge Riverside Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities in Kitulgala.
Michele
United Kingdom
Good basic affordable accommodation. Staff really approachable and happy to help. Dinner was delicious and breakfast the same and very generous. The hidden extra here is the pool in the river just below the hotel which is clean for swimming a lovely surprise.
Set amidst 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.
Hugh
United Kingdom
Very comfortable accommodation with good food and particularly friendly, helpful staff. Went out of their way to help organise travel around the area to see the wildlife.
Gallene Gala Nature Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kitulgala.
Karola
Poland
this is the most amazing and magical place in Sri Lanka and the host is an absolute treasure. I loved every minute of it and will defienietly come back. It’s an offsite location, with a natural pool and waterfall. Thank you so much Mona for making our stay so special 🩷
Offering mountain views, Kithulvilla Holiday Bungalow is located in Ginigathena, 39 km from Kandy and 36 km from Nuwara Eliya. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and infinity pool.
Jan
Netherlands
We stayed for 1 night in the Villa.
The owner and her staff were great.
What a hospitality and a more than nice breakfast and dinner!
Also the owner arranged for us the rafting experience on the nearby river, GREAT !
Nice swimming pool and a great view.
Set in Kitulgala, Leon Hilltop Resort features a garden and restaurant. Guests can enjoy garden views.
Jan
Czech Republic
Beautiful new villa on a hill with great view on surrounding mountains. The owner was very friendly, helped us to organize a trip in forest and rafting. Super clean. Very friendly staff.
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a spa and wellness centre, Paradise Garden Resort is located in Kitulgala, inside a 80-acre organic farm. Free WiFi access is available in this holiday park.
gehan
New Zealand
Great view
Great service and attentive
fresh water pool. food was good.
Rafters Retreat is located amidst 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...
Adelaide
United States
Lovely property. Our group arrived at odd times in the night and the staff were so helpful getting everyone in. No need to book activities in advance, there are staff on site that will take you rafting upon request. The hotel has all of the equipment. Dinners were lovely!
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.
Set in Kitulgala, Cave Kithulgala features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.
Set amidst 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
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.
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.
The forest setting is absolutely amazing. The journey along the road itself is a once in a lifetime experience! It is pretty remote but if you are prepared it is well worth the effort. There are self catering facilities so we cooked for ourselves but the hotel will get food delivered in for you with a bit of notice if you prefer. The staff were very helpful - they helped us organise a fab rafting trip and a taxi to our next destination.
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!!!
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.
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.
Lovely property. Our group arrived at odd times in the night and the staff were so helpful getting everyone in. No need to book activities in advance, there are staff on site that will take you rafting upon request. The hotel has all of the equipment. Dinners were lovely!
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.
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
the owners were really helpful and organized another hotel for the same price because a landslide was blocking the road to our hotel. also he’s helpful with everything you need in Kitulgala!
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.
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.
Location is really amazing and very beautiful
Staff is very friendly and helpful
Sadly hotel facilities very poor .. bathroom and inside the room very old
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