This was the first hotel we stayed at during our two weeks in Sri Lanka. I set up a transfer from the airport to the hotel. The driver was on time and was very safe.The greeting at the hotel was wonderful. The room was beautiful, very spacious and very clean. Room service was exceptional and the tea, coffee and home... More

Fantastic boutique hotel. It is an oasis of tranquility in a stunning location, overlooking the river with a beautiful stretch of beach just a short tuk-tuk ride away. Service impeccable and nothing seemed too much trouble. I would totally recommend it as an unwind holiday for those looking to relax. Food was excellent and rooms incredibly stylish. All in all,... More

Once in a while you come across an amazing find, the sort of place that you will leave you breathless and fulfil even your wildest expectations. The sort of place where you want to call all of your friends and tell them of your magnificent find but hesitate as this is a secret place and the less people that know... More

What to say about this place that would do it justice? We came and stayed here for a few days during the Eid holidays in August and were absolutely bowled over... We arrived very early in Colombo and hired a driver to show us around Galle - a really beautiful place but beware of being taken to all the side... More

Our expeienced driver who has worked for many years in tourism in Sri Lanka was blown away when the gates opened and we pulled into the grounds of The River House. Another Sri Lankan hotel that gets you thinking you have made the wrong accomadation choice in the approach road to the hotel but this is quickly erased when you... More

This is a hidden gem that will be well worth the 2.5 hour drive from Colombo Airport. We could not have asked for a more relaxing experience and attentive staff. The manager was very personable and made all arrangements for our daily outings within the West Coast of Sri Lanka. Would we come back?!?!...to Sri Lanka, ABSOLUTELY...to The River House,... More

The drive from Mirissa by tuk tuk was approx 2.5 hours, and the river house was very hard to find down a very poorly maintained dirt track. We were hot and tired and in need of a rest. What we found when we arrived was the stuff that dreams are made of. Firstly, the greeting from the manager and staff... More

The River House is situated in a lproperty bordering the Madhu River and mangroves (you need to travel inland off the main Galle Road from Balapitiya). It is a “boutique style” hotel, which has a main building with several rooms and the restaurant and a separate “Villa” which is situated way from the main building. While we had booked a... More

Getting to the River House is a great relief! The driving conditions in Sri Lanka are not for the faint hearted so when we arrived it took a while to settle down and relax into the tranquil and laid back surroundings. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and the food was very, very good. One review mentions the... More