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Situated within 2 km of Tissa Wewa and 27 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary in Tissamaharama, Richards Cabanas provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, outdoor furniture and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with pool views. At the villa complex, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch and brunch. Guests can make the most of the garden, pool with a view and yoga classes on offer at the villa. Car hire and free use of bicycles are available at Richards Cabanas and the area is popular for cycling and walking tours. Babysitting service is also available for guests at the accommodation. Situlpawwa is 33 km from Richards Cabanas, while Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is 1.7 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 29 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Darts

Canoeing


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rogier
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The pool, the breakfast, the arranged safari. All good points.
  • Johannes
    Norway Norway
    Great personal and great place! Would highly recommend this to others! :) We got a great packed breakfast for our safari!
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely beautiful property. Gem of a find. Everything was perfect we are just sad we only booked 1 night.
  • Clifford
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, a short walk from a couple of bars and restaurants. Super friendly and helpful staff. They arranged a great day safari to Yala for us. Make sure you ask for a Sri Lankan breakfast (it's not listed on the options??), really good!
  • Corinna
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff was so nice and helpful. I was traveling alone and they always had time for a little chat. I went with the hotel booked safari, the night safari and the fulldaysafari to yala. Wooow it was very nice you could tell they have a lot of...
  • Isabelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location with a nice private garden and pool. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful, they helped us arrange a safari day and transport to Mirissa. The food was also great - I’d recommend the prawn roti.
  • Milou
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lovely place to stay, a super friendly family runs the place. Best breakfast we had in Sri Lanka! All the food is freshly made and delicious. The room and pool were great too.
  • Sofie
    Belgium Belgium
    Nice accommodation in Tissamaharama. The cabin was spacious, clean, comfortable bed, large bathroom, alle amenities needed. Lots of mosquitoes around so bring bug repellent. Breakfast was OK, though some items I ordered were missing (didn't...
  • Nicole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous location and amenities. Great staff. Kent me a bike to go to an atm in the city and for dinner in town. A welcome drink and fresh coconut water by the pool with a towel when you need it :-)
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cannot fault this stay, we wish we had more than one night here! Breakfast system was brilliant; multiple choice menu, preventing wasted food! Very clean with great facilities! Staff were polite and helpful! Beds were super comfy!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Amila Nuwan

Company review score: 9.5Based on 728 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our secluded resort aims first of all to provide the most select hospitality in Tissamaharama: we can do this because all our guests are looked after by the owners themselves, my father, mother and I, and because we have just 5 exclusive cabanas. My father started out as a Yala safari-driver, learning to speak fluently his unique form of English - and how to get by in many other languages - with visitors of all nationalities. He knows more-or-less everything there is to know about the animals you will see not only in Yala but here in our place on the bank of the stream or surrounded by rice-paddies. My mother knows everything there is to know about how to prepare authentic Sri Lankan village home cuisine. I see myself as one of the young generation who realise that visitors to Sri Lanka are ‘guests’, not ‘tourists’ – a different mind-set than has often been in the past. I have taken over from my father in developing our exclusive resort to ensure it maintains its distinct character and closeness to the nature which surrounds us. And its calm, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Come as a Guest Leave as a Friend!

Property information

Exclusive and secluded garden cabanas on the banks of a small river surrounded by trees, shrubbery and bird-life. Privacy in a quiet and serene country environment on the edge of Tissamaharama.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Richard's Cabanas Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Richards Cabanas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

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

    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Electric kettle

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
      Additional charge
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Adult only
    • Pool with view
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Yoga classes
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Food & Drink

    • Fruits
      Additional charge
    • Wine/champagne
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Special diet menus (on request)
    • Packed lunches
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Room service
    • Restaurant
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Cooking class
      Additional charge
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Darts
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site

    Services & Extras

    • Wake-up service
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view
    • View

    Transport

    • Bicycle rental
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services

    Cleaning services

    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Richards Cabanas takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 04:30 to 12:00
    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 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 6 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$5 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    7+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$5 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Richards Cabanas in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Richards Cabanas

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

    • Richards Cabanas is 0.9 miles from the centre of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Richards Cabanas has 1 restaurant:

      • Richard's Cabanas Restaurant
    • Yes, Richards Cabanas is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Richards Cabanas is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Guests staying at Richards Cabanas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Asian
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go
    • Richards Cabanas offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Cooking class
      • Hand massage
      • Bike tours
      • Foot massage
      • Bicycle rental
      • Yoga classes
      • Swimming Pool
      • Back massage
      • Walking tours
      • Full body massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Head massage
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Neck massage