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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 1.2 mi away Tissa Town bus station while the popular Kirinda Beach is 7.5 mi away. Packed lunches can be requested. Room service is available.

Couples in particular 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
 
1 twin bed
and
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
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

  • Proctor
    United States of America United States of America
    The location on the river was awesome saw Monkeys and crocodiles from my bed and the owner was amazing and great at planning everything for us!
  • Polina
    Germany Germany
    Truly a unique hostel! Waking up to the sounds of nature right outside your door is really an experience, and we even got to see crocodiles floating down the river while sitting and eating our delicious breakfast. The host was extremely nice and...
  • Macaya
    Chile Chile
    It has a unique view to the lake, its a tree house so you are really in the jungle and it is so beautiful. We could see monkeys jumping around. The owner and their family are the nicest people ever! He took us for a little tour to see the lake...
  • Joanna
    France France
    Very nice big room open on the river. Clean and very confortable bed. Fan, adaptateur, mosquito net and also mosquito incense sticks are provided. Amazing staff and good affordable food. The owner even give you an evening free tour around the...
  • 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...

Managed by L H dimuthu prasanga

Company review score: 9.5Based on 216 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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 dinners
  • Bike tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk 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
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's 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

  • Room options at River Side Cabana include:

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

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Full-body massage
    • Bike tours
    • Head massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Bicycle rental
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Foot bath
    • Entertainment staff
    • Themed dinners
    • Hand massage
    • Back massage
  • Check-in at River Side Cabana is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • River Side Cabana has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The prices at River Side Cabana may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter 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