Hotels in Kithulgala, LK
Rafters Retreat
Family friendly
About this property
A very nice place to stay for a reasonable price - hotel "Rafters Retreat" is located in Kithulgala. This hotel is located in the center of the city. Before going to bed, you can walk around the main landmarks of the city.
Location
Taste the local cuisine and have a rest in the restaurant. If you travel by car, there’s a free parking zone. Get ready for a fun and exciting vacation! Here’s what you will find on the premises: a barbeque area. If you want to make your journey even more comfortable, you can order a transfer.
At the guests’ disposal, there’s also dry cleaning and a safe-deposit box.
At the hotel
In the room, for you, there is a shower. The room equipment depends on its category.
Room amenities
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Parking
- Free
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Children
- Family friendly
- Room types
- 2
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Guest Rating
8.4/10
Very Good Featured review
Kasun J.
10/10
The bungalow sits right by the river under the trees, which made it a lovely place to arrive at. My brother and I came for a day of rafting at Kitulgala. Neither of us had tried it before, but we’d heard about Channa Perera's Rafter's Retreat and went straight there. Our instructor was experienced and guided us confidently through the rapids. Along the way, we talked about rafting, the river, and the area. The scenery was beautiful throughout the long trip. At a deep, calm stretch, he let us jump in, float, and swim for a while. The package also came with a welcome drink and a high quality Sri Lankan lunch. For what we paid, we felt we got much more than our money’s worth. We could also pay extra for a memory card with photos and videos the instructor took during the ride. The manager, instructor, and the woman who served lunch were all friendly. I’d like to return and maybe stay for a day or two.
Emily C.
10/10
We had a great time playing cricket, mountain biking, and rafting. It all felt easy, beautiful, and fun. At Rafters Retreat, the staff were lovely and helpful, and we felt looked after and comfortable right away. For dinner we picked the Sri Lankan option, which came with seven different dishes. They could make it not spicy if you prefer.
Olivia B.
10/10
The treehouse-style hotel was such a great place to stay. We arrived to warming tea and an offer of delicious dinner. Our rafting started on time at 11am, and we also had fun playing cricket with the employees. I’d definitely recommend rafters retreat.
mitra K.
10/10
A good fit for nature lovers or anyone wanting to get away from city crowds and noise. The rooms are basic and very eco-friendly, though if mosquitoes are a problem for you, I wouldn’t recommend it. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, but I found it a little overpriced. Breakfast was good. I tried the buffet dinner once and honestly didn’t enjoy it. The menu was basic and limited, and at 2000 it didn’t feel worth the price. I don’t like Srilanka’s food, though.
Eddy D.
10/10
The rafting is a must do, really professional and exciting. The staff were very nice, and the setting is incredible, with beautiful river views from the rooms.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
25 Facilities
General Services
15 available- No elevators
- Room service
- Linens
- Mosquito net
- Safe Deposit Box
- Dry Cleaning
- Diet menu (on request)
- Packed Lunches
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Family/Kid Friendly
Internet
1 available- Internet access
Parking
1 available- Free parking
Meals
1 available- Restaurant (buffet style)
Pool and beach
1 available- Beach/pool towels
Sports
2 available- Bike rental
- Water sport facilities
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
3 available- Family room
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
60 places nearby
Closest Bus Ginigathhena Bus Station
9.8 km
Closest Train Galboda
13.8 km
Top attraction nearbyMakandawa Reserved Forest
485 m 6 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
78 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- Makandawa Reserved Forest485 m 6 min walk
- Makandawa Conservation Center (Makandawa Forest)535 m 7 min walk
- Lenthiri Ella Falls ලේන්තිරි ඇල්ල971 m 12 min walk
- Nawela Bridge2.0 km 25 min walk
- Xclusive Adventures2.9 km 37 min walk
Restaurants
20- CHC - Kithulgala78 m 1 min walk
- River Reach Restaurant2.4 km 30 min walk
- Sea Rock Panorama Beach Restaurant6.0 km
- Ganthera Family Restaurant6.4 km
- Heritage Family Restaurant6.8 km
Transit
20- Bandaranaike International AirportAirport60.9 km
- Ginigathhena Bus StationBus9.8 km
- Deraniyagala Bus DepotBus9.8 km
- Bus Stand DeraniyagalaBus10.5 km
- Galamuduna JunctionBus12.0 km
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in14:00Front desk timing
Check-out12:00Departure timing