Rafters Retreat

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

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About this property

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 rafting, cycling or diving. Rustic accommodation features wooden interiors and a balcony. Each room is fitted with a fan, and a private bathroom with shower facilities. Besides free parking, complimentary WiFi access is provided in the property’s public areas. Assistance can be sought with airport shuttle, or the rental of barbecue facilities. Breakfast consists of a choice of Western or Sri Lankan delights. Fixed lunch and dinner menus are also served at the open-air restaurant. Room service is provided. This property is 64 km from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Cycling

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Medis
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The location is excellent, offering plenty of rafting, adventure activities, and authentic local experiences. I especially loved the old colonial-style bungalow.it's not part of the resort, but the resort was built around its grounds. It looks...”
Lova
Sweden Sweden
“First of all, we highly recommend staying here! We stayed a night in the eco room. It was the most amazing room right by the river. It is open to nature and has a rustic touch but it was very clean and sooo nice with the nature so close. To sit...”
Lea
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Exceptional service, cleanliness, private access to holy Kelani Ganga river, where you can take dips, superb food-with amazing kitchen staff, and very hospitable manager. The team took really great care of us. 🙏”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is magical and you really are at one with nature! The views are stunning and going to sleep to the sound of the rapids was amazing. The staff are great, willing to do anything to make your stay brilliant. Food is awesome too.”
Ayr
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The Location and the service of the hotel is perfect and we loved it from the time we have checked in.”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very beautiful location by the river. Not a lot in the vicinity but that isn’t why you stay here. Rafting was great fun and easy to arrange”
Cindy
United States United States
“the location is unbeatable!! as previous reviews state the property is a touch rundown. but if you look past that and enjoy it for what it it’s fantastic! right on the river (the noise of the river is like white noise I slept great!) the main...”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a fun, fairly rustic place, right on the river. The rooms are surprisingly comfortable with good beds and decent bathrooms for this type of accommodation. Amazing to have the river rushing by. The food is fine, nothing exceptionable but...”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Incredible view of the lake right in front of the room, excellent food, very friendly staff, rafting was great and really easy to sort out”
Hicks
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and staff will organise all your watersports activities to work around your schedule. Also amazing breakfast”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$8 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$8 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
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