Title: The River House by Asia Leisure Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The River House by Asia Leisure Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool ![Fitness studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10990000/10984100/10984031/50bf38cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10990000/10984100/10984031/746a3600.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10990000/10984100/10984031/2ea0d226.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10990000/10984100/10984031/eabf30bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10990000/10984100/10984031/35cf9fc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The River House by Asia Leisure offers a peaceful retreat with an outdoor pool surrounded by greenery. Guests enjoy amenities like an on-site restaurant, bar, and dry cleaning services. 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[Visit our Balapitiya travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya.dx6328428) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.26051%2C80.04306&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sMNjdnZ3Qub17eGAkUo0yBJ0_vA=) No. 70 Uththamagnana Mawatha, Welagedara, Balapitiya, 80550 ### What's nearby - Ariyapala Mask Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles - Ahungalla Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles - Ambalangoda Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles - Balapitiya Beach - 10 min drive - 3.2 miles - Hikkaduwa Beach - 19 min drive - 12.6 miles ### Getting around - Aluthgama Railway Station - 36 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 119 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pasindu Rasa Wimana ~ පසිඳු රස විමන - ‬8 min drive - ‪Waduge Dilmi Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Captain's Boat House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut Ambalangoda - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### The River House by Asia Leisure Luxury hotel At The River House by Asia Leisure, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at The River House by Asia Leisure have comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. More amenities include: - Showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 20 to 35 for adults and LKR 10 to 20 for children - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Outdoor pool - Yoga classes ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Newspapers in lobby - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Spa - In-room massages ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Iron/ironing board - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 30.0 per day. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately LKR 20 to 35 for adults and LKR 10 to 20 for children - Airport shuttle fee: LKR 75 per vehicle (one way) - Rollaway bed fee: LKR 30.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December ### Property is also known as River House Villa Balapitiya River House Balapitiya The River House Hotel Balapitiya The River House Sri Lanka/Balapitiya The River House by Asia Leisure Hotel The River House by Asia Leisure Balapitiya The River House by Asia Leisure Hotel Balapitiya ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The River House by Asia Leisure have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is The River House by Asia Leisure pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The River House by Asia Leisure? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The River House by Asia Leisure? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The River House by Asia Leisure? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does The River House by Asia Leisure provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 75 per vehicle applies. ### Where is The River House by Asia Leisure located? > Situated near the beach, this luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ariyapala Mask Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ambalangoda Beach and Ahungalla Beach. Balapitiya Beach and Akurala Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The River House by Asia Leisure Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Stunning location, wonderful wildlife Location really amazing, stunning pool area with wonderful shady area to relax and watch wildlife. Great views to Madu river. Beautiful & extremely spacious bedrooms. Staff very helpful - for eg will book tuk tuks for local travel & are very flexible about meal times. 5 bedrooms in total so meal / wine options are limited but are very well done ( in particular the curries ). ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ruggero 24 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### amazing place, poor sleep The place is amazing. It's riverside in the middle of a great cured garden with wonderful trees and birds of any kind. Peaceful and really relaxing. The suite in which we've been was very spacious and well furnished but. BUT: 1) the bed was really poor. The mattrass old and converging to the center; even worse, the structure is made of pure wood so the feeling is to sleep on the floor. 2) the air conditioning is old and noisy. When you have 90% of humidity and 33 degrees, you need to have a modern A/C, that is silent, especially during the night, especially considering the cost of the room. It doesn't take much to buy a new one.. 3) we were above the restaurant/cafe. The food is really good, but you can hear anyone talking in the evening and even worse in the morning, as the service starts around 7. So, the place is great, the service is outstanding, the place needs renewal on the basics: this is an hotel, i go there mainly to sleep. Well. ##### Ruggero Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 12 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 5 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A very luxurious experience A truely breathtaking location. The ‘hotel’ consists of 5 individual villas with a maximum of 10 guests at any time. We stayed in the room named Gin. This is the perfect place to go if you are looking for peace and tranquility. Relax, recharge and unwind in this peaceful location - the only sounds you’ll hear are from the local wildlife! The staff pay great attention to detail and cater to your every need without intruding your space. The food is outstanding and again, the chef will cater to your specific requirements. A very luxurious experience. I would highly recommend The River House. An outstanding holiday! ##### Lisa Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny 8 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastiskt! Underbart boende med fantastisk service, jättefint rum, supergod mat. Så fin utsikt från våran jättebalkong som hade privat sval pool. Väldigt lugnt och harmoniskt, kändes som man var mitt i djungeln, otroligt vackert. Kan verkligen rekommendera! ##### Jenny Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness The surrounding nature, its serenity, friendly staff, delicious curries. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle 8 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great relaxing stat Great stay at the river house, really relaxing. Exactly what we were looking for. Food was great. ##### Michelle Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul, Brielle 1 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### perfect Personeel vriendelijk n behulpzaam. Eten en kamer geweldig. Landgoed mooi bijgehouden door vier tuinmannen. Sfeervol gelegen aan rivier. ##### Paul Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 24 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mareike 11 Jul 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hidden Paradise The River House is a little Paradise. The staff is very kind, helpful and makes you feel very welcome. The view is amazing and I forgot work completely. A great weekend trip out of Colombo city to get your energy back. ##### Mareike Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Feb 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tucked away jewel Very nice Hotel tucked away in the forest of Sri Lanka. We really enjoyed the quietness and the jungle feeling in a very nice and comfortable environment with modern amenities. A great getaway overall. ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cinnamon Citadel Kandy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kandy-Hotels-Cinnamon-Citadel-Kandy.h4031542.Hotel-Information) > > [Habarana Village by Cinnamon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Habarana-Village-By-Cinnamon.h4031747.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun Siyam Pasikudah](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pasikuda-Hotels-Sun-Siyam-Pasikudah.h9272270.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Sigiriya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sigiriya-Hotels-Hotel-Sigiriya.h1609730.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tangalle-Hotels-Anantara-Peace-Haven-Tangalle-Resort.h11229814.Hotel-Information) > > [Vivanta Colombo, Airport Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seeduwa-Katunayake-Hotels-Vivanta-Colombo.h526350.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kosgoda-Hotels-Sheraton-Kosgoda-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h48743974.Hotel-Information) > > [Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna-Hotels-Thaproban-Pavilion-Waves-Unawatuna.h20583896.Hotel-Information) > > [Avani Kalutara Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalutara-Hotels-Avani-Kalutara-Resort.h4031708.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bentota-Beach.h36466861.Hotel-Information) > > [Kahanda Kanda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Angulugaha-Hotels-Kahanda-Kanda.h11263998.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) > > [Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Induruwa-Hotels-Pandanus-Beach-Resort-Spa.h11289546.Hotel-Information) > > [go camping](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Go-Camping.h23256271.Hotel-Information) > > [Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) > > [Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Cape-Weligama-Relais-And-Chateaux.h11470023.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Grand Galle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Le-Grand-Galle-By-Asia-Leisure.h24010679.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fortress Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koggala-Hotels-The-Fortress-Resort-Spa.h7821441.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westbury Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels-The-Westbury-Palace.h48402950.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Hambantota](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hambantota-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hambantota.h15083331.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Bentota Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Taj-Bentota-Resort-Spa.h581365.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sandhya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahangama-Hotels-The-Sandhya.h18099343.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Cinnamon-Lodge.h1854476.Hotel-Information) > > [Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwood-Hotels-Ceylon-Tea-Trails.h4045356.Hotel-Information) > > [98 Acres Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ella-Hotels-98-Acres-Resort-Spa.h15504051.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritance Ahungalla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Heritance-Ahungalla.h1526822.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sun House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-The-Sun-House.h15677263.Hotel-Information) > > [W15 Weligama](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-W15.h11560777.Hotel-Information) > > [Talalla Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Talalla-Hotels-Talalla-Retreat.h7088443.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bey Beruwala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beruwala-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bey-Beruwala.h8256226.Hotel-Information)