Title: Riverside Cabana Yala Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=17031924&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Riverside Cabana Yala Travelers find recreation and relaxation at this retreat, with a pool table for evening games and bike rentals for daytime exploration. ## Photo gallery for Riverside Cabana Yala ![Garden - Riverside Cabana Yala (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/7dc73a47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Riverside Cabana Yala (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/2ec6173b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Riverside Cabana Yala (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/f0bd03e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Tree House | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Riverside Cabana Yala (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/b28b470f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Traditional Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Riverside Cabana Yala (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/79230cfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Riverside Cabana Yala offers a peaceful garden getaway. Guests love the on-site hair salon and often praise their stay. The billiards table provides evening fun after days of cycling through the local landscape. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Laundry room - Room service ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 23 - Dec 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=17031924&PinnedHotelID=17031924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=17031924&PinnedHotelID=17031924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 24 - Dec 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=17031924&PinnedHotelID=17031924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=17031924&PinnedHotelID=17031924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=17031924&PinnedHotelID=17031924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=17031924&PinnedHotelID=17031924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=17031924&PinnedHotelID=17031924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=17031924&PinnedHotelID=17031924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Triple Room, Garden View ![Triple Room, Garden View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/ecde498b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Garden View ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Ceiling fan Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Desk - 484 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, River View ![Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, River View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/42a87ae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, River View ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Ceiling fan Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Desk - 183 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Tree House ![Deluxe Tree House | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/704f162d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Tree House ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Ceiling fan Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Desk - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Panoramic Double Room ![Panoramic Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/91787f41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Panoramic Double Room ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Ceiling fan Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Desk - 291 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Family Cabin ![Family Cabin | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/c43d66a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Cabin ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Ceiling fan Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Desk - 291 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Basic Double Room ![Basic Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/d21d7bc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Ceiling fan Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Traditional Double Room ![Traditional Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/d64af4fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Traditional Double Room ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Ceiling fan Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Traditional Triple Room ![Traditional Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17032000/17031924/79230cfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Traditional Triple Room ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Ceiling fan Private bathroom Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Desk - Sleeps 3 - 3 Large Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThissamaharama-Hotels-Riverside-Cabana-Yala.h17031924.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThissamaharama-Hotels-Riverside-Cabana-Yala.h17031924.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C6.27905%2C81.26400&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YrF5IIBRXBez-6cFkaNaUhFhmr0=) No. 540/1 Gangasiripura, Debarawewa, Hambantota District, Thissamaharama, 82600 #### What's nearby - Yatala Dagoba \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Bundala National Park \- 14 min drive \- 9.3 miles - Kataragama Temple \- 24 min drive \- 15.2 miles - Yala National Park \- 25 min drive \- 12.2 miles - Udawalawe National Park \- 50 min drive \- 32.1 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe Culture - ‬15 min drive - ‪Red - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hath Maluwa - ‬6 min drive - ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Riverside Cabana Yala Property highlights At Riverside Cabana Yala, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk - Barbecues, tour/ticket information and a billiards/pool table Room features All guest rooms at Riverside Cabana Yala boast thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Decks/patios, separate dining areas and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102341400/102341324/5cf66ce2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Edge Yala Thissamaharama - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 6.8 3 reviews £11 includes taxes & fees 24 Dec - 25 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=102341324&PinnedHotelID=102341324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/cc7ef956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Forest Thissamaharama - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=13560657&PinnedHotelID=13560657&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113150000/113141600/113141567/w1280h852x0y1-ec2778bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### kyali home stay Tangalle - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - A restaurant ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Billiards/pool table ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Hair salon - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### More - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Separate dining area ### More - Ceiling fan - Desk - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at noon Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay for free Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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. ### Property is also known as Riverside Cabana Yala Guesthouse Tissamaharama Riverside Cabana Yala Guesthouse Riverside Cabana Yala Tissamaharama Riversi Cabana Yala house Riverside Cabana Yala Guesthouse Riverside Cabana Yala Thissamaharama Riverside Cabana Yala Guesthouse Thissamaharama ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverside Cabana Yala pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Riverside Cabana Yala? ### What time is check-in at Riverside Cabana Yala? ### What time is check-out at Riverside Cabana Yala? ### Does Riverside Cabana Yala provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Riverside Cabana Yala located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Riverside Cabana Yala Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Hilde 29 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Different experience:) Cabanas located in trees - you are literally sleeping outside. Different experience, but nice. Be aware that animals may enter, and the river is very close by, so maybe not so good for people who needs complete silence to sleep. 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