The River House


  • Ambalangoda
  • 10 pers. max.
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 15 staff
  • Surrounded by stunning tropical greenery
  • Gorgeous living spaces blends modern and traditional design elements
  • Menik Suite awarded a spot on CNN Travel’s ‘21 Sexy Skinny Dip Spots’ around the world
  • Perfect for hosting weddings and events

Take a look inside The River House

Tucked away in a sequestered nook along the southern coasts of Sri Lanka, The River House is a serene retreat of magnificent beauty. Here, nature lovers will find themselves in a setting that makes their heart sing, for they are surrounded by a vast landscape of unspoilt greenery. Enveloped by wilderness, this secluded and scenic spot serves as the perfect venue for couples to hold the tropical destination wedding of their dreams.

Location

Around the villa

Distances are measured in a straight line from the villa. Travel routes may be longer.
Beach
1.0 km
Galle Fort
32.4 km
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
124.4 km
Yala National Park
150.8 km
Sigiriya
203.1 km

Balapitiya presents a fine selection of travel activities for vacation makers residing in the coastal town. The impressive Madhu Ganga, home to stunning waterways and pristine mangrove forests, offers an excellent site for birdwatching. Take an early morning boat ride to explore its tranquil serenity, or embark on a kayaking trip if you are in the mood for an adventure. Madugnga Lake will captivate the hearts of nature lovers, while Kowilawatta Temple will interest cultural buffs.

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Dylan F (United Kingdom) stayed at The River House with a group of friends and their families from 15/09/2015 to 18/09/2015
10/10

ThedamsEHLdiary (Kuwait) stayed at The River House with a group of friends and their families from 06/09/2015 to 09/09/2015
10/10

Sameera S (China) stayed at The River House with a group of friends and their families from 02/09/2015 to 08/09/2015
10/10

Traceaus (Australia) stayed at The River House with a group of friends and their families from 04/08/2015 to 09/08/2015
10/10

Turnout (Singapore) stayed at The River House with a group of friends and their families from 01/08/2015 to 05/08/2015

Services & features

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  • Transport:

    • Airport transfer
    • Bicycles available
    • Boat rental
    • Car available
    • Scooter available
  • Kids:

    • Baby cot
    • Babysitter
  • Facilities:

    • Back-up generator
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Free parking private & outdoor
    • Hairdryer
    • Iron and ironing board
    • Jacuzzi
    • Mosquito nets
    • Pool towels (contact us)
    • Pool umbrella
    • Reclining chairs
    • Safety box
    • Swimming pool
    • Wardrobe space
    • Wi-Fi Internet
  • Entertainment:

    • Board games
    • Home cinema
    • TV
  • Meals:

    • Breakfast included
    • Coffee maker
    • Dinner
    • Lunch
  • Services:

    • Gardener
    • Housekeeping service
    • Laundry
    • Massage
    • Pool maintenance
    • Security service
    • Welcome drinks
  • More information:

    • 10 pers. max.
    • Staff: 15
    • Villa size: 1300 m²

Villa policies

  • House rules

    • Check-in: after 12:00 pm
    • Check-out: until 02:00 pm
    • Late check-out: until 06:00 pm charged 50% of the daily rate (subject to availability)
  • Payment terms

    • 50% deposit payment required to confirm your stay
    • Balance payable at least 75 days prior to check-in
    • Security deposit: credit card authorization USD
  • Rental fee included

    • Villa Finder Concierge
    • Additional guest included (USD 62.00 fee.type.price-per-extra-guest-per-night)
  • Additional fees

    • Airport transfer (contact us)
    • Boat rental
    • Car available
    • Scooter available
    • Babysitter
    • Dinner (based on menu)
    • Lunch (based on menu)
    • Laundry
    • Massage

Concierge service

Our complimentary concierge service manages pre-trip planning, takes requests during your stay, and helps with anything and everything in between!
  • Baby chairs, cots, strollers
  • Childcare services
  • Grocery shopping
  • In-house massage
  • Pool fencing
  • Private chef
  • Airport transfer
  • Car rental
  • Day trip & chauffeur
  • Private boat/yacht charters
  • Restaurant reservations
  • Tour & activities bookings
Don’t see what you need? Our concierge team would be happy to help.
period Minimum stay 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms 4 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
from 22/10/2025 to 01/11/2025 Low season 2 nights USD 178 USD 355 USD 598 USD 841 USD 1,136
from 01/11/2025 to 21/12/2025 Low season 2 nights USD 178 USD 355 USD 598 USD 841 USD 1,136
from 21/12/2025 to 11/01/2026 High season 2 nights USD 251 USD 502 USD 812 USD 1,122 USD 1,506

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