River Side Cabana

8.5Very good94 reviewsSee rooms

Guest house

540 / 1 Gangasiripura, Debarawewa, Tissamaharama

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Spa
Room service
Daily housekeeping

About this place

Scenic Views and Serene Surroundings Experience tranquility with river or garden views from every room at River Side Cabana. Relax in your own private oasis with a cozy seating area to unwind after a day of exploration. Convenient Amenities and Activities Enjoy a range of facilities including a garden, barbecue area, and options for grocery deliveries. Engage in exciting activities like fishing both on-site and in the surrounding areas. With a 24-hour front desk, ironing service, and laundry facilities, your comfort is our priority. Easy Access to Local Attractions Located just 2 km from Tissa Town bus station and 12 km from the renowned Kirinda Beach, River Side Cabana offers the perfect base for your adventures. Don't forget to indulge in delicious packed lunches and convenient room service during your stay. Book your stay at River Side Cabana now for a memorable getaway!

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8 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Budget Double Room 45 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Deluxe Tree House with View 2 Adults + 1 Child) 55 m²King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 70 m²6 × Queen bed	Sleeps 8	Show prices
Standard Double Room with Fan 55 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room with Garden View 45 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Family Room with Garden View 50 m²Twin beds, 2 × Queen bed	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Deluxe King Room with River View 50 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
OLD SCHOOL Tree House with River View 45 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Transport

Airport shuttle

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Room service

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
540 / 1 Gangasiripura, Debarawewa, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
2.7 km from the center of Tissamaharama

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 12:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.

Guest reviews

8.594 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 94 reviews.

Cleanliness8.1

Service9.0

Location9.1

Room quality8.5

Amenities8.6

Value for money8.5

Food and drink8.6

Will
United Kingdom · Solo · March 2026
10.0
+I don’t often leave reviews but this deserves one -I had a really great stay at Riverside Cabana. The room was clean and comfortable, right on the river. There were a few mosquitoes as expected by the water, but the mosquito nets and the little incense burners (coils) they provided worked well. The wildlife around the property was cool too. Early in the morning I saw a couple of crocodiles in the river, monkeys, several birds, and even a water monitor. The highlight was two toucans that sat in a tree right in front of me for ages , incredible to watch. The family who runs the place are really lovely, but the best part of my stay was the host, Dimu. He truly looked after me and went out of his way to make sure I had a good experience. He took the time to show me a few cool local spots on his scooter. Nothing was too much trouble. What a legend. Highly recommended if you want a relaxed stay close to nature.
Ettore
Italy · Solo · August 2025
8.0
“The treehouse was amazing, beautiful view and very good dinner”
+The treehouse
Catherine
United Kingdom · Family · August 2025
7.0
“Owner and family went to great lengths to make our family welcome & arranged a great safari!”
+Riverside location was beautiful, viewing & hearing all the wildlife around was special
−Wi-Fi not working
Michael
United Kingdom · Solo · July 2025
10.0
+The tree house is beautiful and surrounded by so much nature. The owner and his family were so welcoming and helpful. The owner took me for free to the lake to see the bats and was full of recommendations of things to do. I booked my safari through him and the driver was very knowledgeable. I heard stories about the park being overrun by jeeps with queues to see the animals. The driver always managed to keep us away from the other tours whilst still seeing all the animals - sloth bear, elephants and a jaguar. The owner also took me to see another hostel he has just on the edge of Yala park. Unfortunately I did not have the time to stay there but I definitely will return to stay there and experience the raw nature.
−For me so everything was perfect
Hugo
France · Couple · July 2025
10.0
“Amazing room near the river”
+We stayed two nights in the Riverside Cabana and had a wonderful experience. The accommodation is really nice , we stayed in a cozy treehouse-style cabana facing the river, surrounded by nature. It was peaceful and refreshing, yet still conveniently located about a 15-minute walk from the city. The host was incredibly helpful. He arranged a safari for us and even organized a taxi to Tangalle at a fair price. We truly appreciated the warm hospitality and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing stay close to nature.
−Nothing
Weronika
Poland · Family · May 2025
6.0
“Pleasant”
+the owners were really nice.
−the place unfortunately had cockroaches.
Simone
Austria · Solo · May 2025
10.0
“Exceptional”
+Dimu is such a lovely host, I felt so welcome here! He went on a small trip to the lake with me to do some bird watching and see the bats. Also his wife is an amazing cook and overall I just loved the atmosphere with the hammocks and the river where you can just chill out.
Isobel
United Kingdom · Family · March 2025
7.0
“Tree house stay back with nature.good sri lankan food and best breakfasts”
+We stayed in the tree house. Amazing view over the river. Best Sri Lankan breakfasts all home cooked. Not in centre of Tissa so not many tourists. But that made it all the better.
−It rained a lot so we probably didn’t get the best experience.
Rami
Germany · Solo · February 2025
10.0
“Jungle camping in an exceptional atmosphere”
+I loved everything about it and so far I had the best stay here. The dorms are beautiful looking directly at the river and hanging in the trees. The first day I was just lying in the hammock and reading whilst watching the monkeys in the trees above me. In the evening there was delicious food, a nice fireplace and a spontaneous caraoce session. There were less mosquitos than I’ve expected (very few and with insect repellant no problem) and to sleep you had a big mosquito net. The shower and the toilet are located in the same room and it’s a bit like camping, but if you’re a nature lover then it’s no problem. The host and his family were so nice that they already felt like my own family within that short time period. Also the safari that was organized by our host was really fun and also the host is speaking a very good English.
−You must be aware about living within nature. This stay is more camping than sleeping in a hotel. But it’s camping in queen size beds with mosquito nets above you inside the jungle with a view to the river feeling the house shaking with the wind, for me I was a phenomenal experience and I will recommend it to every person I will meet!
Shalini
India · Group of friends · February 2025
7.0
“Good”

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 12:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

8 room types

Budget Double Room

Deluxe Tree House with View 2 Adults + 1 Child)

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Standard Double Room with Fan

Double Room with Garden View

Family Room with Garden View

Deluxe King Room with River View

OLD SCHOOL Tree House with River View

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Transport

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Family

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Can I add breakfast?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews