River Side Cabana

"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."

"Aucun."

"We had a great stay and even received a free room upgrade. The upgraded room was surrounded by nature, with birds everywhere very peaceful and beautiful to sleep in. We also did a safari with the hotel and were lucky to see a leopard. The driver was excellent and avoided crowded areas, which made the experience much more enjoyable. Highly recommended for both the stay and the safari."

"Aucun."

"Really cute cabana, different from other hostels i usually stay at! The hosts were great, the food amazing…. The host arranged the safari tour for a reasonable price and the entire family was just super lovely!"

"Not the property fault but since it’s a cabana it had lots of bugs so if you don’t like bugs it might be hard for you to enjoy."

"Nice place driven by nice people. The rooms are basic and not the cleanest I have tried, but for the price overall very good. In addition the hostel can arrange Yala safari for a very decent price with good guide!"

"Aucun."

"Our stay was absolutely magical! Waking up to the sounds of the animals and the river felt like stepping into another world. The owner is incredibly kind and attentive, he even made a cake for my friend’s birthday and helped us with transportation and planning our safari, which was unforgettable. The food was delicious, and our room right in front of the river allowed us to see several crocodiles both during the day and at night. Cozy cabanas, peaceful surroundings, and wonderful staff make this a truly special place to stay."

"Aucun."

"Beautiful place right next to the river, great views for birds, lovely natural setting and good location. Very comfortable and clean, big bathroom. Dimu is a good host, super helpful, and organised 2 brilliant trips to Bundala and Yala national parks for us. Highly recommend!"

"Aucun."

"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"

"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"

"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."

"Aucun."

"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!"