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Riverfront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View | Balcony

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

7.8

Good

42 external reviews

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Free WiFi

Parking included

Restaurant

Bar

Laundry

Explore the area

Hilland Group, Kitulgala, Kithulgala, SG, 71720

Belilena Cave16 min drive
Laxapana Falls37 min drive
Adams Peak60 min drive

Room options

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Detached private bathroom

Champagne service

Daily housekeeping

Children's dinnerware

14 sq m
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Detached private bathroom

Champagne service

Daily housekeeping

Children's dinnerware

19 sq m
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Kithulgala

Located in Kithulgala, Rafters Retreat is in the historical district and on a river. Belilena Cave and Japan Peace Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Aberdeen Waterfall and Laxapana Falls. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and rock climbing.

Visit our Kithulgala travel guide

What's nearby

Belilena Cave - 16 min drive
Laxapana Falls - 37 min drive
Ambuluwawa Temple - 52 min drive
Adams Peak - 60 min drive
Temple of the Tooth - 66 min drive

Getting around

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

Kitulgala Rest House
‪Olu Resort And Adventures - ‬10 min drive
‪Kithul Villa - ‬7 min drive
‪Kithulgala shop - ‬6 min walk
‪Green View Hotel - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Rafters Retreat

Hotel by the river

You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar at Rafters Retreat. Adventurous travelers may like the mountain biking, ziplining, and ecotours at this hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Other perks at this hotel include:

Free self parking
English breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and concierge services

Extra amenities include:

Turndown services, guidebooks, and local maps
Children's dinnerware and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

English breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: USD 5-7 for adults and USD 3-5 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar

Things to do

Ecotours
Free bicycle rentals
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Ziplining

Family friendly

Children's dinnerware
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Guest services

Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area

Accessibility

This property does not have elevators

More

Couples dining
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets

Bathroom

Towels

Food and drink

Champagne service

More

Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Local maps
Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 7 for adults, and USD 3 to 5 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Rafters Retreat Hotel

Rafters Retreat Kithulgala

Rafters Retreat Hotel Kithulgala

Frequently asked questions

Is Rafters Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rafters Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rafters Retreat?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rafters Retreat?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Rafters Retreat located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Belilena Cave and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Aberdeen Waterfall. Laxapana Falls and Castlereagh Reservoir are also within 25 mi (40 km).