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7.5 / 10 Guest Rating

Heritage Kithulgala Rest House - Historic Home to a Bird Sanctuary

Rest House Road, Kithulgala, Kitulgala, lk

Heritage Kithulgala Rest House - Historic Home to a Bird Sanctuary - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Accommodation: From air conditioning to a private terrace with mountain views, our rooms offer a comfortable stay with all the necessary amenities.

Dining and Leisure: Indulge in delicious meals at our on-site restaurant and enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar. For leisure activities, guests can play billiards or take a cycling tour in the area.

Convenient Location: Situated near Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport, our hotel offers easy access for travelers. Book now for a memorable stay amidst nature's beauty.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Garden
Hiking

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.5
Very Good26 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great staff and frequently praise the beautiful location.

Categories

Cleanliness6.6
Service8.6
Location8.1
Room Quality6.5
Amenities7.6
Value for Money7.5
Food and Beverage8.1
Overall Experience7.0

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MapitigamalkLK
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 10, 2026

"Good"

3.0

Breakfirst is good .but the cgarging price is not worth with the room facility

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UmalkLK
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 21, 2026

"Good"

1.0
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ChamindagbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 30, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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Alexandra, ÖsterreichatAT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 3, 2026

"Good"

4.0

Das Personal war sehr nett, die Lage und die Aussicht ist schön Schönes Restaurant

- Zimmer bei Direktbuchung 70 Dollar via Booking 50, auch das ist völlig überteuert - Laufende Renovierungsarbeiten, daher überall Lärm und Dreck - Zimmer katastrophal, ohne Komfort mit überall verschmutzten Wänden und Ameisenplage Die Türen und Fenster sollten dringend erneuert werden, kein Schallschutz sehr viel Lärm, jeder Schritt im Gang kann gehört werden - Im Zimmer kein WLAN auch ansonsten überall kaum Connection - dringende Renovierung des gesamten Hauses erforderlich

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AndrewgbGB
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 13, 2025

"Aperfect base for rafting and forest hiking if you are interested in nature."

8.0

A lovely location and caring staff. Food good and varied.

A tad tired in places. Needs to sort out WiFi.

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ManoharigbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 5, 2025

"Activity break for a couple"

8.0

Easy access to all the activities🥰 We found rafting, bike tours and bird watching in the area very easily. The staff were exceptional. They even tried to book train tickets and taxies for us. We requested a different room and they sorted it out. They made a great effort to make us comfortable and did a special surprise cake for our anniversary. The food was tasty and had a variety.

The hotel was a bit dated and doing renovations at the moment. It says online that hotel can arrange activities but we were asked to check online and arrange our own activities.

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MoizaeAE
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 27, 2025

"Old hotel but amazing view right on the river."

8.0

It’s an old property not to latest standards but I think this is the best place to stay for an amazing experience and having the best view on the river. The staff was very welcoming and sooo helpful. They even served the welcome drinks served us the dinner even we were very late. Munasinghe & Stefani we very helpful. They kept the rooms super clean and maintained before we arrived. Honeslty we thought it was a bad choice but very nice experience and amazing helpful staff. It has the best view in such cheap price. It’s totally worth it.

It’s old but sometimes it good to enjoy the old feeling.

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SandernlNL
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 7, 2025

"Koloniale charme aan de rivier"

8.0

Het Rest House neemt je moeiteloos mee terug in de tijd. De koloniale eetzaal met openslaande deuren, het uitzicht op de stevig stromende Kelani-rivier en de groene Makandawa-jungle: het voelt alsof je in een ander tijdperk bent beland. Niet alles is perfect — een versleten deur, een gordijn aan een ijzerdraadje, een douchegordijn vastgezet met tie-wraps, een vervallen speeltuintje — maar juist dat geeft het charme. Vergane glorie met karakter. Ondertussen ontbreekt het je aan niets: heerlijke bedden, een eigen koelkast, airco, warm water en een zitje aan de goed onderhouden tuin. Geen extreme luxe, maar alles wat telt is aanwezig. Het is hier stil. Geen verkeer, geen drukte — alleen natuur. Een pontje brengt je op en neer over de rivier, alsof de tijd even pauzeert. De lunch is uitgebreid en smaakvol, het personeel beleefd en oprecht betrokken. Als jij niet blij bent, zijn zij dat ook niet. Er zijn plannen om het hotel op te knappen. Wat zal dat doen? Het karakter zal ongetwijfeld behouden blijven. Met deze locatie kan het alleen maar schitterender worden. Een verblijf hier is geen doorsnee overnachting. Het is een ervaring: met sfeer, geschiedenis, rust en warmte. Even weg van alles — en toch precies waar je wilt zijn.

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GinausUS
Verified booking
with friends
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 10, 2025

"Location is great and staff is awesome!"

7.0
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HendrymyMY
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group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 5, 2025

"Better than what others say"

8.0

After reading the other reviews, I expected the worst, but it was much better than expected. The lovely check in staff gave us two neighbouring rooms which were spacious and air conditioned. The property grounds were big and clean.

Food choices were rather limited.

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