Riverside Hotel

Location: 475/A/1, Negombo Rd, Dadugama Thotupala, Ja-ela, Katunayake, lk

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Grocery deliveries
• Public transport tickets
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• ATM/banking
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Water park access (surcharge)
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water tubing nearby
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Charcoal grill
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Triple Room

  The triple room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm

• Deluxe Family Suite

  The family room features air conditioning, a seating area, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm

• Deluxe Double Room

  Each room large at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a cable TV and a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm

Guest Reviews

• Rose (5/5): -
• Caroline (1/5): Be warned! - We booked a night at this hotel back in June but we didn't end up staying. It seems like the property is more focused on the sports facilities because the rooms was unclean, the bed was broken and the fittings were shabby. We thought we might stay to use the pool, which is big, but the stagnant water didn't look clean and I didn't want to put the children in it. The staff were very nice and even helped us load the luggage into the taxi! See above. The hotel is also in the middle of nowhere so we couldn't even get food.
• Jérôme (7/5): - Hotel surprenant, C est un site de fitness qui loue des chambres. Pour le moment et à la saison fin juillet celà n est pas vraiment fonctionnel. Pour attendre son avion la veille ça fait le job. Les propriétaires sont sympa, mais faut plus le voir comme de la chambre d hôtes que de l hôtellerie. Personne à l acceuil, pas de petit déjeuné proposé, équipement dégradé.
• Hasanali (1/5): Even if it was free, I would not stay at this hotel. - Booking.com website. Going on to show on map and clicking the different hotels near airport. Everything !!!! Dirty had mold, even the pillows had mold. Mosquitos. There is no proper reception just a desk, staff only spoke Tamil, no where to get food or drinks in the hotel. The reviews on this hotel I believe are all fake. No one in their right mind would give 10 let a lone even 1 Hence to say we did not stay at this hotel.
• Glen (1/5): Unexpected disappointment - This property did not meet expectations and would be more accurately described as budget backpacker accommodation, rather than a hotel. The room was not clean, with visibly dirty bed linen and threadbare towels. Its location beside a river also raised concerns about mosquitoes, though we did not stay long enough to confirm. The photographs online were misleading and did not reflect the actual condition of the property. The overwhelmingly positive reviews seemed unreliable, and we immediately sought alternative accommodation. Fortunately, the Radisson was only 400 metres away. The only positive note was the genuine warmth of the manager who checked us in. Given the evident resource constraints and the likelihood that this hotel operates under difficult conditions, we chose not to request a refund. We felt they needed the money more than we did. The most disappointing aspect was the lack of cleanliness in the room. While I’m comfortable with basic facilities, cleanliness is a fundamental expectation—regardless of the price point or location.
• Amanda (10/5): Exceptional - Very kind owner! location is very convenient and safe. Helped arrange a driver to whole colombo city.
• Anah (10/5): Exceptional - excellent place. convenient for all travels. service is best. they have a big pool and biggest lake goes infront.
• Sunny (10/5): Exceptional - Set in a beautiful location, the owners were super kind and helpful. the work is going on there but rooms were completed and pool was great.
• Teena (10/5): recommended for all travellers - Amazing location, beautiful view from the balcony, nice pool and breathtaking lake view.
• Rachel (10/5): Exceptional - Very good food, comfy beds, rooms cleaned regularly. the pool enough for more than 50 people to enjoy.
• Adrianus (10/5): Exceptional - Relaxing and secluded place. a/c worked well. rooms were large, could accommodate more. Tasty meals. Highly recommended.
• Wim (5/5): Passable - When I arrived I was welcomed by the friendly owner of the place, who had just come back from Australia. He apologized in advance that he had found the hotel in a state that was less than he expected and gave me a chance to look at the room before paying (it was 10 pm though so it would be hard to go anywhere else). At a first glance the room was basic, but seemed ok enough for one night before a flight, and it had a good AC. Once in the room it was definitely clear that there is a lack of maintenance: mould spots, several leaking faucets, cob webs. However, most problematic to me was that the bed sheets had quite some stains and that with the general state of disrepair and (lack of) cleanliness I didn’t feel confident that I was sleeping in a clean bed. This kept me up, together with the karaoke party happening downstairs until late at night (which I thought was probably in honor of the owner’s return). Most surprising to me is that there were several 10-point reviews from European tourists, who stayed here in the days running up to my stay, and that the overall review score right now is 9.9. Either the previous guests must have much lower standards than me, or perhaps there are other rooms that are in a better state. While I can definitely see the potential of the place, with the pool looking very nice and the area being very green, you should also be mindful of the many mosquitoes (near water) and the absence of any food offering, despite it being off the main road so nothing else is nearby.
• Madison (10/5): Exceptional - Great layout and very well equipped. Really accessible location. Very friendly and helpful staff. also very near to airport.
• Lingstan (10/5): Exceptional - The room was clean, we stayed only one night but is was perfect for this short stay. I can recommend it for a longer stay too. beds were comfortable, AC worked well
• Hanzer (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly and helpful staff. Superb location. room was very comfortable and very clean! biggest pool ever
• Rick (10/5): Exceptional - excellent place. convenient for all travels. service is best. great value for money. Right next to the lake, very clean, cozy and comfortable.
• Clinton (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent budget accommodation in seeduwa. close to airport. Our double room was best and clean with fresh towels. The host was exceptionally friendly, helpful and attentive. He offered us complimentary tea and coffee at every opportunity and helped us plan the next few days of our trip.
• Philip (10/5): Exceptional - Well maintained rooms with friendly staff. there was a big pool and had great fun. Good place to hold a beer in hand and enjoy the evening breeze. highly recommended for all kind of travelers.
• Narththana (9/5): Superb -

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