Heritage Kithulgala Rest House - Historic Home to a Bird Sanctuary

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 7.5
Rated good

Staff

9.4

About this property

Historic Setting: Heritage Kithulgala Rest House in Kithulgala offers a historic home to a bird sanctuary. The property features a beautiful garden and terrace, providing a serene environment for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or river views. Each room is equipped with a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine with vegetarian options. Breakfast includes local specialities, fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits. Guests can also enjoy a bar and free WiFi in public areas. Activities and Services: The hotel offers cycling, a tour desk, and bike hire. Additional facilities include daily housekeeping, express check-in and check-out, room service, and free on-site parking. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base is 38 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Manohari
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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....”
Hendry
Malaysia Malaysia
“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.”
Hugh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable accommodation with good food and particularly friendly, helpful staff. Went out of their way to help organise travel around the area to see the wildlife.”
Vivi
Denmark Denmark
“Beautiful location with very nice staff . The beddings etc is all new . They are slowly renovating the place . We really enjoyed our stay . Breakfast with a river / jungle view -exceptional”
Moiz
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“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...”
Chanuka
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The location is perfect. Staff friendly and helpful. Good food.”
Irina
Russia Russia
“Прекрасное месторасположение на берегу реки. Номера с выходом на берег , оттуда открывается замечательный вид на природу, можно загорать. в минуте ходьбы пляж, где моно искупаться. Рядом с отелем есть пункты с экскурсиями на рафтинг и водопады....”
Rukshan
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The surrounding, access to the Kelani River, restaurant area & staff”
Amanda
France France
“Un bel accueil même à l'imprévu, un cadre et un service d'autrefois, très bonne restauration au niveau de la qualité et de la quantité,. Chambre spacieuse et très belle vue sur la rivière, les jardins, un endroit agréable. La base de rafting est...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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