River Side Cabanas

Tissamaharama · Sri Lanka

River Side Cabanas

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48% SHIT
Low confidence 31 reviews

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Facilities

🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (8)
Bicycle Parking 24 Hour Reception Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Free WiFi Towels Included 24 Hour Security

Prices

Dorms $8 / night
Privates $12 / night

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Recent reviews

Wales FEMALE 25-30 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 100%

We loved our stay here. Dimu is so lovely and went above and beyond to help with anything we needed. Thank you so much!

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Belgium MALE 18-24 Dec 10, 2025 Atm 100%

I had a great time. Me and my friend booked a bed in the dorm room, but because one of the threehouses wasn’t booked that night, the owner proposed us to sleep there, without paying extra. This was really nice of him and we loved it. We also booked a safari with them and that was a nice experience as well. Would definitely recommend!

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Jul 18, 2025 Atm 40%

Om onze beleving te omschrijven is eigenlijk maar 1 woord nodig: vies. We kwamen in het donker aan en de kamer leek eerst oke. Het kwam overheen met waar we voor hadden betaald. De eigenaar was ook vriendelijk Maar later in de badkamer zagen we kakkerlakken, geko's(die zijn wel leuk) en verschillende insecten. De badkamer deur sloot niet naar de slaapkamer en er was geen prullenbak. Sinds die avond hebben we de eigenaar niet meer gezien om hem dit te vertellen.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 May 19, 2025 Atm 80%

The hosts were very sweet and offered me a TukTuk tour around the area for 1000 Rupies. The area I got to see is very beautiful. Also a great starting point to do the Yala National Park. As it is the off season I was alone in the hostel. Due to no AC I couldn’t sleep so well at night.

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New Zealand FEMALE 25-30 May 18, 2025 Atm 40%

Staff were lovely and helpful in the organisation of our safari. We were the only people staying at the time. I think the photos somewhat overstate the experience of a “riverside cabana” - but otherwise a pleasant stay.

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 27, 2025 Atm 20%

I stayed in the deluxe room and it was super dirty, I don’t think they have ever cleaned under the bed and there were spider webs everywhere. I understand I’m around nature but these webs were there for weeks/months. After shown to see if I wanted to stay in other rooms, these had dried poo on the floor, evidently we’re not cleaned regularly. The host was not good at communication, only when it benefitted him. Would not recommend staying here

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Italy ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Apr 20, 2025 Atm 60%

abbiamo prenotato la camera privata per la notte prima del safari a Yala, posizione molto conveniente per il ritiro jeep è lungo un fiume quindi ci sono moltissimi insetti, a noi hanno tenuto sveglie le notte pur utilizzando le zanzariere personale gentile

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England COUPLE 25-30 Apr 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Thank you Dimu, what an absolute pleasure it was to stay in the treehouse. The tree house is amazing, highlight of the trip, very clean as well! Dimu and his family were unbelievable hosts and even welcomed us to their family party for an unforgettable experience. He took us on a sunset/lake/bird/bat watching evening for free! 100% stay here, his wife is an amazing chef Shoutout Robin the fat lab

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Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Sehr schöne Lage am Fluss mit Blick in den Dschungel. Am Abend haben wir Besuch von einem Tucan Pärchen bekommen 🤩 Das Personal ist auch super nett!

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USA MALE 31-40 Feb 25, 2025 Atm 100%

We stayed at the treehouse and a private room and it was great. The owner took us on a sunset trip to see birds and bats and we also booked a full day safari through him. Both were great, but the safari was especially amazing. We saw two leopards, one so close we could pet it, and many elephants, peacocks, deer, buffalo, mongoose, crocodiles, and other birds. The treehouse was probably the most well constructed of any that I’ve visited.

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Switzerland MALE 18-24 Feb 10, 2025 Atm 80%

Sutch a nice place to stay super friendly host he gave me his own cycle to explore the surrownding, unfortunate not so mutch going on there around... but super if you need some time for yourself

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Feb 9, 2025 Atm 100%

Are stay was amazing. Owners are super nice and made delicious food! When power went out he provided candles! This is definitely a hotel for outdoorsy people! U get to see gators and monkeys. Dogs are super friendly. Owner even gave us a free tuk tuk ride across the town! And arrange are jeep for yala national park and the driver was amazing as well! Def worth the stay if you love nature

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 2, 2025 Atm 40%

Perfect location for safaris - I even walked 30mins to the beautiful lake nearby. Lovely family and the food was delicious! Surrounded by squirrels and birds (saw the rare white Indian Paradise Flycatcher 1m away from me!). Super helpful and friendly.

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Australia COUPLE 25-30 Jan 5, 2025 Atm 80%

Dimu was a legend! Our treehouse experience was like nowhere else we’ve stayed, so special. Dimu also took us on a bird watching tuktuk experience when we arrived - say yes if he asks if you are interested! The curry cooked by his wife was also 10/10 delicious.

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Dec 12, 2024 Atm 80%

Tolles Hostel in der Nähe des Nationalparks!

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Dec 11, 2024 Atm 100%

a great hostel if you want to spend a night close to nature. we stayed in the standard basic room for one night and then upgraded to a cabana. it is 1000% worth the upgrade! the hosts are amazing and super nice and the safari through them is a fair price with an amazing guide. cold beer and delicious food is also available. highly recommend this hostel!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Dec 1, 2024 Atm 100%

Sehr naturnah, perfekt um zu entspannen!

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Australia MALE 25-30 Oct 22, 2024 Atm 100%

Great property, stayed in a treehouse in the jungle! Host was super lovely and accomodating. Did the safari through the hostel and it was amazing saw lots of animals and the guide was super knowledgeable. Would recommend!

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Netherlands MALE 31-40 Oct 13, 2024 Atm 40%

while the hostel was quite nice, something was a bit off. The owner was really pushing his own safari, and in hindsight that was a bit too much. Great view

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Aug 14, 2024 Atm 100%

The dorm is right next to the river, which gives you an amazing view. The owner is really nice and helpful with booking a tour to the Yala national park. His wife makes amazing meals and they do laundry as well. This was one of the best hostels I stayed at in Sri Lanka. They also have hammocks where you can chill in after your tour. It is also really close to the busstop if you are heading south.

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