River Face Inn

Tissamaharama · Sri Lanka

River Face Inn

HostelPunk Score
81% GOOD
Low confidence 16 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🅿️ Free Parking 🌿 Garden 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (14)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Postal Service Housekeeping Internet Access Wi-Fi Free WiFi Free Internet Access Air Conditioning Towels Included Ceiling Fan Meals Available 24 Hour Security

Prices

Dorms $9 / night
Privates $31 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

France FEMALE 31-40 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Top du top ! Propre, service au top, piscine génial avec vue

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Germany MALE 25-30 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Hier kann man wirklich nur sagen rundum perfekt, die Mitarbeiter sind so herzlich, hilfsbereit und freundlich, die Anlage ist super gepflegt, ebenso wie die Zimmer. Alles entspricht den Angaben und auch das Essen ist herausragend. Ich kann die Unterkunft jedem ans Herz legen.

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England MALE 25-30 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 100%

what a gorgeous spot. the owner is a really lovely guy and you can tell his staff are happy, treated well. the setting is absolutely stunning. I cannot recommend enough, perfect if you want to do yala safari also

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Dec 5, 2025 Atm 100%

Perfect place to stay if you want to do the safari in Yala. It's more of a hotel than a hostel, but it's great value for money. Everything is clean, the people working there are great and they organized the safari for us ! Would definitely recommend

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France MALE 25-30 Nov 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Very beautiful hostel and very welcoming staff

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Ecuador FEMALE 25-30 Oct 27, 2025 Atm 100%

Fantástico! El lugar es hermoso y la piscina que tiene es un plus. El dueño y el personal son muy muy amables, siempre recibiéndote y despidiendo con una jugo fresco. Sin duda se merece 10 estrellas!

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England MALE 25-30 Oct 21, 2025 Atm 100%

The staff were so helpful there, they would do everything they could to help you. They went the extra mile with food as well, always serving drinks and extra dishes as well. We booked the safari through the hostel as well which made things easy!

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Aug 10, 2025 Atm 80%

Great place to stay near Tissamaharama, in a tranquil surrounding with lovely hosts. We visited for 2 nights to do a safari in Yala. The room was spacious and comfortable, and AC worked well. The swimming pool was a real bonus after coming home from safari. The host was really excellent, organising a safari for us, taking us around the local lakes on our first evening, telling us about the local area, and then drove us to our next stop in Komari for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend stay

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France FEMALE 25-30 Aug 8, 2025 Atm 100%

Excellent séjour dans cet hostel ! Le gérant a été très accueillant, serviable et arrangeant pour toutes nos demandes. La chambre est propre, le lit est confortable. Le restaurant est bon mais un peu cher.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Aug 5, 2025 Atm 100%

We had an absolutely amazing stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food was delicious, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of.

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Scotland FEMALE 25-30 Jul 22, 2025 Atm 100%

The hostel with the best hospitality I have experienced in Sri Lanka. The family are so kind and helpful. Everything you need and great location for safari. Got a loft with the owner all the way to Arugam bay and chatted throughout. Can’t recommend enough. 💓

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Netherlands MALE 31-40 Jul 12, 2025 Atm 100%

Fantastisch. Geweldige familie. Binnenkort hebben ze een zwembad, dat maakt deze locatie echt compleet!

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England FEMALE 25-30 May 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Loved my stay at this family-run hostel! The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming — even ran a fun cooking class in their home. It was really sweet meeting their kids too, such a warm vibe. Everything was clean and cozy, and they also offered transfer services around the island which made exploring super easy. Would definitely come back!

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 Feb 8, 2025 Atm 100%

Very helpful and kind, more customer service Than I expected. Nice people They pick me up at the bus stand and drop me at the bus stop at my departure Food was delicious, choose fish and chips!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Dec 8, 2024 Atm 80%

thilina and his family and staff are wonderful. everyone is so kind and friendly and ready to help. the breakfast is yummy and the rooms are clean, and when I had any questions or needed to change things around they were so accommodating. I would definitely recommend for anyone staying looking to go to yala as thilina is quick to sort it all out, and just generally anyone looking to explore more of Debarawewa and Tissamaharama.

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Aug 10, 2024 Atm 80%

Personal super hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend! Auch wenn etwas abgelegen ist, wird man für eine Safari dort abgeholt. Die ruhihe Ungebung am Fluss ist sehr entspannend. Von der Bushaltestelle zu Fuß erreichbar. Das Zimmer richtig schön und sehr groß. Wir hatten tolle zwei Nächte hier.

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