Travelers find the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation at this riverside retreat, where nature beckons with scenic bike rides and peaceful garden moments
Rafters Retreat offers natural beauty and comfort with a garden, bar, and free WiFi in common areas. Guests can enjoy mountain biking and ecotours, with on-site bicycle rentals. The staff provides helpful tour assistance, which previous visitors consistently appreciate.
Located in Kithulgala, Rafters Retreat is in the historical district and on a river. Belilena Cave and Japan Peace Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at PineTree Adventures Ambuluwawa and AmberSwing. Explore all the area has to offer with rock climbing and mountain climbing. Visit our Kithulgala travel guide
Hilland Group, Kitulgala, Kithulgala, SG, 71720
What's nearby
Aberdeen Waterfall
30 min drive - 22.8 km
Castlereagh Reservoir
35 min drive - 38.0 km
Laxapana Falls
37 min drive - 27.9 km
Kotmale Reservoir Viewpoint
40 min drive - 40.1 km
Ambuluwawa Temple
53 min drive - 51.0 km
Getting around
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
165 min drive
Restaurants
Kitulgala Rest House
Kithul Villa
7 min drive
Olu Resort And Adventures
10 min drive
Green View Hotel
16 min drive
Nadeeshan Hotel
8 min drive
About this property
Rafters Retreat
Hotel by the river
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a bar at Rafters Retreat. Adventurous travellers may like the ecotours, mountain biking and ziplining at this hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
English breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and concierge services
Tour/ticket information, barbecues and luggage storage
Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 7 for adults and USD 3 to 5 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Ecotours
Free bicycle rentals
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Ziplining
Family friendly
Children's dinnerware
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a river
Picnic area
Accessibility
No lift
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Champagne service
More
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 7 for adults and USD 3 to 5 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Rafters Retreat Hotel
Rafters Retreat Kithulgala
Rafters Retreat Hotel Kithulgala
Frequently asked questions
Is Rafters Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Rafters Retreat?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Rafters Retreat?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Rafters Retreat?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Rafters Retreat located?
Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Belilena Cave and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Aberdeen Waterfall. Laxapana Falls and Castlereagh Reservoir are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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