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Reviews of Riverview Cabana Tissamaharama

No: 1101/1,Kirindioya Mawatha,Gamunupura. Tissamaharama No: 1101/1,Kirindioya Mawatha,Gamunupura. Tissamaharama, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

#1 of 40 B&Bs and inns in Tissamaharama

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Review Score

Based on 65 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.9

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  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There's nothing we didn't like in our one night stay. The spacious room can be equipped with more furniture like chairs and sofas, but the chairs provided on the balcony were sufficient for our stay.

    Our Host was great and friendly, they also arrange the room for us and let us check in before our agreed time. They were very helpful, they even recommended great restaurants for delivery and dining in. They also offered us support in booking for a safari, but we were already booked a different offer that was slightly cheaper of the one they offered. The room is very spacious, and was very clean. The balcony is private and spacious too. It is furnished with two chill seats and is overlooked a gentle flowing river and surrounded by greenery.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay for safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect

    The property was very clean and spacious. Mithila was lovely and her English was perfect! She was so happy and friendly and nothing was too much. We’d booked safari through her and she made us packed breakfast to go, then when returning gave us fresh watermelon before check out. Would definitely return

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Love the location, amazing room right next to the river, Mithila is the best host we ever had in Sri Lanka. She organized also our safari to Yala. She cares for her guests like her family. It was great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was by far the best accommodation on our entire trip to Sri Lanka. The room, bathroom and balcony were huge and super clean. The air conditioning kept the room nice and cool. It is very nice and quiet. The safari was super organized with breakfast and drinks. But the best thing about the accommodation is definitely Mithila we have rarely met such a kind and gorgeous person. She really organizes everything and has an open ear for all our wishes. Takes care of the food order, safari, enough water and even the laundry. We had a lot of problems with our arrival due to New Year and she supported us the whole time. Many thanks again to you! We had such a great time with you ♥️

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great spot to base yourself for Yala Park. The Cabana has 2 rooms available to book, one on the top floor with a terrace and one on the ground floor. My friend and I each booked one of the rooms which are equal in size and amenities. Very clean and a decent shower, good ac and wifi. The host was incredibly friendly and accommodating. She helped us with booking a Yala Park Tour. Best breakfast! Overall, great price and spot for access to Yala.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a warm welcome. Massive room, great air conditioning.. lovely situation by the river. Top marks

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    Spacious room, amazing host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just note that it is a little far from the actual town. This wasn't a problem for us as we only stayed one night and were able to get dinner delivered (thanks to Mithila's recommendation) and Mithila made an amazing breakfast in the morning. 10/10

    The room was huge and very clean, nice grounds and right by the river. Modern, clean bathroom, good air con and a ceiling fan. The host Mithila was amazing! We booked a safari tour with her before we arrived, which we highly recommend. It was a good price and we got a private tour with a great driver, Gayashan, who made sure we always got in a good spot for viewing the animals. Mithila told us about a restaurant in town that delivers which was perfect for dinner after our safari, and also recommended another place if we wanted to go into town. She cooked us a huge, delicious breakfast in the morning, checking first if there was anything we didn't eat and adjusting for us. I highly recommend staying here, booking a safari with Mithila and enjoying her yummy food!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really lovely and nice host who speak amazing english and welcomed us with the fresh coconut. The AC works really well. I recommend booking a Safari with the Host as the Price is very well and it’s organized in a way to accomondate you Most. Apart from that it was very very clean❤️

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Incredible stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was perfect.

    Incredible stay, couldn’t have asked for any better. Slightly out of town but an easy tuk tuk ride in, or, if you’d rather stay in like us, the host gave us details of a nearby lovely restaurant that delivered food to us! She also cooks curry and rice and a lovely breakfast! The kindest most hospitable lady and honestly the CLEANEST place I have stayed in Sri Lanka by a long way. The safari was also amazing. Couldn’t recommend this place anymore. 10/10.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The cleanest & most modern accommodation of my trip so far. Beautiful surroundings with birds who will wake you up by tapping on your window (so gorgeous!). Proper AC & a fridge which was an added bonus! Comfortable bed & attentive owner. Organised My safari trip.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    10
    Very comfortable room with private balcony
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    The lovely host was very helpful. Big comfortabel room and private very spacious balcony. The most clean accommodation we had in Sri Lanka!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    10
    Great value for money, it does not get better than this!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very spacious and offered a lot of light. The shower had a good temperature and water pressure. The value for money, combined with the hospitality from the owner Mithila made it a great stay for us. The room was definitely better than we expected. Mithila also helps to arrange a safari, she only works with people she knows and deliver a good experience. I can highly recommend staying at this property.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mithila was great! She was amazing to talk too, arranged a birthday cake, baloons and a sign for my friend. She was super nice and helpful with everything. The room was big, the patio was also big and had a view of the river that runs right below the property. Highly recommended! Best VFM.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    10
    Best value for money stay to access Yala Safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a well kept place! Rooms really big, with two beds, and plenty of space for luggage. It was spotless when we arrived, too! The AC and fridge are both very effective, and the bathroom is lovely, with a good hot water shower and a hair dryer. Mithila was one of the best hosts we had in Sri Lanka, so warm and friendly. She settled us in with a big pot of tea and some delicious banana bread, then proceeded to arrange dinner and beers for us - which came right on time, served outside. She even lit some citronella to keep the bugs away. Dinner was really tasty, and home cooked by Mithila and her mother in law. Delicious! Finally, when our safari tour dropped us back later than planned, it was no problem at all to check out a little later. Thank you Mithila!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing to dislike it was all perfect.

    The accommodation is first class .Situated in a quiet area but only a short ride to town and restaurants.Fridge and hairdryer in the room. WiFi connection is very good .Mithlia is a perfect host and goes above and beyond, nothing is too much trouble.Always a cup of tea available for you .Organised our safari trip to Yala ,Bundala nature reserve and our taxi to our next destination. She arranged tuk tuk when we wanted them and recommended a restaurant which was fantastic "The Smokey kitchen" You must go and have the special dish which is cooked in an open kitchen. Tuk tuk ride into town 400 rupees. If you book this accommodation you will not be disappointed .This was by far the best accommodation we have stayed in so far during our stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    10
    Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is a little far from town so you'll need to get a ride if you want to go out and get food.

    Great place! My friend and I stayed in this two room home - he was in the bottom room and I was in the top room so we had the whole place to ourselves! The rooms are huge, both with large outdoor space. Beds are comfortable, bathrooms are modern, and the property is beautiful. The host, Mithila, is super friendly and helpful. She booked us a well-priced safari at Yala and we were lucky enough to see a leopard! She also said she could order us food to eat at the place, but we decided to go out instead.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    10
    Fantastic spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Was a lovely stop off before doing a safari in Yala, the owner was so lovely and had perfect English. She was so helpful organising our safari and making sure we had everything we needed! She even gave us snacks for our safari 🥰

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    10
    A perfect stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to say, everything was perfect

    We loved everything ! Mithila is the best host we ever get ! Rooms are clean with all the needed equipment and AC. But the most important is that she organized us the best safari ! We had a very experienced guide and drivers who allowed us to see the rarest animals. Mithila is available, reactive, effective and super friendly. We recommand at 10000%

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is so spacious and clean, the balcony is the best to chill in the nature. Especially the owner, she is so so kind and lovely! She ordered dinner for me, wash my clothes and help me to get rid of a cockroach from the room. Also arranged good driver for safari. I want to stay here when I come to Tissamaharama again!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    10
    Lovely accommodation in a rural setting with an exceptional host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host, Mithila, is exceptionally accommodating and helpful. She helped us book transport and a safari, and even got my backpack zipper repaired. Excellent breakfast. Property is very spacious with a patio plus a big balcony overlooking a river and big trees. The setting is rustic but the accommodation and facilities are very modern and well-designed. Although not in the centre of Tissa, the town is but a SLR 400-800 Tuk Tuk ride away.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No warm water

    Lovely and very kind host. I got sick before we arrived and she brought us tea, rice and an Ayurveda-drink all for free. She really looks after her guests.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints

    Nice spotlessly clean friendly host

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    10
    Great value for money Deal!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit remote from the main town

    Super friendly host, very spacious room with fridge and AC and fan. Big bathroom with good shower.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    10
    Would have loved to stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Big room with well working AC, big bathroom, mosquito net and balcony. All very clean and cared for. The host is just lovely and helps with everything. All in all, I felt very welcome and very comfortable. Would definitely book again.

    Stayed in November 2023

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