Rafters Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Riverfront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

Dates

December 2024

2

January 2025

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View | Balcony

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast available

Housekeeping

Laundry

Parking included

Free WiFi

Room options

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Detached private bathroom

Champagne service

Daily housekeeping

Children's dinnerware

14 sq m
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Detached private bathroom

Champagne service

Daily housekeeping

Children's dinnerware

19 sq m
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Hilland Group, Kitulgala, Kithulgala, SG, 71720

What's nearby

Aberdeen Waterfall - 25 min drive - 18.1 km
Laxapana Falls - 37 min drive - 24.6 km
Ambuluwawa Temple - 52 min drive - 48.7 km
Adams Peak - 60 min drive - 56.8 km
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - 67 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

Kitulgala Rest House
‪Olu Resort And Adventures - ‬10 min drive
‪Kithulgala shop - ‬6 min walk
‪Kithul Villa - ‬7 min drive
‪Green View Hotel - ‬16 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, hiking/biking trails 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
Barbecues, luggage storage and tour/ticket information

Other amenities include:

Turndown services, guidebooks and local maps
Children's dinnerware and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

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).