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River View Villas
COMFORT

Name: River View Villas
Price range: from 816.00
Rating: 4.7

Sri Lanka · West Coast Sri Lanka · Bentota-Dharga Town

4.7 / 5.0 Excellent

34 ratings

97% Recommendation

tranquil location, directly by the river

resort with German influence

2 restaurants, 1 floating on the river

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Find Serenity Between the River, Palms, and Sea

Nestled in an idyllic tropical garden teeming with diverse bird and wildlife, and situated directly on the Bentota River, you can recharge and find relaxation and peace with the help of Ayurveda.

Most popular facilities

Free Wifi

Air-conditioned

Swimming pool

Quiet location

Lakeside

Perfect for solo travellers

In nature

Ayurveda doctor

Ayurvedic Cuisine - Dosha-balanced

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River View Villas in Detail

Your Ayurveda Resort

Located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, in Dharga Town, the River View Villas were built in colonial style by a Munich-based entrepreneurial couple. The resort is lovingly constructed and situated in a dreamlike setting between the tropics, river, and sea. The nearby mosques exude a pleasant charm, and the fine sandy beaches of Bentota are just about 1.2 miles away.

Location & Surroundings

Dharga Town is just minutes away from the renowned beach resort of Bentota and is celebrated for its cultural diversity. This destination invites visitors to explore the traditional life of Sri Lanka away from the tourist trail. Here, you'll find historic mosques, vibrant markets, and a unique blend of cultural influences, making Dharga Town a rewarding detour for those who wish to experience the cultural facets of Sri Lanka alongside its beaches and sunshine.

Dining & Leisure

The family-run hotel features a main restaurant with a terrace by the shore and another floating on the river. Guests of the resort can delight in a freshly prepared and healthy breakfast either in the restaurant or in one of the garden pavilions. All dishes are prepared ayurvedically according to the constitutional type (Dosha) and individual Ayurvedic doctor's recommendation, with vegetarian or vegan dishes available upon request. Additionally, there is the option to book private dinners or Ayurveda cooking classes on site.

Ayurveda Center

The Ayurveda guests have access to 8 treatment rooms (some open-air) and a professional team consisting of 2 Ayurveda doctors and several therapists dedicated to your well-being. The treatments of your Ayurveda therapy are tailored individually and include, for example, head, face, foot, and full-body massages with herbal oil, Shirodhara oil forehead flow, steam bath, and acupuncture. The production of Ayurvedic herbal medicine adheres to strict quality controls. Additionally, daily yoga sessions are held.

Free Time

Relax at one of the 3 beautiful hotel-owned pools (approx. 36/50/50 sqm). A TV room is also available for your enjoyment. A unique experience is a boat trip on the Bentota River, where you can navigate through jungle-like waters and observe wild animals. Moreover, the River View Villas are an excellent starting point for bicycle tours and excursions to markets, temples, or mosques such as Thakkiya and Meera (approx. 100-200 m away).

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Hotel rooms at a glance

The 30 rooms have been furnished with great attention to detail and are spread across several buildings, the floating house "Carpe Diem" (on request, from 2 people) and a ship on the river (on request, from 3 people). The Deluxe rooms feature superior amenities and offer direct views of the river or pool. Single rooms are double rooms for single use.

SGL=DB

approx. 20-23 sqm

SGL=DB Deluxe

approx. 20-23 sqm

DBL Deluxe

approx. 20-23 sqm

DBL Standard

approx. 20-23 sqm

Customer ratings for River View Villas

34 verified reviews by travelersOnly customers who have traveled with us are allowed to leave a review

4.7 Outstanding

97% recommend the hotel to others

4.7

Hotel

4.9

Service

4.8

Treatments

4.4

Board type

4.6

Wellness area

'Ayurveda treatment'
'friendly staff'
'daily treatments'
'beautiful location'
'healthy meals'
'skilled therapists'
'relaxing atmosphere'
'clean rooms'
'diverse cuisine'
'refreshing pools'

34 Results

Everything was good but the construction work should have been mentioned!

Susanna O.

July 2025

solo | 60 to 69 years | 12 - 16 days

Overall everything was very good but the construction work was very loud! They should have mentioned that, then I wouldn't have booked it!

Comment from SpaDreams

Dear SpaDreams guests, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that construction work was taking place during your stay, which unfortunately the hotel did not inform us about. We would advise you to contact the hotel team directly in case of such problems. You are also welcome to contact us as your tour operator so that a satisfactory solution can be found for you. We would be delighted to welcome you back on a future trip. Please do not hesitate to contact our service team to find a trip that meets your exact requirements. Your SpaDreams team

If you want to do something for your health in good time, I can recommend this house

Wolfgang K.

March 2025

17 - 23 days

The Ayurveda retreat in Sri Lanka is an all-round good health experience that I am happy to recommend to others

Pure relaxation, with optimal Ayurveda retreat and courteous staff.

Katja B.

March 2025

solo | 50 to 59 years | 12 - 16 days

Very beautiful complex in a fantastic garden right on the river. The staff left nothing to be desired and the well-being of the guests was always at the forefront. I am wonderfully relaxed, full of new energy and will integrate much of what I learned there into my everyday life.