River View Villas
COMFORT

Sri Lanka · West Coast Sri Lanka · Bentota-Dharga Town
4.8 / 5.0 Excellent
28 ratings
100% Recommendation
quiet location, directly on the river
Resort with German influence
2 restaurants, 1 of them floating on the river
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Find peace amidst palm trees, river and the sea

Ayurveda resort decorated with great care located in a beautiful area. Recharge between tropical forest, river and the sea.

Most popular facilities

Free Wifi
Air-conditioned
Swimming pool
Quiet location
Lakeside
Ideal for solo travelers
In nature
Ayurveda doctor
Ayurvedic dosha meals

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Ayurveda Programme

7 nights, double room, full-board
from £571

River View Villas in Detail

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The built by a German couple, River View Villas are located on the west coast, near the town of Bentota in the small village Dharga Town. Like an oasis, the Bentota River resort is set in a tropical garden with unique, species-rich bird life. The nearby mosques exude a pleasant charm, the sandy beaches of Bentota are about 2 km away.

Dining & Leisure

Main restaurant with a terrace in the garden by the river bank and one more floating on the river. Breakfast can be served in the restaurant or in one of the cosy pavilions, depending on your preference. All dishes are ayurvedic, prepared to match individual types of constitution as determined by the ayurvedic doctor, on request vegetarian or vegan. Private dinners and cooking lessons available.

Health & Treatments

8 treatment rooms (partly open), professional team of 3 doctors and several therapists. Strictly controlled production of ayurvedic medicines.

Free Time

3 pools (approx. 36/50/50 s qm), one with a waterfall or Jacuzzi, TV room. Boat tours on the river or the sea. Many opportunities for trips such as cycling tours or visits to street markets or temples.

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Hotel rooms at a glance

The 19 rooms (approx. 20-23 sqm) have been furnished with great attention to detail and are divided into 3 villas, 1 bungalow, the floating house "Carpe Diem" (on request, from 2 pers.) and a boat on the river (on request, from 3 pers.). Villas each with garden and pool (approx. 36/50/50 sqm), one with Jacuzzi, one with waterfall. The villas can also be booked exclusively (from 4 pers.). All standard and deluxe rooms are equipped with shower/WC, air conditioning, mosquito net, hairdryer, kitchenette, WiFi and balcony or terrace. Deluxe rooms have better facilities and a direct river or pool view. Single rooms are double rooms for single use.

  • DBL

      ca. 20-23 qm
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  • SGL=DBL

      ca. 20-23 qm
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  • Deluxe DBL

      ca. 20-23 qm
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  • Deluxe SGL=DBL

      ca. 20-23 qm
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Customer ratings for River View Villas

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

4.8 Outstanding  

100% recommend the hotel to others

4.8
Hotel
4.9
Service
4.8
Treatments
4.5
Board type
4.7
Wellness area
  • 'River View'
  • 'Ayurvedic treatments'
  • 'Spacious rooms'
  • 'Friendly staff'
  • 'Delicious cuisine'
  • 'Clean pools'
  • 'Beautiful garden'
  • 'Outdoor shower'
  • 'Daily acupuncture'
  • 'Floating restaurant'
28 Results
Relaxing but with potential for improvement in the hotel

Corinna T.

March 2024

as a couple | 60 to 69 years | 12 - 16 days

The Ayurveda treatments were excellent. At least I can say of my therapist that he was extremely professional. The hotel complex was also very nice, the rooms tasteful. The organization of the treatment appointments could have been better, my husband and I often had totally staggered times, so that there was little time for joint activities on the days. We would also have liked more from the kitchen. The dishes on offer were always very tasty, but I would have liked more variety. Unfortunately, the abundance of local fruit and vegetables was not nearly reflected. We found the warm and familiar atmosphere very pleasant.

Beautiful accommodation and very good Ayurveda program

Birgit B.

September 2023

solo | 50 to 59 years | 17 - 23 days

I enjoyed my stay at River View Villas very much. Also the daily treatments. The location of the hotel offers many opportunities for excursions. The whole hotel team as well as the Ayurveda therapists are very nice, helpful and competent.

Dreamlike idyll

Astrid W.

February 2023

solo | 50 to 59 years | 9 - 11 days

A wonderful time in a beautiful Ayurveda hotel! Great location on the river, a little paradise.

Top treatments in a small fine resort

Susanne S.

October 2022

solo | 60 to 69 years | 12 - 16 days

If it's not the location that's important, but the treatments, the River View Villas are a good choice.

Super great treatments in a beautiful atmosphere!

Anika F.

May 2022

as a couple | 30 to 39 years | 12 - 16 days

We enjoyed our stay and our Ayurveda retreat in the "River View Villas" very much. Especially positive are the relaxing treatments (daily at least 2.5 hours!) by the warm and professional therapist team! We felt very comfortable in the idyllic complex on the river with two beautiful pools and clean, spacious rooms. The problem of nocturnal noise (more on this see hotel in general) was finally solved after some discussions with the very nice, German-speaking owner.

Location

River View Villas
Sri Lanka, West Coast Sri Lanka, Bentota-Dharga Town
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
approx. 105 km / 95 min

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