Richards Cabanas

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Richards Cabanas

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
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733 reviews
  • Houses
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

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Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Situated within 2 km of Tissa Wewa and 27 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary in Tissamaharama, Richards Cabanas provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, outdoor furniture and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with pool views. At the villa complex, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch and brunch. Guests can make the most of the garden, pool with a view and yoga classes on offer at the villa. Car hire and free use of bicycles are available at Richards Cabanas and the area is popular for cycling and walking tours. Babysitting service is also available for guests at the accommodation. Situlpawwa is 33 km from Richards Cabanas, while Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is 1.7 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 29 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Fishing

    • Darts

    • Canoeing

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Flavia
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    “Great experience! We were welcomed so nicely by the entire staff and felt very safe. Everyone was super helpful and the service but also the facilities were great. Big plus for the food, not only was it delicious and freshly made but also they...”
  • Simon
    Australia Australia
    “amazing host and incredibly generous breakfast. the evening meal was also excellent.”
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wonderful hotel. Huge comfortable room. Lovely pool. The hotel owners arranged our safari for us which was exceptional. We were taken around Yala by a member of the family in a private jeep. The guide really knew where to go to see everything...”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Two Nicely landscaped sites minutes apart Lovely Pool and dining in one, spacious substantially built chalets with terrace overlooking a free running river with plenty of delightful bird life in the other, all within a fine, mature tropical...”
  • Megan
    Ireland Ireland
    “The food is amazing, made to order every time. The pool area is really relaxing.”
  • Eimear
    Ireland Ireland
    “Everything! The staff were so incredibly kind, food was delicious, everything was made fresh to order. Also highly recommend booking a safari with them, it was brilliant, our driver went above & beyond for us to be able to see different animals....”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Richards Cabanas is a hidden gem. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the friendly owners. The food was absolutely delicious – without a doubt the best rice and curry we’ve had so far in Sri Lanka! Amila cooks everything from...”
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts organised a brilliant safari for us and the food was the best we had in Sri Lanka, so much so that we had dinner there twice”
  • Alexandre-paul
    Germany Germany
    “The owner was very kind and helped us on a ton of things: trips, safari, photos...”
  • Claire
    Australia Australia
    “Along a lane way off the busy road so nice and quiet. Good sized rooms. We were near the pool and restaurant which I think is preferable to being across the lane way in the other part of the hotel. Food is great - definitely worth eating here....”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Amila Nuwan

Company review score: 9.3Based on 728 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our secluded resort aims first of all to provide the most select hospitality in Tissamaharama: we can do this because all our guests are looked after by the owners themselves, my father, mother and I, and because we have just 5 exclusive cabanas. My father started out as a Yala safari-driver, learning to speak fluently his unique form of English - and how to get by in many other languages - with visitors of all nationalities. He knows more-or-less everything there is to know about the animals you will see not only in Yala but here in our place on the bank of the stream or surrounded by rice-paddies. My mother knows everything there is to know about how to prepare authentic Sri Lankan village home cuisine. I see myself as one of the young generation who realise that visitors to Sri Lanka are ‘guests’, not ‘tourists’ – a different mind-set than has often been in the past. I have taken over from my father in developing our exclusive resort to ensure it maintains its distinct character and closeness to the nature which surrounds us. And its calm, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Come as a Guest Leave as a Friend!

Property information

Exclusive and secluded garden cabanas on the banks of a small river surrounded by trees, shrubbery and bird-life. Privacy in a quiet and serene country environment on the edge of Tissamaharama.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Richard's Cabanas Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Richards Cabanas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Electric kettle

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
      Additional charge
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Adults only
    • Pool with view
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Yoga classes
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Food & Drink

    • Fruits
      Additional charge
    • Wine/champagne
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Special diet menus (on request)
    • Packed lunches
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Room service
    • Restaurant
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Cooking class
      Additional charge
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Darts
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site

    Services & Extras

    • Wake-up service
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view
    • View

    Transport

    • Bicycle rental
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services

    Cleaning services

    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Richards Cabanas takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 04:30 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 6 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$5 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    7+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$5 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Richards Cabanas in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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