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Situated in Tissamaharama, Richards Cabanas is located amidst calming greenery and peaceful natural surroundings. It features an outdoor swimming pool and provides complimentary parking and free WiFi. Yala and Bundala National Parks are less than than 20 km away. Kataragama Temples is 18 km. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport 19 kms.Bundala National Park is 35 km away. Fitted with a terrace offering garden views, rooms offer air conditioning, cable TV and an en suite bathroom with shower facilities and toiletries. Select rooms offer river views. Guests can arrange activities such as camping and bird watching trips, or lake tours. Transport and barbecue rental services are available, along with airport shuttle and laundry services.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Amina
    Belgium Belgium
    Tis place is amazing, we loved the garden and pool. Very cosy in the evening :) we did the morning safari with Amila’s cousin, which we would recommend!
  • Muriël
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The rooms were excellent, some of the comfiest beds I encountered throughout my stay in Sri Lanka. Its close proximity to Yala was a major plus, and the pool facilities were a welcome addition. The staff were friendly and always ready to help.
  • Vincent
    Australia Australia
    This is a first rate option. Rooms were clean, well appointed and nicely decorated. The service was great, with Amila quick to help and efficient dealing with questions. The gardens are lovely and maintained, as is pool area. You can tell they...
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.

Hosted by Amila Nuwan

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

Amila Nuwan
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.
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!
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, 9.2

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
    • Adult 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 12:30 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 room.

    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

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

    FAQs about Richards Cabanas

    • Richards Cabanas offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Cooking class
      • Hand massage
      • Bike tours
      • Foot massage
      • Bicycle rental
      • Yoga classes
      • Swimming Pool
      • Back massage
      • Walking tours
      • Full body massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Head massage
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Neck massage

    • Yes, Richards Cabanas is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Richards Cabanas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Richards Cabanas is from 12:30, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at Richards Cabanas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Asian
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go

    • Richards Cabanas has 1 restaurant:

      • Richard's Cabanas Restaurant

    • Richards Cabanas is 0.9 miles from the centre of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.