River Garden Resort in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

River Garden Resort

Set amid lush tropical greenery , bordering the beautiful Belihuloya River and overlooking the Horton Plains Mountain Range, , River Garden Resort features tranquil and comfortable accommodations as Cottages & Tented Rooms. It provides free parking space and offers complimentary Wi-Fi access in the dining area.The stay was by far the most interesting element of this resort. We opted to stay in one of the tent rooms to feel more adventurous without committing to a full-on hardcore camping experience. The tent itself is located on the hill behind the restaurant and can be reached via a beautiful winding path through the forest of the hills. Its very easy to locate and isn’t too far from the entrance. We were quite pleasantly surprised by the aesthetic of the tent interior and all the amenities provided. Literally everything we could need was available within arm’s reach.The property itself was a beautiful natural area with winding pathways and natural rock stairways to help move around and just taking a walk within the camp site area alone was breathtaking. It’s a fantastic place to take a morning walk and when we went further down the hill, the path leads to a shallow, natural river pool where one can take a bath in pristine clear river water. The area is so low down the hill and covered by trees so it’s very private.Beyond the resort and onto the main road a walk to either direction provides stunning vistas of misty mountains and bright emerald-green paddy fields that soothe the soul.The food of River Garden was some of the best tasting food we have ever had. Kudos to the chef and team for creating some amazing dishes ranging from traditional Sri Lankan to Western dishes: every day they demonstrated their prowess as master chefs.When we went out for activities they were kind enough to pack our food for takeaway so we could have a meal on the go. 

• Rating: 8.7