About this property

Located in Riverston in Matale, just 1 km before the Riverston junction, The Riverston Grand provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features family rooms. At the resort, each room is equipped with a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The Riverston Grand offers a à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Hiking

  • Walking tours

  • Cooking class


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Duleep
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The food was delicious, with a good variety to choose from. The rooms were nice, clean, and well-maintained, providing a comfortable stay. The staff were friendly and always ready to help, making the experience even more enjoyable .
  • Mihiri
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Friendly and supportive staff, delicious food and spacious suite. Will definitely visit again 😊
  • Wayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This hotel is absolutely fabulous, located in a spectacular location. The views are incredible.During our stay, we saw monkeys in the trees from our bedroom balcony. The staff provided a 5 star customer service experience. They really couldn't...
  • Marco
    Italy Italy
    Everything was perfect! Caring staff and a very good chef in the kitchen. Our room was amazing and the view was perfect. We had a very good time there.
  • Madhubhashini
    Singapore Singapore
    The room is so spacious and it had stunning views overlooking the mountains. The best part was at night the sky full of stars are at your eye level. I have never seen anything like that! And we rushed to the telescope on the rooftop and saw...
  • Sinalie
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    A fabulous stay at the Riverston Grand Hotel! The rooms were super clean with a gorgeous view. The staff were lovely and very accommodating. All of the meals we had were prepared with care, with generous and tasty portions. Nothing but good things...
  • Sara
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The location is incredible and the staff so helpful and welcoming.
  • Shirly
    Israel Israel
    Spectacular views from the suite, friendly staff and great service, we liked the breakfast and dinner as well. We had a great experience.
  • Idan
    Israel Israel
    המקום נפלא והשירות נהדר. עזרו לנו בכל דבר שהיינו צריכים. הדבר היחיד הוא שלא ידענו שמסתבר שבתקופה שבה נסענו - אוגוסט - יש באזור רוחות מטורפותתת וערפל, כך שלא ראינו בכלל את הנוף וזה היה ממש מבאס. בלי קשר, לטייל באזור היה מקסים עדי דנו טיפה בגובה...
  • Ronald
    Netherlands Netherlands
    n juli kan het qua weer enorm spoken op de berg (mist, wind, regen) en is het tamelijk fris ten opzichte van Matale, maar het dal uitzicht vanuit de kamers is fenomenaal. Wij hadden de 360 graden sky suite die er erg verzorgd uit zag en beschikte...

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Riverston Grand Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

The Riverston Grand takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Riverston Grand 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.