Luxury hotels
Best 5-star hotels
in Kitulgala.
Our 2026 edit of the best luxury and five-star hotels in Kitulgala, Sri Lanka — independently reviewed, with rates and alternatives.
Kitulgala is a small rainforest town in the foothills of the central highlands, on the banks of the Kelani River — Sri Lanka's main white-water rafting venue, and the location of David Lean's Bridge on the River Kwai. It is the natural stop between Colombo and Tea Country.
Best time: December to April. How many nights: 2 nights.
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