The Riverston Grand

What a wonderful experience. This hotel should be listed to be experienced. Don't be put off by the road through the tea plantations which is winding and potholed. The welcome is friendly and the views of the Knuckle Mountain range from the mainly glassed room are stunning. The food is good and the continental breakfast wonderful.

Hotel is clean and feels like staying in a tree house. Meals are delicious specially the French cuisine that chef Ananda prepares. The hotel is located very close to transmission tower hike. Staff is always eager to help. Overall, beautiful hotel in a stunning location.

LOVED the Grand View Suite with it's 360 views. Although we checked in on a rainy day and the mist was too thick that eve, it cleared up briefly the next morning to give us some stunning views! The staff is excellent. Some of the food we tried probably could have been more flavorful (catering to the foreign palettes too much?), but all in all, it was good with ample portions. Looking forward to coming back again. Thank you for the warm hospitality.

Excellent location with very nice view. Rooms are clean and new with all the facilities. The view from the rooms is wonderful and feel like stay in the sky. Staff is really grate and helpful. We traveled with kids and they customized the meal plan according to our requirement. Foods are good and available many options to select.

The Riverston Grand We stayed at The Riverston Grand on December 28th. The stunning location and breathtaking views made for a memorable experience, though there are areas where the stay could be enhanced. Location: The highlight of our stay was the location. The hotel is set in a beautiful area, and the view from the room was absolutely stunning. Waking up to such scenery was truly special. Facilities: The rooms do not have AC, as the hotel explained this is due to limited electricity in the area and naturally cool nights. However, the afternoons were a bit warm inside the rooms at the time we checked in. A fan or cooler option would have been a welcome addition. Some windows also lacked curtains, and having them on all windows would improve comfort and privacy. For the price of $202 per night (BB), a few more amenities would have added to the experience. While a hair dryer was not initially in the room, the reception kindly provided one upon request. The Wi-Fi experienced occasional disruptions, but the staff made efforts to address the issue. Given the limited mobile data coverage in the area, consistent Wi-Fi would make the stay even more enjoyable. Food: The food was enjoyable, though the à la carte menu leaned more toward snacks than full meals. A greater selection of main courses would elevate the dining experience, particularly for the price point. Staff: The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which added warmth to our stay. With a little more attention to detail and professionalism, the service could be even better. Overall: The beautiful location and the kindness of the staff were the highlights of our stay. With a few improvements to facilities and dining options, The Grand Riverston has the potential to offer an exceptional experience that fully complements its breathtaking surroundings.

This is one of the best hotels of this nature that I've been to. Old plantation bungalow converted to a hotel. A new wing with modern rooms has been added recently with a grand view of the Knuckles Mountain Range. We stayed in one these new rooms / suites (sky view suite 1) which has a 360 degree view of the mountain range. There's a room above which is supposed to have even a better view. These rooms are very specious, comfortable and equipped with all modern amenities. Can easily accomodate up to 5 adults comfortably. The rooftop above these rooms have a much better view of the mountain range, along with a telescope through which you can zoom into mountain peaks. Food was very delicious, given special attention to my diatary requirements and I was provided with Gluten Free & Lactose Free meals throughout our 2 night stay. The staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful in every way possible. Special thanks to Varuna (chef), Ranatunga (stuward / housekeeping) for their hospitality and care.