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Located in Arugam Bay, a 2-minute walk from Whiskey Point, Riva del Sole Guest House provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 5.4 miles from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils, 6.2 miles from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 10 miles from Crocodile Rock. The property has room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room comes with a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Riva del Sole Guest House also offer a balcony. Guest rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and Italian options. Bike rental and car rental are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Elephant Rock is 12 miles from Riva del Sole Guest House, while Magul Maha Viharaya is 13 miles away. The nearest airport is Batticaloa International, 66 miles from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tharushi
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The staff was really helpful. Kept following up if I needed anything. Made sure my short stay was as comfortable as possible. I had to check in post-midnight. They made sure someone was available and called to check if I would be making it....
  • Dimuth
    Germany Germany
    The location is beautiful. The rooms and the property is very clean and well maintained. The owners are super friendly and will help you out with anything you need. The beach is very close.
  • Karthigan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Quiet and tranquil and close enough to pottuvil point for a great surf. Place was clean and modern. Will definitely be coming back!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Riva del Sole
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Riva del Sole Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Riva del Sole Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 AM to 2:30 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Crib upon request
$5 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Visa Cash Riva del Sole Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Please inform Riva del Sole Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Riva del Sole Guest House

  • Guests staying at Riva del Sole Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Asian
    • American

  • Riva del Sole Guest House is 5 miles from the center of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Riva del Sole Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Riva del Sole Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Triple

  • Check-in at Riva del Sole Guest House is from 1:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Riva del Sole Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Riva del Sole

  • Riva del Sole Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Neck massage
    • Beach
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Bike tours
    • Massage chair
    • Bicycle rental
    • Spa facilities
    • Themed dinners
    • Full-body massage
    • Back massage
    • Entertainment staff