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Located in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Whisky Point, Riva del Sole Guest House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 8.7 km from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils, 10 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 17 km from Crocodile Rock. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Riva del Sole Guest House also offer a patio. Guest rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a wardrobe. A continental, Full English/Irish or Italian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Riva del Sole Guest House. Elephant Rock is 20 km from the hotel, while Magul Maha Viharaya is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Batticaloa International, 107 km from Riva del Sole Guest House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly 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 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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:

  • 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!
  • J
    Jay
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast was very tasty and full of the plate. Made to my order and requirements.

Hotel surroundings

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
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

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

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • 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 dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • 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
Wellness
  • Massage chair
  • Full body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 01:00 to 02:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 10:30 to 11:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is 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
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 Riva del Sole Guest House 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.

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

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

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

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Riva del Sole Guest House

  • Check-in at Riva del Sole Guest House is from 01:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Room options at Riva del Sole Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Triple

  • 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

  • The prices at Riva del Sole Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Neck massage
    • Beach
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Bike tours
    • Massage chair
    • Bicycle rental
    • Spa facilities
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Full body massage
    • Back massage
    • Entertainment staff

  • Riva del Sole Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Riva del Sole

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