Riva del Sole

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (139 reviews)
Strada Statale 16 km 787 and 225, Giovinazzo, BA, 70054 , Giovinazzo , IT

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location near airport and beach
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean and recently refurbished rooms
Cons:
Noise from nearby dogs at night
Limited lunch options at the beach bar
Transport needed for access to Bari

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Multiple reviews mention clean rooms, though some concern about noise may imply a need for further attention.
Service
8.46
Staff described as friendly and helpful in various reviews.
Location
8.5
Cited as convenient and close to the beach, though some mentioned challenges without a car.
Room Quality
8.45
Recent refurbishments mentioned; rooms described as nice and comfortable.
Amenities
7.98
Outdoor areas and pool are appreciated, though some amenities (like the beach bar) lack variety.
Value for Money
7.94
Overall good value, but some mention added costs for transport.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Breakfast options praised; limited lunch choices at the beach bar noted by reviewers.
Overall Experience
8.26
General satisfaction with a few caveats regarding noise and the need for transportation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:55

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation at Riva del Sole, your gateway to a serene beach escape in Giovinazzo.

Private Beach Access
Unwind on our exclusive private beach, where you can soak up the sun and enjoy a day of leisure, right at your doorstep.

Exceptional Dining
Savor delightful meals at our restaurant, Le Terrazze sul Mare, or grab a quick snack at our café. With multiple bars to choose from, including beach and poolside options, your thirst is always quenched.

State-of-the-Art Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, keep fit at our modern fitness center, or organize events in our expansive conference space. With 87 comfortable rooms equipped with modern conveniences, we've got your every need covered.

Escape to Riva del Sole for an unforgettable experience, and book your stay today!

Important information:

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to September 15.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 139 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 8.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 8.26
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Borja
8
Pros:

Habitaciones viejas pero en buen estado

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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karenbH8273YU Couples
10
Fantastic Hotel
Pros:

Very convenient location, 15 minutes from airport., 30 minutes from Bari centre. Great staff, helpful and friendly. Fab beach club and fantastic restaurant. Rooms clean and recently been refurbished. Highly recommend.

2025-10-05 via Tripadvisor
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gerard
6
Pros:

Très déçu par rapport aux photos présentées cet hôtel est probablement parfait car prévu pour l'été. Nous sommes allés fin septembre pas de page pas de repas dehors car il faisait très froid et le restaurant ressemblait à une cantine de petites entreprises et encore je suis gentil. Rien ne ressemblait à ce que j'attendais par rapport aux photos. Je venais fêter l'anniversaire de mon épouse et ne connaissant encore rien de ce qui m'attendait j'ai demandé à la réception pour le lendemain une table intime au restaurant pour fêter l'anniversaire lorsque j'ai vu la femme la veille j'ai compris que c'était pas l'endroit idéal. Une salle impersonnel éclairé ampoules économie d'énergie, table sans nappe, mur blanc comme un préau bref en 60 voyages dans le monde jamais nous avons eu une pareille salle de restaurant. Par contre nous avons trouvé dans le village voisin de Giovinazzo un restaurant extraordinaire. D'une cuisine gastronomique égale au meilleur restaurant je le conseille vivement aux résidents qui comme nous arriverait hors saison dans un hôtel sans âme.
Il s'agit du restaurant romanozz'is sur le petit port. Une soirée anniversaire inoubliable. Merci à son chef grâce auquel nous avons évité pour une pareille soirée la cantine de l'hôtel. Il faudrait que les photos soient réaliste car hors saison à éviter à tout prix

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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ian family
4
Pros:

This was the most disappointing stay I’ve ever had. It’s a very tired hotel and much of the facilities were shutting down. Day time food was either non existent or poor. Hotel couldn’t organise a hire car. Taxis were impossible and although the hotel shuttle was available it cost every time . I spent over €130 on shuttles. Would not recommend to anyone

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family
8
Pros:

The hotel was lovely but too far from Bari city centre. Buses do not run on a Sunday to and from hotel to Bari and taxis are around €50 each way. Shuttle to and from airport convenient for €25. Breakfast very good for a buffet with twinning tea which is a bonus. Rooms are lovely but unfortunately if you like a cup of tea or coffee when you wake up there is no facilities in the room. I bought a small kettle as i had my own tea bags. They did have a hairdryer for us ladies though.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Hannah partner
10
Pros:

Amazing location right on the beach, a hidden gem. Reception and office staff (replying to emails) extremely helpful.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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jaqueline family
10
Pros:

A estadia no hotel foi tudo excelente!

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Nadia family
10
Pros:

Clean room

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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jaqueline family
10
Pros:

O hotel esta localizado perto do aeroporto, é limpo, café da manhã excelente, é a beira mar, tem transfer gratuito para o aeroporto. Possui um restaurante para o jantar, mediante pagamento e um bar à beira-mar com ótimos drinks, mediante pagamento também. Tudo perfeito.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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X4626UEdougw Couples
8
Generally a nice and quite area
Pros:

The location of the hotel does lend to renting or having a car available,but the hotel does have a shuttle that will take you to the nearest town/rail station if you only want the odd day out.The atmospere was generally friendly with reception and the internal bar staff being first class.The room was spacious enough and was kept very clean by the cleaning staff only fault was it was very hot and bathroom has under floor heating that was constantly on.Apart from what appeared to be a late night rave going on about a mile down the road on our first night it was very quite.It has a large beach area and a private pool and the area is perfect if you just wish to sunbath.The only problem we encountered was the beach resturant a beautiful setting as the sun going down but we ate here 3 times and on 2 was very disappointed.Qverall a nice place with a good mix of nationalities staying here and friendly staff.

2025-09-21 via Tripadvisor
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Lorena
8
Pros:

Un sitio tranquilo

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Truereview1969 Couples
6
Everything great until the dogs start.
Pros:

I'm going to be as fair as possible with this review as currently staying here.

Hotel - is lovely, very clean, staff friendly and helpful. Room is nice and bed very comfy. Good choice for breakfast. Felt the lunch offering at the beach bar could do with more options as very limited. You are miles from anything and a bus journey away. Busses are good though, cheap and do seem to run on time.

Pool is nice and quiet, bring your swim cap but it is hit and miss as to whether the lifeguards pick you up on it. Beach is nice but rocky and beach shoes a must. It can be breezy but that's nice with the heat. Sunbeds are not the best and not comfy.

BUT
Note the residence in the title. What this translates to is, dogs barking constantly through the night. Do not shut up. I dont know if this depends on which room you're in but it is relentless, been here 7 nights and 7 nights of disturbed sleep, this is the only reason we would not return.

2025-09-07 via Tripadvisor
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Tobias family
8
Pros:

Lage mit Strand super, aber Anbindung ohne Auto an Bari nicht optimal. Kostenloser Hotel-Shuttle zum Flughafen kann nicht vor 07:30 Uhr genutzt werden. Taxifahrt zum Flughafen in Höhe von 35€ daher ggf. notwendig. Personal überwiegend sehr freundlich, aber im Restaurant überfordert. Teilweise sind die Zimmer noch nicht renoviert. In Summe ein schöner Aufenthalt und empfehlenswert.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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ERIC partner
10
Pros:

Very nice place. Hotel people are really very kind.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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T6306VRalinaa Friends getaway
10
Wonderful italiy
Pros:

A spectacular stay..accommodation, water, sea at the superlative..and the best barista David with Pina colada... Thank you !!!!! 👍

2025-08-25 via Tripadvisor
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Erfurt Solo travel Jupiter, Florida
10
a Hotel by the sea....
Pros:

I stayed with a Tour Group @ Riva del Sole Hotel in Giovinazzo, Italy.. The hotel is clean, including my Bedroom, the bed linen and bath towels were white without any stains. I certainly slept well. The staff is friendly, the breakfast is very tasty, with plenty to eat and a large selection. The Hotel has a beach location. Did NOT use the beach because it was raining for two days. We stayed here two nights. The Hotel also has a restaurant steps away from the beach. Plenty of fresh fish selection on the menu. From here we visited Bari, Trani, Castle de Monte. Check out my photos...

2025-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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Anthony
10
Pros:

A nice spot. Good pool and good breakfasts. A bit isolated if you don’t have a car.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Dana M
8
Pros:

The property was nice, the beach area very quaint. The animatori were playing music and dancing. Hotel staff directed us to Giovinazzo for dinner which had a bunch of great options. The rooms were dated, mattress too firm but all around spacious.

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
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Brian partner
6
Pros:

The beach is not nice. Huge rocks, not easy to swim. Hard to get into pool. Only 1 small opening to get in. Inconvenient. Restaurant is mediocre. I had lobster pasta with tomato sauce and had to dig lobster out. The tail was non-existent, so pratically missing, and little meat. Got sauce all over my hands. Very messy. Room is small and my bathroom shower mat was wet before i even used it. For the price of $250 Canadian, this was a rip off.

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
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Monica
6
Okay but very basic.
Pros:

Very basic. Pool doesn’t look like photo. Has ropes around the perimeter and your not allowed in the pool without a swimming hat! Towels have to be paid for as well as deposit left. Looked very abandoned and run down.

2025-07-11 via Nuitee