Uga Riva - Negombo

Hotels
9.6 (152 reviews)
65 Thoppuwa, Kochchikade , Negombo , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful property
Exceptional service
Cons:
No spa available

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Rooms are beautiful and clean, safe and strong.
Service
9.95
Staff went over and above to deliver great service.
Location
9.75
Beautiful tranquil spot.
Room Quality
9.75
Rooms were great and spacious.
Amenities
9.25
Lovely spacious room with pool and bar.
Value for Money
9.25
Great food and service for the luxury tier.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Food was outstanding, freshly prepared.
Overall Experience
9.85
Exceeded our expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:39

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations

Riva, a distinguished villa in Negombo, offers meticulously restored luxury accommodations within a lush coconut estate. Each room is adorned with traditional furniture, contemporary artwork, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, and Espresso machine.

Exquisite Dining Experience

Indulge in a sensory journey at Riva's upscale dining establishment. Enjoy delectable cuisine infused with rich island flavors. The chef caters to your dietary needs, ensuring every meal is a memorable experience.

Convenient Location

Located just 30 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from Negombo's town center, Riva is the perfect base for your Sri Lankan adventure. Relax in the serene coconut plantation surroundings or by the pool after a day of exploration.

Experience luxury, exquisite dining, and convenience at Riva. Book your stay now for a tranquil retreat in Negombo.

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person’s ID and credit card.Please inform 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.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for US$100 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 152 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 9.75
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 9.85
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peter • couple • ch
4
Nie mehr Zimmer nr 3
Pros:

Garten
Pool

Cons:

Zimmer nr 3 extrem lärmig von küche
Morgen geruch von küche
Bis 2330 Abluft aus küche

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Nagia • couple • cy
10
Pros:

Very clean, very kind staff, delicious food

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • family_with_children • de
7
Pros:

Schönes kleines Hotel mit gutem Essen ( allerdings teuer für Sri Lanka).
Das Personal war teilweise freundlich aber es gab sprachlich einige Probleme und man muss sehr oft nachhaken und nachfragen.
Das Zimmer war wunderschön eingerichtet aber das Bett eine große Katastrophe und wir konnten zwei Nächte nicht schlafen. Es wurde von uns reklamiert aber hat nicht viel geholfen.
Schade aber es hat einiges beim Service gefehlt.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Farina • couple • de
9
Gut als Start oder Ende für die anschließende Weiterreise
Pros:

Schönes altes Haus welches gut erhalten und gepflegt wird. Das Essen ist gut. Nähe zum Flughafen

Cons:

Eigentlich war alles in Ordnung. Es fühlte sich so an als wäre der Ort etwas seelenlos.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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silvia • couple • ch
9
sehr schön! danke.
Pros:

Die Ruhe, der Garten, Pool, Zimmer mit 3 Betten, freundliches Personal, Essen,

Cons:

Eine Kokosnuss fiel vom Baum - zu gefährlich

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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SP • couple • ie
10
Worth it
Pros:

Fantastic property
High end and tasteful
Excellent staff
superb food
Prices are worth it

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Dulitha • extended_group • se
9
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • family_with_children • gb
9
A very beautiful place and interesting to walk around the back lanes to explore the village
Pros:

A beautiful old house

Cons:

Asking for payment immediately we arrived after a long drive . I prefer to see the rooms and relax for five minutes not rush into payment

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • au
10
Perfect place for serenity and to recharge before or after flight.
Pros:

The staff were fabulous, the rooms spacious and well thought out. The bed and pillows were the most comfortable on all our 3 weeks stay throughout Sri Lanka

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • family_with_children • gb
10
Very relaxing
Pros:

Beautiful, well kept property

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • solo_traveller • au
10
Stayed two nights and wish I could have stayed longer. Absolute paradise - rooms are beautiful and clean, safe and stron
Pros:

Beautiful property - amazing rooms and very attentive staff.

2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
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francesca • family_with_children • gb
10
Beautiful place
Pros:

Beautiful tranquil spot. The staff went over and above to deliver great service. The room was beautiful and dinner and breakfast were also very good. We wish we could have stayed longer!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
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Yumi • solo_traveller • jp
9
素晴らしい経験。食事も美味しく洗練されている。全てが洗練されている。
Pros:

サービスが丁寧。スタッフが礼儀正しい。

Cons:

スパがない。

2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • de
10
Wunderschöne Unterkunft und unglaublich leckeres Frühstück
Pros:

Unser Flug hatte Verspätung, daher sind wir erst nachts angekommen. Die Mitarbeiter waren super freundlich und haben uns die Ankunft so einfach wie möglich gemacht. Das Zimmer war super schön und geräumig. Die gesamte Anlage war super schön angelegt und das Frühstück unglaublich lecker. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben.

Cons:

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2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • ae
10
2025-11-29 • via Nuitee
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Genevieve • couple • au
10
Pros:

Fabulous breakfast. Excellent location.

2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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JACINTA • couple • lk
9
2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • be
9
Relaxing, calm and comfortable.
Pros:

Very relaxing start to our holiday. Lovely spacious room with our own dining area just a outside. The pool was fabulous and it was nice to take a drink at the outside bar. Staff were very attentive.

2025-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Lot • family_with_children • nl
10
2025-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Thom • couple • nl
10
Best luxueus accomodity of all in sri lanka - amazing
Pros:

We have traveled a lot through Sri Lanka, we have only booked luxury stays but this was by far our best one. Best staff, great food, surprisingly good winelast with Ornellaia and Amarone on it. The rooms were great and spacious with an amazinf garden and swimming pool. Definitely a highlight and great start of our Sri Lanka trip.

Cons:

We have traveled a lot through Sri Lanka, we have only booked luxury stays but this was by far our best one. Best staff, great food, surprisingly good winelast with Ornellaia and Amarone on it. The rooms were great and spacious with an amazinf garden and swimming pool. Definitely a highlight and great start of our Sri Lanka trip.

2025-10-30 • via Nuitee