Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional staff service
Beautiful location and ambiance
Cons:
None significant reported

Categories

Cleanliness
9.61
Rooms are clean and well-managed, aligning with high standards expected at this hotel.
Service
9.88
Staff are friendly and attentive, with several mentions of exceptional service from individuals like Benisha.
Location
9.72
The hotel’s beachfront location was highlighted positively, contributing to an enjoyable stay.
Room Quality
9.57
Modern, refurbed rooms with beautiful ocean views.
Amenities
9.4
Great amenities, including a high-quality spa and good food options.
Value for Money
9.26
Perceived as providing good value considering the services and quality offered.
Food and Beverage
9.61
Excellent variety in breakfast and quality of food noted positively.
Overall Experience
9.78
Overall experience described as magical and unforgettable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:02

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Accommodation:
Indulge in a 5-star experience at Riff Hikkaduwa, where every room offers stunning pool and sea views. Enjoy the convenience of on-site dining, free parking, and access to a bar and garden.

Wellness and Leisure:
Relax and rejuvenate at the hotel's wellness area featuring a sauna, or take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. For the more active guests, cycling and other activities around Hikkaduwa await you.

Convenience and Business Services:
Benefit from 24-hour room service, a fitness centre, and business facilities including fax and photocopying. With an on-site restaurant and a continental breakfast served daily, your comfort and needs are our top priority.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Riff Hikkaduwa - book your stay now for a memorable beachfront getaway.

Important information:

As imposed by the government of Sri Lanka, along with this hotel booking, there are other requirements that need to be met in order for you to obtain the Visa to enter the country.

The property will assist you with all this information.

The details will be sent to you via a message post-reservation.

Disclaimer: Please note, classification of level-1 properties and the above information can change based on government regulation changes. Therefore, please ensure to refer to SLTDA protocols prior to making a reservation.

* It's not possible to stay at this property as a Level 1 Certified for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

* Compulsory Supplements
* 31st Dec Gala Dinner is USD 120 per person
* 24th Christmas Gala Dinner is USD 110 per person
( Inclusive of all taxes and service charges )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: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 5 years old to 11 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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 981 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.61
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 9.57
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 9.61
Overall Experience: 9.78
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Mangala extended_group lk
9
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful setting and hotel. The breakfast and both restaurants were excellent. Service was really good and an overall brilliant hotel. The beach is nice and quiet. There are restaurants walking distance.

Cons:

Twin beds were a bit small

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Shehan couple lk
8
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Yvonne family_with_children ch
10
Erholsamer Aufenthalt
Pros:

Sehr modernes Hotel. Sehr schöne Anlage. Pool direkt am Strand. Super freundliches personal. Sehr gutes Essen.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Kirsten solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Rooms were totally luxurious. Pool and beach was amazing, fantastic breakfast. True 5 star which is hard to find in Sri Lanka.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Jasmyne couple au
10
Looking forward to our next stay
Pros:

The staff are all lovely, very professional and genuinely happy to help.
Pool, food and view is stunning.
Rooms are immaculate and want for nothing.

Cons:

Nothing really, the only minor thing I would say is that it can be a bit loud.
As in if you are in your room, noise from corridors and sometimes other rooms is easy to hear.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Alican couple de
9
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
A
anna couple ge
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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katecF2188RN Family Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
10
Our favourite hotel in the world
Pros:

Honestly the best hotel we have ever stayed in, the location is perfect for morning beach walks there are bars all along the beach too, such a lovely quiet area. The hotel is so beautifully designed, no plastics all eco / design slick, minimalist and elegant. The staff are really friendly and attentive. It is a small boutique hotel so the staff get to know you. The food is incredible and there is an amazing sushi restaurant on the top floor with a sunset bar. The sushi matches the best in London restaurants. The rooms are beautiful and all have sea views. The hotel is right on the beach in a stunning location. This was our 4th visit and we will be back.

2026-04-06 via Tripadvisor
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Yannick couple ca
10
Le meilleur hôtel du Sri Lanka.
Pros:

Tout était parfait!

Cons:

Rien de négatif à mentionner. C’était parfait!

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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KRASILNIKOVA couple ru
10
Pros:

Стильный и красивый отель, где балконы всех номеров выходят на пляж и открывается прекрасный вид. Персонал приветливый и во всем помогает. Отдельно отмечу очень вкусные завтраки по меню: хороший выбор и порции, на выбор есть как локальные, так и европейские блюда
Однозначно вернулись бы сюда! :)

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Naseera family_with_children za
9
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
N
Naseera family_with_children za
9
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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stephanienX6246FN Friends getaway
10
You need to stay here!
Pros:

We had the most amazing 3 nights at the Riff! The hotel is minimalist chic with only about 30 rooms!
From check in to check out we found all staff to be genuine and go out of their way to assist with anything! Cannot recommend highly enough

2026-04-01 via Tripadvisor
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Emily couple au
10
Tranquil haven at The Riff
Pros:

Everything! It was a calm, tranquil location with everything you need to escape the heat. The staff were exceptional making sure our stay was an unforgettable one. The room we stayed in was also just perfect. We used the spa facilities a few times as well and I had an amazing massage!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Aleksandr family_with_children ru
9
Pros:

Все было отлично, отель в отдалении от основной суеты и не большой. Все удобно, отличная кухня, чисто, вежливо...

Cons:

Расположение кондиционера в номере. Он дует на кровать и его не возможно отрегулировать. Как итог продуло...

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Nadja family_with_children ch
10
Wir kommen wieder!
Pros:

Rundum einfach toll!

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple au
9
2026-03-30 via Nuitee