Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1036 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
P
Phillip • couple • au
9
Lovely property, good value for money
Pros:

Beautiful room, pool, staff

Cons:

Japanese restaurant was disappointing

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
N
Nicola • couple • gb
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
C
CuttySark • Family • Banstead, Surrey, England
10
I would happily stay again
Pros:

Beautiful design hotel. Even though it wasn’t great weather we were able to enjoy the pool and the beach. Breakfast was great with the best selection in all of our Sri Lanka travels. We particularly liked the healthy bowls. Enjoyed the True Blue restaurant and all staff were good with dietary requirements although it would have been nice if they had some soy or almond milk available. The pool and beach guys were very attentive and also warned us from going in the sea which was nice to know they are looking out for their guests. Nearby we enjoyed the Madu river safari and the tsunami museum.

2026-08-05 • via Tripadvisor
E
Eline • family_with_children • be
10
Prachtig en voor herhaling vatbaar
Pros:

Prachtig hotel, tot in de puntjes verzorgd met super vriendelijk personeel, lekker eten, mooie kamers met prachtig uitzicht

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
J
Jannik Alessandro • couple • ch
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
S
Summer • couple • au
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
M
Menaka • couple • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • family_with_children • au
10
Great hotel , great food and beautiful rooftop and dining area
Pros:

Beautiful clean hotel excellent staff and delicious food
Great transfer and easy pick up from hotel
Pool area was stunning

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
J
John • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
D
dheeshaan2000 • Family • Kelaniya, Western Province
10
A Weekend Well Spent at Riff Hikkaduwa
Pros:

Had an amazing weekend stay at Riff Hikkaduwa Resort. To start off, the moment we entered the resort we were greeted by Tharushi reception and her smiling face made us feel so welcome. She checked us in promptly and was so happy to have us which goes along way when you’re travelling. We appreciate the warm welcome tremendously because first impressions do matter.
Raymond the General Manager ensured that we were comfortable during our stay. We could tell he had a passion for his work and ensuring his guest had the best comfortable weekend.
Food at Riff was AMAZING. Executive chef Lahiru - you sir are a genius. Every meal we had was wonderful. Fresh, vibrant flavors, and meticulous presentation. You could tell he put his heart into his cooking.
Overall we had a wonderful weekend thanks to the staff and their amazing service. We will definitely be back!

2026-07-12 • via Tripadvisor
R
rupikat2026 • Friends getaway
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Exceptional. Highly recommended
We had a wonderful time at Riff, and the location was perfect. All of the staff were very friendly, welcoming, and always greeted us with a smile. Everything we needed was provided promptly and on time. The rooms were very comfortable.

Thank you all for everything you made our experience truly memorable. I would happily recommend Riff to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

2026-07-11 • via Tripadvisor
A
Andreas • family_with_children • ch
10
Ruhige, schöne Lage, sehr freundliches Personal
Pros:

Hilfsbereites, freumdliches Personal, ruhige Lage, feines Essen

Cons:

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2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
J
Jack • couple • ae
10
Very easy and comfortable
Pros:

We loved the breakfast and staff

Cons:

Couldn’t cast my phone to the tv in my room

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
A
Andreas • family_with_children • ch
10
Schöne, ruhige Lage, persönlich und zuvorkommen, man fühlt sich wohl. Essen ist sehr fein.
Pros:

Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommen

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
V
Vranks Family • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
V
Vranks Family • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Everything. The rooms are absolutely beautiful. The staff were the best i have experienced in the world and I have travelled the world over 20 years

Cons:

The beetroot cocktail tasted like salad dressing. Get the pina colada. It was the best Pina Colada ive ever had

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
R
Roald • couple • nl
8
Luxurious quality, great location
Pros:

We got an upgrade to the design suite, which has an amazing view of the beach. The bathtub was very nice and the suite very luxurious. Good food and the spa is nice.

Cons:

They sometimes knock on the door quite late in the evening to bring extra water. We got the room with a big discount, otherwise it could be very expensive.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
H
Henrik • solo_traveller • de
10
Perfekt! 6 Sterne!!!!
Pros:

Alles!!!!!! Pool, Zimmer, Service, Vocktails, Restaurant

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
J
Jayaminda Anuradha • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
M
Millicent • couple • au
10
Luxurious, clean, calm, yummy and very memorable stay
Pros:

The property is so stunning and the staff are so accommodating and lovely.

Cons:

In off season it is very windy but that doesn’t have anything too do with the property, just the time you decide to go.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee