Hotel Riva Del Sole

Hotels
7.9 (744 reviews)
S.S.16 Km 787+225 , Giovinazzo , it

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-maintained
Friendly staff
Good breakfast variety
Nice amenities
Cons:
Location could be better
Heating issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.49
Reviews highlighted cleanliness positively, though some issues were noted with room maintenance.
Service
8.46
Staff friendliness and helpfulness received praise across multiple reviews.
Location
7
Location appreciated, but noted to be a bit far from the center of Bari.
Room Quality
7.95
Rooms generally well-maintained, though some guests mentioned issues with heating.
Amenities
7.98
Amenities positively noted, including parking and common areas.
Value for Money
8.44
Good value for price, especially during the holiday season.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Breakfast variety and quality were frequently praised.
Overall Experience
7.86
Overall a pleasant stay with noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:28

Property Description

Seaside Tranquility and Culinary Delights

At Hotel Riva Del Sole, immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of the Adriatic Sea, nestled in a natural park near Giovinazzo, Trani, and Castel del Monte.

Luxurious Rooms and Gastronomic Delights

Indulge in modern comfort with amenities like free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Delight your taste buds at the on-site restaurant offering a picturesque sea view and a delectable array of national and international cuisines, including tantalizing seafood dishes from Puglia.

Summer Fun and Convenient Transportation

Make the most of your stay with beach services during the summer months and easy access to STP buses for Bari and Molfetta. Plus, enjoy the convenience of a free airport shuttle at scheduled times.

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience at Hotel Riva Del Sole. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that the swimming pool is open from June until September daily.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Sun, May 30, 2027
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Sun, May 30, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 € 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free 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

7.9
Based on 744 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.49
Service: 8.46
Location: 7
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 8.44
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Frans • solo_traveller • be
6
Pros:

Ruime wat verouderde, maar nette kamer.

Cons:

Zwembad ,met badmuts verplicht voor iedereen, gesloten om 18h. Geen enkele douche aan het strand. In het weekend overvol en zwembad wordt ingepalmd door kinderen.Prijzig restaurant.
Bij later vertrek geen extra kamer om zich te douchen of om te kleden.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Maeve • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

Beachfront setting

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • family_with_children • pl
6
było fajnie
Pros:

owoce super, kawa super, robią jajecznicę i omlety, brakuje naleśników, pieczywo dobre, nie ma dobrego wyboru wędlin do śniadania, dostęp do plaży, bezpieczeństwo na plaży super,

Cons:

nie ma naleśników, mrówki wychodziły z prysznica, zatkane odpływy prysznica, słaba klimatyzacja

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Rita • couple • hu
4
Not a 4 star hotel
Pros:

The young staff in the restaurant always smiling and kindly, the beach club was nice. Compared to a typical Italian breakfast, the breakfast was good, although sweet pastries still dominated the selection, good choice of fresh fruits.

Cons:

We stayed at Riva del Sole for one week.

The hotel is located on the outskirts of Giovinazzo. Apart from the hotel’s restaurant, there is nothing within walking distance, so having a car is essential if you want to explore the area or eat elsewhere.

The hotel advertises itself as a 4-star property, but in our opinion, it falls well short of that standard.

The breakfast was OK, but there was absolutely no variety, every morning the same. The positive aspect was the good choice of fresh fruit.

The rooms are average and rather outdated. The hotel advertises a minibar in every room, but ours barely cooled anything. When we complained, the staff told us not to expect cold drinks if the minibar was full. Their initial solution was to let us store our drinks in the kitchen refrigerator. Unfortunately, by the third day it became obvious that this arrangement was no longer welcomed by the staff. If the minibar cannot perform its basic function, it should not be advertised as a room amenity.

The air conditioning was another disappointment. Even when set to 16°C, it provided very little cooling, and the room remained uncomfortably warm during the night.

Our room had a terrace, but surprisingly, there wasn’t even a single chair to sit on and enjoy it.

The hotel provides sunbeds on the beach club, but the sea is rocky, full of seaweed, and difficult to enter. The water was often not very clean either.

The hotel also has a swimming pool, but it is not particularly impressive, guests are required to wear a swimming cap. For a seaside 4-star hotel, this felt quite unreasonable and outdated.

Overall, this hotel did not meet our expectations for a 4-star property. We would not choose to stay here again.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • solo_traveller • it
4
Pros:

servizio spiaggia e piscina. pulizia ottima

Cons:

struttura datata. servizio di ricarica auto elettriche pessimo. parcheggio interno piccolissimo

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Corrie • solo_traveller • fr
9
Excellent place to unwind with a relaxed atmosphere and great facilities.
Pros:

I loved my stay at this hotel! There was so much to do, and it was all so easy and accessible. There was a pool with a little snack area and a beach with a restaurant and snack and lovely areas to sit outside. The bar was also really nice inside as an alternative and you could sit inside or out. As a solo female traveller it was really enjoyable and safe and relaxing. I wish I could have stayed longer, the close proximity to the airport was a bonus. Also the staff were so kind and took care of anything I needed.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Hans • couple • nl
8
Prima voor paar nachten.
Pros:

Strand en uitgebreid ontbijt.
Vooral de vriendelijkheid van personeel bij het ontbijt en het personeel aan het strand.

Cons:

Parkeerplaats erg vol en stoffig. Gangen in hotel erg warm. Ligging ver van plaatsjes.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Mariann • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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roxana • solo_traveller • ro
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Posizione ottima per raggiungere la città di Bari con auto. Lontana dalla confusione e sul mare. Tutto perfetto.

Cons:

Camera piccola. Colazione buona e cena al ristorante sul mare ottima.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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MARCIN • family_with_children • pl
9
Polecam .
Pros:

Kawa parzona przez baristę .

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • family_with_children • ca
8
Good for a short stay
Pros:

Good communication with the staff. Staff available 24hours a day. Family room accommodated 3 adults very well. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Could use an exterior refresh and bathroom grouts as well.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Nice seaside stopover close to Bari airport
Pros:

Nice location next to the beach and a short drive outside gorgeous Giovinnazo. Decent breakfast. Beach club free for guests. Very handy for Bari airport - 15 minute drive

Cons:

Note: you can only use the pool if you wear a swim cap

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Vincenzo • family_with_children • ca
9
Was a very enjoyable family stay
Pros:

Great facilities. Nice waterfront with great views. Breakfast was perfect.

Cons:

Had a small issue with door locks in the older section. This area of the resort could stand a little refresh.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Mmgaspar • family_with_children • pt
9
Praia-Mar com sossego excelente!
Pros:

A localização do hotel... com praia privativa e acesso a sombrinhas e camas de sol gratuitas. O hotel tem nadadores salvadores em cada um dos acessos ao mar (3), o que é EXCELENTE para a segurança de adultos e crianças. Bares de apoio à praia e piscina. Quarto (ficamos num dos apartamentos) grandes e bem equipados. Estava muito perto de Bari, Giovanazzo e com fácil acesso a Menopoli e Polignano.

Cons:

O pequeno almoço éra caro. Tivémos de o fazer no apartamento, mas aí faltava um micro-ondas.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • extended_group • at
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Steponas • family_with_children • lt
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • family_with_children • sk
1
Hodnotenie je založené na absolútnej frustrácii po príchode na miesto kedy sme zistili že fotky izby ani pláže nezodpove
Pros:

Nič.

Cons:

hotel vôbec nezodpovedá fotkám. Na pláži niekedy ani zrnko piesku, prístup do mora nebol vôbec vhodný pre deti. Hotelová izba zodpovedala 2 hviezdickovemu hotelu. V každej izbe bola cítiť pleseň, hrdzavé dvere alebo hrdzavé zábradlie na schodoch. Rozvrzgany rozkladací gauč a sadrokartónové steny cez ktoré všetko počuť. V spálni našej izby žiadne miesto na prechod okolo postele. Hrôzostrašný zážitok, nikomu neodporúčame, za cenu 4 hviezdičkového hotela horšie ako ruský zrub v lese. Ako ďalší výborný asset - chladnička špinavá zvonku.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • nl
7
Prima voor een paar dagen
Pros:

Schoon

Cons:

Geen balkon waar je kan zitten

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee