Riva del Sole Guest House
Riva del Sole Guest House
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Located in Arugam Bay, 200 metres from Whisky Point, Riva del Sole Guest House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 8.7 km from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils, 10 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 17 km from Crocodile Rock. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe and a balcony with a garden view. Riva del Sole Guest House features certain rooms that include a patio, and each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guest rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk. Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and Italian options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Riva del Sole Guest House. Elephant Rock is 20 km from the hotel, while Magul Maha Viharaya is 21 km away.
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Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Manson
United Kingdom
“Bhagya was an amazing host and we had such a lovely time here. The room was very comfy and well fitted. The food we ate on site was delicious and the location was very well situated on whiskey point. 100% would stay again.” - Lorraine
Australia
“Our room was spacious and very clean. Edrin was a fantastic host he went above and beyond for us, we were very looked after and made feel at home instantly. The dinner was one of the best meals we had in Sri Lanka.” - Jason
Australia
“Staff maintained the property and facilities extremely well and clean” - Rob
Bahrain
“The owner of the hotel was super helpful and her attention to detail was amazing, she went above and beyond for us during our stay.” - Kimberley
Australia
“We were so lucky to stumble across Riva del Sole. Bhagya and the staff were amazing in accommodating our last minute booking for a family of four. Our room was spacious, clean and super peaceful amongst the gardens. The staff helped us organise...” - Zoe
United Kingdom
“Amazing staff, so friendly & helpful. The room was clean & the bed was super comfy. We ate in the restaurant for breakfast and lunch, the food was delicious. Thank you to the manager who kept in touch throughout our stay, she couldn’t do enough...” - Dimuth
Germany
“The location is beautiful. The rooms and the property is very clean and well maintained. The owners are super friendly and will help you out with anything you need. The beach is very close.” - Karthigan
New Zealand
“Great location. Quiet and tranquil and close enough to pottuvil point for a great surf. Place was clean and modern. Will definitely be coming back!” - JJay
Australia
“The breakfast was very tasty and full of the plate. Made to my order and requirements.” - Shyanne
Sri Lanka
“The property in itself is a clean, spacious, absolutely beautiful, peaceful ambiance and is 5mins walking distance from Whiskey Beach. Owners Bhagya and her Husband Suranga along with the rest of the staff were the most chilled and accommodating...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Riva del Sole
- CuisineChinese • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Facilities of Riva del Sole Guest House
Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Cycling
Living Area
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
InternetWired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
- Street parking
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
Transport
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
Reception services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
- Massage chair
- Full body massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesRiva del Sole Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Riva del Sole Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.