Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive
Location: Galle Road, Ahungalla, Southern Province, 80562, Ahungalla, LK
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Property Type: property
About this Property
Immerse yourself in luxury at Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive, where relaxation and adventure meet on the stunning beaches of Ahungalla.
Spa & Relaxation
Indulge in ultimate pampering at our exquisite spa, offering rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials to refresh your spirit.
Dining & Entertainment
Savor the flavors of the world at Riti Panna and our four other dining venues. Enjoy refreshing drinks by the poolside bar or soak up vibrant nightlife at our nightclub, ensuring exhilarating evenings.
Comfort & Convenience
Retreat to one of our 501 well-appointed rooms featuring private balconies, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.
Step into a world of bliss and adventure. Don’t miss out—book your stay at Hotel Riu Sri Lanka today!
Important Information
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Full-service spa
- Fitness facilities
- No single-use plastic straws
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Nightclub
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Karaoke
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Evening entertainment
- Steam room
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free breakfast
- Nightclub
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Full-service spa
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Waterslide
- Snack bar/deli
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Playground on site
- Free self parking
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Free buffet breakfast
- Water dispenser
- Vegetable garden
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- LED light bulbs
- Recycling
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Grey water recycling system
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Humane animal treatment
- Showcase for local artists
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Double-glazing on all windows
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- Energy-saving switches
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- No single-use plastic straws
- Reusable cups only
- Water-efficient showers only
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
-
Junior Suite, Balcony (IN)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
409-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Junior Suite, Balcony, Sea View (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Balcony with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Junior Suite, Sea View (Superior, IN)
2 Double Beds
495-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Junior Suite, Balcony (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Junior Suite, Balcony, Partial Sea View (GEN)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
409-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View (CN)
1 King Bed
592-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View (GEN)
1 King Bed
592-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Senior Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View (B2C-US)
1 King Bed
Balcony with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Relax - Outdoor private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Private spa tub
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Private spa tub (outdoor)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Junior Suite, Balcony, Partial Sea View (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Balcony with partial sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Junior Suite, Balcony (GEN)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
409-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Senior Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View (CN)
1 King Bed
947-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Relax - Outdoor private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Private spa tub
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Private spa tub (outdoor)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Superior Suite, Sea View (Superior Junior Suite Sea - CN)
2 Double Beds
495-sq-foot room with a balcony
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Superior Suite, Sea View (Superior Junior Suite Sea - B2C-US)
2 Double Beds
Balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Junior Suite, Balcony, Sea View (IN)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
409-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Superior Suite, Sea View (Superior Junior Suite Sea - GEN)
2 Double Beds
495-sq-foot room with a balcony
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Junior Suite, Balcony, Sea View (CN)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
409-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Junior Suite, Balcony (CN)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
409-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Junior Suite, Balcony, Sea View (GEN)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
409-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View (B2C-US)
1 King Bed
592-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Junior Suite, Balcony, Partial Sea View (IN)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
409-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Junior Suite, Balcony, Partial Sea View (CN)
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
409-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View (IN)
1 King Bed
592-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Senior Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View (IN)
1 King Bed
947-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Relax - Outdoor private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Private spa tub
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Private spa tub (outdoor)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Senior Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View (GEN)
1 King Bed
947-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Relax - Outdoor private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Safe, phone, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Private spa tub
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- LED light bulbs
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Private spa tub (outdoor)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
Guest Reviews
- Nickejg_F (10/5): Wonderful Service in a relaxing resort - The 5/5 comes mainly from the smiling staff and the service and because of them I don’t have the heart to rate the place any lower. Everything was served quickly and with a smile. Doors held open, endless patience and graciousness seem to be in every Sri Lankans DNA. So what of the hotel? Large rooms and bathrooms (almost too large), nice furniture and beautifully clean, the accommodation is first class. Outside there are 3 large pools that are well served with loungers and despite the place filling up during the week, there was never a shortage. The pool side bars are similarly well stocked with the same great service. Finally the food is good at all times with a great selection and the à la carte restaurants (Asian and Italian) are well worth a visit. The beach is beautiful, long and sandy but was red flagged for the length of our stay. Obviously not the hotel’s fault but I believe this can happen here. So, any issues? Remember it is a 5* hotel so some points. The shower fittings are not great, could really be a bit better. It is not particular to this hotel but a way of keeping the buffet food hotter would be nice. The evening entertainment was good but there are rows of seats in front of the stage instead of tables where families or groups could sit around which takes away from the atmosphere. This really needs changing. The quality of some of the cocktails is also not the best and criminally there are no marguerites available - a sin in my book. Overall is it a well laid out, relaxing and easy place to stay. The staff put service in the UK to shame, it is worth coming just for them.
- P3417EGlaurar (10/5): Wonderful all inclusive family holiday - We had a wonderful all inclusive ten day holiday here. The food and facilities were excellent and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Haresha always cleaned our room to the utmost standard and Sadeepa, head of housekeeping, checked regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. Livera and Isuru in the restaurant were also very attentive. We would definitely come again 😊
- N9628OSpaulaj (10/5): Fabulous hotel in a tranquil location. - Fabulous hotel in a tranquil location. Spotlessly clean. Food is fabulous, lots of choice. Staff are friendly. Sadeepa and Nanvidu kept our room immaculate and their towel art was outstanding. There are plenty of things to see and do outside of the hotel and it’s very safe to go out of the complex.
- familyofsevenz (8/5): Beautiful hotel - Beautiful country and clean beautiful hotel, food was beautiful and staff was very polite.
- Sandwich1962 (10/5): Fabulous - We have had 2 weeks wonderful stay at the RIU Sri Lanka. We wanted to just chill and see some of the sights and we opted for a 2 day Yala and Ella stay organised by Tony tours Sri Lanka who is based close to the hotel, we organised it whilst still in England and the price he quoted was everything no hidden extras. The hotel is lovey and the staff have to be the best I've ever come across all of them are amazing. In the restaurant Dinith and Sameera looked after us brilliantly and the greeter on the door Githmi always had a smile. There are 3 pools plus a kids pool with a slide and other bits. Always sun loungers available unless you want a specific one the adult pool gets snapped up quick. The main buffet restaurant really good food could have been a bit warmer was the only boggle with the whole holiday. We went to the steak restaurant but we preferred the buffet. The rooms were lovey we had booked a partial sea view but we were upgraded to see view on the 4th floor. The bed was huge lovely walk in shower with shower gel in a pump on the wall, it was a really nice one. Ample of storage and hangers. No light on the balcony as such it's just a ceiling light in the room by the patio door. The room attendants were brilliant leaving an animals made of towels daily on the bed. It is coffee mate for tea and coffee-but the bar will give you fresh milk to take to the room if you prefer. The sea is a red flag every day quite big waves but ok for a paddle some people went in but and there are sellers I'm not that confident in the sea. There are a few stalls entrance to the beach a polite no and they do you leave you alone. The weather has been a mixed bag it's very warm , mainly a bit of sun in the morning then cloudy for the afternoon but you still get burnt with no full sun. I was glad for the cloud the sun is so intense when full on. Rain on about 5 days just in the afternoon for a few hours. Lastly the rooms have 3 pin plugs like the uk but bring extension cable as only 2 sockets in the room.
- A1293VMkennethw (10/5): Room service - I stayed in room 5059 and would like to that the cleaning team who came every day were fantastic and would like to especially mention Rangana the floor supervisor and Prabash for extra credit as they made are stay very special the room was immaculate
- catherine0806 (10/5): Wonderful holiday at the Riu - Absolutely fabulous holiday, the whole experience from ground staff, bar staff, cleaners, reception team and managers was first class. The hotel is immaculate and well maintained. All staff work so hard they are friendly with good sense of humour. I loved the food, especially the three restaurants you could book. We went on a two day trip with TUI, l highly recommend our tour guide was brilliant and we were fortunate to have a lovely group. Gerald the TUI rep is a lovely person and is always willing to assist you. He gave us some brilliant tips for other places to visit and local knowledge. We also booked with Sam on the beach,to Galle fort,slit fishing. Highly recommend him. Sam recommended ,House of Harmony for a massage, he will book the appointment and take you there. It's only about 3 minutes in Tuk tuk. Highly recommend, £18 for a hour deep tissue massage and l also had reflexology £18, felt amazing afterwards. I would use the Tuk tuk located on the beach they are cheaper, cleaner and most speak English than the ones in front of the hotel. I would also recommend the Turtle 🐢 Santuary on the right of hotel and the bar o the beach Jungle beach lovely to watch the sun go down. Special thanks to Marshall who we meet in the Maldives, Kasun room manager and all the bar staff in the lobby lounge. Thank you to the Riu Sri Lanka for a wonderful holiday 😀
- J9901WEelizabethc (10/5): Amazing place and will return. - Amazing place with great view from room. Food wise - lots of choice for a very fussy eater like me to the point I will need to buy new clothes that fit 😂. Huge shout out to the waiting staff and chefs who did an outstanding job at keeping everyone full and always made us feel welcome with a smile and greeting, sorry didn’t get anyone’s name 😢. Another huge shout to the bar staff particularly Sahan, Thanujaya and Adeesha who amongst others always kept the drinks following (never a dry glass to be had). Reception staff were also amazing and nothing was too much trouble. Housekeeping staff were outstanding, room was always spotless and cleaned every day to a very high standard (they were in and out like ninjas who never got in your way), but we did miss the usual riu touch of a few beers in the fridge. Only one downside would be some of the clientele who thought the rules (non smoking areas and kids in the adult only pool) didn’t apply to them. Overall we had a fantastic time and didn’t want to leave.
- nataliakW595ED (10/5): Had the best time! - We stayed at Riu Ahungalla for nine nights after spending over a week travelling around Sri Lanka. The hotel is located quite far from the island’s major sightseeing spots, so I wouldn’t recommend using it as a base for day trips, as travel times can be long. Instead, I strongly suggest hiring a driver and exploring the island properly — meeting local people and seeing the real Sri Lanka is absolutely worth it, and you won’t regret it. Now, the hotel itself. Food: outstanding. Every single meal was enjoyable. There was a great variety of curries, lamb, beef, fish, vegetables, salads, and fresh fruit. You will always find something you like. That said, if French fries and burgers are all you’re after, this hotel probably isn’t for you — it would be a waste of such good cuisine. Drinks: having stayed at many Riu hotels before, this was the only area that slightly disappointed us. The selection is fairly basic, and most cocktails are made with local spirits. Rooms: upon check-in, we were told we had been upgraded to a sea-view room. However, the room was on the first floor and there was no sea view. That aside, the rooms are large, clean, spacious, and well maintained. You won’t find slippers, bathrobes, body lotion, or extra amenities, but housekeeping was excellent and often surprised us with towel animals left on the bed. Staff: absolutely incredible throughout the entire hotel. Everyone genuinely tries to make sure you have the best possible stay. Friendly, polite, always smiling — nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Best staff we have ever had at a hotel. Our last day happened to be Valentine’s Day, and the effort the hotel put into making it special was impressive. Decorations were everywhere, food was beautifully presented in heart shapes, and the biggest surprise was finding lobster at the main buffet restaurant — well done, Riu. Entertainment: the entertainment team did a good job overall. Evening shows felt a bit underfunded, especially the dance performances. However, the live bands — often featuring the same recurring artists — were excellent and kept us entertained until around 11pm whenever they performed. The lead guitarist and the lead female singer were particularly impressive. Overall: we loved Sri Lanka and had a wonderful stay at Riu Ahungalla. The value for money is definitely positive, and we would happily recommend it to travellers who appreciate good food, warm hospitality, and a relaxed atmosphere.
- allisonb330 (10/5): Fantastic hotel and holiday - Lovely hotel on the beach with friendly attentive staff. Great choice of restaurants in the evening and bars. Very clean hotel as the staff are constantly cleaning. Would recommend this hotel and would be happy to return.
- 408KeithM (10/5): Very Good - Hotel is around 2 hrs from Colombo, Very clean, good size room (suite with sea view). It's good you can use the 3 a la carte retaurants as many times as you want. One criticism is that their is no snack bar for lunch, you have to use the main restaurant. Also there is no sports bar and very little premier league football on the room tv (minor gripe). There are no cushions on the sunbeds but plenty of them. Also not all cocktails available and very few branded drinks. Staff are superb. Overall really enjoyed our 2 week stay.
- 103stuartd (10/5): One of the best holiday's ever. - Hotel Riu is said to be THE hotel to stay in on Sri Lanka, we can certainly say it was one of the best hotels we have stayed in. Every member of staff were so attentive and helpful. All the restaurants were excellent and the night time entertainment fabulous, a very talented animation team. Pros The buffet restaurant had a fantastic variety of food and all of it was very tasteful. Nice seating, inside and out. There is also an after hours snack bar which we went to after we arrived back late from our trip as we had missed the meal times. There was sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers which you can heat up in a microwave if you wanted to. There are also 3 other restaurants you can visit and you can go as many times as you like, as long as there is availability. There is an App to book these which we found occasionally didn't work, however the reception team are more then willing to book them for you. All 3 restaurants were superb, we have put our food recommendations below. Italian - Beef Lasagna, just melted in your mouth. Asian - Tempura, amazing batter (best we've tasted). Chef makes sushi in front of you. Barbeque/Steak - Fabulous Steak. Ask for medium if you want medium-rare. Has 3 pools, 1 adult only, which has a bar. The bedroom was very spacious and cleaned every day. There is a beach right next to the hotel that has seating/sun lounges. There are some stalls just as you get onto the beach. If you walk past these and then turn left and walk 5-10mins there is a lovely bar on the beach (doesn't belong to the hotel) which did great cocktails, around e12 for 2. We sat and watched the sunset. Outside the hotel on the street to the left there are a few shops and an ATM. Cons To be honest we tried very hard to find any cons, which we couldn't! Tips Whilst we were at the hotel there was a none alcohol day due to the cycle of the moon. It happens all over Sri Lanka. If you are there when this happens we would suggest taking something with you for your room, or there is a shop on the street to the left that sells alcohol. As soon as you get onto the beach there is a Sri Lankan called Sam (tall guy) and although we didn't need to use him for any trips so many guests told us he was brilliant and would sort anything out for you. We did do a 2 day trip (TUI) and would highly recommend it. It is quite expensive but worth every penny. We have written the itinerary below: Day 1 We went to Udawalawe Safari Park to see the elephants. Were taken around in a 4x4 (comfiest seats we have ever had) and saw so many different animals. Although you are not allowed to touch the elephants we got so close at one point that we could have easily done so. We then went to watch the baby elephants being feed. We then went onto a waterfall and then onto Ella for lunch at a hotel, included in trip. After lunch it was Little Adam's Peak. It's 500 steps to the top but there is a area you can stop about half way up. Great views. Then onto the Nine Arch Bridge. To get there you get into a Tuk-Tuk. Afterwards we went back to the hotel in Ella for the night. It was a great place to stay right on the main street. You get your evening meal and breakfast on the 2nd day. We went out for a walk along the street and had a drink in one of the bars and just watched the 'chaos' on the roads, but was really worth the experience. Day 2 We went to the Monastery in the Clouds. This was phenomenal, the structure, the workmanship, the attention to detail, the view. Everything was spectacular. Afterwards we went on a train ride for about 1.5hrs, that went over the Nine Arch Bridge, was great seeing the countryside as we went along. Our last visit was to the Labookellie Tea Factory where we learnt all about how tea is produced, very interesting. Especially what is collected to what eventually ends up being used. Then lunch, which was really nice and wow what a place to stop, the view from the restaurant was amazing. That being our last stop we headed back to the hotel. This bit was I suppose the hardest as it was a 6hr drive back. Back after what we experienced was well worth it. Highly recommended. All in all would 100% recommend this hotel.
- FLG235 (10/5): First time in Sri Lanka - Great holiday, good weather, plenty of things to see and do. Food was exceptional with a special mention to Saute restaurant which we all thought was stunning. If there is a downside, it would be the sea condition red flag for 14 days and no beds at all on the beach
- B4795GMjanef (10/5): Blankets - When we needed blankets for the room Dinesh the room boy was excellent in sorting things out. Very helpful
- gaz996 (8/5): Lovely stay - Thank you so much to Nuwan and Kaushal for making my birthday special when staying at the hotel. 🌞🌞🌞 The staff in general are so helpful and always smiling nothing is too much trouble.
- Inspire50789715356 (6/5): Sri Lankan holiday - Although the hotel is well appointed and the staff are so helpful and friendly. The room was cleaned everyday and the hotel was spotless. If you wish to venture to see any of the Sri Lankan sites this hotel is not for you. There is at least and 4 half hour from Sigriya rock, Dambulla caves and temples, elephant safari etc. The hotel when we’re there is a VERY popular destination for RUSSIAN tourists!!!!and was very busy… The beach front location is good however be mindful that leaving the grounds will attract travel touts, who were friendly enough. The food was of a high standard and choice and only one restaurant was not self service which was the Grill which does close at the weekend. The rooms which back into the road (full sea view ones) you could hear the traffic noise at night. We moved to a suite which overlooked the sea and was worth the upgrade price. The Spa facilities was of a high standard and prices were reasonable Overall if you want to experience Sri Lankan culture and sites then I would suggest a hotel further north so travel is made easier. This is a large hotel and was very busy We did a 9 day tour prior to stopping here and glad we did…..
- Jilko26 (10/5): Dream hotel fairy people - Beautiful, safe environment, sandy beach. Friendly, helpful staff, cleanliness in the rooms and public areas. No or very quiet music at the pool bar.
- Howza0911 (10/5): Amazing staff team - Great hotel, great location and amazing staff. Staff are always smiling and incredibly helpful. Rooms are spotless and well maintained. Great choice of food and drink, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Would recommend and definitely stay here again.
- JonathanH54 (10/5): Lovely Holiday - This was my first hot Christmas holiday and what a fantastic time we had at the hotel and Sri Lanka in general. Right on a fabulous beach for great walks with big waves crashing by you. The staff are so attentive and very friendly as are the people of Sri Lanka. One adults only pool with 3 others for families. The food is a buffet but don’t let that put you off, the choice and standard is excellent. This is actually better than the specialist restaurants which are still good especially the steak one. On the beach are a few little stalls and a great trip guy called Sam, you won’t miss him he’s the tallest one there. The only negative was that missed cleaning our room on 3 occasions, they soon rectified it but it was annoying. Overall in was a fabulous holiday and we will definitely return.
- kevinB3168PJ (10/5): Christmas in Sri Lanka - Had a wonderful time for my wife's birthday and Christmas, the food quality was excellent, the room was clean and spacious, all of the hotel staff were absolutely brilliant, so attentive and polite,hopefullyreturnin2026 for Christmasandnewyearseve party,
- magdasE4063DM (10/5): Skvělé - We would like to sincerely thank you for the excellent choice of hotels during our trip. All of them were clean, comfortable, surrounded by beautiful nature, and had very friendly staff. Each hotel had its own unique atmosphere, and we felt truly welcomed everywhere we stayed. Special thanks also go to Mangula, who was absolutely amazing. He was very kind, helpful, always smiling, and truly caring. Thanks to him, we felt safe at all times and were able to experience Sri Lanka in a more authentic way. He was not only a great driver/guide but also someone we could always rely on. Once again, thank you very much for a wonderful experience and perfect organization 🙏🌴
- southseafee (10/5): Amazing - The hotel and rooms were amazing and clean, thankyou to all the staff who were so friendly and helpful, making everything such a pleasure. Excellent choice of food, something for everyone, and beautiful cooked presented , very tasty . I will definitely be returning
- craigbH3130IK (10/5): Food staff team are amazing - We had a great experience with the resort, and the Food Staff team lead my Marshall is worth calling out. Always happy and helpful for anything that you need. You can tell when people are happy to be working and enjoying the people around the,
- akul107 (6/5): Good Location poor service - Hotel is easily accessible from Colombo and it’s situated in a very nice location. Rooms are big and nice. However the service of the hotel is very poor. We had to wait long for someone to take out luggage’s to the room and we carried them ourselves since they have abandoned our luggage’s in the lobby all forgotten to send to the room. No amenities were placed in the room. You have to request amenities you need every time. Even bottle water was not available and given upon request. Shampoo and handwash was also not refilled. Other than that food was good
- DrASel1234 (2/5): Avoid. Terrible management, and very drunk people… - We stayed at the Riu for a couple of nights. Having stayed at a few nice hotels on our trip around Sri Lanka - this was the worst, by quite a margin. There are two main reasons: The front office/reception are dreadful. In our group booking, I mistakenly booked one junior suite, which is fine for a family, but I accidentally only put two people in the room. Would have thought it would be straightforward to add people to the room, as it had capacity and beds (so it was just admin). Reception and the manager were incredibly unhelpful, and forced me to pay the “walk-in rate”, which was 50% higher than the online rate for the entire room. Quite frankly, it felt like extortion, and showed a level of contempt for their customers. There seemed to be a number of people having issues - so if you want a stress free holiday, be aware that management will not help you. It is a shame, as the staff throughout the rest of the hotel are lovely. Also be aware, this hotel seems to attract a certain type of person. It is 90% very drunk Russians, even at lunchtime. With a family, I would definitely not recommend it. We did not go near the heaving pools for this reason. It is not all bad. The food is very good, and the beach is very nice - it is a public beach though. The hotel is clean also, and the evening shows are nice.
- karolkR6466LZ (10/5): Amazing vacations - Great hotel placed in amazing location. In front of the hotel you can take tuk tuk and there are also a travel guids. Hotel is placed close to the shops. Staff in hotel was helpful and kind. Rooms was clean and fresh when we get there. The atmosphere around was nice and friendly. It was the ideal hotel for our trip and will definitely recommend to everyone. I would like also to recommend my tour guide Jayantha, he works in front of the hotel and can make your stay astonishing - +94 77 748 2422 his number.
- K8245LXannettew (10/5): Great hotel - We travelled with friends - a group of 4 of us and had a great time. What makes this hotel so special are the staff. Gaham in the animation team works so hard and is so friendly - 5 o’clock bingo was always a good laugh. Sameera in the main buffet was so attentive and the Christmas Eve Gala was spectacular. The food was out of this world - well done to Marshall and his team. All the staff from front of desk to the cleaners and gardeners made us feel so welcome.
- marycK5483HH (6/5): My riu holiday in sri lanka - First of all you cannot find nicer staff.all go out of there way to do ever thing you ask for . 1) the hotel is Spotless 2) pools is lovey 3) nice food.only buffie no outside food around pool 3 more restaurant have to book 4) no entertainment around pools 5) was told to turn off my music that was on very low & i did ask all around if it was alright with them all siad it was nice 6) one towel per ticket so if you don,t being your towel back no towel the next day 7) no late sleep in as the noise is unreal from 6.30am 8) only 1 type beer is given lion beer no more options no Guinness no branded spirits 9 ) have to down early to get sunbed as not alot for the size of hotel 10 it was not a cheap holiday i did expect alot more I will be going to Mexico or Jamaica next time Will come back to sri lanka when they is a better hotel
- Sriyani54 (10/5): Holiday Stay - Stayed at RIU Hotel Sri Lanka—excellent service, beautiful rooms, great food, and a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended!
- petersS5765UE (4/5): They ruin your holiday at check-in. Beware!! - I booked a Junior Suite for 8 nights, checked-in and was told that we had been upgraded…. When we went to the room, it was a double room with a king bed. Of course a Junior Suite to me is a bed area with a separate seating area but this was one room with a double bed. I complained at reception and was told that the Hotel calls all its Rooms Suites and even the lowest category was a Junior Suite. I’ve never heard of this before and didn’t think it was legal to do this. I paid about $350 per night and could have got much better value in Sri Lanka but I thought a Junior Suite would be fine. The one room we have is outdated and the holiday is bitterly disappointing before it has started.. OUTRAGEOUS!!
- amu2 (8/5): Riu ( except front desk) is brilliant - Stayed 2 nights in Riu in December 2025. Hotel excels in many aspects . Food, unlimited cocktails, pool, gym, Rooms , view , beach are all fantastic. Special mention to the restaurant staff. 100% attention to the diners despite having hundreds of guests dining at the same time. You finish your plate and go back to the buffet and the soiled plate is removed in no time. Your wine glass gets refilled within seconds. I have not seen this kind of excellent restaurant service quite rare in Sri Lanka Cons: I would have given 5 stars if not for the check in process. We got an email with a link to check in online which I did. It required all 4 guests details, Photo ID to be scanned etc. Spent a considerable time to complete this hoping for a smoother check in process on the day. However when we arrived, it appeared that all my efforts to check in online was a waste of time. They asked for all guests IDs again. Only 2 out of 4 of us had IDs since we provided them online. They insisted at least a photo of the ID- fortunately I had photos of passports saved in my phone. Only one of the two rooms was ready by the time we checked in. I asked when the other room could be ready, the receptionist asked me to come back to the reception.and check in 30 minutes- so the onus was on me. The " not ready" room was very next to the " ready" one and we could not see anyone cleaning / housekeeping in that room. 30 minutes later I went to the reception and was told that it is still not ready. I pointed out that the room is closed and no one is attending to that room the receptionist said that they are yet to receive the confirmation that it is ready. I was not going to go back and forth to the reception and this time asked them to call me once the room is done. Also he did not explain any of the facilities, meal times, restaurant locations, "all inclusive package" etc until I asked on my 3 rd visit to the reception. Also, our luggage was sent through their scanner and left in the main waiting area. No one offered any help with the luggage. Receptionist didn't even ask. It is sad that this very substandard reception/ check in process spoiled an otherwise brilliant experience
- 899stuartr (8/5): Enjoyable stay - Very large hotel, spotlessly clean with very attentive staff. Buffet selection was good, however incredibly busy. Would be great to have a non buffet option. Music late into the night most nights which made kids sleeping difficult.
- 761glyna (10/5): Glyn & ola Athersmith - Perfect hotel very clean and friendly,staff couldn't do enough always there to help and say good morning. Cleaners were exceptional always cleaning all day ! Animation team and live band every evening which was also perfect pool and serounding areas kept perfectly clean and spotless. Would 100% return and recommend. Found a perfect trip consultant who dealt with all our trips and made trip packages we wanted to suit our needs. Benzyl tours !!! If your travelling there go just outside the front security to the hotel and ask for benzyl and he will 100% look after all your needs and help in every way if it's a tour or to the local shop he is more than happy to help with very good prices doesn't rip you of !! Provides a perfect service to make your holiday what you want.
- H9082HUmart (2/5): Disappointing experience - We travelled in the second half of December 2025 and had booked double/couple rooms about 45 days in advance. Upon arrival, only twin rooms were available, including a honeymoon room, which was very frustrating. After a long journey, we were hoping to relax, but room issues and delays at reception made our stay stressful. One of us spent hours at reception trying to resolve it, with no satisfactory solution. For a hotel of this size, we expected smoother handling, but unfortunately that was not our experience.
- ropaa (8/5): Big Brash and Lush - Great All inclusive option on Sri Lanka’s South West coast. Lovely clean and spacious rooms. Plentiful and varied drink and dining options. Dies what it says on tin at an affordable rate as one might expect from Riu chain of hotels. Only draw back for me was perhaps all a bit too large and corporate, and beach not the greatest.
- 744elmiras (4/5): Our time in riu - The hotel failed to provide the room we had reserved, claiming the property was fully booked. Room service was extremely poor; basic amenities such as a toothbrush were not provided, and we had to call reception for even the smallest request. There were no sunbeds by the ocean, nor was there a designated beachfront area for guests. The reception staff were rude and showed little sense of responsibility when responding to issues. Despite the hotel’s mistake regarding our room, they refused to offer any form of compensation, not even a simple gesture such as a complimentary massage. Considering that we were on our honeymoon and were given separate beds, the experience was particularly disappointing. Additionally, the building is old, and essential systems such as the air conditioning did not function properly.
- shararehy2025 (4/5): I do not recommend this hotel - The room was so old and wet and not clean. We’d reserved double room,but they gave us twin beds!and after we complained,they said there is nothing they can do and they even didn’t apologize. The staff were so rude and not helpfull. The service was not good. The food was good, but our friends got sick with nausea , vomiting and diarrhea .
- H4386XBchrisd (2/5): Avoid this resort - Avoid this hotel like the plague. The worst vibe of anywhere we stayed in Sri Lanka. The resort is most definitely not a 5 star resort and is basically a Russian resort with lots of drunks walking around. The security at the front gate were awful and the food was sub par. We checked out early and checked into a much nicer option in Bentota. The rest of the resort staff were friendly however. Not happy and would not recommend to anyone.
- jojof279 (10/5): Sri Lankan hospitality at it's finest - We’ve just spent a wonderful 10 nights at Riu Sri Lanka, and the very first thing I must comment on is how genuinely welcoming every single member of staff has been. Without exception, they are warm, friendly, and have gone out of their way to make our stay feel extra special. The hotel itself is immaculately clean, with teams constantly working behind the scenes to ensure everything is just so. The rooms are tastefully furnished, well equipped, and very comfortable. The minibar is stocked with soft drinks and bottled water and replenished regularly, which is a lovely touch. We were also lucky enough to be upgraded to a family suite, which was utterly superb. The main restaurant offers plenty of choice, and the standard of food is consistently high. I especially loved sampling the wide variety of traditional Sri Lankan dishes available. The waiting staff are incredibly attentive — you never have to wait long for your glass to be refilled, whatever your beverage. There is a choice of an air-conditioned dining area or outdoor seating, depending on your preference. There are also a couple of bookable speciality restaurants, but we honestly never felt the need to use them, as we enjoyed the main restaurant so much. There are three main bars: one in the lobby, a pool bar where you can sit in the water and enjoy a drink, and another in the entertainment area. They serve local spirits, beer, and soft drinks. The bar staff do an amazing job, even when dealing with challenging behaviour from some guests, and they have all gone out of their way to look after us. There are three pools, one of which is the swim-up bar pool. While it is clearly well maintained, it tends to be very busy from the moment the bar opens, with many guests remaining there drinking for most of the day, which may not suit those looking for a quieter or more relaxed swimming experience. There are plenty of sun loungers around the pools, although the early-morning towel reserving does happen. However, just beyond this is a lovely, quieter area at the edge of the beach where you can truly unwind. Here, you can bury your toes in the sand, sip a fresh king coconut from the beach, and watch the palm squirrels on their tireless quest for snacks — all accompanied by the soothing soundtrack of the waves rolling in. It’s a peaceful, restorative spot and easily one of our favourite places to spend time. There is direct access to the beach, though swimming is not advisable due to very strong currents. Along the beach are several small shacks selling souvenirs and clothing — be prepared to barter. There are also tuk-tuk drivers available for day trips. I would particularly recommend Sam, who was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area and took great care of us. You can’t miss him — he’s the tallest there. The entertainment at the hotel has been very good, with some excellent shows put on in the evenings. The only thing that slightly tarnished our stay was witnessing some poor behaviour from a small number of guests, including an unpleasant altercation and an incident where a member of staff was spoken to abusively simply for enforcing the dress code. The staff handled these situations with professionalism and dignity, which only reinforced how impressive they are. Overall, Riu Sri Lanka is a beautiful, well-run hotel with outstanding staff who work incredibly hard to ensure guests have a memorable stay.
- 579iainj (10/5): Amazing Hotel and staff - This hotel lived up to all my expectations and more Beautifully situated on the beach although the sea was rough when we were there but that didn't spoil it The pools and pool bar were excellent The staff which work tirelessly are amazing I've never met such friendly helpful people We were upgrades to the honeymoon suit even though it wasn't our honeymoon but I wasn't complaining as it was an amazing room, the hotel and the gardens overall were kept spotless The food was absolutely lovely in all the restaurants as was the service I'd 100% recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Sri Lanka.
- mohamadmV3797SL (2/5): Terrible - There is no reception reply , No private beach , Bad air conditioner with broken remote Lizard everywhere Not recommend
- Namal22 (10/5): Hospitality - Good service with kind attention to all requests with prompt response. Only shortcoming was no pork served during our stay.
- er0shinis (10/5): Best Place to Holiday & Relax if you like Food, Drinks & activity - Every time we Holiday at RIU, we have the best time ever. This time the Japanese Restaurent was closed but evrything else we were able to Enjoy.
- katarinaf852 (10/5): Amazing hotel - I cannot think of anything I didn’t like. The food was absolutely on point. Much better than any other all inclusive hotel we’ve been to before (even compare to other RIU hotels). The rooms were throughly cleaned every day. All staff members were super friendly and we didn’t find the hotel overcrowded at all (not even during weekend as some people suggested in their comments). If anything, our daughter was the only child playing in the kiddy pool for the majority of the time. The beach is beautiful, however the sea is rough so you need to take that into consideration. We didn’t have any issue to drive to the hotel from the airport with 2 small children (2 years and 6 months) and also managed to drive to the Udalawawe National Park for safari. There is also a Turtle beach around 30 min drive from the hotel, where the turtles swim literally by the beach. Therefore, very happy regarding the location as well. Definitely recommend!!
- A7118IRannab (10/5): Great service and very friendly staff - Excellent service in the rooms, restaurants and bars. Very friendly staff. Special thanks to Janith. Attention to every detail.
- janpE4233RC (10/5): Perfect staying in Riu hotel - My girlfriend and I spent an absolutely perfect two-week vacation at the hotel at the turn of November and December 2025. We can't speak about this place in anything other than superlatives. Everywhere clean, from the rooms to the pools to the toilets at the restaurants. An abundance of amazingly tasty dishes. We haven't experienced such food anywhere else. Not to mention the Kaori restaurant. Words can't describe it. It has to be experienced. Simply splendid!! And the staff..? Exceptional.. Always with a smile on their faces, very pleasant and helpful with anything.. We would especially like to highlight the services of the bartender Madushanka.. He made our stay more enjoyable from beginning to end. Always in a good mood, smiling and always willing to help with everything we needed to know. A BIG THANK YOU AGAIN, MADUSHANKA!! The hotel cannot be given less than 5✴️ and definitely recommended to everyone.. Honza&Lucie
- garybC8995SY (8/5): Great Experience - Where to start with this hotel is this has to be the friendliest Hotel we have been to Marshall the manager in charge of all things to do with restaurants is so thorough, if you cannot find something to eat here then you won't be happy anywhere. All the cleaning, Bar, pool, reception staff all eager to please with big smiles. The pools are excellent and they also do a good job at keeping children out of adult pools. The lady cleaning pool toilets does an amazing job. Very clean . The Gardens are kept very neat and tidy. The rooms are clean but a little dated. It also seems like the russian tourists seem to get allocated better rooms and floors which is very annoying. We deserve the same coming from uk. A little annoying sitting in areas where the Russians were smoking drugs and nothing being said to them. They would also try to jump in front of you or barge you given a chance. But take this away and you will find this resort a very happy clean and friendly hotel. Would I go back yes tomorrow, I'm hoping all staff members and their families are safe after cyclone. We left the evening it began and we're very lucky. If management get a chance to read this you must look at uk residence as you do the Russians. The staff do a very good job at giving us holiday makers a good stay well done to all.
- 614rekhap (10/5): Overall - Very clean resort Food great spoilt for choice Staff Excellent Overall & very friendly Animation team was very good & excellent environment Would highly recommend this resort
- arghavano2025 (10/5): Perfect hotel - Fantastic and perfect hotel, staff are very supportive. Special tanks to Gehan and Dilum who are polite and kind. Rooms are comfortable and very clean and hotel provides amenities for all. Atmosphere and activities are enjoyable and make a memorable time for guests. Hotel has been located near to the beach and guests can have good view of sea. The only noise is sea surge sound.
- 759fatemej (10/5): Amazing stay - Everything was perfect We had a really pleasant stay. The bar had a good collection of nonalcoholic drinks to accommodate everyone. We loved the different activities especially the aqua fitness and aqua workouts. The coach was super energetic and professional The restaurants were perfect especially the aisan restaurant and the hotel's buffet. The F&B manager Mr.Marshal was so friendly. He greeted everyone everyday with a heartwarming smile and kind words. Our room was so spacious with a nice view. Over all we had an excellent stay.
- Compass289008 (10/5): Wonderful Sri Lankan trip - We stayed 6 nights in this hotel!! Location is amazing, staff fabulous, can’t do enough for you. We had a very bad cyclone pass by but still had lots to do. Jay black panthers tours are fab!!! Really look after you. Check him out
- bobN8821VZ (10/5): Great Experience - Excellent choice of food- the curries were amazing and not overly spiced. Great selection of non curries also available. Staff were so friendly and accommodating, always willing to help with no expectations of a tip for going even above and beyond. The housekeeper took great care in keeping our room clean and sowed great talent in towel folding! Special shout out to Chimanda and Ruwan for really looking after us. You are legends and a real credit to the hotel. The local area doesn’t offer much but a short tuk tuk ride gets you somewhere! A slight word of caution is that they will want to take you to particular shops or herb gardens where they will receive commission on what you get fleeced! The best advice we received from the tui rep was that if we didn’t set the price then the local would!!
- shanthakumara2025 (10/5): RIU-Sri Lanka Ahungalla - This is great place for a family vacation. One of a kind in Sri Lanka. Unlimited food, drinks and beauty.
- dk292025 (10/5): Riu Sri Lanka - Very lovely hotel and the staff are so helpful. The entertainment team are brilliant with the children. Fabulous holiday loved it.
- birrat2017 (10/5): Very nice place to be - The hotel was really clean everywhere, the rooms, public areas, restaurants and the pool area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A great hotel for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. I can warmly recommend it.
- 928paib (10/5): Sri Lankan tours - I booked an excursion with hassan - WhatsApp number +94750622034 , amazing tours and very good price , would definitely recommend as we had a bad storm therefore couldn’t go to one of the trips and was given a full refund . Very trustworthy and definitely try the massage place !
- jivkog635 (10/5): Top! Perfect! Thanks for all staff of Riu SriLanka, we will back as soos as possible for another unforgettable moments - We were for family vacation in Ahungala - SriLanka last week .Every time we chose Riu hotels over the world. This hotel is not Riu Palace but the staff working hard for that , the guests feeling like in Palace … Especially F&B manager Mr. Marshal and his department . The food was amazing , service was perfect.!
- KeithG_8664 (10/5): Annual Company Get together - The service was excellent, the location was very beautiful, The food and drinks was very good with a very big variety to choose from.
- Denes1126 (10/5): A wonderful place - The hotel stuff is very friendly and helpful. The whole place is very clean, they even scrub the outside areas at a constant level. The room is very spacious, with a big and comfortable bed (one big mattress). The room (and hotel itself too) has a new feel. The shower was weird sometimes (alternating between hot and cold water). The internet service is quite slow, and certain pages / services are not reliable (e.g. foreign banking / secure pages). Catering is superb, there’s always a wide selection of food and drinks available in multiple restaurants and bars, even during nighttime (although that’s of course limited). The beach is very close with sandy shoreline, but unfortunately due to the weather conditions and big waves you were not supposed to get in the water too deep. The pools are warm and you can even have a drink in the pool bar in one of them. It is worth noting that they have a shower room, so in case you stay after you check out (e.g. your flight is due in the evening) you can still stay there for some additional fee but you don’t have to worry about starting your trip wet / dirty.
- sophied947 (8/5): Fabulous time - Fabulous hotel with great rooms great staff nothing was a problem. Cleanliness exceptional in rooms, pool area, toilets, dining room etc. gardens beautiful entertainment was really good. It’s a large hotel but don’t let that put you off. Special mention to Gehan from the entertainment team. Such a lovely young man and great asset to this hotel along with all the staff nothing was a problem. The only problem we had was the queuing etiquette of the Russian guests. They are rude aggressive and expect to be served and dealt with first. Arrogant with a capital A. Great tours arranged through the hotel but avoid the temple on the river cruise. The monk, if you can give him that title, was rude and nasty. The donation we gave he said was not enough? He was also on his mobile phone? Not genuine and would not entertain it’s a tourist trap. Avoid. The elephants at the orphanage were worth seeing as was the turtle conservation and tsunami memorial. Weather and food drink fabulous could not fault the food or service. Would return.
- EssexGazman (8/5): 6 go wild in Sri Lanka - After touring around Sri Lanka for 8 days it was lovely to come and relax at the Riu. lovely hotel, great location, lovely food choices shame the weather was a little bit thundery
- sallypEssex (8/5): Relaxed beach break - Great hotel to celebrate our friends birthday. Beautiful beach and friendly helpful staff. Very clean rooms! Cleaning staff are excellent. Even the lady overseeing the beach toilets was very friendly. Our room boy Muditha went above and beyond to clean to a very high standard and his manager Kaushal organises his staff perfectly
- traceybZ871UM (6/5): Disappointing! - Average hotel. Room view terrible..concrete roof above the kitchens with noisy extractor fans. Asked to be moved,reception staff not very helpful, wanted to upgrade room but apparently the hotel was full, but rooms were available on booking.com!!! Extremely disappointed !! The room was large & well equipped. We booked a superior room so didn’t expect a concrete view. Restaurant staff very good, helpful & friendly. Food choices excellent & good quality. Pool & sun bed areas very busy. I wouldn’t
- 629shama (10/5): great hotel - we stayed for 5 days it was such a nice experience. Everything is great, and workers are very polite and nice. sadeepa was such a great person; he helped us a lot and was very nice.
- aliL5480LT (10/5): Riu hotel - This hotel is beachfront with private beach and amazing pool area including swim up bar. The staff work so hard and always with a smile. Immaculate room and special thank you to Mayura and colleagues Raugana We never knew what towels display of animals would be left on bed. Would recommend the hotel for cleanliness food and variety of drinks both alcoholic and non. We had beautiful holiday for our first time visit to Sri Lanka and would definitely come back
- M6952JBkatc (10/5): Lovely holiday in Sri Lanka - Fantastic holiday. Hotel was lovely and staff exceptional. Everything you needed, food was lovely although curry for breakfast takes some getting used too. Room was lovely and guest services had a different towel animal daily. Would definately go again, although my take my own pillow 😉
- t0pref1 (10/5): Excellent - Enjoyed all aspects apart from booking restaurants on the app, doesn’t work!!!, had to book through reception?
- Paradise52131599916 (10/5): Relaxing November holiday with 2 excursions and lovely food and drink - We have just returned from a lovely 2 weeks at the Hotel Riu Sri lanka. This was our second time to Sri Lanka. The location of the hotel is excellent and faces the sun all day. My wife and i have stayed at quite a few all inclusive hotels over the last 22 years or so and i must say that the food at this hotel was excellent. The service and friendliness of the staff was lovely. The pools are amazing and very clean as is the whole hotel site. The children are not allowed in the adult pool as there is a swim up bar serving alcohol all day and the staff quickly advised the parents and children who very rarely tried to use the pool that they must use the 3 other pools. There is also a children's pool for smaller children with an activity theme and parents are strongly advised to supervise their children as there is no life guard on duty. The Hotel has a great atmosphere day and night. we always slept well in our 3rd floor sea view room. Every day we returned to our room to find a lovely creation made out of towels. The hotel gave me a cake and champagne on my birthday which was lovely. A good value holiday for two weeks. I would like to point out that the sea is not suitable for all swimmers as it has a lot of swell and rollers. We would definitely return to the Riu Hotel.
- shazde (8/5): Second review updated version - The hotel was lovely opened planed reception there a ramp for wheel chairs the location was just right for getting a out there is a canel near by The staff was friendly and helpful it could get a bit busy at times the played music in the background not to loud we had a good laugh with the staff the room we had the bathroom had a step in bath the only thing the need a hand rail so you could get out of the bath safely I didn’t like the floor it just look like pavement from out side bad design the cleaner are brilliant we moved to the 6th floor because of noise not beautiful to look at but it was a bit quieter they need stickers on the sliding doors has I walked into one The flooring in the hall needs replacing has the floor is peeling away and some of the wall paper is ripped shame . I liked the pool very clean and tidy the toilets were very clean nice wall paper we stayed there for 2 weeks no discount was offered. We had breakfast in the redfish the staff are brilliant only member of staff was rude to us very harsh didn’t get his man he had a moustache tall wearing a Hawaiian shirt he didn’t take our order phew I said oh no it’s the rude man with our breakfast I wonder if he will throw it at us he just placed it down and walk off. Phew . This is my second review updated version The rude man funny enough is in the photo have a look .
- 853susanm (10/5): Amazing holiday - Riu is a lovely hotel, clean, nice pools, good entertainment, beach on the door step. If you are looking to explore Sri Lanka go to the beach and ask for Anju Tours. His knowledge of Sri Lanka is amazing! He is the best tour guide, anything you want to do he will make it happen! Very reasonably priced far cheaper than booking through the hotel!
- scotthC2124QI (8/5): Riu Sri Lanka - all inclusive experiment - First time trying an all inclusive hotel as a bit of an experiment at the end of a two week tour of India and Sri Lanka. The property is in a gorgeous location on the beach front with huge grounds and multiple swimming pools. The variety of restaurants is decent and a small gym and spa add to the facilities. Bedrooms are clean and modern with great view to the Ocean in the room we selected. Breakfast quality very good with vast selection of different food types. Lunch also very good from salads and mezze, through to local curry and rice. Dinner options also decent. Downsides, so busy - even though it probably wasn't at capacity. Lack of quiet spaces and a bit of an eastern European holiday camp feel about it. Overall not bad, but would book a private beach villa next time in the area.
- abbiet386 (10/5): Our Great stay at Riu Sri Lanka & Tours with Asya Tours - We recently stayed at Hotel Riu Sri Lanka The hotel is beautiful, clean, and very well maintained. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and go out of their way to make your stay special. The food was excellent with plenty of choice at the buffet and themed restaurants, and the entertainment team kept everyone smiling throughout the day and evening. The pools and beach area are lovely and perfect for families or couples looking to relax. During our stay, we wanted to explore a bit more of Sri Lanka, so we booked our day trips with Asya Tours Sri Lanka instead of using the tour agent at hotel. We found Asya Tours on Google and TripAdvisor and their prices were much more reasonable than other tour agents we checked. We did a Kandy day tour and also a Yala National Park safari, and both experiences were fantastic. The driver was friendly, punctual, and knowledgeable, and the car was clean and comfortable. Everything was well organised from start to finish. If anyone is planning day trips or round trips while staying at Riu or anywhere along the southwest coast, we’d definitely recommend Asya Tours — they’re reliable, fairly priced, and easy to contact through WhatsApp or their website.
- philips892025 (10/5): Holiday for family - Had a great visit! Clean, great food and drinks. Plane left late home, but hotel let us stay the whole day. Gehan Sadaruwan at RiuFun was the best - Played with all kids in the pool!
- 327traceyj (10/5): Amazing vacation - What an amazing vacation and so pleased that I stumbled upon Riu Hotels whilst planning my Sri Lankan holiday. From the Etihad flights to the Aitken Spence transfers, from the hotel's location and facilities to the unwavering cheerfulness and friendliness of the staff - everything was first class. Hotel room was large and comfortable - only criticism was that we were directly over the entertainment even though we had asked for a quiet location. We should have gone back to Reception and asked to be moved but we couldn't face packing everything back into suitcase and the hassle involved. Our room stewards were amazing: the room was always serviced whilst we were having breakfast and we would return to a spotless room with a different towel animal creation every day. We even had a towel 'birthday cake' and happy birthday spelt out of leaves which must have taken ages to do. Thank you so much to both our room stewards, Rangana and Dindsu. The pools were great and we learned to wait for guests to go for dinner and then pools would be almost deserted. Food was good and varied and the speciality restaurants well worth a visit. Book early on the app! Yes, the weekends were both very busy but we had read this from other reviews and knew what to expect. Midweek was much quieter. All staff, without exception, were polite, friendly and had a smile on their faces when they greeted us, despite working long hours. Tuk Tuks outside the hotel were very pushy and persistent. We booked our own tours online direct with the owners and tried to avoid being pushed into things we didn't want to do. We had an amazing vacation and will definitely return to Sri Lanka and Riu. Thank you!
- 88malank (10/5): Exploring Sri Lanka with Asya Tours Sri Lanka - This was our second visit to the Riu Hotel Ahungalla, and once again, we had an amazing experience exploring Sri Lanka with Asya Tours. We visited Kandy and Yala National Park, and everything was perfectly organised. The driver was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the local areas. Asya Tours arranged excellent day trips for us at a reasonable price, making our holiday even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone staying at Riu Ahungalla or nearby who wants a reliable, comfortable, and well-planned Sri Lanka experience!
- alisongD3277LL (10/5): Wonderful stay at Riu Sri Lanka – and fantastic help from Lomdis Prasantha Tours - I stayed at the Riu Hotel in Ahungalla recently and had such a lovely, relaxing time. The staff were all so warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived, and the service throughout the week was excellent. My room was spotless and refreshed daily, and I really appreciated the small touches like the towel animals that made me smile after a day in the sun. The food was great with plenty of variety – the buffet especially – and the pool areas were clean, well looked after, and never felt overcrowded. The beach just outside the resort is stunning to walk along, even if the sea can be a bit rough at times. A special mention has to go to Lomdis Prasantha Tours, located right on the beach at the resort. They were brilliant – so friendly and helpful, arranging several trips for us during our stay. Nothing was too much trouble, and they made exploring Sri Lanka really easy and enjoyable. I’d definitely recommend booking through them if you want to see more of the island beyond the hotel. Also a big thank you to Sajith and the housekeeping team who looked after us so well – everything was immaculate. All in all, it was exactly the restful, cheerful break I needed before heading home, and I left feeling genuinely cared for. I’d happily return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend both the Riu Sri Lanka and Lomdis Prasantha Tours to anyone planning a trip.
- PBhaskar1987 (8/5): Super view's - Hotel maintanence is super,beach and swimming pool,bars so nice sriLanka good respect peoples very happy
- akashkC6647NK (4/5): Worst hospitality ever - The property itself is undeniably beautiful and well-maintained; however, the hospitality and strict rules significantly detracted from our overall experience. The management’s approach felt excessively restrictive, making guests feel more confined than welcomed. We were not permitted to walk around the premises with a glass, carry plates outside the restaurant, or even play music in our rooms. Additionally, despite hosting a group of 30 guests for a close friend’s 40th birthday celebration, we were refused permission to cut a cake, which was both disappointing and disheartening. The staff’s attitude suggested they were doing us a favor by allowing our stay rather than providing genuine hospitality. Regrettably, this was the most unsatisfactory hospitality experience we have encountered to date. I would advise potential guests to thoroughly consider these policies before booking.
- E1664FCdavids (10/5): Beautiful, friendly and comfortable hotel - Excellent staff and hotel. If you want excellent good value for money excursions, just outside the gate to the public beach, ask for Londis. He offers the best tours from Tuk tuk trips to well organised national park and safari trips. Tell Londis, Dave and Ally sent you.
- lisamannina (10/5): Honest review - We are back a week from our stay, I think of myself as quite fussy, but I have to say this hotel was amazing, the staff are all just brilliant, so friendly, they dont miss anything, some of the best staff I have encountered at a Riu hotel. We read some reviews when booked and just a few weeks before, we became aware that the Sri Lankas, come on a Saturday and read some bad reviews, do not let this put you off at all. Because October is quietier in the hotel, they added to a great atmosphere on a Saturday evening, yes the buffet was busier but just book one of the restaurants for the Saturday evening. With this in mind our favourites was the Asisa and BBQ restaurant. Special mention to our room boy Sasinda, our room was spotless and we loved the towels creations everyday. We totally loved our stay here, thanks to the amazing staff, well done. My only negative was we struggled with the local alcoholic brands, I dont drink much at home, but like to drink on holiday, and the spirits local were limited. Thanks for making our holiday amazing everyone.
- 247michael43 (10/5): Lovely hotel, the staff really make it! - Enjoyed my 10 days at the RIU. The bar staff, waiters, receptionists and entertainment team are all super attentive and couldn’t do anything more for you! The rooms were a little strange as it wasn’t just a double bed it was two singles pushed together so a lot of movement etc. Also no light on the balcony. Food and variety was absolutely lovely, and the Saute restaurant was lovely with fillet steaks etc. Locals coming for the weekend was a little strange but we had lovely chats with some of them! Location: extremely far from most things, if I went back to Sri Lanka I’d move closer to Mirissa.
- Ireenyree (6/5): My time at the Riu Sri Lanka - I’m currently at this hotel so will give a review as I find , overall the staff are lovely and very helpful rooms are very spacious and clean and are cleaned daily the house keeping team are very good , all the staff are very good and go out of their way to help you , The food is a good range , however I’m now on my 10 th day and I haven’t yet had a meal that is hot this is a shame as the food taste good but wish I had a microwave as I do t enjoy eating g like warm food Side note I had pasta from the pasta stand and he made me fresh pasta tonight so it was hot fresh wow what a difference that has made The weekends have been very busy as there is an influx of local Sri Lankans that visit the hotel , so restaurants pool area is literally choka block it’s quite overwhelming, and this is low season so not sure what it will be like in a few weeks , All the Sri Lankans I’ve met here have been lovely , however some of the guests visiting at the weekend have displayed behaviour that has made me feel uncomfortable and my daughter of 22 I know the hotel can’t be held accountable for guest behaviour but being followed around and approached is unacceptable,especially as it’s a big hotel and there are currently no cameras in any hall ways , I had an issue with someone attempting to open my door that woke me up and then as I double checked the lock I hered someone enter the lift this was around 2,30 am it could have been a mistake but I feel it’s put me on edge following the behaviour of some of the guests , haven’t heard anything from reception about this incident as they said they would check the key card computer , Beach is a bit daunting if your fresh of the plane little overwhelming, but did end up booking some trips with Londis tours out side as I said I would talk to him when I have had a walk and had time to breath and he allowed me to do so , I have been on 3 trips with Londis and would recommend There are lots of activities here. table tennis badminton from volley ball darts painting etc lots to do if you are bored .
- C9380KSkirstyf (10/5): Great stay - Fantastic staff at this hotel, especially Kushal , housekeeping supervisor, he took a lot of pride in his work and was very helpful, also Nedal on reception was amazing. Rooms and beds extremely comfortable!
- JustynaSikorska82 (10/5): General review - Everything is excelent at the moment after 3 days and I hope nothing has changed. Service, food, and cleaning are excellent. Staff are very friendly and smiling.
- 612nishw (10/5): Wonderful experience and specially thanks to Marshall and the team at main restaurant - Had a great time at RIU Hotel Sri Lanka, wonderful experience and specially Marshall and the team at main restaurant make sure our family spending great time and having great dinning experience, thanks
- irina123452025 (10/5): N/a - Amazing location with stunning ocean view, great service and cleanliness.The staff is super friendly and helpful!
- 429daniyals (10/5): good experience - Reviewers frequently praise the hotel's attentive and friendly staff, noting the excellent hospitality from arrival to departure. The hotel has a charming, rustic style with decor inspired by German heritage, creating a cozy and welcoming ambiance. Guests highlight the delicious food, particularly the complimentary breakfast and German-inspired cuisine at the on-site restaurant. the rooms is neat and clean its a mid beget and its location is fantastic
- Soursop_lk (10/5): A Memorable Stay with Fantastic Sea View and Great Entertainment - The hotel was fully booked during the long weekend, yet we were able to check in on time. The only minor delay was at the counter since many guests were checking in at the same time. Our room was very clean, and we were pleasantly surprised to get a sea view room even though we had only selected it as optional — the view was simply fantastic! The room was well stocked with drinking water, tea, and soft drinks, all complimentary. The all-inclusive package offered unlimited snacks and a good selection of drinks. Although we couldn’t book the specialty restaurant since it was fully reserved, the main restaurant had a nice variety of dishes. In my opinion, the food could be a bit tastier, especially the local dishes. In the evening, there was a live band performance which we really enjoyed, followed by a lively DJ and dance session at the nightclub. Overall, it was one of our most memorable hotel stays — clean rooms, great views, and vibrant entertainment. Highly recommended!
- mben1984 (10/5): Fantastic Stay at the Riu Sri Lanka - We have just returned home from our amazing holiday in Sri Lanka. We have really enjoyed staying in the Riu Sri Lanka and this has been mainly due to the fantastic staff they have there. So very friendly and attentive. When we arrived, reception told us we had been upgraded to a beautiful ocean view room. We were blown away by the views of the sunset from our balcony! Rooms were very spacious and cleaned brilliantly. We loved coming back to the different towel art each day! We found the food excellent, with a wide variety to chose from and enjoyed eating in the speciality restaurants Sauté and Kaori also which you can book via the app. All areas around the hotel are clean and well maintained and the pools are beautiful overlooking the beach. We would love to return to the Riu Sri Lanka at some point in the future.
- 245jasminm (8/5): Nice stay - Lovely solo stay. No complaints, I just have stayed in 5 star RIUs elsewhere and feel there was more to it with the other hotels. The food was lovely. Entertainment ok. Was very relaxing as was quiet due to time of year I went. Overall I am happy with my stay and would recommend.
- chamindaw125 (8/5): My new experience - RIU hotel is special as compared to other hotels I’ve visited. This hotel’s food is fantastic and anytime of the day food is available. Hotel overlooks the beach from the room I stayed.nice view.
- Shehanerral (10/5): Superb staff with amazing foods. 24 hours Food and entertainment - Superb Hospitality.. superb staff. I will definitely come for a long day stay again. The Food was amazing. There was a good guests entertainment organized by the hotel. 7 star...
- molliep331 (10/5): Excellent all around, Riu strikes again - Incredible hotel. We first stayed in a Riu in Zanzibar last year and were overwhelmed with the quality so that promoted us to try Riu Sri Lanka. It met and exceeded expectations- the consistency and quality of the brand across continents is so impressive. Food is fantastic, hotel is beautiful, and the staff really make the stay as good as it is. They’re friendly, helpful and gracious. We met some of the waiters/waitresses who live within the hotel that are on work placement as part of a degree in hospitality and were so impressed to see how the hotel gives back to the community. The a la carte restaurants are brilliant, not just same food as main buffet like you see in some hotels, it’s freshly cooked, and really some of the best food we’ve had. The steak is excellent! Great work to all, fantastic stay and would 110% return. ❤️✨
- kushilg2016 (10/5): Great holiday - We stayed at RIU Ahungalle with our family and had a wonderful time. It’s a great place for a family holiday — the kids absolutely loved the pool, kids’ water play area, and all the fun activities. There was a great selection of food with plenty of variety for everyone. The service was excellent, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Highly recommended for families looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway!
- amlw1966 (10/5): We loved it so much we plan on booking to come again next year - We stayed as a family of 4 adults Oct 2025. The hotel is large but when you are here it has a small friendly vibe and you feel “at home” very quickly. The rooms are spacious with very efficient air conditioning and decent WiFi. Bathroom has hair dryer and liquid soap and body wash/ shampoo. Housekeeping is daily with fantastic towel art and a sense of humour - one day we had a crocodile eating the TV remote which made us giggle ! The cleanliness in our room and throughout the hotel was second to none and it was always spotless. The staff. They are amazing and each and every staff member always greeted us with a smile and asked if everything was ok or if we needed anything. Reception was always incredibly helpful with any requests or information we asked for. Currency can be changed at reception. Nadeela on reception was a particular gem. The entertainment team were also great and lots of activities laid on throughout the day but no fuss to take part if you did not want to - we played water polo and did aqua fit etc and enjoyed watching some of the other pool games being played out ! Special call out for Gehan on water polo especially but all round friendliness every day and remembering all our names from day 1 and Nimesh for his break dancing on the entertainment team ( congrats on winning your competition. !! ) Evening entertainment we always enjoyed - especially the band outside in the gardens. Everyone on the team makes such an effort to make sure you are enjoying your stay - thank you. We honestly can’t think of anything bad. Yes it gets like Waterloo at rush hour when the local population descends at the weekend but the staff handle it so well and it doesn’t cause any hassle or problems and last less than 48 hours. We used Tony’s Tours for 3 trips which were absolutely amazing and gave us such fabulous experiences as well as days out. The shops sell some great gifts reasonably priced and outside to the left of the hotel is a bar ( Daniel’s ) and a small supermarket. We can’t wait to come back and hopefully soon 😀
- Romaineans (10/5): Beautiful Resort and excellent service - Excellent Service and Rooms and food quality.. Overall Beautiful Resort.. Family Friendly.. We enjoyed our trip.. Thank you!
- RCF_9615 (10/5): Food is fantastic, Full of activities and Great location - The only complaint is the poor arrangement of the 3pm snack, I had to stand in line for 20 minutes to get food. Felt like a school canteen. Food distributed on More plates with distributed locations can easily fix this. First impression after check-in - Felt bad
- Indika787878 (8/5): Very nice location & pleasant stay - We have been in this beautiful resort for the celebration of my Parents 50th Wedding Anniversary. They have upgraded my rooms reservation & arranged adjacent rooms. It was a pleasant stay & attractive location. Deputy restaurant manager was a very helpful present gentleman. Good service all around
- paulmU3841UN (10/5): Extremely enjoyable stay - Stayed from 1 to 11 October. Got upgraded to a partial sea view on arrival. Everything about the hotel was great - the room (spacious), the food (great variety and tasty), the facilities (pools were great) and the entertainment especially the nightly shows. Staff were exceptionally friendly - a special shout out to Rukshan in reception. Cleaning of rooms was extremely thorough - a mention to Kaushal and Priyadarshana. I can highly recommend the hotel.
- Ranj007 (10/5): Ranj and Jazz In Riu Sri Lanka - What Fantastic Hotel family friendly and a excellent choice of FOOD for all buffet and a carte restaurants ,resort is big and clean and staff are always keeping it smart and hygienic with people washing pool area from 5 am. Rooms are clean and modern and housing keeping carried out daily BIG HI FIVE TO HOUSE KEEPING ..!WELL DONE GUYS. Staff are very friendly and helpful and a big thank you to Rohitha, Ishan , Malinda who went the extra mile to make our stay extra special, and not forgetting FRANCESCA my Italian head of Management friend who welcomed us every time we met specially when she saw my Maserati shirt and car pics lol , she made sure my drinks were always topped up ..lol..! If you looking to coming to Sri Lanka for a visit this is the place all excursions can run from the hotel and money exchanged and see the sun set in the warm infinity pool sipping your drinks from the pool swim up bar. Excellent stay - Good Food - Excellent Staff - Clean Resort -- Rest is what you make of it ..! - Thanks Francesca and team..!
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