Name: Riviera Resort Hotel
Address: Batticaloa, Kallady, Kalkudah, Kalkudah, Kalkudah, 30000, Sri Lanka
Rating: 8

Air conditioning

Garden

Outdoor furniture

General

Family room

Rooms

Laundry

Services and amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Internet access

Internet

English

Languages Spoken

Bike rental

Recreation

Free parking

Parking

Outdoor pool

Pool and beach

Cycling

Boating

Sports

Family/Kid Friendly

Kids

Pets allowed (free)

Pets

Location

At the resort

Batticaloa

Ampara Airport

Riviera Resort Hotel

Kalkudah

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

10-beds

11-beds

12-beds

13-beds

14-beds

15-beds

16-beds

17-beds

18-beds

19-beds

2-beds

20-beds

21-beds

22-beds

23-beds

24-beds

25-beds

26-beds

27-beds

28-beds

29-beds

3-beds

30-beds

31-beds

32-beds

33-beds

34-beds

35-beds

36-beds

37-beds

38-beds

39-beds

4-beds

40-beds

5-beds

6-beds

7-beds

8-beds

9-beds

king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

3-bedrooms

4-bedrooms

5-bedrooms

6-bedrooms

not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Riviera never disappoints on food and great service. The food potion sizes are very generous, and full of flavour. I especially loved that the hot ginger tea/coffee potions comes in a flask with a very generous serving! The staff are extremely helpful and accomodating. The overall ambiance is very relaxing with the large garden space and amazing view of the lagoon at night. The location is also very central to the major sights of Batticaloa. Some of the rooms are shipping containers turned into rooms, which is pretty neat in terms of sustainable construction! The hotel organizes lagoon cruises for a reasonable rate, including at night when the "singing mermaids of Kallady Bridge" are supposed to be heard!

Magical experience and great food!

This place is a gem. It is quiet hidden away along some narrow lanes but lies in a beautiful location overlooking the lagoon with stunning sunsets. Extremely friendly and service minded staff make you feel welcome and will do all they can to help. The food was excellent. The hotel is attractively designed and often used for wedding functions. We loved the open air in the dining area. Our rooms were basic and comfortable, the outdoor garden is well kept and full of trees which eagles often roost in.  A model train enthusiast has his model railway on site which is a thrill to see, even for adults!  It was very quiet when we were there.

A hidden gem

Great staff beautiful grounds and clean rooms a really great place to chill out and see batticoloa sights 
Restaurant area really lovely overlooking the lagoon and great food the staff very welcoming and attentive would highly recommend 
Also has a great pool and lovely big garden area

Relaxation and beautiful gardens

Stayed for 3 nights here and i really love the hotel and the lagoon view. A/C rooms needs a bit of maintenance but not a concern at all. I really Loved the food they serve here which is reasonably priced. bar is an added advantage here where you can enjoy your sprits overlooking the lagoon with some tasty seafood snacks. The staff was so very friendly and helpful. This is the second time im staying in this hotel and would recommend this hotel for people who is visit Batticaloa. 

Amazing Experience and lovely Staff !

Clean and comfortable rooms, although quite basic.  The resort itself is a heaven of tranquility where a lot of thought went into the eco-aspect.  
The food (both dinner and breakfast) was extremely good, might have been the best we've had during our trip through Sri Lanka.  Excellent service, and special thanks to Robert who really went beyond his duties to make ourselves feel at home.

Excellent price/quality ratio

Although officially 'only' a 2 star-hotel, this place is an outstanding resort within the Batticaloa region. Excellent location next to the lagoon with the singing fish (in the evenings) and only a few kilometers away from Batticaloa city on one side and a magnificent beach on the other. Surrounded by a very well and clean landscaped garden incl. a comfortable and well maintained swimming pool. The rooms are beyond any complaints, the food in the restaurant is appealing and well prepared, and the staff under managing director, Mrs. Clarence, is just so friendly, always helpful and full of professional hospitality.
If you look for an accommodation with absolute 'value for money' within the Batticaloa region, the Riviera Resort is the place.

December 2022
Marie-France & Steen G. Hansen
Seychelles

Value for money

I really enjoyed my stay at Riviera Resort.  I actually ended up prolonging my stay because I was very comfortable. The resort is very big with a beautiful scenic view of the lake.  Perfect to sit and enjoy the views during breakfast. They serve very good food. The staff was very attentive and helpful.  I was able to rent a scooter on the premises for my day trip around the city.  I came here to relax and unwind after many weeks of traveling. It’s definitely an ideal place to relax, recover, and to enjoy beautiful tranquil views.

Beautiful location and friendly staff

Beautiful property. The food is very tasty and the best place to get authentic North Eastern food.
Lots of animals wondering around the property, you might need to follow up with them on a few things .

Wake up to the sound of Ducks

Service was excellent, want to specifically mention Robert and Yasi, who served at breakfast. Pool was a highlight - view of the lagoon. Staff were very attentive and willing to organize massages on site. Rooms are clean and basic, but comfortable. Wifi was spotty.

Gorgeous pool and friendly staff

Riviera Resort is beautifully situated in a large verdant garden on the waterfront, outside the town centre.  It has a fine swimming pool.  The rooms vary considerably in age and style (and include some cabins made from converted shipping containers).  It could be worth paying extra for the more secluded and newer bungalows nearer the pool.  Food is reasonable; service a bit uneven; wifi sometimes problematic.  The place undeniably has an  eccentric charm.

Riviera Resort Hotel

Main amenities of the hotel

Location

Available rooms

Location

Description of the hotel

What other amenities are there?

General

Rooms

Services and amenities

Internet

Languages Spoken

Recreation

Parking

Pool and beach

Sports

Kids

Pets

Policies

Check-in terms and conditions

Paid on the spot

Payment