870 Colombo - Galle Main Road, Hikkaduwa, Southern, 80240
What's nearby
Narigama Beach - 2 min walk
Hikkaduwa Beach - 2 min drive
Hikkaduwa Coral Reef - 2 min drive
Hikkaduwa National Park - 4 min drive
Galle Fort - 16 min drive
Getting around
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
The Coffee Shop - 18 min walk
Surf Control School bar - 20 min walk
Home Grown rice and curry Restaurant - 2 min drive
Garage - 9 min walk
Sea Salt Society - 15 min walk
About this property
Riff Hikkaduwa
At Riff Hikkaduwa, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus activities such as scuba-diving and snorkelling are nearby. The outdoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps and manicures and pedicures. Dining choices include 2 restaurants, and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other features of this luxurious hotel include a rooftop terrace, a poolside bar and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Norwegian, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 04 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge)
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
2 coffee shops
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
On the beach
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Facilities
01 building/tower
Built in 2018
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Library
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony/patio
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Microwave
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 100
Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 45 (from 3 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 100
New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 50 (from 3 to 12 years old)
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 110 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 5 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel
Riff Hotel
Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel
Riff Hikkaduwa Hikkaduwa
Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel Hikkaduwa
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Riff Hikkaduwa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6 AM to 9 PM.
Are pets allowed at Riff Hikkaduwa?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riff Hikkaduwa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Riff Hikkaduwa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 110 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riff Hikkaduwa?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Riff Hikkaduwa and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and scuba-diving. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Riff Hikkaduwa also has 2 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Riff Hikkaduwa?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
Does Riff Hikkaduwa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Riff Hikkaduwa like?
Riff Hikkaduwa is a short 2-minute walk from Narigama Beach and 19 minutes' walk from Ratgama Lake.
Riff Hikkaduwa Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sep 2024
Manjula
Manjula, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Hidden Gem
So happy to have found this boutique hotel for the last day in Srilanka. The sushi restaurant had no digital menu on their IG account and had a very long wait time for orders but presuming that's because it was very quiet not many guests... Aside from that, beautiful experience in Hikkaduwa!
Naiima
Naiima, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
very clean facility, food was excellent
Tamara
Tamara, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Great service and stuff, very good room and view, great restaurant with awesome breakfast and dinner options. Overall, very enjoyable to stay, almost perfect experience.
YUHUI
YUHUI, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2024
Really enjoyed this hotel. Great service and atmosphere!
Radhika
Radhika, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2024
We loved it and went back.
This was our second stay on our trip in Sri Lanka as we enjoyed the hotel so much the first time.
Lovely comfortable rooms. The hotel staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. We dined in both restaurants and the food was excellent in each one. The rooftop bar has a really nice vibe to enjoy the stunning sunsets/cocktails.
Would totally recommend if in this area.
Janette
Janette, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2024
Really lovely property in the quieter and more upmarket end of Hikkaduwa.
Fantastically friendly staff, a beautiful pool and modern, well maintained rooms.
Dining options were top notch and surprisingly affordable for a 5 star hotel. Would definitely recommend.
douglas
douglas, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2024
Wonderful!!!
Just wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Beautifully designed hotel, rooms were so stylish. We kindly got upgraded with our hotels.com points and the room was stunning.
The staff were all so friendly and made you feel very welcome. Food was good. Rooftop bar is a little gem to enjoy with live music while we ate from the Japanese restaurant menu.
A lot of love and thought has gone in to this hotel and wish we could have stayed longer but it was fully booked.
100% recommend if in this area.
Only improvement would be to have more parasols for the sun loungers as the sun is so strong.
Janette
Janette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Apr 2024
Great property and staff! Highly recommended
Khalid
Khalid, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar 2024
Omawattie
Omawattie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
The Riff is fabulous as are facilities and particularly the staff were all excellent. Raymond runs a tight ship. When you are in the hotel you could be in any fabulous beach location however once you step outside the door you remember you are in a third world country.
Angela
Angela, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2024
Beautiful and clean hotel, Design suites are beautiful. Overall stay was excellent, look forward to returning.
Waruna
Waruna, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2021
Patrick
Patrick, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Feb 2020
one of our favorites!
Beautiful hotel on the quiet side of Hikkaduwa. Great place to enjoy the beach without the packed in feeling of the center of Hikkaduwa. Gorgeous pool and rooftop and the food is fantastic. Staff is friendly and helpful. Only negative was construction going on right next door. Our room was just on the other side of the wall from it so it was loud at times. Never at night however. All in all, an excellent choice for Hikkaduwa beach!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2020
Incredible place to stay.
Incredible hospitality and beautiful place to stay. Very relaxing and lovely decor. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2019
We had an amazing stay. Great food, hotel and beach!
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Nov 2019
A must in Hikkaduwa
Highly recommend this place. Comfortable, stylish and peaceful with great service!
Kristy
Kristy, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 Oct 2019
Centrally located, the Riff is a great place for a short getaway. Beautiful rooms with a gorgeous view of the beach and extremely friendly and helpful staff is what you can look forward to. What stood out for us was their amazing fresh breakfast.
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2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2019
Simply Beautiful
Nice boutique hotel with amazing rooms and service. The staff was really nice and made our stay wonderful. I will surely come back.
eshwar
eshwar, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2019
Best hotel of the honeymoon
This hotel was the best of our honeymoon. The staff were brilliant, the hotel was immaculate and it was the one place that actually does some of the small things to be that little bit more eco-friendly - e.g. glass bottles of filtered water versus 8 plastic bottles a day. The food was also the best we experienced on our trip, especially the seafood/sushi.
Kieran
Kieran, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2019
The food was amazing. Service great, room wonderful
Taylor
Taylor, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2019
The property is super nice looking, designed in a minimalistic decoration, staff is amazing - gentle and super attentive with great service. The pool was nice overlooking the ocean. The rooms were big and nice overlooking the pool and the ocean. I had a wonderful time
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3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2019
I’m not sure where to start. AMAZING! Pure bliss. The staff were amazing, location is right on the beach. FOOD (omg!), proper 5 start quality. The ingredients are locally sourced, the chef has worked at some of the top restaurants in London. Presentation was amazing. We could not fault the service, it’s obvious the staff have been trained professionally. The owner is such a sweetheart and really looked after us. This place is somewhere you can really unwind. The view from the rooms was breathtaking. The sunset from the rooftop was perfect. Perfect in every way.
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1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2019
Great location - the beach is very relaxing. Staff is extremely friendly.