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Riff Hikkaduwa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Restaurant
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Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Design Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service

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870 Colombo - Galle Main Road, Hikkaduwa, Southern, 80240
  • Narigama Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hikkaduwa Coral Reef
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hikkaduwa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Design Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Thiranagama

A luxury stay in Hikkaduwa awaits you at Riff Hikkaduwa. You'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Hikkaduwa Coral Reef and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Hikkaduwa National Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The hotel's own poolside bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and gym. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Hikkaduwa hotel include Hikkaduwa Beach and Dutch Reformed Church.

What's nearby

  • Narigama Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hikkaduwa Coral Reef - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hikkaduwa Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hikkaduwa National Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Galle Fort - 20 min drive - 19.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jungle & Mingle - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Den Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Funky de Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Neevana - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Riff Hikkaduwa

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Riff Hikkaduwa such as an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. This luxury hotel also offers a steam room, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Hikkaduwa hotel.

  • 01 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 04 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2018
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Riff Hikkaduwa offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riff Hikkaduwa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 55 (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 110
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 60 (from 4 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel
Riff Hotel
Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel
Riff Hikkaduwa Hikkaduwa
Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel Hikkaduwa

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Riff Hikkaduwa?

Yep, Riff Hikkaduwa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Riff Hikkaduwa?

Yep, Riff Hikkaduwa is a short 2-minute walk from Narigama Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Riff Hikkaduwa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Riff Hikkaduwa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Riff Hikkaduwa have a pool?

Riff Hikkaduwa has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6 AM to 9 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Riff Hikkaduwa?

Riff Hikkaduwa features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Riff Hikkaduwa a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riff Hikkaduwa.

Does Riff Hikkaduwa serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riff Hikkaduwa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riff Hikkaduwa?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Riff Hikkaduwa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Riff Hikkaduwa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Riff Hikkaduwa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

William

Property was so bad I didn’t check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay at a gorgeous hotel

We had an amazing time at Riff, nothing bad to say about the place. It was extremely comfortable with great service. A fab pool and direct access to the beach. The food was delicious in both the downstairs restaurant and the rooftop restaurant - especially the grilled seafood (lobster and prawns!) and the a la carte breakfast was fantastic. We loved having drinks on the rooftop at sunset every evening, with great views and live music. Felt very spoilt!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching-Lun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and great souvenir
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

maxine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous view

Beautiful clean beachfront hotel Japanese restaurant on top floor is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel on the beach.

Enjoyed our one night stay at this beach hotel. We had a lovely sea facing room with a balcony . Breakfast was buffet style and had a wide variety of food. The hotel has a small infinity pool and beach loungers with shade. We appreciated being able to order food and drink from the beach. The hotel has a gym and spa and friendly staff. Only slight downside, the hotel is a little out of the main town. Overall, a great place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New very nice hotel

New hotel looks and feels great. Nice staff. Gym could be bigger. They make out being sustainable with lots of carboard use but some of the cardboard is pointless and meant a tree was chopped down for nothing. Then inside the cardboard are plastic products in plastic non-recycleable wrapping. Beach front is great and can have a morning walk or jog along the sea
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manjula

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naiima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean facility, food was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUHUI

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Radhika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this hotel. Great service and atmosphere!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omawattie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waruna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean hotel, Design suites are beautiful. Overall stay was excellent, look forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible place to stay.

Incredible hospitality and beautiful place to stay. Very relaxing and lovely decor. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay. Great food, hotel and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019