Hotel Riu Sri Lanka

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Наиля

Level 5 Local Expert

Great hotel. The food is delicious, varied, and you can have a spicy or European version. It's worth writing about ice cream in separate words how delicious it is, especially pistachio! The rooms are clean with pool and ocean views.

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Денис Филиппов

Level 14 Local Expert

We had a family vacation there in December, and we really enjoyed it. The hotel is one of the best in Sri Lanka! A variety of food and service for a solid 5. The room was clean and everything was working properly. We stayed for 10 days and were satisfied.

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667807 Ляпина

Level 6 Local Expert

The hotel fully corresponds to the declared star rating. The rooms are large, they clean efficiently, and the food is a solid five. I would like to mention the staff separately. Polite, friendly and do their job well..This is a credit to management.Well done. The disadvantages are that at the entrance to the beach there is a crowd of set-top boxes of tuktukers and their vehicles, as well as merchants, from whom it is difficult to get rid of, this spoils the feeling of relaxation.

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Катерина Фёдорова

Level 15 Local Expert

Super hotel! Level, service, food, animation! Everything is fine, there's nothing to complain about! A few basslines. There is a separate one for adults only, children are not allowed! The beach is huge, long, clean and beautiful! The sunsets are incredible. The only negative is strong waves - you can't swim more often. The hotel's bar was open 24/7, and there was a disco club. There are also themed performances and live music every evening. Cleaning for 5. In general, I recommend

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Анна Литвинова

Level 5 Local Expert

The hotel is positioned at 5*, but in normal countries it is a good 4. The food is questionable, but after traveling around the island we realized that she is the best on the island. They don't know how to cook meat, but there are always shrimp, squid, octopus. There are a lot of fresh delicious fruits, it works according to the buffet system, so you can always find something for yourself, the choice is good, the food is taken out on time. Alcohol is local, you can drink it, but I drank mostly in cocktails. Room cleaning is at the highest level. But if you need new brushes/paste, you need to beg. The territory is not large, but beautiful and well maintained, there are several pools and there is a pool with a bar for adults There was an unpleasant situation with the bartender, who decided that I was bored and I needed a boy for entertainment. Although I didn't say anything like that and I was with my husband almost all the time! When it went beyond all bounds, I turned to the administrator with the problem, they asked me to point a finger at him when I saw him again, but for the rest of the week I didn't see him anymore.

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Коченова Юлия

Level 8 Local Expert

It is a wonderful hotel for Sri Lanka. Nice clean rooms, food for every taste, both European and local. The well-maintained territory has a very wide and beautiful coastline.

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ALEXANDR

Level 7 Local Expert

Great hotel, we were a great company, we liked everything, Helpful staff Diverse cuisine Several different pools Children's pool with mountains In general, everything is for relaxation

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Ангелина Н.

Level 10 Local Expert

Food for 4 Purity 5 The rooms are cold and damp, I liked the hotel, the alcohol is excellent, since I do not eat meat, there was little choice of fish and seafood, I really liked the Ala maps. It is very convenient with children

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Ирина Пар

Level 4 Local Expert

Great hotel. We liked it. Good level of service, delicious food and drinks. The staff is friendly. There are animals on the territory: chipmunks, monitor lizards. Monkeys also came one day 😁

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Егор Шалин

Level 8 Local Expert

Great hotel, delicious food, all inclusive, delicious buffet, strong waves on the sea, but I like it, the pool is good, the food is delicious in the restaurants in the evening.

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Рустем Хазиев

Level 12 Local Expert

Someone says, "Oh, Sri Lanka, brown water, orange sand" - is that a bad thing?, the sea with such waves - you haven't been out of the water for 11 days, in other countries you go into the water for 5 minutes at most. RIU is a great place. In general, if it is possible to choose a RIU network, do I always do this? I've been in it in Mexico, the Maldives, and 100 points everywhere. Nice, big beach. The waves are 1.5 meters high

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Константин Фpишберг

Level 20 Local Expert

A good hotel, it's better to duplicate all the wishlist such as an iron and a bathrobe, etc. in the hotel's application, the staff sometimes forgets)) the cuisine is varied and good.

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Алексей Ч.

Level 4 Local Expert

This is the third RIU where we rest. It doesn't pull 5 stars. It's cooler in Dubai with 4 stars. But the brand of the network keeps the level. There is no private beach. Although there are no locals on public transport. However, there is a group of merchants and gray travel agents all the time. Thank God both of them are not particularly annoying. If problems arise, they are solved. But instead of the promised ten minutes, it may take two hours. You may forget to put towels in the room when cleaning. The menu in the restaurant is varied, but it is far from the Mexican RIU. Although all these are small things that are interrupted by the general philosophy of RIU. The rest was a success. Next, we plan to relax in hotels of this chain

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Павел Лыгин

Level 15 Local Expert

Super hotel! Definitely recommended! The beach and the area are a complete delight. The restaurant and the food are above all praise, both in terms of quality and assortment

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Таисия

Level 3 Local Expert

The first time my husband and I were in Sri Lanka, from 03/17/2025 to 03/27/2025 at the Rio Hotel, we are from Moscow. Great hotel! There are just no words👍👌The food, the service, the animation, the tuk-tukur team, near the hotel - Anu, Kuma and Candu - better, it was the best vacation of our lives! There are simply no words to convey all the emotions! I highly recommend it

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o x

Level 15 Local Expert

It's a lovely hotel. The cleanest room cleaning I've ever seen. Courteous staff, delicious and varied dishes. There are not very diverse cocktails and alcohol, but in general, you can find "your own" here) Swimming in the ocean will not work, please note. In the pools, yes!

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алиса голубина

Level 3 Local Expert

A very good hotel, I had a family vacation there , the staff is very kind and responsive, responds quickly to questions from guests, food for different tastes, I would come here again!

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Ирина Ник

Level 6 Local Expert

A wonderful hotel! Excellent food, friendly staff! If you are going to Sri Lanka for a vacation, the best place to stay is Riu!

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Дарья Трофимова

Level 6 Local Expert

The hotel is generally excellent. When I asked for flute white coffee in the lobby, the barista Googled what it was, but did 💜 The food was rich sometimes and the choice of dishes does not pull 5* The staff is excellent and friendly. It was strange to me that when cleaning the room, they carefully rearranged all my jars with a bunch of skin care products and wiped the dust under them. This was not done in Turkish resorts :(

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Амалия Королева

Level 14 Local Expert

The Riu Hotel in Sri Lanka is considered the best, with an all-inclusive system. There are several pools here. There is a children's playground with slides, there are for active sports. And the usual pools. Pool bar. Access to the beach. All beaches are municipal, but on the territory of the hotel as close as possible to the beach there are sun loungers under palm trees. And it is comfortable to walk to the ocean from them. Clean, calm. Security at all entrances/exits. Spa salon. They offer massages, manicures, pedicures. The sauna and Jacuzzi are available free of charge. A gym with exercise equipment. Animation in the evenings, until 23.00 The food is really "all inclusive". First breakfast, second breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are snacks in between. The burger joint is open at night. It's hard to stay hungry. They cook delicious. There is food of Indian cuisine, a lot of spices, it is marked)) a lot of seafood, any meat - pork, chicken, beef. Vegetable puree soups are delicious. Children are always happy to have French fries and sausages. Fruits, desserts. Everything is there. For lunch and dinner, wine, champagne. There are delicious cocktails in the bars. It's clean enough. They clean it well.

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Кристина Адерихина

Level 3 Local Expert

We stayed at this hotel 2 times, we really liked the service , attentive, polite and friendly staff , delicious and varied food, several swimming pools, there is also a separate pool for adults, a lot of wildlife on site, a very beautiful clean area, daily thorough room cleaning, replenishment of the minibar every two days. There is a large beach where there are practically no outsiders, and there are many local guides on the beach. Their prices are cheaper and the conditions are better than taking guided tours from your tour operator. If you contact the locals for excursions, feel free to contact Buti +94 76 564 1403 That now, that 3 years ago, we only go with him He speaks Russian well, takes you to the most interesting places, always treats his tourists with care, and can also take the most beautiful photos of you. For unforgettable excursions to him, feel free to write)

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Ольга Харская

Level 17 Local Expert

We stayed at this hotel at the end of October 2023. I really liked the hotel itself. Everything is clean and tidy. The room is cleaned every day. Replenishment of the minibar, every other day. The food is good. But only breakfast, lunch and dinner, no snacks and food in bars between these meals, only drinks from 10.30 am. The animation is working, well done, they are trying. The pools are warm, there are plenty of free sun beds. The beach at the hotel is choppy, the waves are constantly. The exchange rate at the hotel is favorable, but it is most profitable at the airport. There are no restaurants and bars in the pancake hotel, you need to go somewhere. And so everything is fine, beautiful and comfortable.

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Катерина Ч

Level 14 Local Expert

This is a chain hotel according to the standard of the network. We were out of season - the ocean is stormy, but you can not jump a lot on the waves. There are pools one long for swimming. The food is quite varied, but not 5 closer to 4+.

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Надежда Тануркова

Level 6 Local Expert

In general, I liked everything. The food is varied, at first it was confusing that tomatoes and fruits (not all) they are not ripe, I saw what they have for sale in stores and realized that they are even very ripe in this hotel)) We had a rest in early January, the waves are big, we can't swim. There is a bay not far away, we went there to swim, It takes 5 minutes to go. The rooms are normal, the staff is good. There is mold on the balcony sometimes, but they are constantly painting something, with such humidity they probably won't have time to keep everything perfect. 3 swimming pools, I liked that there is a separate pool with a bar for adults, children swim separately. We were without children, this is a big plus for us.

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Юлия Правда

Level 7 Local Expert

Stay at this hotel for 5+. The staff is very friendly, the rooms are spacious and clean, the food and drinks are varied and delicious. And the most important thing is the ocean. He is dangerous and beautiful at the same time. Of course, we swam in it all the time, but the reverse current is very treacherous, we must be careful. But it's solvable. On a tuk tuk, here at the exit from the hotel to the beach, they are always waiting for you, for 300 rupees one way (about 100 rubles) you will be taken away in 5 minutes, where the ocean is much calmer. Also, walk along the beach for 20-25 minutes. In general, this hotel will not be boring.

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Александр

Level 15 Local Expert

We went on vacation with our family, we were in Sri Lanka for the first time. We liked the hotel, we were with the children, the food is excellent, there is something to choose from. Excellent ocean and nature as it should be, monitor lizards and chipmunks, a chameleon and even monkeys ran through the hotel.🤣

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Елена П.

Level 12 Local Expert

Indeed, the hotel deserves five stars. We were at this hotel from December 4 to December 13, 2023. A very beautiful and clean hotel with a beautiful and well-maintained territory, with pools for different needs. One pool with bars on water and on land, the second for water games and aqua aerobics, the third is 50 meters long and comfortable to swim in, and the fourth is for toddlers with mini slides. The territory is compact, but everything is thought out to the smallest detail. There are a lot of sun beds near the pools and under the palm trees at the exit to the ocean. Security guards keep your peace of mind. The staff is friendly and always ready to help you. Room cleaning is on top. They cleaned every day, carried out wet cleaning and made compliments in the form of bunnies, snakes and other animals from towels. It's almost like Turkey, but they're not spoilt for tips. Leave it, leave it, no, no. But everyone wants to earn extra money, so they try to do their job for all ten. In the restaurant you will not stay hungry and you will always find something to your taste from the food. The waiters are always ready to offer you beer, champagne or red or white wine in the restaurant. And if you like something stronger, you can take it yourself at the bar and bring it with you. No one scolds or expels you. In general, everything is included so included. You can not take only food from the restaurant to the rooms. And so I don't want to eat and drink. Entertainment programs are just an ENCORE and every day without repetitions. The artists are trying, well done. Then live music and dancing. You definitely won't be bored until 11 p.m., and then everyone entertains themselves as much as they can. Basically, a new flight with Russians arrived every day and every day until late, songs in the styles of Tender May or Earthlings with cries of: Russia, Russia, Russia were heard. In general, it's all about patriotism. As for the most basic thing for which many people fly far away, it's the ocean and gentle waves...You definitely won't have to buy it near the hotel. Well, if only near the shore to fight the waves a couple of times upon arrival. Very large and swirling waves. But Tuk-tuks are standing by the exit from the hotel to the beach to help you. Well done guys. What would we do without you!!! Stock up on two dollars a day and after two km you will find yourself in a paradise without waves. You will be taken there by tuk tuk and will be met at the desired time and taken back. In truth, a heavenly pleasure awaits you there!!! Once, for the sake of activity, we decided to walk to this place on our own. Believe me, walking in the heat and even on the sand where your feet fall through is still a kind of sport. You'd better spend this time swimming in the most beautiful body of water like the Indian Ocean. Yes, don't burn like us!!!The sun is very active and it is better to swim in protective clothing. Oils and creams don't help much. And don't forget about the headdress. As for the excursions...Do not be afraid to communicate with the guys behind the fence where the tuk Tuks are standing. We took an individual tour from them. Here is the phone number of one of them:+94 77 707 2608 (Kamal). There is a whatsapp. There are also Russian-speaking guys who will provide you with unforgettable impressions and take you around the island in a private business class car. Just keep in mind that all excursions from the city of Akhungala are very far away. More time will be spent on the road. You can also have fun and relax by doing a Lankan massage even if you are burned. The guys behind the fence will arrange everything for you. Are you still in doubt? Yes, this is the best and only hotel on the whole island with such service, animation and all inclusive!!!

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Василий П.

Level 3 Local Expert

Excellent hotel, staff, cuisine, service, many restaurants. There are two disadvantages, it's the air conditioning system in the rooms, it's too cold, it can't be made warmer. There is only one way out, turn it off and do not go out on the balcony, as the entire room is immediately covered with moisture due to humidity. Well, the ocean was not calm at the end of September, I had to go swimming 15 km away.

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Инкогнито 1203

Level 5 Local Expert

Everything is beautiful, lots of impressions! There are swimming pools, the view is great, animals are made every day on a bed of towels. The kitchen. Excursions Wow!!! 1. We went to turtle island (real turtles of huge size swim 😍😍😍 You can ride every year.. 🔥❤️🔥🔥😍🔥❤️🔥❤️. But there are also disadvantages, such as: 1. Concerts are suitable in the evenings- (to be honest, they are not very good) 2. The sea near the hotel is TERRIBLE!!!! 😰 I almost drowned in it! Because of this, we had to go to another place every day to swim.

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tatyanafomicheva79

Level 8 Local Expert

A wonderful hotel on the shores of the Indian Ocean. However, you can not swim in front of the hotel, there is a very strong wave. You can take a tuk tuk to the bay, where you can swim safely without strong waves. The hotel operates on an all-inclusive basis. Great food, drinks throughout the day at the bar and in the restaurant. Cleaning of rooms for 5+. We have never seen such cleanliness.

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Allexx 96

Level 7 Local Expert

Nice hotel, good cuisine. friendly staff. Walking along the shore. A cyclone with rain came and the disadvantages appeared - it was cool and damp in the room, the umbrellas at the reception immediately ran out, there were no empty seats in the bars, since there was absolutely nothing to do

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Елена Аугуцевич

Level 6 Local Expert

Good hotel + excellent food. Yes, of course, if you need a bathrobe + slippers + 5 towels, then this is not the case, during the period of full occupancy of the hotel, we were in their new year. But good cleaning, always bottled water in the room, juices. Polite staff! I recommend it!!!

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Сергей

Level 24 Local Expert

A great hotel with a small territory on the first line. All meals are included. They served crab in curry sauce, shrimp almost every day, cheese with mold, red fish for breakfast. Spanish wines and sparkling wine canteens. A lagoon without strong waves is 20 minutes walking distance to the left of the hotel. There is also a small lagoon to the right, but you won't find it right away. Buy a coconut nearby and ask to see it. It's great that there is a large Outdoor area (for the elderly only) with a pool bar and plenty of staff. You lie by the pool and see the waves of the ocean. It takes 2.5 hours to drive from the airport. I recommend it!

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Боровиков Евгений

Level 9 Local Expert

We had a rest in February 2024. I really liked the hotel!!! Everything is cool... food, alcohol... good quality and as much as you want, beach, rooms.. despite the fact that Russians are settled in certain places on a hike) with a view of the roof... It's still clean and cool.. cleaning, refilling the bar every day! The hotel is large, there are many foreigners.. Germans, Poles, etc. approximately half of Russians!!!) There is no politics!!! Everyone is relaxing, getting high!!! We didn't swim in the ocean in front of the hotel.. We left for the lagoon, on the left... You can see her! We walked a couple of times... only the legs get tired from the unaccustomed.. On the sand!!! The views are gorgeous!!! You're walking away from the hotel.. 100-200 meters and deserted clean beaches!!!) The ocean!!!) This is not the sea.. ) heat, humidity.. I don't like it, but I liked it in Sri Lanka!!! One small minus))) the staff does not know Russian from the word at all... of course, with the exception of bars))) the guys learn fast there) annoying taxi drivers on tuk tuks) they will take them to the lagoon for $ 2, but you need to look after them, they can take them to their own shops without asking) you can not take money at all) they changed $ 300 for local money) 90 thousand Tugrikov... then they didn't know where to spend it.. the store at the hotel has collected T-shirts and all sorts of souvenirs) I recommend the hotel!!! Expensive of course!!! And what to do)))

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Svetlana Shepeleva

Level 4 Local Expert

We stayed at the hotel in April, we really enjoyed it! The hotel is excellent, clean, beautiful and well-maintained territory, 3 swimming pools. Very good food for every taste, every day there were seafood, fish, meat of various types, a variety of fruits and desserts. Excellent service, daily and high-quality cleaning. There are waves in the ocean at the hotel, it's nice to jump in them, we went by tuk-tuk to the lagoon for swimming

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Людмила С.

Level 4 Local Expert

The standard Riu is focused on the mass market, the food is good, the service is average, the sea next to the hotel leaves much to be desired, the wave is quite serious, few people will venture in. I'm betting a solid four. Would I return to this hotel a second time? No 🙂↔️

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Ольга С.

Level 10 Local Expert

A wonderful hotel! The food (for SHL) is great. There are practically no spicy dishes. The staff is the same, everyone speaks English, the cleaning is excellent. The beach is clean, sun beds are available near the beach and by the pools are always available. You can always swim across the waves and swim in peace, or you can jump on the waves. The fresh fruits are strange, but the coffee is Arabica)

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GZ Design BN

Level 9 Local Expert

The hotel is cool. But 80% of the public are over 60. The food is monotonous, the alcohol is normal, but local bartenders do not know how to make cocktails. The territory is great but small. The quality of service at the hotel is 5! The animation is the same every 3-4 days. In general, in order to fly in the pool, drink beer and sleep soundly and comfortably, this is the very hotel. For those who like to hang out and go on excursions, it is better to choose something else (because it takes an average of 4-5 hours to go on an excursion in one direction)

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Ольга

Level 7 Local Expert

A super hotel! Super nutrition! There was not enough calm ocean for a paradise vacation, but here are the peculiarities of the coast. The room is always clean, and the restaurant service is also commendable.

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Ольга Г.

Level 2 Local Expert

The hotel is nice, the food is delicious The restaurants in Alaska are very decent! But!!!!! The waves ruined the whole impression of the holiday , because they are there all year round . A hotel of this level could have made breakwaters . We had a vacation in December , but they told us the waves were there all year round . It was sad to be near the ocean and never take a dip . A tourist almost drowned in front of us .

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Наталья К.

Level 3 Local Expert

The food is very tasty and varied, a good entertainment program, friendly staff, cleaned every day, quickly responded to all requests. It's a very cool hotel!

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Елена Демкина

Level 11 Local Expert

I've been to this hotel again this year. I really like everything!!! The kitchen is beyond praise, the staff is friendly, the rooms are clean!! ) without creeping insects)., it is very good that 3 separate pools (for adults, for families with children and for sports) . The only thing is that the ocean is not calm and you have to go to another place to swim. But only 1 dollar and 5 minutes drive!!

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Ольга Геннадьевна Волкова

Level 9 Local Expert

We vacationed here with a friend in early December 2023. We are very satisfied with the service and food👍 In the evenings, we were pleased with the colorful show programs. We spent all days on the beach, except for going on excursions. If you had to go somewhere during the day, then local guys who hang out on the beach and offer tuk tuk rides always came to the rescue. Special thanks to Bootie👍 He's a great guy, speaks a little Russian, knows English. Overall, I highly recommend the hotel. The territory is small, but everywhere is greenery, clean, well-groomed, friendly staff. Any requests were fulfilled quickly and efficiently. The hotel has two shops, I was pleased that the prices in it are lower than in the shops on the street, which is very unusual))

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Мария Таубес

Level 7 Local Expert

My favorite hotel in Sri Lanka. It is beautiful, delicious and excellent service. The rooms are large. Cleaning is daily. The ocean is wonderful. There are recreation areas for children. And an adult separately. Daily evening entertainment. Lovely sparkling wine. The rest of the alcohol is also very high quality.

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Вячеслав Новиков

Level 9 Local Expert

A wonderful hotel, delicious food, daily cleaning, everything is clean and very cozy, friendly staff, the only thing is that the ocean is very often violent, otherwise I was delighted

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Лидия Дмитриева

Level 11 Local Expert

An excellent all-inclusive hotel, excellent service, rooms are cleaned every day, the bar is replenished on time, meals, cocktails, everything is delicious and for every taste. The ocean is within walking distance, different entertainment programs every day, excursions for every taste. The beach is sandy, the bottom is sandy, swimming is not very pleasant, shallow and a strong wave. For swimming, you can take a tuk tuk to the lagoon. Three swimming pools, large, clean, free towels, sunbeds without a fight, there is enough for everyone. I didn't like that we checked in only after 15.00. the rest is all on a solid five.

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Валерия Король

Level 9 Local Expert

A magnificent hotel, a large and spacious territory, very clean everywhere, the staff is responsive and friendly. Special thanks for the infinity pool for adults only) Everything is great for food, a huge selection and everything is very tasty! Thank you very much for the rest! I heartily recommend this hotel!

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Вита Даньо

Level 12 Local Expert

Great hotel. A wonderful vacation. Good cuisine. We love the Riu network. This is not the first time we have rested in hotels of this chain . Always predictably wonderful cuisine . You relax so much from the good service at the hotel that you don 't want to leave . The hotel does everything so that tourists do not get bored, animation, sports, evening programs, excursions. Thanks to everyone who made our vacation wonderful!!!

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Арина Борисенко

Level 5 Local Expert

It is a decent hotel for a comfortable stay in Sri Lanka. The hotel has a small but well-maintained territory, very friendly staff who promptly solves the guests' questions. The table is very diverse, there are 2 Ala-kart restaurants on site. The rooms are spacious enough, the cleaning is timely and high-quality. The star was removed for the lack of organization of the swimming area, as the hotel is adjacent to a public beach. It is very clean, a great place to relax, but I would like a more safely organized swimming area

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Азим Рзаев

Level 11 Local Expert

Great hotel, great ocean, great staff. The service is at a height, the pools are at a height. There is a swimming pool for adults only, for those who came in two. There is a lot of food and a variety, and even if you are late, you will come half an hour before closing time. Great Ala carte restaurants. You can visit as much as you want. Recording via the app.

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