Located near the train station, Riviera Resort offers a tranquil oasis with a poolside bar, soothing garden views, and rejuvenating spa treatments. Unwind by the outdoor pool or keep active at the playground; previous guests have praised this relaxing retreat.
New Dutch Bar Road, Kallady, Manmunai North, Eastern Province, 30000
What's nearby
Tiruchendur Murugan Alayam Temple - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Kallady Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Gayathree Cultural centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
St Sebastian’s Church - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Batticaloa Market - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Restaurants
Pizza Hut - 5 min drive
Mandalas - 5 min drive
KFC - 5 min drive
Hotel East Lagoon - 5 min drive
tomato restaurant - 4 min drive
About this property
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Playground
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 2 to 10 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Riviera Resort Batticaloa
Riviera Batticaloa
Riviera Hotel Batticaloa
Riviera Resort Hotel
Riviera Resort Manmunai North
Riviera Resort Hotel Manmunai North
Frequently asked questions
Does Riviera Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riviera Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Riviera Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Riviera Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riviera Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riviera Resort?
You can check in starting at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Riviera Resort and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Riviera Resort also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Riviera Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Riviera Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around Riviera Resort like?
Riviera Resort is a short 8-minute walk from Tiruchendur Murugan Alayam Temple and 9 minutes' walk from Kallady Beach.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
The staff went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable. The food was so good, I stayed an extra day.
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 19, 2025
We had a good stay at Riviera, good location, away from the busy roads, very good for walking, particularly in the nearby beach. The room was fine, good outside veranda, bed and towels good. The restaurant was excellent, very good, probably the best restaurant in the area. Food is made to order, fresh and of a very high standard, wide and varied choice. Go for an early walk on the beach and watch the local fisherman, interesting.
JOHN
JOHN, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
From the greetings on arrival to the moment of departure, the staff and owners were only too happy to assist us.
If you are looking for a place to relax and hang by the pool or walk down laneways for 10 minutes to a great swimming beach, this place is just great to wind down from the usual tourist trails.
The grounds surrounding our accommodation had lots of wildlife, squirrels, geese and even some resident eagles in the coconut palms.. For western travellers, it's handy to know that they have reasonable bar with cold beer and glasses too..A tuk tuk into town is only 5 minutes when you want to see some of the sights such as the Dutch fort.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Everything was perfect. The bathrooms were clean, odorless, and good sized with a strong shower. The AC worked really well without being noisy. Meal options were great, high quality dishes made to order - so take care to order at least one hour before you want to eat. The property was so spacious with lots of shady spots to sit by the water. All the staff were incredibly helpful, like they ordered tuktuks for my aunt and I, and the tuktuks came very promptly. We were picked up to go to the railway station at 5:30 AM sharp. From an American perspective the prices of room and meals were all a fantastic deal. I also appreciated the universal charger in the room, which worked for my US plugs. The hotel is nice in that it doesn't feel overly touristy or ostentatious. It's a bit low key but immaculately clean and well-managed. Was interesting to also see the manager's model train set for a nominal fee, check it out on a rainy day esp. if you have kids. I would add, lastly, that the restaurant went to great lengths to accommodate my family member's request for low salt versions of all meals.
Indran
Indran, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 21, 2025
Expensive for what you get. Especially wouldn’t recommend the shipping container rooms.
Ashwin
Ashwin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2023
Cheap resort besides a lake/beach.
subramaniam
subramaniam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2023
This place is like a mini centre parcs for space. Equivalent size of 6x football pitches. Pool is large, clean and excellent. Good location.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 16, 2025
It’s my household staple. Not the most cleanest nor modern but it serves the purpose for my visits.
Balarajan
Balarajan, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 5, 2025
Bathroom was very dirty very little hot water toilets are very dirty. The staff is not helpful. no kettle in the room, no coffee in the room I would not advise anyone to stay there not good at all
Ravi
Ravi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 12, 2020
Great place to stay
Great place. We’ve stayed here several times now. Good food, friendly service.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 9, 2020
View from the hotel was beautiful with lagoon and sun set. Wold have preferred bed side tables. They made a tasty ginger tea fo me.
Grace
Grace, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2020
Homely cottage style apartments in shaded garden setting.
WiFi connection was poor
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2019
The place gave you all the experience of the jungle but was clean and safe. I loved it! Not to mention the food was absolutely delicious.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2019
Eco-vänlig resort med läge vid lagun, sandstrand i närheten. Rymligt område med många hängmattor och soffor med utsikt över lagunen. Bra simbassäng. Området något slitet, men charmigt. Vänlig och hjälpsam personal.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2019
Amazing place. Such professional staff, huge property with attractive pool and long lagoon front full of hammocks and tables to watch the fishermen at sunset. Very good food. Wide range of rooms in different style bungalows spread out through the property (very quiet). Very clean (inside the rooms, the lobby/dining area and even the sand/ground throughout the property. 15 minute walk through alleys of friendly neighborhood to long, deserted beach. Environmentally friendly management of the resort. I can't say enough positive things about the friendliness, helpfulness, and professionalism of the staff... feels like 4 star resort at 2 star rates
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2019
Posto tranquillo, Camera spaziosa personale cortese.
Cristina
Cristina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 3, 2018
oasis near the city
the location is great , close to town ,acres along the river ,a pool & choice of cabins. service is friendly & helpful .Resturant has a choice of food however they prefer advanced bookings for better service
william
william, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2018
beautiful historic spot
This is a really nice hotel! It's listed on 'top ten things to do in Batti' as a place to have gin and tonic under the canopy sitting over the lagoon, and I can see why. The property was beautiful and well maintained, the pool was immaculate. I only ate the Sri Lankan food but it was delicious.
My only complaint is the bed was extremely uncomfortable, and I left with a sore back, but if you're made of stern stuff it's completely the right place to stay in Batticaloa!
Stephanie
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2018
Udfra billederne får man fornemmelsen af at være tæt på stranden. Det var en lagoon med krokodiller. Værelset var mørkt og dystert. Maden var god og hjælpsom personale
Flemming Max
Flemming Max, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2018
Riviera Resort
Very pleasant extensive grounds with good swimming pool albeit a bit of a hike from our room (300m). Beautiful views of the lagoon and the hotel has lots of information about the area. The food pricing is tedious. Instead of including the price of a curry with 3 or 4 side vegetable curries each dish is separately priced which bumps the cost up. We had the good inclusive breakfast but if you don't, each item down to per slice of toast is separately priced! However, the room was excellent value for money and we wished we'd stayed here longer.
Richard
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2017
Great place with friendly and really helpful staff, clean pool and room were also really nice and basic :) Love this place!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2017
Würde ich uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
Ein Traum unter Palmen. Tolle Anlage, nettes Personal und ein großartiger Pool mit Blick auf die Lagune. Dazu noch tolles Essen im Restaurant. Unbedingt die Hoppers probieren!
Christoph
Christoph, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2017
Homely, nice pool. And beautiful lagoon view.
Over all good. Enjoyed the view. Pleasant staffs. Felt homely. Kids enjoyed the pool. Kids friendly.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2017
Good but expensive breakfast not included in the room price.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2017
Charming resort on a budget
Great pool and location. Big room with a great shower though we encountered a frog because of a loosely fitted pipe.
The spacious grounds are well kept and you can enjoy some time in a hammock overlooking the lagoon.
Minor gripes are loud music at the otherwise good restaurant and the much too expensive laundry service.