Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel

$$$$||View on mapHikkaduwa, Sri Lanka870, Thirangama Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, 80240|
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Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel
870, Thirangama Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, 80240·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Cleanliness9.8
Comfort9.8
Staff9.8
Facilities9.6
Location9.5
Who stays here
Couples51%
Families25%
Groups13%
Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Cleanliness9.8
Comfort9.8
Staff9.8
Facilities9.6
Location9.5
Who stays here
Couples51%
Families25%
Groups13%
Solo11%

5-star beachfront design hotel in Hikkaduwa with Sri Lanka's first rooftop Japanese restaurant

Accommodations & Design

Riff Hikkaduwa is the first design hotel in Hikkaduwa, built with contemporary architecture and interiors finished to global standards. Each deluxe double room with sea view includes a private balcony overlooking the Indian Ocean, a seating area, and a rainfall shower. The hotel also offers junior suites and a presidential suite, with multiple bedroom configurations available for families or groups.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

Guests dine on dishes created by an award-winning team of chefs who specialize in both international and local cuisine. The à la carte menu at the ground-floor restaurant features Sri Lankan curries, seafood, and continental options, while the True Blue rooftop restaurant serves Japanese cuisine such as sushi and sashimi. A pool bar offers drinks and light meals, and the hotel can arrange special diet menus upon request.

Wellness & Recreation

The hotel's salt-water infinity pool stretches toward the beach, providing a pool with view and a swim-up bar. The on-site wellness area includes a sauna, spa lounge, and treatment rooms where guests can book Balinese massages, body scrubs, wraps, and facials. A 24-hour fitness center is equipped with modern exercise machines, and yoga classes are offered regularly.

Location & Local Activities

Riff Hikkaduwa sits directly on the beach, 2 km from Hikkaduwa Coral Reef and a short walk from local markets and ancient monuments. The hotel organizes cycling tours and cooking classes for guests who want to explore the area or learn Sri Lankan recipes. A paid airport shuttle service connects to Ratmalana International Airport, 81 km away.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, concierge service, and a business center with fax and photocopying. Spa treatments are delivered by Balinese therapists, and the spa offers packages for couples, including body treatments and foot massages. Wheelchair-accessible rooms, tactile signs, and grab rails in bathrooms ensure the property is usable by guests with limited mobility.

  • First design hotel in Hikkaduwa with contemporary architecture
  • Salt-water infinity pool with ocean views
  • Rooftop bar (True Blue) with Japanese cuisine & sunset views
  • Award-winning chefs specializing in gourmet dining
  • Spa with sauna, Balinese massages & wellness packages
  • Cycling tours & cooking classes available on-site
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Norwegian, Russian
Building
Number of rooms:32
Former name
riff hikkaduwa - level 1 safe & secure
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Rooms and availability

Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Ocean view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 99 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.6 km
✈️ Distance to airport 30.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Koggala, KCT

Location

870, Thirangama Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, 80240
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870, Thirangama Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, 80240
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870, Thirangama Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, 80240
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Reviews of Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel

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FAQ about Riff Hikkaduwa

What are the top attractions to visit while staying at the Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel?
Coral Sanctuary as well as Tsunami Honganji Vihara are among the top-rated landmarks accessible within 15 and 10 minutes drive from the Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel respectively.
Which airport is the closest to the 5-star Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel?
The closest airport to the 5-star Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel is Koggala airport (35 km) and it is reachable with a 38-minute drive.
Does Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle is one of the services offered by Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
Does the hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, the hotel offers a free private car park on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at the Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel?
Unfortunately, the Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel doesn't have on-site restaurants, but there is a variety of dining venues just outside the property - visit café Salty Swamis Cafe & Surf Shop (50 meters) for the taste of fusion cuisine or Bookworm Library Restaurant (50 meters), which is popular for its Sri Lankan dishes.
Can I have breakfast at the 5-star Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 5-star Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel?
Guests of Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What payment methods are available in Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel?
At Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What room types are available at the Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel?
Deluxe Double Room, Junior Suite, and King Suite are among the room types available at the Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel?
All rooms of Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel feature a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making equipment as well as an individual safe, some of them boast private bathrooms along with hairdryers and dressing gowns.
Is Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, wheelchair access and rooms with accessible facilities are provided at Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel for guests with special needs.
Which facilities are available in the hotel?
The hotel features an impressive score of 9.7 for its facilities, which include luggage storage and a restaurant as well as currency exchange and a lift.
What spa facilities does Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel offer?
At a wellness area and a spa lounge featured at Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure. Additionally, a treatment room and sauna facilities are offered on-site.
Is there a swimming pool in the Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel?
Yes, the Riff Hikkaduwa Hotel features a saltwater swimming pool.
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