8/6 River Side Garden, Sirimalwatta, Gunnapana, Lewella, Kandy, Central Province, 20270
What's nearby
Kandy Lake - 4 min drive
Temple of the Tooth - 4 min drive
Wales Park - 7 min drive
Kandy Clock Tower - 7 min drive
Royal Palace of Kandy - 8 min drive
Getting around
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 167 min drive
Kandy Railway Station - 20 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers - 8 min drive
Salgado Hotel & Bakery - 8 min drive
Hideout Lounge - 5 min drive
The Empire Café - 7 min drive
Cafe Aroma Inn - 8 min drive
About this property
Rivorich Residence
Located near a train station, Rivorich Residence is a great choice for a stay in Kandy. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out deck area, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
One child (8 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle within 20.00 km*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business center
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2005
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Deck area - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 per vehicle (one way)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 5 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 8.0 per night
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.
Also known as
Rivorich Residence B&B Kandy
Rivorich Residence Kandy
Rivorich Residence Kandy
Rivorich Residence Bed & breakfast
Rivorich Residence Bed & breakfast Kandy
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Rivorich Residence?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rivorich Residence?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Rivorich Residence?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rivorich Residence?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 5 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Rivorich Residence and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Rivorich Residence?
Yes, deck area offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Rivorich Residence like?
Rivorich Residence is located on the waterfront, a short 17-minute walk from Udawatta Kele Sanctuary.
Rivorich Residence Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 March 2020
Anstey Nomad in Kandy
Great hotel, quite location, friendly staff, modern, clean and spacious rooms.
The breakfast was very good and evening meals could be cooked to order.
I hope to return next time I visit Kandy.
ROBERT
ROBERT, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2019
We had a good time at Rivorich residence - The owner stayed late to check us in, and also gave us a lift back to town to get some food. The place is a little bit of of Kandy town centre, but worth staying at for the spacious clean rooms & nice big balconys.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 March 2019
Peaceful location
While the property was a little out of town , it had a nice quiet outlook over the river valley. Buses ran past the top of the driveway and tuk tuks plentiful. Being right in Kandy could be a bit noisy .The owner drove us into the train station when we left . Geeth ( the owner) and his assistant we're always available to assist on any way they could.
KEN
KEN, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2018
'Welcoming, peaceful and trust worthy’
Around a 25min Tuk-Tuk journey (400rupees) from Kandy station you will find the quiet Rivorich Hotel. Run by 2 very welcoming staff, the hotel is clean and a welcome relief from the busy city.
The rooms are fitted nicely, with clean towels and comfy beds and the all important air conditioning fan combo made for a comfortable night sleep.
Breakfast, included in the price, always filled us up for the day and was served at guests chosen time.
Top tips: the hotel manager is a great source of knowledge and truly cares for his guests. We were fortunate enough to hire him to drive us to some of the best sites such as Sigiriya and the surrounding temples. He was happy to let us roam and pick us up when needed. I'm not sure he can provide this service in peak times. However, asking his advice and whether he knows a trusted guide or driver will ensure you get a fair price.
Rob
Rob, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2017
Quiet getaway (for families) out of city
This is the place to stay if you are looking for a bit of quiet from the town of Kandy. This is a great place for a family stay. Spacious room with a balcony view of the river. Good wifi. We were a family of three, including a 3-year-old, and this was the perfect base for our exploration of Kandy. We woke up every morning and fell asleep every night to the sound of river, birds chirping, etc. Geeth and his wife were wonderful hosts. They gave us two options for breakfast - we had a "Western" breakfast the first day and opted for the Sri Lankan breakfast all other mornings. It was delicious. We also had dinner in one night and that was also wonderful. Again, the location is outside the main town -- about a 5-10 minute tuk tuk ride, which cost 350 Sri Lankan rupees.
Ethan
Ethan, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2017
Great hotel nice family atmosphere
Nice hotel close to river. We stayed there to watch the test match since it is close to there. Nice room and nice people.
Dilan
Dilan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 March 2017
Owner very nice and seviceminded and also gave free transport early in the morning
Nils
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
18 January 2017
Homely place but please avoid bad drivers
Our stay with Geeth’s family was pleasant and comfortable. Geeth also assigned Ruwan, a driver for our trip. Ruwan gave us bad experience, not limited to:
- taking his time to repair the van, not repaired prior to fetching us
- having his license confiscated multiple times,
- demanding more money for places which were already in our itinerary but citing no time, distance
- driving slowly, talking on the phone but saying google maps is inaccurate, traffic etc.
- shortening our itinerary but refusing to fetch us home on multiple nights. We took tuk tuk instead
- ushering us to e.g. elephant orphanage, spice garden where we think he gets commission, complaining when we decline as we found cheaper options e.g. central market
- refusing to follow our pre-agreed early night drive from Ella to Galle (citing elephants on the road despite the electric fence) at the risk of cancelling our accommodation in Galle and additional costs in Ella
- claiming van rental was 5 days instead of 6, despite having the receipt. We forfeited the money already paid and forked out extra cash to replace van and driver.
- demanding money after a friend left his valuables in the van. Prior to that, he lied until we mentioned cctv footage
- Privately disturbing a female friend via messages and phonecalls
He complained we underpaid him but his actions made the rental we paid not worth it!!!
Hence, please decline a driver named Ruwan who may also liaise with other hotels in Kandy.
Devi
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 January 2017
A must-come resisdence
Was a great experience. The couple managing the residence are awesome..their 2 kids are sooooo helpful...accompanied us to the river.
Pryanka
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 December 2016
Great family run small hotel
A lovely little hotel with an ultra welcoming family, great river views and comfy rooms. Would definately reconmend. It is a short drive out of town which means it is far quiter than the city centre but perhaps a tad less convenient for those who don't have transport.
Peter
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 December 2016
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2016
Great value and exceptional service
Had a great stay and can't say enough about the owners attention to service and ensuring my stay was enjoyable. Everything was great; room was perfectly clean, well appointed and quiet, both dinner and breakfast meals were excellent. Owner even provided me some aspirin and decongestant when he noticed I had a little cold. Very attentive. I really enjoyed relaxing on the patio enjoying the river views. Definitely recommend this place for your stay in Kandy.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2016
Hidden Gem: Room with a view for £30!
Totally blown away by the value for money of this place and the hospitality of the owner. This is a small hotel with about 9 rooms or so but totally worth staying in if you are in Kandy. Top quality, owner was the nicest man I have ever met and even drove us to the train station and helped get our tickets to Ella. Would totally stay here again. And the views from the delux room was superb! Even more there is parking, WiFi and breakfast. Dinner is available at extra cost but prices are very reasonable. If you were like me debating if to book, do it, you will love it!
Jason
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2016
Great place
Excellent stay start to finish.
Tharanga
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 February 2020
Rita
Rita, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 December 2019
Markus
Markus, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
1 February 2018
.Dejligt roligt sted i hektiske Kandy.
Dejligt roligt sted ved floden, hvor manageren ydede upåklagelig service i de doser vi efterspurgte. Da helligdag i Sri Lanka på afrejsedagen kørte han os selv til stationen. Desværre lidt bøvlet at komme til stedet, når man ikke kender det. "Vitoria dam river bridge" og så til venstre ca 500 m, før ned sf stejl lille vej på venstre hånd. Desværre en restaursnt inærheden, der var luket på besøgelsestidspunktet, men manager fremtryllede udmærket fried rice og fried spaghetti. Stedet anbefales.
Jeanineke
Jeanineke, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 January 2018
Mycket bra boende
Rent, tyst, vacker vy från altanen. God frukost. Mycket trevligt och hjälpsamt värdpar. Rekommenderas
Christina
Christina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 July 2017
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 July 2017
Känns hemma
Fint område. Ägaren var trevligt och service mindes.