Rivora Residence

Property class: 3

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Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Rivora Residence. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AEDĀ 192
AEDĀ 254 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a fruit basket, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a wooden bench.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a patterned wallpaper.

Junior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Kandy is home to Rivora Residence. Royal Palace of Kandy and Temple of the Tooth are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kandy Lake and Udawatta Kele Sanctuary. Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre and New Ranweli Spice Garden are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kandy travel guide
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No. 11, Kumudu Mawatha, Watapuluwa, Kandy, Central Province, 20000

What's nearby

  • A white colonial-style building with a red roof on a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and small floating gardens.
    Kandy Lake
    5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • A traditional water village with buildings along the riverbank, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Temple of the Tooth
    5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • A lush park with diverse vegetation including palm trees, bamboo, and ferns.
    Royal Botanical Garden
    20 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy
    6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    18 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    159 min drive

Restaurants

  • Balaji Dosai
    6 min drive
  • Department Of Coffee
    6 min drive
  • Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers
    7 min drive
  • Cafe Aroma Inn
    7 min drive
  • The Empire CafĆ©
    6 min drive

About this property

Rivora Residence

  • Guesthouse near Kandy Lake
  • At Rivora Residence, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free newspapers
    • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rivora Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rivora Residence?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rivora Residence on 2 December 2026 start from AEDĀ 192, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rivora Residence?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Rivora Residence?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Rivora Residence provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rivora Residence located?

Situated in Kandy, this guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and within 3 mi (5 km) of Commonwealth War Cemetery and Asgiri Maha Viharaya. Natha Devale and Maha Vishnu Devalaya are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rivora Residence Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and a high quality stay. The tuk tuk rides were easy making access to the centre problem free.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for family stay. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Safe and quiet. Overall recommended place for stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and to a high standard. The was a lovely balcony, the staff were friendly. Also, there was a small fitness center/gym. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely hotel & staff

We stayed for 2 nights & I highly recommend this hotel for itā€™s comfort, cleanliness & friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Nice stay just 7/8 km out from Kandy. Amazing breakfast and staff very very kind. Rooms are well equipped not super super cleaned. Recommended overall
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very very courteous and professional service from the staff. Place is as clean as it can get.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing particularly unique. Located in non-descriptive quite neighborhood. Good for walks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great find!

This boutique hotel was perfect for our overnight stay in Kandy. Note that this hotel is not in a central location, but is in what appears to be an upscale neighbourhood close to the river. Everything about the hotel appears to be new and modern with great en-suite bathrooms and comfortable beds. Currently no onsite restaurant, but food can easily be ordered in by the very friendly staff. Would highly recommend for those looking for a quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The house manager changes almost everyday and so is the service level. We stayed for 3 nights and the first senior manager was excellent to accommodate our needs, including the thermometer that I needed to check my fever. The second manager had difficulty to understand English first of all. We were shown first to the room on the 1st floor. There was construction going on in the backyard which was noisy. So, we asked to change the room after half an hour. The new room on the 2nd floor was good to avoid the noise but the shower was weak. It is located about 20 minutes to the city centre in a quite residential area. It is quiet and peaceful but getting around is difficult without a hailing app. Make sure to download PickMe and activate it before leaving your home. We forgot to do that and it was a pain to get around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are different common resting area, spacious & well decorated. Friendly & smiley staff. Our TV was not working the first night but it was fixed the next day. Location is a bit far from Kandy city but it is quite and comfy. The bed is also comfy but there is noise when turning on the bed! Overall, very good and recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at the hotel and they didnā€™t have our booking registered. Very poor management and didnā€™t even offer a solution or to pay us back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

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

Ok valuta for pengene

Veldig fint hotell. Ligger litt langt fra byen, men ellers bra. Vi spiste kun frokost der, den var ikke sƄ bra.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SĆ©jour des plus agrĆ©ables.Hotel rĆ©cent Ć  la trĆØs belle dĆ©co trĆØs tendance ethnic chic.tout est king size: chambres et parties communes.Personnel trĆØs professionnel Ā“agrĆ©able et serviable.TrĆ©s bel hĆ“tel Ć  lā€™excellent rapport qualitĆ© prix:assez exceptionnel. Un grand merci pour ce sĆ©jour au calme dans un endroit rĆ©sidentiel loin de la cohue du bruit et des encombrements de Kandy au demeurant dans un site exceptionnel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Management were appallingly rude and refused to acknowledge our cancellation of a second night made prior to our arrival and confirmed by them at the time. He completely disregarded the cancellation policy written on Expedia and refused to refund our payment. He ended up throwing a ruppee note equivalent to 1/3 of what we were owed to ā€˜make us go awayā€™.Expedia have been essentially uncontactable with regard to this discrepancy between what is written on Expedia and what management says sending automated email responses to our attempt to contact them. I would advise strongly against booking Rivera Residence and against believing cancellation policies outlined by Expedia
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No swimming pool but hotel very modern and clean, staff very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
personnel trĆØs accueillants et souriants chambre trĆØs propre. Nous recommandons vivement cet hĆ“tel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket vackert stƤlle! Rent och bekvƤmt. Mycket bra service. Skulle absolut bo igen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with great staff. Only downside is that the hotel is a fair way to the city centre so have to rely on tuk tuks or taxis. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

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Comfortable room, lovely staff. Nice breakfast. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent allround
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!

Fabulous breakfast and excellent serviceļ¼ Hotel is clean with enough facilities in the room. Hotel staff are friendly, helpful and considerate. Breakfast was rich with many items! A fruit platter with a variety of fruits was one of the items for the breakfast. On one day, I mentioned that I like papaya only. Then on the next day, I was surprised that they remembered it and prepared a whole plate of papaya to me! That was so warm indeed! Special thanks :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place!

Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel is full of character and the room was very comfy. Amazing breakfast. They also let us use the microwave to make popcorn :) A little bit out of Kandy but affordable tuk tuks into the city.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels like home

The rivora hotel is just outside Kandy but you can reach everything easily by tuktuk or taxi. The area is very quiet, so you can relax after a busy day. The room was super clean and the staff extremly helpful and friendly. We stayed for 3 nights and I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, but not given the room we payed for!

Nice hotel, little out of the town. Would need a tuk tuk or private driver to get into the town. Clean and comfortable hotel. Only down side was we booked and payed for a room with a Mountain View only to be put in a room on the ground floor behind reception with a view of a full height wire fence. When asked about the room we had booked we were told no rooms had a Mountain View, only to find out the following morning that there is a room with a Mountain View.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018