Rivorich Residence

3.0 star property
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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8/6 River Side Garden, Sirimalwatta, Gunnapana, Lewella, Kandy, Central Province, 20270
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    17 min walk
  • Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre
    4 min drive
  • Kandy Lake
    4 min drive
  • Kandy (KDZ-Polgolla Reservoir)
    11 min drive

Room options

Quadruple Room

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kandy

When you stay at Rivorich Residence in Kandy, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from British Garrison Cemetery and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kandy Lake.

What's nearby

  • Kandy Lake - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wales Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Kandy General Hospital - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 20 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 167 min drive

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

Riverwalk bed & breakfast with free breakfast and free valet parking
Rivorich Residence offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. Beds feature premium bedding. This Kandy bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include desks and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 20.00 km.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at deck area, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Deck area - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 20.00 km

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Deck area

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium channels

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 5
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 8.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 5 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 8.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rivorich Residence B&B Kandy
Rivorich Residence Kandy
Rivorich Residence Kandy
Rivorich Residence Bed & breakfast
Rivorich Residence Bed & breakfast Kandy

Rivorich Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

KEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob, London UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
'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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dilan, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Nils

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner very nice and seviceminded and also gave free transport early in the morning

6/10 Okay

Devi

Liked: Staff & service
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.

10/10 Excellent

Pryanka

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason, London

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

10/10 Excellent

Tharanga, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Excellent stay start to finish.

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jeanineke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
.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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket bra boende
Rent, tyst, vacker vy från altanen. God frukost. Mycket trevligt och hjälpsamt värdpar. Rekommenderas
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Ranjith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Känns hemma
Fint område. Ägaren var trevligt och service mindes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017