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    Riu Sri Lanka

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    InAhungalla, Sri Lanka

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    ABOUT THE HOTEL

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    • Free Wi-Fi

    The Hotel Riu Sri Lanka boasts an excellent beachfront location, modern rooms and a fantastic dining scene.

    Right on the beachfront, this brand-new hotel is one of the biggest in Sri Lanka. And it certainly makes the most of its size, with three pools, five restaurants and more than 500 rooms to its name.

    The hotel has been cleverly built in a U-shape, which means the fantastic sea views are always on show. From the higher floors, you’ll get great vistas of the surrounding greenery, too. Inside, rooms are stylish and modern.

    • Rooms: 501

    At a glance

    • Brand-new property
    • Beachfront location
    • 3 theme restaurants
    • Free Wi-Fi

    location

    • On the beach
    • 1.5km to Ahungalla town centre
    • 94km to capital city of Colombo
    • View Location

    Fly Long Haul With TUI

    • Direct flights from 7 UK airports
    • Fly on the spacious new Dreamliner
    • Experience quieter, jetlag-busting flights
    • Enjoy complimentary meals accompanied by your choice of wine
    • Upgrade to Premium Club for additional benefits
    • UK airport lounge access for Premium Club guests

    Platinum

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    • 4T and 5T hotels
    • Minimum 4/5 Trip Advisor score
    • Luxury properties
    • 20kg luggage allowance with TUI

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    FOOD & DRINK

    All Inclusive

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    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Evening Meal
    • Drinks
    • Snacks

    Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Selected local-brand alcohol, soft drinks, tea and coffee. No alcohol will be served during the monthly Poya Day festival. Snacks at set times.

    Facilities

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    • Three outdoor pools

      You'll have three outdoor pools to pick from and two of them sit right next to the beach. They're decked out with sunbeds and parasols, plus one of the pools comes complete with a swim-up bar.

    • Riti Panna buffet restaurant

      The main buffet restaurant offers international favourites, plus local dishes like fruit curries, dhal and seafood. And you can choose to have your meals al fresco on the large terrace, too.

    • Spa*

      The spa here has a steam bath and hot tub, and offers a menu that includes the likes of massages, facials and body wraps.

    Rooms

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    • Junior Suite with Sea View and Balcony or Terrace

      Junior suites can sleep 3 adults and a child with an extra bed and a child bed in the bedroom. These rooms come with a hairdryer, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV and safety deposit box. Plus, you'll have a balcony or terrace to relax and enjoy the sea view.

    • Junior Suite with Balcony or Terrace

      Junior suites can sleep up to 3 adults and a child, with a sofa-bed in the bedroom. They come with a hairdryer, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, safety deposit box and balcony or terrace.

    5 star in all respects except the Food
    07 Aug , 2018 32ishana, 186338
    Stayed in an amazing Suite Room which housed our family of 4. Hotel had multiple pools (4?) including one with volleyball and waterpolo facilities and a kids pool with slides. A very good beach is located right after pool. Staff were excellent. Night time entertainment - live bands especially were very good when we went (mostly tribute bands). Staff run free activities daily for customers like Pool Yoga and what looked like bingo. Riu appear to be wanting to bring the concept of organised fun to Sri Lanka, similar to what you might get in Spanish resorts, although it is done in a non intrusive way, which is good. The food I felt was not very memorable and is of a lower standard to that I have experienced in more traditional hotels like Lighthouse in Galle or the 5 stars in Colombo. As a person of Sri Lankan origin, I was especially disappointed with seafood selection, i.e no battered/devilled prawns and curries were bit samey each day (parippu/paneer). That's not to say that the kids didnt enjoy the fried stuff (burgers, sausages, battered fish) etc. I get the concept of Riu bringing the European all inclusive concept to Lanka, but the food needs to be at a certain standard for people to keep coming back to the hotel, I feel. If the food was imrpoved, this Hotel will be one of a kind in Sri Lanka. Hotel lobby very nice but Gym a bit basic, all it needs is some free weight s.
    Very good hotel
    06 Aug , 2018 Farzaneh G
    Riu is a good & clean hotel. This hotel has a kindness staffs. All the meals consist of various food and sweets & fruits & juices.There is three pool with view into ocean.One of this pools has bar inside of it. There is dancing shows at nights. If hotel have some fun programs during the day, it will be completely good.
    Different experience
    12 Aug , 2018 Ravin K
    It was a different experience which I experienced from this hotel, and the Staff was very friendly and hard working for give the best for the guests. Unlimited drink and food is available for 24 hours in this hotel and the disco also gave a pleasure to guests. It is very nice place to visit.
    Today (august 9 2018) i checked in for all inclusive package
    09 Aug , 2018 Sisira S, 304132
    All inclusive package is good value for money. However there was nobody to greet us when we first went to the hotel. No welcome drink given to us but given to others. Main pool was closed because strong chemical was used. Rooms are clean. With all inclusive package you can have wine with the meal included. i think it is a plus point. there are food courts open for 24 hours that is also good. However in the room there is no shaving equipment and toothbrush or ear buds. i have to ask for a tooth brush. Staff is polite and friendly. Pools are clean and warm.
    KKKKBUT NEED
    08 Aug , 2018 prasannaupd, 293962
    This is my second visit to Riu Ahungalla. Service is good, rooms are comfortable even though the décor is quite plain. Some rooms offer a good view of the beach. A large variety of food but the taste is satisfactory, and can be improved. Wide variety of drinks. The best thing about the hotel is that they have a lot of facilities, a pool bar and mini bar in rooms, a night club as well, and food and drinks are unlimited, snack bars are open after the buffet. There's a spa as well. Pool is quite crowded most of the time. Has a lot of amenities, and it was quite a satisfying stay! Quite expensive but worth staying!
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