Uga Riva - Negombo

Absolute character property with lovely pool. Very spacious bedroom and bathroom. Delicious breakfasts and dinners at a private table set outside our room on the verandah. Wonderful thoughtful staff.

Все было замечательно. Прекрасное уединенное место. Мы находились там одни. Навигатор не вел нас, но встретил работник и помог найти дорогу.

It's a beautiful villa. And only 15-20mins from the airport so a good first or last night hotel.

They totally fleece you on the food and drink. £6 bottle of waters and 10% service applied to everything.

El trato de todo el equipo, las instalaciones. Es un auténtico remanso de paz. La calidad de la comida, el desayuno increíble. Volvería una y mil veces.

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Beautiful property with amazing staff — the perfect, relaxing end to our Sri Lanka holiday. We would highly recommend Uga Riva!

From the very start of our stay, we were invited into this marvellous hotel with smiles and a refreshing face cloth and tasty beverage. The staff, the food, the grounds and swimming pool were excellent in all respects. The situation of the hotel is perfect for some peace and relaxation either after or before a flight. Highly recommended!

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We had a pleasant stay at this charming hotel, highlighted by friendly and attentive service. The food was excellent, with great quality and taste. The property itself is beautifully designed in a colonial style, with lovely rooms and a well-maintained, peaceful atmosphere. With only seven rooms, the hotel offers a very personal and intimate experience, which we truly appreciated. Another big advantage is the quiet location, while still being conveniently close—just about 30 minutes—from Colombo Airport (CMB).

while we enjoyed our stay overall, the price-performance ratio did not feel entirely justified

Ein schönes Gebäude, gut ausgestattete Zimmer, schöner Pool, nettes Personal

Das Zimmer war zur Straße hin ausgerichtet und dadurch sehr laut. Im Vorhinein hatte ich um ein ruhiges Zimmer gebeten und die Antwort erhalten "nach Verfügbarkeit". Vor Ort stellte sich heraus, dass beide Zimmer dieser Kategorie zur Straße hin ihre Fenster haben. Da es aber keine richtigen Glasfenster gibt, war es uns viel zu laut.

Great comfortable hotel for our first night in Sri Lanka Fantastic food - crab curry was epic! Great pool and lounge areas, beautiful grounds Breakfast was also really spot on

Small double bed for such a big room

Wonderful first night stay in Sri Lanka

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Garten Pool

Zimmer nr 3 extrem lärmig von küche Morgen geruch von küche Bis 2330 Abluft aus küche

Very clean, very kind staff, delicious food

Schönes kleines Hotel mit gutem Essen ( allerdings teuer für Sri Lanka). Das Personal war teilweise freundlich aber es gab sprachlich einige Probleme und man muss sehr oft nachhaken und nachfragen. Das Zimmer war wunderschön eingerichtet aber das Bett eine große Katastrophe und wir konnten zwei Nächte nicht schlafen. Es wurde von uns reklamiert aber hat nicht viel geholfen. Schade aber es hat einiges beim Service gefehlt.

Schönes altes Haus welches gut erhalten und gepflegt wird. Das Essen ist gut. Nähe zum Flughafen

Eigentlich war alles in Ordnung. Es fühlte sich so an als wäre der Ort etwas seelenlos.

Die Ruhe, der Garten, Pool, Zimmer mit 3 Betten, freundliches Personal, Essen,

Eine Kokosnuss fiel vom Baum - zu gefährlich

Fantastic property High end and tasteful Excellent staff superb food Prices are worth it

A beautiful old house

Asking for payment immediately we arrived after a long drive . I prefer to see the rooms and relax for five minutes not rush into payment

The staff were fabulous, the rooms spacious and well thought out. The bed and pillows were the most comfortable on all our 3 weeks stay throughout Sri Lanka

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Beautiful, well kept property

Beautiful property - amazing rooms and very attentive staff.

Beautiful tranquil spot. The staff went over and above to deliver great service. The room was beautiful and dinner and breakfast were also very good. We wish we could have stayed longer!

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サービスが丁寧。スタッフが礼儀正しい。

スパがない。

Unser Flug hatte Verspätung, daher sind wir erst nachts angekommen. Die Mitarbeiter waren super freundlich und haben uns die Ankunft so einfach wie möglich gemacht. Das Zimmer war super schön und geräumig. Die gesamte Anlage war super schön angelegt und das Frühstück unglaublich lecker. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben.

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Fabulous breakfast. Excellent location.

Very relaxing start to our holiday. Lovely spacious room with our own dining area just a outside. The pool was fabulous and it was nice to take a drink at the outside bar. Staff were very attentive.

We have traveled a lot through Sri Lanka, we have only booked luxury stays but this was by far our best one. Best staff, great food, surprisingly good winelast with Ornellaia and Amarone on it. The rooms were great and spacious with an amazinf garden and swimming pool. Definitely a highlight and great start of our Sri Lanka trip.

We have traveled a lot through Sri Lanka, we have only booked luxury stays but this was by far our best one. Best staff, great food, surprisingly good winelast with Ornellaia and Amarone on it. The rooms were great and spacious with an amazinf garden and swimming pool. Definitely a highlight and great start of our Sri Lanka trip.

Just one level above the 10+ other accommodations, we have had in Sri Lanka during the last 5 weeks. Large room with a great old colonial vibe, comfortable bed, very nice shower (rainwater style), minibar with real milk for the coffee (espresso machine) and good space for luggage and unpacking Very nice staff, attentive without being in your face, delivering the service you need, when you need, including turn-down. They listen to your needs and find a way to help. Some of the best food we have had in Sri Lanka, including the breakfast. We extended one night to try other dinner options from the menu😉. Also the first time in Sri Lanka I have seen a good selection (fairly priced) of wine.

That we had to leave 😉

Uga Riva in Negombo exceeded our expectations. The staff were genuinely friendly and attentive, always going the extra mile to make us comfortable. The room was spacious, beautifully designed, and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. The swimming pool area was peaceful and spotless – perfect for relaxing. The food was outstanding, freshly prepared, and the team happily customized dishes to our preferences. A perfect blend of comfort, great service, and personalized care – highly recommended!

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A beautiful colonial house set in lovely grounds and with a large swimming pool. Spacious and comfortable room; we had the deluxe room. The staff were all very friendly and helpful providing an excellent service. Delicious breakfasts. The hotel manager, Darren was very helpful in allowing us a much later checkout because of our flight time. I recommend staying at this lovely hotel at the end of your trip rather than the start and enjoy a few days rest in beautiful surroundings.

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Beautiful villa, great garden with lots of birds and fantastic pool. Staff were all very friendly. Great food. They arranged early breakfast for us, due to an early flight.

This is a beautiful colonial home transformed into a hotel. It is very peaceful and set in a lovely and lush garden. The pool is of a great size. It can be a bit warm during the day but the water temperature is perfect in the morning. The food is outstanding and the staff is absolutely brilliant. They are very friendly and helpful. Thank you for making our stay very enjoyable! It was a perfect last day in Sri Lanka!

There is not a lot to do apart from the pool. It might be worth considering adding a table tennis / games

Boutique, welcoming and very clean

The room, the beauty of the hostel, the food and the service was excellent !

Very quaint and beautiful, peaceful.

Everything was just fantastic. We hope to be back one day.

Nothing to complain about.

Very nice mansion close drive to the airport. Perfect to spend anight after a llong distance travel. Beautiful mansion surrounded by green gardens. Cool pool and bar area. Delicious breakfast all freshly made and a la carte. Dinner authentic Sri Lanka Negombo cuisine. Staff very attentive. Nice bedding and large rooms.

We missed a pool biljart in the bar area. And they do not offer wellness, i.e. massage after a long haul flight.

Gorgeous place to stay and an incredible start to our time in Sri Lanka. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome from the moment we arrived to the moment we left and kindly upgraded us to their suite as well as a lot of very thoughtful touches for our 10th wedding anniversary. Food was beautiful. Room was lovely, comfortable, clean and had everything you could possibly need. Thank you so much for an incredible stay, would highly recommend.

Nothing - we loved it! Property is a little out the way so not for you if you want to be in the middle of the action, but that’s perfect for us.

Liked everything Staff very welcoming Perfect relaxing setting after long flight Really impressive building room and bed gorgeous Food at lunch and dinner delicious and varied Served perfectly staff could not do wnough but not invasive

Nothing really You have to eat here , but that was no issue For us !

Beautiful colonial style property with a fabulous pool. We only stayed for one night after our flight so can’t comment on location as we were in and out the next day. But it was very easy to get to from the airport. The room was very comfortable and exceptionally clean. The bed was very comfortable. The food was truly delicious and we highly recommend the restaurant!

Beautiful colonial 180 years old building. Lovely surrounds and fantastic staff

Absolutely everything. The staff were fantastic and went above and beyond. Special shout out to Melanie and Darren

That we didn’t book a longer stay!! We could live there

This hotel was the perfect start to our holiday in Sri Lanka and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough! It is a beautiful colonial style house in tranquil surroundings. Our room was really clean and spacious and the bed was super comfy. The staff were so kind. It was my birthday day on the day we landed and the chef made a delicious chocolate cake and the staff sang me Happy Birthday which made me cry! Watching the Fruit Bats at dusk while swimming in the pool was really magical. Thank you for an amazing stay!

Nothing! I wished we had booked our last night here instead of another hotel in Negombo which wasn’t as nice!

We loved our stay at Uga Riva. Once you enter its a little corner of paradise. I also want to send some special thanks to Kevin, who was super friendly and accommodating with us. We spent 1 night there and it was the perfect ending to our trip in Sri Lanka. The colonial property is beautiful, very well maintained and just a 30 min drive to the airport. Their swimming pool was gorgeous, we had all for ourselves and our toddler loved it. Book it if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing stay!

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It’s very clean and the staff are lovely and helpful. Had one of the best sleeps ever after a late night flight!

It’s very comfortable and staff really take care of you.

Great room, excellent food and wonderful staff

Quite along way from Negombo district

We spent the last day at this hotel before our early flight the following day. The property was very quiet, in fact we only saw 2 guests in the whole time we stayed there. We spent the day having lunch and swimming in a lovely setting. Rooms were lovely and dinner was very nice.

Nothing really though there could have been a gym or some sort of activity to do. if it had been raining as predicted it might have been a very boring day.

It’s the Most beautiful place to start or end your Journey in Sri Lanka! We spend one Night with our 2 years old son there and had an Amazing time! You are surrounded by palm trees, a super relaxed and charming staff and extraordinary good food! Thanks to the Manager and the whole staff for making our stay so great and unforgettable!

Fantastic stay in a beautiful colonial house. This was a great place to stay before our flight at the end of our holiday. Fab pool and large, spotless and well appointed rooms. Thoughtful twice daily turndown service, and lovely welcome to the property. The staff were great and nothing was too much trouble, they were the perfect balance of always being available but you didn’t feel like you were being watched. The food here was seriously good - unexpectedly the best Sri Lankan food we had in our 4 weeks in the country, the pork curry is so good! Highly recommend for 1-2 nights (there’s not a huge amount to do here, but you also won’t want to leave while you’re here to the real world outside)

Excellent service and beautiful location! Kevin and his team do the best to make your stay perfect.

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A calm chic oasis with beautiful food, rooms and service. A perfect place to unwind before or after a flight.

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Nice boutique location in the suburbs and pretty close to the airport

Everything was great!

Beautiful heritage hotel in stunning natural surroundings

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The grounds were meticulous . The outside area around the bar and pool were equally impressive. The rooms were outfitted with quality furnishings. The staff was exceptional. Service was 5 star. Food and drinks were delicious.

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The beautiful house and absolutely the nice, flexible staff! They have been very helpful.

The only thing I could say, is a bathtub, but that was really the only thing

Lovely new property. Lovely and calm

It’s a bit noisy with the planes flying overhead during the early hours

Short but very comfortable stay at Uga Riva after arriving in the early hours after our flight. The room was spacious and the hotel grounds are gorgeous and very clean. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and even assisted organising tuk tuk drivers to collect us from Negombo in the evening to bring us back to the hotel. Special thanks to Nilajan and Silva who made us feel very welcome.

The food was tasty, although very pricey compared to the local restaurants.

Cannot fault this property. Beautifully set up and original. Staff were amazing. It’s private and quiet from the street. Perfect stay for a night.

Light on the wifi modem was flashing through the night.

Stunning property, exceptional food, great service.

We stayed at Uga Riva for two nights in October. It was amazing. The pool, the service, the food and the room, there was definitely no reason to complain. We can totally recommend this resort. Thank you for having us.

Perfect for a short relaxing break. Excellent service, friendly staff. Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. Food fantastic. Relaxing by the pool in the afternoon or having a morning, pre-breakfast swim this small, beautiful hotel was the perfect last stop for us.

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Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful setting, and very peaceful environment!

Hotel in old but newly renovated colonial building. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Excellent restaurant service.

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Spent a fantastic week at Uga Riva. Asanga and the rest of the staff were excellent - extremely helpful and attentive. The hotel and the grounds are very peaceful and relaxing, and food at the in-house restaurant is delicious. Would absolutely recommend a trip.