Uga Riva - Negombo

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!

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)

I recently had a wonderful experience at Uga Riva in Negombo. From the start, the staff made us feel so welcome and really looked after us throughout our visit. Their service was attentive but relaxed, which made for a very enjoyable meal. The food was outstanding – every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. You could tell that fresh ingredients and a lot of care went into each plate. They have a nice mix of traditional Sri Lankan dishes and some international options, so there’s something for everyone, and it all tasted fantastic. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience with excellent food and top-notch service. Uga Riva is definitely worth a visit if you're in Negombo!

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!

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!