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Hotel complex with two large pools, green areas, and a view of the beach and sea.
Brightly furnished hotel room with two double beds, ceiling fan, and terrace access.
Modern restaurant with colorful chairs, well-lit and a bar in the background.
Modern pool with loungers and bar under palm trees at a tropical vacation spot
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Children's splash area with yellow slide and water sprinkler in water park under blue sky.
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Hotel complex with large pool by the beach, surrounded by palm trees and green grounds.
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Open bar with stools and guests, light wood paneling, ceiling fans, and outdoor view.
Modern hotel lobby with blue seating areas, columns, and glossy ceiling in spacious room.
Modern hotel pool with bar and guests under blue sky.
Modern restaurant with colorful ceilings and guests dining.
Hotel terrace with set tables and guests dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
Modern hotel bar area with wooden stools and hanging lights, guests sitting relaxed.
Open bar area with guests seated on stools in a hotel lounge overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel bar with dim lighting, guests at tables, and staff behind the counter.
Modern spa area with multiple blue whirlpools and white loungers in a hotel.
Large pool with lounge chairs integrated in water, palm trees and beach in the background under blue sky.
Bright gym with multiple treadmills, bikes, and strength machines on wooden flooring.
Five people balancing on steppers in a bright room with green flooring.
Indoor hotel pool with comfortable white chairs and a relaxed atmosphere.
A calm massage room with two beds, soft lighting, and simple decor.
Water park with slides and colorful play structures next to a hotel pool under sunny sky.
Hotel room with two single beds, ceiling fan, TV, and balcony with curtains.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, wooden flooring, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, wooden floor, and balcony access with sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks, large mirror, and bathtub with shower enclosure.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window letting in daylight.
Sri Lanka ∙ Colombo ∙ Ahungalla

Riu Sri Lanka *****
Tour operator category

CMB116
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
Dieses Hotel bekam den Award von HolidayCheck.
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Highlights

  • The 5-star hotel is located directly on the sandy beach of Ahungalla.
  • Large pool area with three swimming pools and a swim-up bar.
  • Daily entertainment for children at the RiuLand Kids Club.
  • Spa area with complimentary use of the steam bath and whirlpool.
  • All-inclusive board featuring a buffet restaurant and three à-la-carte options.

Location

The Hotel Riu Sri Lanka is located directly on the beautiful sandy beach, nestled in a palm-fringed landscape. The centre of Ahungalla can be reached in approx. 1 km. Colombo airport is approx. 130 km away.
Large resort hotel on the beach with pool and green areas.
Hotel complex with large pool by the beach, surrounded by palm trees and green grounds.
Modern beach resort with multiple pools, lounge chairs, and direct sea view under clear sky.

Facilities

Large pool with sun loungers and palm trees under a blue sky at the hotel
Open bar with stools and guests, light wood paneling, ceiling fans, and outdoor view.
Modern hotel lobby with blue seating areas, columns, and glossy ceiling in spacious room.
Modern hotel pool with bar and guests under blue sky.
Modern restaurant with colorful ceilings and guests dining.
Hotel terrace with set tables and guests dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
Hotel pool with in-water seating and view of sea and palm trees.
Modern hotel bar area with wooden stools and hanging lights, guests sitting relaxed.
Open bar area with guests seated on stools in a hotel lounge overlooking greenery.
Modern restaurant with colorful chairs, well-lit and a bar in the background.
Modern hotel bar with dim lighting, guests at tables, and staff behind the counter.
Modern spa area with multiple blue whirlpools and white loungers in a hotel.
Large pool with lounge chairs integrated in water, palm trees and beach in the background under blue sky.
The 5-star resort offers 501 rooms and suites and features a welcoming lobby area with reception and comfortable seating. Various restaurants, bars, and lounges take care of your culinary needs. The large pool area with three swimming pools, a swim-up bar (for guests aged 18+), and a children's pool with slides invite you to refresh and relax. Parasols, sun loungers, and pool towels are available free of charge.

Accommodation

Junior Suite

The modern junior suites feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, flatscreen satellite TV, telephone, safe, minibar, coffee/tea maker, and a balcony or terrace. (JS2/JS1)

Brightly furnished hotel room with two double beds, ceiling fan, and terrace access.
Hotel room with two single beds, ceiling fan, TV, and balcony with curtains.

Junior Suite Partial Ocean View

With the same amenities as the junior suites, these rooms offer a partial ocean view. (J2S/J1S)

Junior Suite Ocean View

With the same amenities as the junior suites, these rooms offer an ocean view. (J2M/J1M)

Modern hotel room with two single beds, wooden flooring, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, wooden floor, and balcony access with sea view.
Modern hotel bathroom with double sinks, large mirror, and bathtub with shower enclosure.

Family Junior Suite

Comprises two bedrooms, one king-size bed, one twin bed, 2 bathrooms, hairdryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, flatscreen satellite TV, telephone, safe, minibar, and balcony. (FJS)

Junior Suite Superior Ocean View

With the same amenities as the Junior Suite Ocean View, these rooms are larger and feature a sofa bed and two queen-size beds.

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window letting in daylight.

Meals

All Inclusive

Modern buffet restaurant with various dishes on long counters and guests inside.

All Inclusive

All meals in the main restaurant feature varied buffets. Occasional "show cooking"; dinner is available in the Asian, Italian, or Grill restaurant by reservation.
Selected national and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as light snacks are available 24 hours a day. The minibar is replenished daily with water and soft drinks.

Sports included

Bright gym with multiple treadmills, bikes, and strength machines on wooden flooring.
Five people balancing on steppers in a bright room with green flooring.
Fitness room and group fitness classes in the RiuFit area.

Sports for a fee

Activities at the RIU Atelier (6 times a week), various water sports (via local providers).

Children's program

Daily entertainment for children aged 4-7 and 8-12 in the "RiuLand" Kids Club. Children's playground.
Water park with slides and colorful play structures next to a hotel pool under sunny sky.
Children's splash area with yellow slide and water sprinkler in water park under blue sky.

Wellness

Modern spa area with multiple blue whirlpools and white loungers in a hotel.
Indoor hotel pool with comfortable white chairs and a relaxed atmosphere.
A calm massage room with two beds, soft lighting, and simple decor.
Spa area with a variety of treatments, massages, and hairdresser (for a fee). Steam bath and whirlpool are available to guests free of charge.

Entertainment

Daily daytime entertainment and evening entertainment with live music, shows, and free entry to the nightclub (except Sundays).

Hotel service

Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel.
Check-in time from approx. 3:00 PM
Check-out time until approx. 12:00 PM

Credit card

Mastercard and Visa card.

Sustainability

"Reisen mit Zukunft" (Travel with a Future) provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Ecostars

Hotelhinweis

In Sri Lanka, washbasins or bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly in the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation. *****************************************************************
In Sri Lanka, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. With an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, it is possible that only 1 or 2 large beds are available in total.

Zusatzhinweis

In the "Long-haul travel" catalog 2025/26 on page 154.

Beaches

The beaches are generally public natural beaches. Depending on current and weather conditions, beach sand may be eroded.

Seasonal information

Diving season:
· On the east coast from early May to late September
· On the south coast all year round
· South-west coast from late October to mid-April

Entry requirements

Please note the entry requirements for Sri Lanka as well as the current local regulations. Important information can be found in the travel and safety advice from the German Federal Foreign Office.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 19.06.2026 22:50