The hotel has a variety of music, dance, live shows, various entertainment programs and much more that guests can indulge in all day. Adults can enjoy a wide range of unlimited local and imported beverages free of charge at the hotel’s Nuwara lobby bar, Lounge bar, Flamingos pool bar, and the discotheque-karaoke Pacha which is open six days a week.
Riu Sri Lanka has a daytime entertainment program which it conducts in the morning called ‘RiuFit’ where any guest can join to exercise, relax and escape the stress of everyday life to clear the mind. This features Yoga too which is taught by a certified professional. The hotel has three large pools where guests spend most of their time. At night, the hotel features international bands playing different types of music, dances and other performances, giving guests something new every time.
It also hires a famous, talented dancing group from Colombo twice a week, featuring traditional and international dances.
It has water gym, aerobics, beach volleyball, water polo, pool volleyball and many other activities. For children, Riu Sri Lanka has a large, fantastic kids’ pool with a beautifully built-in playground and a play area inside the hotel and organizes diverse programs and theme days for the young guests, divided into two different age groups: 4 to 7 years, and 8 to 12 years.
This is called ‘RiuLand’ where kids can experience adventures and have an unforgettable time under the supervision of RiuLand activity coordinators. They get to play, learn and dance together with the hotel’s mascot Calú who is a friendly sea turtle, ‘born’ on one of RIU’s wonderful beaches.
Hotel Riu Sri Lanka offers 24 hour all-inclusive service and is located overlooking the beach and set against a stunning backdrop.
The five-star hotel has 501 rooms that offer many amenities including a balcony or terrace, 43” flat screen satellite TV, air conditioning, an electronic safe and a complimentary mini bar.
Riu Sri Lanka has two buffet restaurants, RitiPanna and Ceylon, including three other specialty restaurants; Asian specialties at the Kaori restaurant, Italian delicacies at La Forchetta, and barbecues by the beach at the Saute restaurant.