76%Riva Beach Resorts

Not really a hostel as such but a collection of beach huts more orientated to couples, and expensive if travelling on your own. Reception was excellent, very helpful and faultless, but the restaurant staff always seemed permanantly sedated or half asleep.

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by mnewe – posted on Feb 12, 2008

3

river beach resort is not that bad even few things could be better. its located a little bit lonely but there is a bus stop in front of it and u can order an hotelTAXI but they are always overpriced. the restaurant and bar are poor even the menu is long we have just try a little bit indian food... more river beach resort is not that bad even few things could be better. its located a little bit lonely but there is a bus stop in front of it and u can order an hotelTAXI but they are always overpriced. the restaurant and bar are poor even the menu is long we have just try a little bit indian food - but arambol has a lot of good spots to go out for drinks and dinner and to meet people - a walk along the beach to get thee is a nice thing to do in the evenning.close

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by jaroslaw-knoppek6318 – posted on Jan 30, 2008

4

Riva beach resort is a big bamboo hut village. As you can imagine a hut is not the same thing as hotel room in a concrete building (for example the temperature is the same inside hut and outside so it can get cold in the night). Lack of windows doesn't make relaxing in your hut very tempting.... more Riva beach resort is a big bamboo hut village. As you can imagine a hut is not the same thing as hotel room in a concrete building (for example the temperature is the same inside hut and outside so it can get cold in the night). Lack of windows doesn't make relaxing in your hut very tempting. Staff is very friendly and the location is good near the shore. Price/ quality ratio isn't very good.close

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by Mkitko – posted on Dec 31, 2007

5

First they insisted that I had to pay for all stay in advance, but when I made it clear I would find an other place, they were ok with me paying on a day to day basis. Lots of mosquitos in the hut, holes in the walls, mice. Was asking the staff where i could find a party or some people, they... more First they insisted that I had to pay for all stay in advance, but when I made it clear I would find an other place, they were ok with me paying on a day to day basis. Lots of mosquitos in the hut, holes in the walls, mice. Was asking the staff where i could find a party or some people, they didn't know. Next morning, after a nice swim and a great breakfast, a guy said it was checkout time at 10, so I did as he said, and found a new place. May be nice for couples in love, or for meditation, if you dont mind no curtains on the windows, a hyperactive rooster at 4-5 in the morning, and mosquitos.close

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by thegrey – posted on Mar 25, 2007

2

Very disappointed and found it expensive compared to other resorts in the area

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by bobbie9516 – posted on Mar 5, 2007

2

Can't really make a proper review because I made reservations and showed up the last week of September and this place is CLOSED until the third week of October..

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by Glyph7 – posted on Sep 30, 2006

6

Located right on the beach in on of the quieter and less developed areas of Goa, the Riva beach resort is a lovely place to stay. The restaurant is excellent, and the staff are friendly. The local beaches are beautiful and have plenty of bars and restaurants. We even had an excellent ayudveric... more Located right on the beach in on of the quieter and less developed areas of Goa, the Riva beach resort is a lovely place to stay. The restaurant is excellent, and the staff are friendly. The local beaches are beautiful and have plenty of bars and restaurants. We even had an excellent ayudveric (not sure about the spelling sorry) massage on site. Only complaints are that the walls are thin and you will hear everything your neighbours were doing. Ours had their TV on all night would you believe! Plus being a beach hut we had a visit form some of the local wildlife. All in all, I'd recommend it very highly if you want a quieter time in Goa.close

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by Stephenji – posted on Feb 22, 2006

1

The entire place is very clean and the staff are top notch.........very friendly. Riva's beachfront and beach drink/food service was awesome. 20 minute walk to Arambol along the beach for nighttime fun. This place is a 9 out of 10 for the price.

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by tyler9981 – posted on Jan 9, 2006

1