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Rivatas

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Varanasi with 2 restaurants and spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Executive Suite
Exterior
Lobby
Hallway
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Free babysitting
  • Health club
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Airport shuttle

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (free)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi

Pool
Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi
7.4 out of 10, Good, (307)
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
The Mall Road, Cantonment, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002

What's nearby

  • JVH Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Hanuman Ghat - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Asi Ghat - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 20 min drive
  • Varanasi Junction Station - 4 min drive
  • Sarnath Station - 9 min drive
  • Varanasi City Station - 12 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Surya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Varuna - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shri Ram Bhandar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Rivatas

At Rivatas, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials or body scrubs, and Ocean, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 68 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Free babysitting
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free babysitting

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (2002 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Selected Comfort mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Udaya. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Dining

Ocean – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
Grill by the Ocean – This restaurant specialises in Indian cuisine.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: INR 3000.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: INR 4000.00

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for INR 150 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for INR 150 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 550 for adults and INR 300 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 850 per vehicle

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Rivatas
Rivatas Hotel
Rivatas Hotel Varanasi
Rivatas Varanasi
Rivatas Hotel
Rivatas Varanasi
Rivatas Hotel Varanasi

Frequently asked questions

Does Rivatas offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rivatas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Rivatas?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Rivatas?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rivatas?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Rivatas?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 850 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rivatas?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Rivatas and nearby?
Rivatas has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Rivatas?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Rivatas like?
Rivatas is in the heart of Varanasi, a short 3-minute walk from JVH Mall.

Rivatas Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Things that do not work
For $150 a night: the light bulbs should work, the tv should work, the iron should work, the doorknob should work.
Charles, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Great Hotel!
Having stayed at Rivatas earlier as well this was a no brainer for our one day trip. The hotel is clean, comfortable and very economical for the comforts. Free wifi and good food. Pretty consistent in its service. The area is central and not too far from the ghats. The bathrooms are huge. Would definitely recommend to the weary traveller for some R&R. Will always stay at Rivatas when in Benaras.
Salome, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gnana Shekaran, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A nice little hotel. It was clean and the facility was solid. The staff was on top of things.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The whole stay was a wonderful experience,. The staff were friendly , respectful and courteous. Service with a smile and took care of all the needs we had. Special thanks to Mr. Rajiv Rai for making our trip to Varanasi a memorable one. We would love to come back and stay with you. Thank You!
Anupama, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Varanasi at Kumbh time
We had a good experience. Staff was very courteous. Breakfast was great.
4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

It can be facilitated better by providing tooth paste, tooth brush, Extra toilet rolls, check if curtains work, lack of privacy between shower and bed room, not sure if the heater was not in a working order (cannot set temperatures). Food is good Restaurant people were friendly and their service good There is room for improvement in the Customer service side
Kanapathippillai, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel was very nice, very clean. Room service dinners were delicious (esp the tandoori lamb!). The only complaint I had was that the bathroom is not well designed. The sliding screen doors make it impossible to use the toilet in privacy and you can’t turn the lights on in the night without waking people up. The shower door makes it hard to not spread water all over the floor like a squeegee and there isn’t a place for the floor mat so it was hard to keep the floor dry. Otherwise very comfortable and pleasant stay.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Some of the best beds around!
What a great hotel! The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept on. The pillows were a great size and the comforter held the proper temperature for a great night sleep. I would highly recommend Rivatas hotel!
Jeremy, 2-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Good location but room was dirty and contained bugs.
1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Hotel infrastructure and maintenance not on par with international brands for the price.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice rooms at four star hotel
This is a four star hotel trying to be a five star and I appreciated the effort. Staff were very nice, the rooms were clean and the pool is on the smaller size, but good as well. The hotel looks a little worn in some areas and the gym isn't great. No bike, the treadmill doesn't work and no A/C in there. But for Varanasi, it's a good option away from the loudness near the ghats...
Jodi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel all around - 5 star +
5 Star +. The hotel Rivatas is a gem in Varanasi. If I could give this hotel a six (6) star rating I would. It is the best hotel I stayed during my 6 weeks traveling in India. The hotel is large, and caters to group travelers and independent travelers such as myself. My stay was a bit lengthy. From Nov 23 to Nov 29 2017. I had a Jr. Suite and it was very comfortable and spacious. The hotel is very secure and the staff is polite and very helpful. Room spacious, quiet and very well maintained and cleaned by housekeeping staff. Price of room included breakfast and wifi. Food plentiful with a nice selection and delicious Indian and Western. I ate all my dinners at the hotel because the selection was so varied. Hotel Reception Staff was efficient beyond what one would expect, and worth mentioning, the servers in the dining room so polite and helpful. My special gratitude extended to Rinku for services rendered at guest touring services for tours of Varanasi. Price very reasonable and the guide he assigned very knowledgeable about Varanasi. The hotel has a nice pool and spa and has a program for yoga and small gym. From the hotel it is easy to reach the Varanasi Ghats by tuk tuk or a taxi when not at peak travel times. The hotel is simply a wonderful place to be. Good atmosphere, relaxing. In sum, a bargain in price for all that is offered. On my next trip to Varanasi I will stay at Hotel Rivatas without hesitation.
David, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel with really spacious rooms
Very clean and nice hotel. Rooms are unexpectedly large. Facilities are sufficient. Breakfast and dinner buffet is satisfactory. Polite and helpful staff.
Murat Fani, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely modern hotel with great restaurant
Free upgrade to suite on arrival. Quick check in, too quick that we weren't told about wifi (150 rps per unit per day) and breakfast (served 7am-10). Room great and air con was super good. Staff very friendly. Pool was ample size and is shared with hotel next door, but never too busy. Restaurant was great, good food for breakfast, lunch and tea. Can't really eat anywhere else as it's very busy on the streets and would need a tuktuk. Top tip; Hotel travel tried to get us to book on for Ganges boat trips for 9000rps for 2 for private motor boat day/night tour but we got a tuktuk into town and got the same thing for 4000rps from locals including tuktuk to giant Buddha/buddha gardens (plus 1000rps for tipping the local guide who 'didn't want any money' but turned out he actually did in the end). Probably could have got it cheaper if we'd tried.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Polite staffs. Clean & neat.
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8/10 Very good

WIfi was not free they charge for wifi..... ?????? why...
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8/10 Very good

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8/10 Very good

3
Need to improve dining room service, is very slow, otherwise every thing is fine.
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8/10 Very good

Hotel Rivetas
Hotel Rivetas has spacious rooms with air-conditioning, modern plumbing, and refrigerators in the rooms. The shower has racks large enough to hang hand laundry. The location is excellent for access to the more quiet and upscale hotels of the cantonment area. We enjoyed dinners at the nearby Hotel Surya, which has a more traditional style dining room, while Rivetas is quite modern. The breakfasts are adequate, with the better food choices comprising Indian idli, paratha, sambhak, spicy sauces. There is a omelet chef to prepare eggs, as desired, for Westerners. The coffee is not very tasty, but the black tea is acceptable. There are tuktuk and cab drivers available lined up outside the hotel. The hotel pool is nice, large enough for laps, and the fitness room is small but has a range of machines. It closes at 7 PM. Wi Fi is NOT free; the purchased card will only allow use of one device at a time. Calling long-distance is also charged.
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in Varanasi
Better than the others five-star hotels in Varanasi. The only inconvenient is the lack of free wi-fi.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value: room and restaurant. Functional internet.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in a relatively peaceful area
Very nice hotel a few minutes away from the chaos and the highly polluted areas of Varanasi. Excellent and responsive staff, very responsive and courteous. The rooms are clean and the bathrooms adequately stocked with towels and amenities. The travel desk is helpful and courteous however, their pricing for even basic services like cab rides is 30 percent more than what is charged by cabs readily available outside the hotel. The breakfast buffet and room service were excellent. Room service always arrives in under 30 minutes and that was a bit of a surprise bases on what we had read in other reviews.
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8/10 Very good

Clean hotel - staff really make it.
Excellent staff from the beginning to the end. Room very clean. Good amenities. Breakfast ok. Hotel away from the main hassle of the Ganges. Swimming pool really grubby. And building work going on next door. Only 4 sun beds.
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