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Rivatas

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Executive Suite
Exterior
Lobby
Hallway
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

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The Mall Road, Cantonment, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002
  • JVH Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bharat Mata
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Scindia Ghat
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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
Hairdryer
  • 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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About the area

Varanasi

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Varanasi awaits you at Rivatas. You'll be within a 5-minute walk of JVH Mall and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Alamgir Mosque. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing day at Udaya can include deep-tissue massages, body scrubs and facials along with Ayurvedic treatments and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Ocean, serves international cuisine. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 2002 square feet (186 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find a gym, Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Varanasi hotel include Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat.

What's nearby

  • JVH Mall - 3 min walk
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min drive
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 6 min drive
  • Hanuman Ghat - 7 min drive
  • Asi Ghat - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Varanasi Junction Station - 4 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 20 min drive

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

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Rivatas offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 2002 square feet (186 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Rivatas. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4-star Varanasi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2002 sq ft of conference space
  • 186 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Childcare (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Rivatas offers 68 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (INR 150 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (INR 150 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: INR 550 for adults and INR 300 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grill by the Ocean
  • Ocean
  • The Blue Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,002 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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 at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Rivatas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 3000.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4000.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 550 for adults and from INR 300 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: INR 150 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: INR 150 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 850 per vehicle
  • Late check-in fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rivatas?

Rivatas offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rivatas?

Yep, Rivatas has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Rivatas?

Yep, Udaya is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Rivatas have a pool?

Rivatas has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Rivatas?

Rivatas features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with Select Comfort beds and 24-hour room service.

What makes Rivatas a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rivatas.

Is Rivatas family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free babysitting, laundry facilities and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Rivatas is a hit with families.

Does Rivatas serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rivatas?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rivatas?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rivatas?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Rivatas?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Rivatas Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gnana Shekaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice little hotel. It was clean and the facility was solid. The staff was on top of things.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anupama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Varanasi at Kumbh time
We had a good experience. Staff was very courteous. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Kanapathippillai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Good location but room was dirty and contained bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel infrastructure and maintenance not on par with international brands for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jodi, DENVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Murat Fani, Ankara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Guruprasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Polite staffs. Clean & neat.

8/10 Good

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WIfi was not free they charge for wifi..... ?????? why...

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

biswanath

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
3
Need to improve dining room service, is very slow, otherwise every thing is fine.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in Varanasi
Better than the others five-star hotels in Varanasi. The only inconvenient is the lack of free wi-fi.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value: room and restaurant. Functional internet.

10/10 Excellent

Prashant, S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.