This down-to-earth hotel is a 15-minute walk from Kallady Beach and 3 km from the Batticaloa Fort. Basic rooms feature balconies; upgraded rooms. There's also 2-bedroom cottage and a cabin. At Riviera Resort you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and BBQ facilities.
Batticaloa
Among the major cities in Sri Lanka, Batticaloa is one. It is located along the Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka. This commercial centre of Eastern Province holds many sites and is surrounded by nature’s beauty. Batticaloa district has three lagoons as Batticaloa Lagoon, Valaichchenai Lagoon and Vakari Lagoon, out of which Batticaloa Lagoon is the largest. The weather in Batticaloa leans mostly towards the tropical side throughout the year however you can experience the monsoon season between November to February.
Languages spoken | Tamil |
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Currency used | LKR |
Area (km2) | 75 km sq |
Country name | Sri Lanka |
Sports & nature
Batticaloa falls under the Eastern Provincial Sports Council where there are many events hosted for the local players. However, when it comes to Tourism there’s a lot of sports to keep you engaged especially interesting water sports! For example, you can do Sailing, Snorkeling and swimming at Passikudah Bay and you can also rent Kayaks, Paddle Boats, Swan Boats and enjoy trips in an engine boat in the lagoons of Batticaloa.
Nightlife info
There are high-end hotels in Batticaloa with access to bars whereas most restaurants don’t serve alcohol. If you want to enjoy a good dinner there are a few cafes and restaurants, to name a few; Cafe Chill, Sunshine, Soul Connection and Sri Krishna Cafe for some south Indian delish!
Culture and history info
Mukkuva or Mutkuhar are known to have been the first people to migrate to Batticaloa from India. They along with the other immigrated people established the Kingdom of Mukkuva and constructed seven villages in various areas of Batticaloa. The names of the villages and towns still hold evidence.
Riviera Resort (Batticaloa)
Kallady, Batticaloa.- Cycling
- Kayaking
- Boat Ride
- Singing Fish Tour
Historical Batticaloa – Batticaloa Excursions
Batticaloa Townevent Everyday
schedule 1 day
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