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Riva del Sole

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a private beach and a fitness center

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Private beach, beach bar
Lunch and dinner served
Private beach, beach bar
Point of interest
Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi
Riva del Sole, on the beach, offers a coffee shop and Le Terrazze sul Mare for lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Guests can enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, garden views, dry cleaning/laundry services, and free newspapers.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Strada Statale 16 km 787 and 225, Giovinazzo, BA, 70054

What's nearby

  • Fiera del Levante - 20 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Bari Harbor - 21 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Basilica of San Nicola - 23 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Bari Cathedral - 23 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Piazza Aldo Moro - 23 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Giovinazzo Station - 8 min drive
  • Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tana dell'Artista - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Porto Franco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maresia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Il Marcopolo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Beluga - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Riva del Sole

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Fiera del Levante
Take advantage of a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Riva del Sole. The on-site restaurant, Le Terrazze sul Mare, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • An outdoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eolo
  • Le Terrazze sul Mare

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9,688 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system and 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

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to September 15

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Riva Sole
Riva Sole Giovinazzo
Riva Sole Hotel Giovinazzo
Grand Hotel Giovinazzo
Grand Hotel Riva Del Sole Giovinazzo, Province Of Bari, Italy
Riva Sole Hotel
Riva del Sole Hotel
Riva del Sole Giovinazzo
Riva del Sole Hotel Giovinazzo

Frequently asked questions

Does Riva del Sole have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Riva del Sole pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riva del Sole?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Riva del Sole?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Riva del Sole provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Riva del Sole located?

Nestled on the beach, this Giovinazzo hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Bari Harbor, Fiera del Levante, and Bari Cathedral. University of Bari and Basilica of San Nicola are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Riva del Sole Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 464 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, welcoming staff, linked to a private beach where there is a bar/restaurant. Very nice swimming pool and outside areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, but it is helpful to have a car. Taxis are very expensive. Bus to Bari is a doable option. David was helpful at the pool and reception bar. Breakfast is well managed —and tasty. Cleaning staff was helpful and kind. Antonio in animation was EXTREMELY helpful with kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shrichand, los gatos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, property and location excellent, a spartan resprt
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a nice area. Staff was excellent. Excellent breakfast served.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older style resort, very large, Sept was off season, so very few guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb escape in the Italian sunshine. Booked for the pool and proximity to Bari but barely used the pool (although lovely when we did) and our taxi to and from Bari was ridiculously expensive and wouldn’t recommend doing. The beach club area was BRILLIANT! Such a wonderful space to relax, eat, drink, play games and listen to music! The room was simple but very clean and had a super comfy bed! Lovely and diverse breakfast spread and staff were delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was modernized and very clean. The daily breakfast was well organized with a good selection. The hotel felt overly subdued in that there were no live entertainment. We did not see any staff or people out by the pool or at the beach. While we understand that it’s off season, it would be nice to have coffee and bar service in the middle part of the day. The hotel needs new carpet and landscaping. A lot of dead vegetation and shrubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

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

Wonderful but a little remote

This hotel was amazing but is quite isolated. I believe a note should be on their website to advise that own transport is recommended. Nearest shop of any kind is over 5km away. Aside from this beautiful grounds, rooms, amenities, great restaurant and bar , breakfast superb. Staff are very helpful and friendly. I will go back but will hire a car.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a Beach Club with accomodation. The property facilities are just below ok. A very fast renovation (carpets and some walls) would make this a fantastic property for all. But what's nice and breathtaking is the beach. Not a Caribbean beach but a clear and clean water with a perfect temperature. Bare in mind that the day you are checking out they won't allow you to go to the beach. And you can only use it after checking in. So you will lose a day of beach club access. And beach club staff clearly differentiate residents (there are some houses around) from hotel visitors. Although they send you at the end of the beach it is not necessarily a bad location (a bit far from the bar but 3 minutes walking slow). Breakfast is perfect. Great Italian and international dishes with lots of great Italian coffee. In conclusion, we liked it. You will enjoy it as it is a great experience for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

ian

Disliked: Amenities
This was the most disappointing stay I’ve ever had. It’s a very tired hotel and much of the facilities were shutting down. Day time food was either non existent or poor. Hotel couldn’t organise a hire car. Taxis were impossible and although the hotel shuttle was available it cost every time . I spent over €130 on shuttles. Would not recommend to anyone
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely but too far from Bari city centre. Buses do not run on a Sunday to and from hotel to Bari and taxis are around €50 each way. Shuttle to and from airport convenient for €25. Breakfast very good for a buffet with twinning tea which is a bonus. Rooms are lovely but unfortunately if you like a cup of tea or coffee when you wake up there is no facilities in the room. I bought a small kettle as i had my own tea bags. They did have a hairdryer for us ladies though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
Amazing location right on the beach, a hidden gem. Reception and office staff (replying to emails) extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O hotel esta localizado perto do aeroporto, é limpo, café da manhã excelente, é a beira mar, tem transfer gratuito para o aeroporto. Possui um restaurante para o jantar, mediante pagamento e um bar à beira-mar com ótimos drinks, mediante pagamento também. Tudo perfeito.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaqueline

Liked: Amenities
A estadia no hotel foi tudo excelente!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Amenities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un sitio tranquilo
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lage mit Strand super, aber Anbindung ohne Auto an Bari nicht optimal. Kostenloser Hotel-Shuttle zum Flughafen kann nicht vor 07:30 Uhr genutzt werden. Taxifahrt zum Flughafen in Höhe von 35€ daher ggf. notwendig. Personal überwiegend sehr freundlich, aber im Restaurant überfordert. Teilweise sind die Zimmer noch nicht renoviert. In Summe ein schöner Aufenthalt und empfehlenswert.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Hotel people are really very kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice spot. Good pool and good breakfasts. A bit isolated if you don’t have a car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dana M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was nice, the beach area very quaint. The animatori were playing music and dancing. Hotel staff directed us to Giovinazzo for dinner which had a bunch of great options. The rooms were dated, mattress too firm but all around spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Amenities
The beach is not nice. Huge rocks, not easy to swim. Hard to get into pool. Only 1 small opening to get in. Inconvenient. Restaurant is mediocre. I had lobster pasta with tomato sauce and had to dig lobster out. The tail was non-existent, so pratically missing, and little meat. Got sauce all over my hands. Very messy. Room is small and my bathroom shower mat was wet before i even used it. For the price of $250 Canadian, this was a rip off.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay but very basic.

Very basic. Pool doesn’t look like photo. Has ropes around the perimeter and your not allowed in the pool without a swimming hat! Towels have to be paid for as well as deposit left. Looked very abandoned and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sylvie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On est très loin d'un 4 étoiles. Une plage en béton alors que sur les photos on le voit pas, une chambre normale sans plus, une douche minuscule alors qu'il y a la place de faire plus grand, drôle de choix. Une piscine magnifique mais là encore déceptive, il faut un bonnet de bain, personne ne nous le dit avant d'arriver donc il faut payer et plus cher que dans le commerce, idem pour une serviette de bain, du jamais vu dans un 4 étoiles ! Le service est moyen, à un endroit on nous dit qu'on a droit au parasol et transat, on arrive sur la plage c'est non et finalement l'accueil dit oui !! Au restaurant ils se trompent sur un plat on a attendu un temps interminable pour avoir le vrai plat et pour avoir un dessert, temps d'attente de 1h30 de plus. C'est bon mais ce n'est pas non plus transcendant... Le matin petit déjeuner international mais il faut réclamer du lait !! Le café n'est pas en libre service et il faut faire la queue dès le matin bof pour un 4 étoiles !! Le dernier soir on nous fait garer dans un terrain qui ressemble plus à un terrain vague qu'à un parking avec la voiture de location. Et comme vous montrez votre mécontentement le lendemain même pas le droit à au revoir...et des petits détails douche petite et joint sale, une chaîne antivol pour fermer une grille qui enclot la piscine. La prestation ne vaut pas le tarif. La plupart des photos ne refletent pas l'état de l'hôtel. Je ne conseille vraiment pas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great. Close to eve we needed and with great amenities!! Would absolutely recommend !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

paulo roberto severo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pegamos uma suite reformada, bem higienizada,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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