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Riva del Sole

4.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Private beach, beach bar
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
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

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Giovinazzo, Riva del Sole is on a private beach. Planetarium of Bari and Swabian Castle of Bari are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Corso Cavour and Palazzo Mincuzzi. Traveling with kids? Consider Panetteria Pan per Focaccia and Adrenalin Zone.
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Map
Strada Statale 16 km 787 and 225, Giovinazzo, BA, 70054

What's nearby

  • Lido San Francesco - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Fiera del Levante - 15 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Bari Harbor - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Basilica of San Nicola - 18 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Piazza Aldo Moro - 18 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
  • ‪Opa On The Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le GraMaló - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante L'aragosta - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Riva del Sole

Upscale family-friendly hotel
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 smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • 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

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

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
Children up to the age of 4 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 6 mi (10 km) of piramidi, Gavetone, and L'Arena. Scoglio d'Inghilterra and Spiaggia Prima Cala are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Riva del Sole Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 451 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Giampiero

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice views and on the ocean but pool wasn't open advertised things to do could not be done like bike rental none there breakfast was great and bartender was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

It was very nice clean and the staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and safe hotel by the beach ! Breakfast is wonderful !
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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

Nice beach hotel

Nice beach hotel..enjoyable.. Good restaurants..Good room..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

very nice hotel

We had a very nice stay. The hotel has a beach, a pool and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good hotel with top class breakfast

The hotel is located in a nice place close to Bari. The room was clean, well equipped and warm. They upgraded us to a better room. Everything was very good and as expected for a 4 star hotel. One item that stands out is the top class breakfast. Best breakfast of our travel where we stayed in 7 hotels. Maybe even our best breakfast in Italy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful and staff was super friendly. Everything was clean and property kept up. Breakfast had a good variety nothing fancy but a little bit of everything. Only downfall is location is away from city center so catching a cab a little pricey.... I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very large complex direct at the sea. Good breakfast, comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luiz R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, very kind team and worry to well service. Local restaurant food is precious!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Great

Friendly staff at a spotless room. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great stop-over for one night, my only wish is that I had more time to spend there. The grounds a beautiful, it’s got a nice big pool and it’s right on the beach. Dinner and breakfast were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Maria Berta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good sized room and bathroom and very clean. Next to the beach with a nice pool. Conveniently located close to the aimport and a 25 min drive to old Bari. The staff was friendly and helpful and we were each offered a generous breakfast to go for our early departure. Definitely a 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel for flying in and out of the airport. Great value for the money! AC and Shower worked great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marek

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

Good stay

Very good breakfast. Clean room. 200 metres from beautiful beach. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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