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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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Private beach, beach bar
Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi
Lunch and dinner served
Private beach, beach bar
Point of interest

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Strada Statale 16 km 787 and 225, Giovinazzo, BA, 70054
  • Place, L'Arena
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Spiaggia Prima Cala
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Panetteria Pan per Focaccia
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Giovinazzo

Riva del Sole places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Fiera del Levante and Bari Harbor. This 4-star hotel has 87 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a private beach, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • L'Arena - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Gavetone - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Spiaggia Prima Cala - 8 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Panetteria Pan per Focaccia - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Stadio San Nicola - 17 min drive - 14.8 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
  • ‪Ristorante Beluga - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Il Marcopolo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Cucchiara - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Riva del Sole

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
Guests of Riva del Sole enjoy a private beach, a children's pool, and a gym. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court, and meeting rooms.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Memory foam beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and bidets. Phones and desks are other standard amenities.
A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a security system and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is 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

Are free cancellation options available at Riva del Sole?

Riva del Sole offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Riva del Sole?

As of Nov 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riva del Sole on Dec 3, 2025 start from $101.54, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Riva del Sole?

This hotel is located in Giovinazzo, close to Bitonto Cathedreal, piramidi, and Panetteria Pan per Focaccia. Gavetone is also within a driving distance of 4.1 mi.

Is parking available on site at Riva del Sole?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does Riva del Sole include a casino at the property?

No, Riva del Sole doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Riva del Sole?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 until September 15.

Is Riva del Sole good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach, a beach bar, and a restaurant.

Does Riva del Sole have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Riva del Sole have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Riva del Sole doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Riva del Sole allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Riva del Sole.

Are there connecting rooms at Riva del Sole?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Riva del Sole?

The closest major airport to Riva del Sole is Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI), which is 6 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Riva del Sole?

No, at Riva del Sole, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Riva del Sole have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Riva del Sole if that's in your vacation plans.

Riva del Sole Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Nimisha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Traveled with partner
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

al

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kellye

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirella, Edmonton

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Giampiero

Traveled with group
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

EDUARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria

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

Gs

The room are bigger and the breakfast was good and variety. They have restaurant and the food was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Antony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean access is great but the facilities are old and worn out. It’s a resort so they will try to squeeze out every cent out of you. Only one receptionist was polite (a bald man with tattoos) and professional. The rest were rude and dismissive, they wouldn’t even look up or make eye contact. I asked for some food at the bar and the barista got offended that she got it wrong and blamed me for it, then spoke to me like I was stupid as if I couldn’t properly communicate in English. Mistakes happen, but one has to know to be gracious to accept them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Fausto

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Among all the staff only 2 people gave us good service, the reception Rosella and Ana Maria, the rest of the staff doesn't speak English and doesn't bother to try communicating as I could speak some Italian but big difference on treatment if you are Italian.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

2/10 Terrible

marcos Andre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024