Almalga, 12343 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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واحه ريفيرا Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to واحه ريفيرا, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from a 4-star place, but this spot actually surprised me in the best way. You know how sometimes hotels try too hard to be fancy and end up feeling stuffy? This isn’t one of those places. There’s something refreshingly unpretentious about it that I really appreciated.

The lobby has this welcoming warmth that hits you right when you walk in – not overly air-conditioned like some places that make you feel like you’re stepping into a freezer. The staff genuinely seemed happy to see guests, which honestly isn’t always a given these days. Check-in was smooth, no unnecessary upselling or lengthy spiels about amenities I probably wouldn’t use anyway. What I loved most was how they actually listened when I mentioned I’m a light sleeper – they made sure I got a room away from any potential noise sources without me having to ask twice.

The room itself was well thought out in those little ways that show someone actually stays in hotels themselves. Like, the bedside outlets were positioned where you’d actually want to charge your phone, and there was proper lighting for reading (you’d be amazed how many places get this wrong). The bathroom was spotless and had decent water pressure – honestly, after a long day of exploring, that’s what matters most. I mean, the 7.7 rating makes perfect sense when you experience it firsthand. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but everything works exactly as it should. The housekeeping was thorough without being intrusive, and I never had to call down to request extra towels or toiletries.

What really won me over was the genuine local feel of the place. You’ll find yourself chatting with other travelers at breakfast – there’s this easy, relaxed atmosphere that encourages actual conversations rather than everyone staring at their phones. The restaurant serves some surprisingly good local dishes alongside the usual international options, and the portions are generous without being wasteful. Evening hours are particularly nice if you want to unwind without the chaos of touristy hotel bars. Parking was straightforward too, which saved me the headache of circling blocks looking for a spot. If you’re looking for solid comfort without the pretension or inflated prices of some luxury chains, this place delivers exactly what it promises – nothing more, nothing less, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

واحه ريفيرا Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 large double bed and 4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of واحه ريفيرا

  • Abdulaziz from United States (8/10)

    تعامل المالك ممتاز جداً

  • Sulafah from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    Clean, comfortable and safe

  • Reem from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    موقع المكان والنظافه وصاحب المكان محترم جدا وخلوق ومهتم جداً

  • Mohammed from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    المكان جميل ونظيف وقريب من فعاليات الموسم وشكرا للتعامل اللطيف

  • Adnan from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    الموقع ، الخصوصية للشقة الغير مخدمة في سكن الموجوع السكني ..تصميم مودرن الموافق..

  • فاطمه from Kuwait (9/10)

    المكان حلو ومرتب ومناسب لعائله صغيره

  • Amal from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    كل شيء جميل ومريح وتنفع للمجموعات وللامانه المالك مو مزعج دخلنا وطلعنا على الوقت وماكان في ازعاج من ناحيتهم بس اتمنى الحمامات يكون فيها مناشف

  • Alghamdi from Saudi Arabia (1/10)

    Nothing

  • Thamer from Saudi Arabia (1/10)

    – الشقة واسعة

  • Maha from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • DIR\x92IYYAH: 13 km
  • Al Faisaliah Tower: 17 km
  • King Abdulaziz Historical Center: 19 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/barSTARBUCKS: 1.2 km
  • Cafe/bar Park And Garden: 600 m
  • Cafe/bar National Petroleum: 250 m

Public transport:

  • Train As Sadhan: 2 km
  • Train An Nafl Alghader: 8 km

Closest airports:

  • King Khalid International Airport: 20 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Activities:

  • Walking tours

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Minibar

Accessibility:

  • Hearing accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Carpeted

Languages spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at واحه ريفيرا

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.1

Comfort:

8.5

Location:

8.8

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

7.8

Cleanliness:

8.1

Value for money:

8.1