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Hotel Riva del Sole

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Hotel Riva del Sole, steps from Cefalu Beach, offers a rooftop terrace with views, a charming garden, and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy a library for quiet reading and practical amenities like dry cleaning services and on-site car rentals.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Camera con letto matrimoniale o 2 letti singoli, vista giardino

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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City view

Triple Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Viale Lungomare G. Giardina, No. 25, Cefalù, PA, 90015

What's nearby

  • Cefalu Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palazzo Piraino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cefalu Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Temple of Diana - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rocca of Cefalu - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Cefalù Station - 7 min walk
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante al Gabbiano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lilie's Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Foodda - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Emme Cafè - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Porta Ossuna ristorante pizzeria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riva del Sole

Upscale hotel near Cefalu Beach
At Hotel Riva del Sole, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Riva del Sole, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge) and laundry services
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Riva del Sole have perks, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, fridges and cots/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Riva del Sole

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1966
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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 and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (return)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 the information in the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Riva del Sole
Hotel Riva del Sole Cefalu
Riva del Sole Cefalu
Hotel Riva Del Sole Cefalu, Sicily
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Hotel Riva Sole Cefalu
Hotel Riva Sole
Riva Sole Cefalu
Riva Sole
Riva Del Sole Hotel
Hotel Riva Del Sole Cefalu
Hotel Riva del Sole Hotel
Hotel Riva del Sole Cefalù
Hotel Riva del Sole Hotel Cefalù

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Riva del Sole pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riva del Sole?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riva del Sole?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riva del Sole?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Hotel Riva del Sole provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Riva del Sole located?

Located in Cefalù, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Cefalu Beach and Lavatoio Medievale. Porticciolo dei pescatori and Osteria Magno are also within 10 minutes. Cefalù Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Riva del Sole Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 256 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in fabulous town. Cefalu is spectacular,and this hotel is in a great location for a visit. Staff were also very helpful and professional. Breakfast was excellent although the scrambled eggs and bacon were not hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely hotel but it needs furniture update in the room 218. Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service, nice breakfast. Location is so convenient for beach, restaurants and sites.
Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Riva del Sol is right across the street from the beach, and very easy to walk to the old town are for shopping and dining, although there are also many choices just down the street from the hotel. The staff was friendly, professional, and very helpful. ( we had a problem with the drain in our shower and they fixed it right away.) There were many choices for breakfast and there is a restaurant on site for dinner also. Parking is included in a small lot right next to the hotel. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alaine A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with the beach across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a little bit dated but kept very clean. All the staff is amazing! Since our arrival they were so kind to walk to the parking lot to show us exactly where to park. So helpful and gladly to help to resolve with any issues you might have. Also the location is absolutely the best!! And best breakfast I had in Sicily!
Foto taken from our balcony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with ocean view. Staff is friendly and helpful. Easy next door parking which can be very challenging in this small busy town. Very good breakfast and food at restaurant on the property. Easy access to the beach. Enjoyed the stay and would come back next time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Filomena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, the room and the staff were amazing! A beautiful place to stay in Cefulo!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

beach in cefalu is lovely

Great beach-side location; friendly staff; nice breakfast room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

anthony d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great kindness and very helpful with info and help with luggage
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

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

Wonderful hotel

We had a wonderful time in Chefalu, lovely sandy beaches and water. Hotel Riva Del Sol, perfectly located close to the beach, clean, friendly staff and a nice Italian breakfast. We were fortunate to get a room with full ocean view which was stunning. I would recommend Riva del Sol to anybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort across from the beach. We had an ocean front room which made for excellent nightcaps on the balcony. Staff is amazing. The place could use some renos as it is a little outdated. Well kept and clean. If you are looking for a quiet place this place is not for you as you hear people talking till late. We were very happy with this resort as location was the best. We would definitely recommend and we hope to come back. Thank you Hotel Riva Del Sol for an amazing few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DIEM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to the beaches, restaurants and shopping areas so it's very convenient. Nice view of the ocean for our hotel room. The wall of the hotel room is quite thin so you can hear your neighbor if they talk or laugh loudly. There is no USB port in the room to charge your phone so it's a bit of a nuisance. Parking at the hotel is small and limted. Otherwise, you have to park in the public parking spot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rae Marie

Disliked: Amenities
Great location with convenient parking. We just stayed in Cefalu for one evening. Property could use updating. We stayed in the beginning of May and the temperature was below May's average, the A/C unit in room was poor. Barely able to cool room off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Tana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air Conditioning didn't work and the staff was so rude to us like we were crazy and wouldn't give us a fan. Fixed it the day we left!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Krizia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My family and I stayed at this property for what was supposed to be 4 nights. We booked this property based on its excellent location and it checked all our boxes. After checking in and getting into our room, we soon noticed that there was no air conditioning in our rooms (something EXPEDIA validated that this hotel had). We asked the front desk and they said it was in the process of being fixed. Night time came, and still no AC. We travelled with our infant (5 months) who slept in a diaper and still screamed all night long because of how uncomfortable he was for 2 nights. We felt terrible for our neighbours who I’m sure did not get much sleep either. We once again asked the hotel what the deal was, this time extremely upset, and it was then that they had told us that the AC runs during the day and turns off at night - and there was nothing they could do about it. At this point, after being lied to, we ended up checking out a night early. The staff, minus a select few, are extremely rude and do not hesitate to lie to their guests. This hotel is very cute and authentic but other than the location, I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, decent breakfast, but other than that it’s not worth staying here. There is no air conditioning, but they tell you they will “fix it in 10 minutes”. It wasn’t until our last day they finally stopped lying and told us they turn it off at a certain point in the day. We had a baby with us, and I found this to be extremely disrespectful. The lack of air in the room makes for an extremely smelly room as well. It smelt of mould and was impossible to get rid of the smell. The rooms are quite old so I’m sure it was mould. Also - shame on Expedia for advertising the hotel as having air conditioning. The staff is ATROCIOUS - extremely rude and unaccommodating. I organized an airport transfer well in advance bc we needed a baby seat. We confirmed again the day before checkout that the driver would be there. The morning of our flight we were told we did not confirm (even though it’s in writing) and they had to call an emergency taxi that ended up costing us 60 euros more. They sit there and act dumb when they reaLize they are wrong. Absolutely disgusting!!!!!! There are other hotels along this strip which might be worth checking out, otherwise stay off the beach and take the walk daily. This hotel is a 2 star at MAX.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and location. Remarkable scenery however walls are thin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Hotel ist leider in jeder Beziehung sehr hellhörig, man hört jedes Gespräch der Zimmernachbarn und jede Benutzung von Toilette und Dusche. Das Personal ist überaus bemüht und freundlich.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Hotel direkt am Strand mit eigenen Parkplatz, saubere Zimmer allerdings mit relativ lauter Klimaanlage die sich nicht ausschalten ließ
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a charming hotel and wanted to love it, great location to the beach and the staff is very attentive. Breakfast was decent, dinner at the restaurant was fantastic. The one downside was the air conditioning, or lack there of. Never could get it below 25.5C which for me was not good as I need a cool room to sleep. If you can't sleep sweating look elsewhare
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025