Near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Rivatas offers a luxurious retreat with shopping on site and two restaurants serving international cuisine. Unwind at the outdoor pool, indulge in spa treatments at Udaya, or stay active at the health club. With a bar and coffee shop/cafe on hand, you'll feel right at home.
Located in Varanasi, Rivatas is in the city centre and near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Dasaswamedh ghat and Assi Ghat. Visit our Varanasi travel guide
The Mall Road, Cantonment, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002
What's nearby
Dasaswamedh ghat
6 min drive - 5.2 km
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
6 min drive - 5.2 km
Assi Ghat
9 min drive - 7.6 km
Banaras Hindu University
14 min drive - 11.2 km
JVH Mall
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Varanasi Junction Station
4 min drive
Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
20 min drive
Restaurants
Sri Annapurna
3 min drive
Shree Shivay Restaurant
3 min drive
Saffron And Spice
9 min walk
Hotel Surya
2 min walk
McDonald's
4 min walk
About this property
Rivatas
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Take advantage of shopping on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services at Rivatas. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a massage or Ayurvedic treatments at Udaya, the on-site spa. Enjoy international cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a health club.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking and valet parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All 68 individually furnished rooms include perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as safes and WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Select Comfort beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Available in all rooms: WiFi (INR 150 per 24-hour period)
Available in some public areas: WiFi (INR 150 per 24-hour period)
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Limited on-site valet and self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: INR 550 for adults and INR 300 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Grill by the Ocean
Ocean
The Blue Bar
Things to do
Full-service spa
Health club
Outdoor pool
Shopping
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free babysitting
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2,002 square feet of conference space
24-hour business centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Full-service spa
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Steam room
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 parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
4 floors
Built in 2012
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
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:
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 3000.00
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4000.00
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 550 for adults and from INR 300 for children
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: INR 150 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: INR 150 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: INR 850 per vehicle
Late check-in fee
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
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
Safety features at this property include 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
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Rivatas
Rivatas Hotel
Rivatas Hotel Varanasi
Rivatas Varanasi
Rivatas Hotel
Rivatas Varanasi
Rivatas Hotel Varanasi
Frequently asked questions
Does Rivatas have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Rivatas pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Rivatas?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Rivatas?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Rivatas?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Rivatas provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 850 per vehicle applies.
Where is Rivatas located?
This family-friendly Varanasi hotel is located in the business district, within 3 mi (5 km) of JVH Mall, Alamgir Mosque and Bharat Mata. Scindia Ghat is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Rivatas Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Having stayed at Rivatas earlier as well this was a no brainer for our one day trip. The hotel is clean, comfortable and very economical for the comforts. Free wifi and good food. Pretty consistent in its service. The area is central and not too far from the ghats. The bathrooms are huge. Would definitely recommend to the weary traveller for some R&R. Will always stay at Rivatas when in Benaras.
Hotel itself is well-cleaned and comfortable. While varanasi is very dirty town, the area where this hotel is located is rather calm.
Still I have some unsatisfied point, but they are very minor.
- does not exchange JPY to INR
- adapter is really unreliable one
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Apr 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice little hotel. It was clean and the facility was solid. The staff was on top of things.
The whole stay was a wonderful experience,. The staff were friendly , respectful and courteous. Service with a smile and took care of all the needs we had. Special thanks to Mr. Rajiv Rai for making our trip to Varanasi a memorable one. We would love to come back and stay with you. Thank You!
It can be facilitated better by providing tooth paste, tooth brush, Extra toilet rolls, check if curtains work, lack of privacy between shower and bed room, not sure if the heater was not in a working order (cannot set temperatures).
Food is good
Restaurant people were friendly and their service good
There is room for improvement in the Customer service side
Kanapathippillai
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
6 Dec 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was very nice, very clean. Room service dinners were delicious (esp the tandoori lamb!). The only complaint I had was that the bathroom is not well designed. The sliding screen doors make it impossible to use the toilet in privacy and you can’t turn the lights on in the night without waking people up. The shower door makes it hard to not spread water all over the floor like a squeegee and there isn’t a place for the floor mat so it was hard to keep the floor dry.
Otherwise very comfortable and pleasant stay.
What a great hotel! The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept on. The pillows were a great size and the comforter held the proper temperature for a great night sleep. I would highly recommend Rivatas hotel!
Jeremy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
23 Oct 2018
Good location but room was dirty and contained bugs.
Il disagio di questo hotel é il wi-fi. É a pagamento. Ogni apparecchio deve pagare la quota giornaliera (150 rupie) ogni 24 ore. Ogni apparecchio ha username e password diversi che cambiano ogni volta . Noi siamo stati 5 giorni e ogni giorno dovevamo fare la trafila. Dopo nostra insistenza un apparecchio aveva il wi-fi free. Loro dicono che a Varanasi le cose stanno così.
This is a four star hotel trying to be a five star and I appreciated the effort. Staff were very nice, the rooms were clean and the pool is on the smaller size, but good as well. The hotel looks a little worn in some areas and the gym isn't great. No bike, the treadmill doesn't work and no A/C in there. But for Varanasi, it's a good option away from the loudness near the ghats...
5 Star +. The hotel Rivatas is a gem in Varanasi. If I could give this hotel a six (6) star rating I would. It is the best hotel I stayed during my 6 weeks traveling in India. The hotel is large, and caters to group travelers and independent travelers such as myself. My stay was a bit lengthy. From Nov 23 to Nov 29 2017. I had a Jr. Suite and it was very comfortable and spacious. The hotel is very secure and the staff is polite and very helpful. Room spacious, quiet and very well maintained and cleaned by housekeeping staff. Price of room included breakfast and wifi. Food plentiful with a nice selection and delicious Indian and Western. I ate all my dinners at the hotel because the selection was so varied. Hotel Reception Staff was efficient beyond what one would expect, and worth mentioning, the servers in the dining room so polite and helpful. My special gratitude extended to Rinku for services rendered at guest touring services for tours of Varanasi. Price very reasonable and the guide he assigned very knowledgeable about Varanasi. The hotel has a nice pool and spa and has a program for yoga and small gym. From the hotel it is easy to reach the Varanasi Ghats by tuk tuk or a taxi when not at peak travel times. The hotel is simply a wonderful place to be. Good atmosphere, relaxing. In sum, a bargain in price for all that is offered. On my next trip to Varanasi I will stay at Hotel Rivatas without hesitation.
Very clean and nice hotel. Rooms are unexpectedly large. Facilities are sufficient. Breakfast and dinner buffet is satisfactory. Polite and helpful staff.
Hotel local qui se veut international, en tout cas le prix. Confort moyen, serviettes de toilette qui ont été blanches il y a bien longtemps et qui sont grises , voire presque noires quand elles sont mouillées. C'était dégoûtant de s'essuyer avec de tels torchons. Et quand on se plaint à la réception, ils disent que de nombreux clients se sont déjà plaint à l'hôtel ou sur les réseaux sociaux, mais sans succès.
Free upgrade to suite on arrival. Quick check in, too quick that we weren't told about wifi (150 rps per unit per day) and breakfast (served 7am-10). Room great and air con was super good. Staff very friendly. Pool was ample size and is shared with hotel next door, but never too busy. Restaurant was great, good food for breakfast, lunch and tea. Can't really eat anywhere else as it's very busy on the streets and would need a tuktuk.
Top tip;
Hotel travel tried to get us to book on for Ganges boat trips for 9000rps for 2 for private motor boat day/night tour but we got a tuktuk into town and got the same thing for 4000rps from locals including tuktuk to giant Buddha/buddha gardens (plus 1000rps for tipping the local guide who 'didn't want any money' but turned out he actually did in the end). Probably could have got it cheaper if we'd tried.
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Γρήγορη και άμεση εξυπηρέτηση
Αναβάθμιση δωματίου χωρίς επιπλέον χρέωση από απλό σε σουίτα
Όμορφο μεγάλο και άνετο δωμάτιο
Η καλύτερη περιοχή για την συγκεκριμένη πόλη
Εύκολη πρόσβαση στο κέντρο της πόλης
Ωραίο πρωινό
Υπέροχο εστιατόριο τιμές και εξυπηρέτηση
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Δεν διαθέτει Δωρεαν Ίντερνετ πράγμα βασικό πιστεύω για κάθε ταξιδιώτη
Όχι και τόσο καθαρό δωμάτιο (σε καμία περίπτωση όμως δεν το χαρακτηρίζεις βρώμικο)
Συχνές ολιγόλεπτες διακοπές ρεύματος
Hotel turístico superior, recebe muitos grupos de todas as nacionalidades, o que torna o restaurante às vezes um pouco tumultuado. Quarto bem grande. A localização é afastada do Ganges, em uma área com hotéis mais modernos, mas quem vai a Varanasi quer estar perto do Ganges, o que me faria optar por um hotel diferente caso pensasse em voltar lá. O trânsito insano da Índia pode te fazer percorrer em uma hora o percurso de 8 km entre o Hotel e o Ganges.