Hotel Rivera

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
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Courtyard
Courtyard
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Interior
Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Single Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Rivera 131, Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia, 70000

What's nearby

  • Colonia Port - 2 min walk
  • Buquebus Colonia - 3 min walk
  • Colonia del Sacramento Plaza Major - 8 min walk
  • Street of Sighs - 9 min walk
  • Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Montevideo (MVD-Carrasco Intl.) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Refugio Colonia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Porton Parrillada - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Colonia Sandwich & Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Archie's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪napo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rivera

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Hotel Rivera. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Tour/ticket information, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a computer station
  • Concierge services and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Rivera boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 29-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, fridges and free infant beds

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Colonial architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property from 15 November to the day after Easter: Uruguay value-added tax (10%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (10%).

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

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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Rivera Colonia del Sacramento
Rivera Colonia del Sacramento
Hotel Rivera Hotel
Hotel Rivera Colonia del Sacramento
Hotel Rivera Hotel Colonia del Sacramento

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Rivera pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Rivera?

Hotel Rivera doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rivera?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Rivera?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Rivera located?

Situated in Colonia del Sacramento, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Colonia Port and Buquebus Colonia. Rio de la Plata and Puerta de la Ciudadela are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 247 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice for ravellers
This is a good choice for travellers as it’s clean, quiet and comfortable and close to the bus and ferry terminals and with in easy walking distance for sightseeing. Rooms are not large, but they are comfortable. Wifi is good and the breakfast, though not extensive, is enjoyable. The owners and staff obviously take pride the their establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable small hotel close to ferry
I spent one night at Hotel Rivera and really enjoyed my stay. It's just a short walk away from the bus terminal and ferry station. The historic centre of the city is an easy ten minute walk away from the hotel. The hotel was very clean, staff were really friendly and the buffet breakfast was good. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for the price
We had a great experience at this small hotel. The staff was wonderful. Location was fabulous. Everything was walking distance. We decided to have our own lunch at the patio and they set the tables for us! Kudos for this hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Derman

Liked: Staff & service
Hotels.com or the hotel needs to get it together
When we first checked in they didnt have our reservation. Something they have to fix with Hotels.com we had to stay on the phone with Hotels.com for 30 minutes to fix this. In the end I have to say it an OK stay. But the host was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and wonderful front desk staff. Room was fine. A nearby dog barked all night the first night. Location was perfect, close to everything. Breakfast mediocre. Decent overall. WiFi worked fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value right by the bus stop and ferry stop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Cute place
Cute hotel, very close to the bus terminal (super convenient!) and walkable all of old town. Breakfast is very minimal though, mostly breads.

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great place close to bus and ferry terminal. Owners/staff very friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Melbourne, Aus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and welcoming hotel just off the ferry
We visited CdS for one night and really loved the town. The hotel is in a great location, just off the ferry, so very easy to access. It's a brief walk in the historic area and all the restaurants and waters edge. The hotel staff were very welcoming and even setup our breakfast in front of our room so we could enjoy the lovely sun. Recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place for a short visit
Comfortable hotel in a historical city. Friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast to start a day walking to historical sites.

8/10 Good

Pete, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and amazing staff
Wasn't sure where to stay in Colonia but I am very happy I decided on this place. Internet is super fast and the staff were great. Great value for the hotel also!

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

6/10 Okay

Ed, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Pleasant hotel for.the price
Most of the staff was great. The service, at breakfast for example, was excellent. One man working the overnight shift was extremely rude like I've never experienced before. It was almost as if I were the receptionist and he the patron; and an extremely dissatisfied patron at that. Which was a shame because were it not for him I'd be giving the staff and hotel service a five star rating. Everyone other than he, was great.

8/10 Good

Elma, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A family-run gem in Colonia
What I liked most about this hotel is the family feel. The owners run this small hotel with great care and attention. They serve you breakfast out in the courtyard, attending to your every need. My only regret was only staying one night.

8/10 Good

GABRIEL

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

8/10 Good

Harald, Bonaire

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beat our expectations
Very friendly place. Looks really neat and well kept. Service was very friendly, breakfast simple but good.

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Columbia, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Rivera rocks
Had a problem with my bank and the hotel staff allowed me to use their phone for hours to straighten things out, were very helpful and accommodating. Very nice place to relax, perfect patio area, very close to the port/bus station.

6/10 Okay

MG, Montevideo

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip to Colonia
We spent a night in the hotel, 3 couples in 3 different rooms. The hotel was comfortable and silent by night. The location is very good some steps from the bus terminal and the port, and 7 minutes walk to the "Barrio Historico". In spite of some comments I have read, the bathroom was equiped with shampoo (and soap and towels, of course). The breakfast was good The price was according to the hotel

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming
The service and the people were very helpful

6/10 Okay

JD, New York, NY

Liked: Staff & service
Great for one night
Hotel Rivera is two blocks from the bus station, so it's very convenient if you're taking a bus into Colonia from Montevideo. The hotel is small and the room itself is no bigger than a hotel room in NYC. In short, it's small: bed, TV, closet, bathroom. If you're looking to spend a lot of time in the hotel room, this is not the place for you. However, Hotel Rivera is a short walk from historic district and the water. The sunset was beautiful. If you're staying in Colonia for one night and just want to drop your bags and explore, this hotel does the trick. They also serve breakfast in the morning which was a nice perk. I had no problem paying with a credit card, there were no additional fees. My only concern was that you have to leave your room key at the front desk when you leave, so hypothetically the hotel staff could come into your room at anytime (although that didn't happen to us).

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the port
It was a little disapointing. The price of the hotel and the quality of the rooms do not match. The rooms need updating. The shower head was leaking pretty bad. Upon check-in the front desk wanted to charge us 13% extra since we were paying with credit card. At the end she did not charge us but still was not a pleasant experience. The breakfast was nice. They set us up in the courtyard with coffee, juice and some pastries. The service during the breakfast was great.

8/10 Good

ho

Liked: Staff & service

6/10 Okay

Laurie, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Colonia hotel
3 min walk from coach station and 5 mins from ferry. Also only short walk to Main Street into town. Hotel small and pleasant with nice character.

6/10 Okay

geoffrey, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location near the ferry port, but actually in the town. Minimalist breakfast, and small rooms.