RIVA Hotel SHV
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a 4-star hotel with a rooftop pool and well reviewed staff for well under the local median price, especially if you are catching a ferry. Skip it if you want a beach or a calm, tidy street outside the door.
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RIVA Hotel SHV works best as a practical base. Guests call it convenient for the ferry, so it makes sense for travellers passing through on the way to the islands or spending a night or two before onward plans.
It also suits people who care about service. Staff come up again and again in reviews as friendly, helpful and professional. The listed gym, family rooms and free parking widen the appeal to families and drivers.
If you came to Sihanoukville for the sand, look at our Budget pick on Otres II instead. And if noise bothers you, think twice: guests say the hotel is surrounded by construction sites and dirty streets.
Location and getting around
The address is Phum 1, Sangkat 3. Guests rate the location 8 out of 10, the lowest of our three Sihanoukville picks. The upside is ferry access. The downside is the immediate area, which reviewers describe as noisy with building work and not very clean.
We do not have verified walking times from this hotel to beaches or sights. Check the address on a map against your plans, and expect to use a taxi or other transport to reach the beaches.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.5 out of 10 from 645 reviews, the largest review count among our three picks here. That ties it for second place among the 7 properties we compared.
Two things get the most praise. The first is the team, described as welcoming and professional. The second is the rooftop infinity pool, which guests say has city views and a bar area. The main complaint is outside the building: construction noise and dirty streets around it.
Price and value against our other two picks
The reference price was €66.84 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is roughly €134 for both nights and 32% below the €97.93 median in our sample. Treat it as a guide and check today's price for your dates.
That buys a 4-star hotel with a pool, gym, restaurant, garden, terrace, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and free parking listed. Breakfast styles listed are continental, Asian, American and buffet. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Naiya Sea Resort, our Budget pick, costs €48.05 a night with the same 8.5 score and 3 stars, and it faces the beach. JATI Koh Russey, our Luxury pick, scores 9.5 with 5 stars at €184.53. RIVA sits in the middle: one more star than Naiya for about €19 more a night.
Why it made our top 3
Our Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price. It is not simply the cheapest option. Out of 7 eligible properties, RIVA combined a joint second place score, a large base of 645 reviews and a price a third below the median. That mix earned the spot.
Before you book
Room size, noise levels, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Given the construction comments, ask for a quiet room and check recent reviews for noise.
Confirm the rooftop pool and bar are open during your dates and whether any fees apply. If you are travelling for a ferry, check the timing between the hotel and the departure point yourself, since we have not verified it.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is RIVA Hotel SHV close to the ferry?
Guests describe it as convenient for the ferry. We have not verified the exact distance or travel time, so check it on a map before you book.
Does RIVA Hotel SHV have a pool?
Yes, a pool is listed, and guests describe a rooftop infinity pool with city views and a bar area. Check opening hours for your dates.
How much is RIVA Hotel SHV per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €66.84 per night. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Is RIVA Hotel SHV noisy?
Guests mention noisy construction sites around the hotel. Noise inside rooms has not been assessed, so ask for a quiet room and read recent reviews.
Is RIVA Hotel SHV near the beach?
It is not presented as a beach hotel. If beach access is the priority, our Budget pick on Otres II is across the street from the sand.