Me and my wife stayed here for a week over Christmas and new-year and I would truly recommend this Hotel to anyone who is looking for a nice hotel that has lots of soul that you just do not get from 5 star hotels anywhere in the world. Sydon, the owner of the hotel, really did go out of his... More

My partner and I spent the second week of our "two centre" holiday in Goa at Hotel Riversal. The first week we enjoyed in Candolim. Hotel Riversal had been recommended to us by friends of my parents, regular Goa goers. We have been to Goa before but never the South, knew it would be quieter but did nt know what... More

My husband and I discovered Riversal by the Sea 3 years ago and have just returned from our 6th visit. What can I say - you get what it says on the label, a small family run hotel, fresh clean rooms with an excellent riverview, good food ( the fish could not be fresher), wonderful riverbank location and a friendly... More

We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights on our trip around India in dec 09. We intended to stay for 2 more nights, but cut the stay short, for several reasons. First, the positive. The hotel is very clean, with nice and plain rooms. Our room had a nice balcony with a lovely view of the river Sal. Other... More

although v r goans but after 2 years in the extreme weather conditions in the gulf its simply relaxing to be in this hotel the whole day long,chasing the sun go down by the speed boats,letting the first sun ray peep into the rooms with the trawlers going by. 'Eat the Catch' is what you must do on the fishing... More

My wife and I enjoyed 2 weeks at the end of the season at Hotel Riversal by the Sea, on friends recommendation. (They found this hotel 5 years ago) A wonderful location right on the river, relaxed, chilled watched the birds and the "life" on the river. There is a beautiful beach just across the river, a short walk ,with... More

Ended our travels through goa in February at hotel riversal by the sea for 5 days. Went fishing, relaxed on the beach, enjoyed the food and the entertainment. Great location and Sydan looked after us well, perfect end to a great holiday.

My husband and I and some friends stayed 2 weeks last November in South Goa in a small family owned hotel,The Hotel Riversal by the Sea,situated on the banks of the Sal beside the small village of Betul. This was without doubt the best experience of my life. The Hotel is basic,clean and comfortable,the food good and the entertainment good,but... More