Uga Riva is a hotel destination wedding venue in Negombo, Sri Lanka, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$15,000 (our estimate), reached from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 45 minutes.
Uga Riva
Guests arrive at Uga Riva to discover a beachfront Sri Lankan resort where the Arabian Sea becomes your ceremony backdrop and every meal traces the island's spice routes.
About Uga Riva
Guests arrive at Uga Riva to discover a beachfront Sri Lankan resort where the Arabian Sea becomes your ceremony backdrop and every meal traces the island's spice routes.
Your wedding party wakes to ocean views from individually designed suites, moves through open-air celebrations on private sand, and returns to a property where 42 rooms mean your closest friends stay steps away.
The rating of 4.8/5 reflects a venue where coastal luxury meets attentive hospitality.
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Lovely 8 bedroom villa hotel. A somewhat suburban location but away from the mess that is Negombo. Staff were superb, there was a great pool and our room was spacious and very comfortable. Food excellent.
Gordon Craig · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 7 rooms
- Room types
- 3 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$15,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$60 to US$120 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CMB, 30 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 42 individually designed rooms and suites with private terraces overlooking the Arabian Sea
- Direct beachfront access in Negombo with sunset ceremony possibilities over the water
- On-site restaurants featuring Sri Lankan cuisine and international dishes prepared by award-winning chefs
- Google rating of 4.8/5 based on guest reviews praising service and setting
A sample wedding weekend
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- 14:00-18:00Guest arrivals and check-in; welcome reception at beach bar
- 19:30Welcome dinner in main restaurant
- 09:00-11:00Rehearsal on beach ceremony site
- 16:30Guest gathering and pre-ceremony photographs
- 17:00Ceremony on beach with ocean backdrop
- 18:00-19:00Cocktail hour and beachfront reception setup
- 19:00Reception dinner and dancing
- 10:00Brunch at resort; guest departures throughout afternoon
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CMB · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Bandaranaike International Airport.
- Direct line
- 0377 136 777
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the best time of year to host a wedding at Uga Riva?+
December through March offers the most stable weather with calm seas and minimal rainfall, ideal for beach ceremonies and outdoor celebrations.
Can guests stay on-site during the wedding weekend?+
Yes. The property features 42 suites available for guest accommodation, with discounted rates typically offered for wedding party bookings.
Does Uga Riva offer wedding planning services?+
The dedicated events team handles vendor coordination, logistics, décor, and timeline management. Most couples work with their planner from initial concept through final details.
Are there restrictions on outside vendors?+
The venue works with both preferred and outside vendors. Photography, catering, and floristry can be arranged through their network or independently, with coordination fees applying for external services.
What is the closest airport?+
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is approximately 30 kilometers away, roughly a 45-minute drive to the resort.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 7 rooms
“Now, in this enchanting seven bedroom boutique property, the warmth of our welcome is yours – whether it’s a quick stopover, or a longer stay.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 3 listed
“Uga Riva offers seven luxury rooms & suites.”
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