Hotels with Swim-up Rooms in Bentota

Fabulous boutique hotel. The staff were attentive and always happy to cater to our needs. The room was clean and comfortable, plus we had our own plunge pool which was perfect. The food was delicious and flavourful. The grounds are neatly kept and it was nice to see chipmunks and mongoose roaming around. During our stay, there were many other couples enjoying their stay, in a comfortable quiet and relaxing atmosphere. No kids to be seen which made it even more wonderful to unwind. We will be back.

Thank you so much to all the staff for this unforgettable stay! Everything was amazing from start to finish. Everyone was so kind, polite, and always smiling — such lovely people! All our requests (even the extra ones 😅) were taken care of with pleasure. Service at the restaurant was always top-notch — special thanks to Rohan and all the waiters for their wonderful hospitality! The hotel itself is beautiful, and the whole area is spotless. The pool was cleaned every day, just like the beach area. Our room was made up daily with fresh towels and new bedsheets — super clean! The restaurant is honestly the best we’ve been to in Sri Lanka. Breakfast (included in the stay) was made with fresh ingredients and looked amazing. We especially loved the traditional Sri Lankan dishes. Dinner felt like a celebration every night — the menu is huge, and every single dish we tried was 10/10, especially the seafood! The chef always came by to check on us and have a nice chat — such a lovely touch. We were treated incredibly well for the whole week and honestly didn’t want to leave. I highly recommend this hotel if you’re looking for exceptional service, aesthetic interiors, spotless cleanliness, and the most delicious food — you’ll truly enjoy the island to the fullest! ❤️

Warm welcome with cold towels and afternoon tea. Our twin bedded room wasn’t huge but more than adequate. Comfy bed, good pillows and quality of bedding. Wonderful bathroom with bath and rainforest shower. Lovely products and strong hairdryer. The villa is perfectly situated on a wonderful sandy beach - there are some beach bars and restaurants if needed. However the food in the hotel is amazing and of similar price so to be honest I would just eat here. In addition to the fab beach there is a small swimming pool. As mentioned above the food is of top quality. Breakfast was outstanding - either Sri Lankan or continental including freshly made juices, cut fruit and a good choice of hot dishes. Coffee was the best we had in our 10 days in Sri Lanka. Both our evening meals were also faultless. Nice touch that they offer complimentary king coconut mid morning and afternoon tea All staff are very helpful but Special mention to Janaka, Sanjevee and the Executive Chef who kindly gave me a cookery lesson. Would highly recommend this very well run boutique hotel.

New, exceptionally stylish property that was celebrating its 1 year anniversary while we stayed…we got a delicious piece of birthday cake! The location is excellent with direct access to a nice beach (which has a few restaurants and bars within walking distance) and easy reach of a turtle sanctuary definitely worth visiting, as well as a great beach bar called Waves a short Tuk Tuk ride away. You have the choice of cooling down in the ocean or in the hotel’s exquisite pool and, as is typical throughout Sri Lanka, it’s the lovely people who make a place special and this hotel is no exception. Choice of Western or Sri Lankan breakfast, both of which were plentiful. You won’t be disappointed if you book to stay at this hotel. We were sorry to leave.

Perfect place for a relaxing vacation. The design of the hotel is stunning, staff very friendly and helpful, spoiled us during all our stay. We enjoyed our time so much the time spent at Villa Thamburu and we thought to expend few more days but we had work duty and was not possible. The suite Pedro, our accommodation, was extremely comfortable and perfect for a romantic time! Food was good and hotel very clean. The public beach outside is beautiful but not suitable for swimming however we enjoyed our lazy chill in the hotel beach and pool.

Luxurious hotel, with nice private pool and good restaurant. Very close to the beach. However, worth noting outside the hotel there is little in the Bentota area in terms of restaurants and shops.

Perfect hotel, very close to beach. Ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sun by the sea or poolside. Rooms are spotless and spacious with everything laid out well. All food is freshly cooked and the service flawless. We were looked after incredibly well by Anura and Dominic who could not do enough to help. Many thanks to all the staff.

excellent staff who could not do enough to make sure your stay was as you would want it.Pool was wonderfully warm and gardens were exquisite and very colourful. Trains were noisy but interesting and after a while you did not notice them.

The hotel was beautiful, well appointed and comfortable. The pool was beautiful. The railway is at the end of the garden and is occasionally noisy but I loved it. I would recommend staying here as a couple for relaxation.

Exceptional holiday destination. Well-appointed villas and helpful staff. Food is very good as well. Beach is clean and a short walk from hotel.

The room was very comfortable. The look and feel the ambiance was excellent. They had a big pool which was clean and maintained. Also the plunge pool a winner for the kids.

Friendly, smiling staff. Good breakfast and dining options with great tasting food. Comfortable bed and well equipped room with attached toilet with tub and a small plunge pool. The surrounding is clean and comfortable. Very appreciative of the free upgrade on one of our rooms.

We had a wonderful and amazing one-night full board stay at Sheraton Turtle Beach Resort Kosgoda! We reserved a garden-view room with a plunge pool, which was private, relaxing, and perfect. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed, and the service throughout our stay was remarkable. Specially thanks to the reception staff, Dilshan and the entire team were courteous, professional, and always ready to assist with genuine care. The service was excellent.

I have stayed in this area 8 times in various hotels and this is definitely the BEST food! I was really impressed with both the buffet and room service in terms of quality and range, especially the egg free breakfasts and labelling on menus. The vegetable lasagne on room service is incredible, highly recommend. Room is clean and plunge pool immaculate, no complaints at all.

We had a wonderful stay at Sheraton Kosgoda! Loved the overall experience, especially the plunge pool attached to our room, which made our stay extra special The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff were very attentive, always checking in to make sure we were comfortable Truly a memorable and relaxing stay Highly recommended! 🌴✨

I like the staff, it was excelent, I like room, I liked very much room location at 1st floor really next to the pool. Very convinienent. Its very nice for pool and ocean too. I van sugest ghis hotel for 110 percent.

First of all thank you for the upgrade to deluxe room and specially sara, chathuri very good and friendly. food delicious and room specious hotel in front of the beach staff friendly. pool very long and pool bar okay thank you

Overall very pleasant stay. Staff specially sara, chathu, susanthi was very helpfull. Nice large pool area with kids pool.food was delicious and would like to visit again

Fantastic location on the beach, ask for a ground floor sea facing room, french windows open out to pool area and pool overlooks the beach - stunning. Breakfast buffet had a mix of foods, do try the curry and rice option. Fabulous beach side restuarants within minutes from the hotel (along the beach)

Had a great experience at Pandanus Beach Resort. Everything: location, room, restaurant, view, pool, beach was absolutely delightful! Hotel Staff members were friendly and very helpful. Everything was immaculate, clean and tidy. Pleasant surprise was an invitation to cocktail party by the Hotel management, where we had amazing time communicating with other guests and having delicious drinks. Left with lots of amazing memories staring with early morning walks on the beach, relaxing time on sunbed and warm waves of the ocean, dinners with delicious food and life music…. If I ever return to Sri Lanka, the Pandanus Beach Resort is the Hotel I am definitely going to stay!

I dont know where to start really! Stunning architecture, lush beautiful gardens and pool. So quiet and peaceful. Staff is so attentive without being overbearing. Food and cocktails also really high quality. Afternoon tea and treats was beautiful. I loved just chilling by the pool and watching the Frangipani trees and listen to the birds. I hardly ever rate 10 but its well deserved- this is a gem! Had the best time!

We loved our stay here. Everything is arranged for in detail. The location is beautiful, super spacious and calm. Relaxing at the pool was amazing and it is super close to the beach (a quiet part), where there are also some beach chairs, towels and drinking water. We had a little porch attached to our room which we also loved. The food was really good as well.

Everything was gorgeous from the moment you arrived. The staff were exceptional in every way and very helpful with local questions. Our room was spacious, clean and beautifully decorated as was the whole hotel. The setting was stunning with the pool, lawn and then the beach. Attention to detail was next to none. I really hope we can visit again one day. Don’t hesitate book now!

I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional hospitality I experienced during my 6-day stay at your hotel. The combination of your prime location, top-notch service, delectable food, and friendly staff truly made my stay memorable and enjoyable. Your dedication to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment did not go unnoticed, and I appreciate the effort put forth by each member of your team. From the warm greetings at check-in to the prompt room service and genuine care displayed by your staff, every interaction left a positive impression on me. I am grateful for the lasting memories created during my time at your hotel, and I look forward to returning in the future. Thank you once again for exceeding my expectations and for making my stay truly exceptional.

Utterly amazing. The rooms and grounds are immaculate, not a leaf in sight or a grain of sand anywhere! The staff are the most attentive (but not intrusive) and dedicated staff we have ever witnessed. The food is impeccable and we think worthy of a Michelin Star (apparently Michelin is not yet in Sri Lanka). The location is perfect and one walks from the gardens across a train track, authentic and charming, to the amazing white sand beach. On return from the beach a staff member gave us a fresh fruit ice lolly. In summary, you would be mad not to stay here, utterly fantastic and all credit to Anjana the manager for running such a great hotel and team.

The staff were so attentive, helpful and caring towards our stay. They made us feel very welcome and comfortable. The private pool was amazing overlooking the sea, plenty of wildlife around to immerse yourself in. Sanjeewa’s cocktails were fantastic, he is a very talented mixologist. It was our 2nd wedding anniversary and they went above and beyond when finding this out with a private dinner with fireflies around us as well as a birthday cake made on the day! The couples oil massage was incredible and was such a great experience!

This place is absolutely beautiful and the staff are so wonderful. It’s a gorgeous, architect-designed oasis leading onto a peaceful beach, with 2 pools, one being a natural pool surrounded by amazing vegetation. The rooms are lovely, with huge, very comfortable beds and there was complementary yoga each morning. The staff team are so friendly and warm - special mentions to the Director Fabian and to Kavi, who helped look after us and was especially caring to our two children. The cooks are also really excellent - if you appreciate good food you will be so happy here. The kids were delighted to spot monkeys and monitor lizards on their first day, and to visit the adjacent turtle rehabilitation centre. I was a little nervous about taking our two kids to such a quiet, peaceful place, not wanting to disturb other adult guests but needn’t have worried - the property is so spacious it often felt like we had it to ourselves.

This property is a little gem!! It is much better than advertised on their website!! Located in a very wide area of nature, we felt very privileged since there are very few guests.. There are so many staff attending to everyone needs and the beach is truly precious, beautiful and clean and we were almost the only ones there!! In addition they have a good outdoor pool and a lovely and clean natural pool, an amazing Spa and Ioga facilities. In our room, we had all comfort including coffee and tea facilities and a very hot shower!! We had several requests outside of the box such as : iphone charger, toys for the beach, special drinks and they were answered in no time!!! They have a very good barman too, which was surprising to us! Thank you to all the lovely people of the resort!!

Wow wow wow, what a stunning beachside property. We knew it was wellness focused (which my wife loved - especially the massages and sauna!) but there was so much more to this unique property like enjoying a cold drink by lovely pool or relaxing on the deserted beach. The staff were great, nothing was too much trouble. The room was spacious and well thought out with a private veranda. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Amazing nature and facilities. Great food and chef. Beautiful swimming pool. Very peaceful and serene place to restore and rest. Special thanks to the gardeners working relentlessly to make the place so special.

We had amazing experience staying in this hotel. First of all is a designer villa owned by reach local which gave it to Jetwing for management afterwards. It has 4 rooms. 2 Standart, one superior and one superluxe. We booked a Standart, but recieved a free upgrade to superluxe. Which has 30m2, Seaview, huge bathroom, huge wardrobe. This room used to be the owners room. Villa has an own Sheff, which prepare unique dishes by our willing, by the very reasonable prices, at suitable time for us. I can say it is a "Micheline" level Sheff. Villa has own swimming pool and 5 magnolia trees. The beach is just amazing. We're been different places in Lanka, but Kosgoda is a delicious place. Here the 5 types of turtles put there eggs every night coming here even from Afrika. The water and beach are clean and unspoiled. If you like noisy evenings, eat out you can take Tuk Tuk car from the hotel and go to Bentota. When you came back to your fantastic villa, you'll feel the difference.

This is a small place, just four rooms. The architect was a protege of the famous Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa, and it shows. Very well laid, lovely design. As we had the place to ourselves, it felt very special. From a glance at the Guest Comments Book, other visitors felt the same. Plenty of hrlp from the stff - organised a massage, advice about gettig to Lunaganga, Bawa's garden, and taking us down to the beach to watch a turtle laying eggs. Great food, though not much variety. A couple of things needed. A sign at the end of the lane - its tricky to find otherwise. And a kettle etc in the room.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The food was excellent, had lots of flavor. The place didn't have a menu/buffet so we had the freedom of getting the in-house Chef to make what we wanted. The Tomato soup was delicious. The property only had 4 rooms, so we were well looked after. The beach is about a 2min walk from the property. We had a very relaxing time, and will definitely be back again.

Hotel wie angeboten - sehr guter Service. Allerdings "naturbelassener" Strand, zum Baden nicht geeignet.

Une très grande maison en bordure de rivière dans un environnement préservé. La chambre est vaste mais mériterait d’être rénovée. Le petit déjeuner est absolument délicieux. La piscine est idéale.

The staff were very helpfull and nice bur the location of the hotel needs a car to go any place

We stayed here for two nights to pause on our way back to the airport. For us, a family with young kids, it was a great place to stay: far enough away from the busy Bentota main road in a small street in a quiet residential area, where we only heard the sounds of the birds. We did have our own transport which made it easy, but the owners also kindly offered to arrange for a tuktuk driver just in case we'd need one. The garden is large and beautiful (adjacent to a river so bring mosquito repellent) with a swimming pool to entertain the kids. The family room was spacious, had a warm shower and good aircon (no mosquito nets so the door had to stay closed). The staff was very kind and attentive, they made us a lovely breakfast and were there for us if we needed anything. Thanks for a great stay!

It was just a last-minute reservation but I wish I could stay longer. It was the best out of all the properties I stayed at so far. I was given a warm welcome and loved the yoga session in the morning. Was surprised to experience such nice ayurvedic treatments which was the highlight for me.

Great place to stay in Beruwala the hosts were very friendly and the room was huge. For us the location was fine as we had a tuk tuk, not sure if this would be as accessible without.

We wanted to enjoy our last 5 days in luxury and in a hotel on the beach. And here we were lucky to choose the best hotel we have ever stayed at in Sri Lanka! The hotel is apparently quite new and has not yet received stars on booking.com, but I have no doubt that they deserve 5! 🤩 There are only 8 rooms (large) and 2 suites (with private pool). So you quickly get to know the other guests and not least the staff. And they are something very special. You are simply taken care off, so it's unbelievable. We travel with a 9-year-old and since there were no other children in the hotel, they played ball and played with him in the pool. They arranged breakfast on the beach and they prepared the sunbeds right on the spot they knew we would like to lie down. They also drove right down to town and picked up what we needed. And since our flight was delayed, so we had to rebook the whole trip, we could just stay one day in the same room - no problems. They are simply amazing! The hotel is located approx. 10 min by tuk-tuk outside Bentota in the Induruwa area. There are a few shops and restaurants nearby if you want to walk around the area. But we mostly went for a walk on the incredibly beautiful and deserted beach. Here the locals fish on the rocks and you have the most amazing sunset. We also saw a dolphin up close.🐬 There are pretty big waves, but we swam anyway - because there is a lifeguard who is ready with diving goggles when you approach the sea.

We loved the beach location, close to the turtle sanctuary, and the pool with a large area with plenty of sunbeds. There was AC good variety in the buffet including vegetarian options. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly in particular Pradash and the pool guy/gardener. The beach is stunning but quiet - we enjoyed walking along it. The waves were large while we stayed there but we did spot dolphins out to sea. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

The room had a beautiful view of the ocean. The pool area, restaurant and gardens were beautifully maintained. Sanath, the pool attendant, did a great job setting up our sun loungers with beautiful flowers every day!

Wow…what a stay!!! It’s a hidden gem at a very serene location. It an ideal place for those who wants to live in tranquility and enjoy their ‘me time’. It is also an ideal place for romantic gateway. We stayed at their ‘Deluxe Double Room with Balcony’. The room was very spacious with a nice balcony and a spacious bathroom. The whole room and bathroom are nicely decorated. We enjoyed the view from the balcony sitting on the swing. Overall, it a very nice and comfortable room to stay. The have a very welcoming infinity swimming pool and a private beach. We enjoyed every moment of it. During our stay we also met with the Chairman of the Hotel Dr. Ranjuka and his wife Director Ms. Nilusha. It was such a pleasure to meet & have a small chat with them. We really appreciated the way both of them welcome us in their hotel. The General Manager Mr. Sulochana Nilhan has given special attention to us & taken care of all our requirement with wholeheartedly. Their Chef made us a three-course meal as per our requirement, such a nice gesture. We were amazed by the hospitality & care of all the hotel staffs. We are thankful to them for making our stay memorable. You can have tuk tuk from the road and other options of ride from pick me easily, if you want to visit near by. We highly recommend this place.

The hotel was fabulous and only steps to the most beautiful beach. We had a wonderful stay surrounded by lovely staff who were exceptional and so nice. Our sun loungers awaited us every morning thanks to the lovely pool & grounds staff. We had dinner most nights at the hotel and a shout out to the chef and the kitchen staff it was delicious food. The bar was a lovely place to unwind after a tough day lounging in the sun. ☀️ If you want to venture outside the hotel, the town centre is just a short Tuk Tuk drive away and there are always drivers available outside the hotel. We stayed 8 nights and loved every day. It’s a small hotel so the staff are keen to ensure you have a great stay, and that’s what makes this hotel special. It’s hard to mention anyone in particular they were all amazing.

We went for a wedding in Bentota, and many friends stayed at very expensive beachside villas with bars and restaurants. So, when I booked the Residence, I assumed it would be a budget alternative. It was NOTHING like that, at all. The whole residence is immaculately clean; our room was huge and airy, with both a private balcony AND a terrace with excellent views of the trees (and the bats at sunset), not to mention the cool outdoor shower. Quick walk to the beach (we found a turtle laying eggs one night!) for when you're feeling active, lovely pool for getting through the hot part of the day on a hangover. Relaxed, attentive staff; we asked to extend our stay with like half an hour to spare and they were incredibly accommodating. On the whole, a quiet, relaxing oasis, with everything you need only a few minutes away. Highly recommend nearby cafes for breakfast: Esprit for mountains of fruit and the full english, or Randy's coffee for omelettes, lattes, lassi's and games. We played many a chess match there. My only regret is I was having such a good time I took like no photos lol

The Residence is located within a 5 min walk to the main beach. As soon as you enter, the property is huge inside with so much greenery, that it soothes the eyes. The staff is very helpful, friendly and make the guests feel comfortable. The pool is clean and well maintained. If you are visiting Bentota with a group of friends, don't think twice before booking this accomodation. Much love from India!

Everything about this place is superb, the staff, the accomodation (which is varied and original), the amazing gardens and beautuful pool. You don't really need to step out the front door to have a wonderful relaxing break but if you want to there is a gorgeous beach and good restautants within walking distance.... The manager is more than helpful and has great sense of humour ...😊🙏❤️🌴🥂

A wonderful place to go to and chill! The staff were all So so helpful and friendly and would do anything to help. We felt so welcome with our 2 small kids. The pool was amazing and so Close To the beach. We also loved the breakfast delivered to our appartment!

Really lovely property, great location walking distance to the beach. Staff were extremely helpful, boys loved the pool. Facilitated early check in with no problem. Great value for money

We had a great 4 night stay at Ahu Bay. It was nice that Nilanga messaged ahead to discuss arrival time. Having a room right on the beach was a real treat and the private pool was kept spotless by the team. The team couldn’t do more for us during our stay, making adjustments to cocktails to suit ours tastes. We ate at hotel twice and both times really enjoyed the dishes we tried, it’s clear there’s a talented chef in the kitchen!

The property is very clean and has an amazing view. The private pool was clean and the water temperature perfect. The villa was well organised and clean and staff ensured attention to detail. Friendly and helpful staff members who are always ready to support. The Chef was amazing he customized our dinner as per our requests. Thank you so much and we will come again.

We absolutely loved the food! The chef is incredible and we had 3 x melas a day at the restaurant there. Each outdoing each other. I also loved the beach. I was worried about strong surf. But the little bay was perfection. I am a strong swimmer and feel comfortable in the surf, but this was super fun, playful and OMG Warm! We had the pool one bedroom with the pool on the beach. What a dream. An absolutely wonderful way to finish our honeymoon. Noting that we planned to and did stay here in the whole time, not leaving (why would you) so 2 x nights was pretty great here.

Nice hotel, but feels a little unfinished. The food was great, as well as service. The bay is pretty but the beach is small and waves are too strong for swimming most of the time. The suite with a pool doesn't feel as private as I imagined looking at the pictures. The pool is visible from the public beach and the rooms upstairs.

Ahu Bay was the perfect place to spend the final two nights of our trip around the island. The hotel occupies a beautiful position between two picturesque Sandy coves. The design of the property was stunning and our room was luxurious and comfortable (especially loved the half open air sitting area of our pool villa). The views from the restaurant overlooking the infinity pool and beach beyond are postcard perfect. Staff here do everything possible to make your stay wonderful and the food was delicious! The highlight was a candlelit dinner on the beach to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We would come back again without hesitation!

I stayed 4 nights and Riverbank Bentota and had a wonderful experience there. Although the hotel is slightly difficult to spot from the road, I didn't have trouble finding it. It is a short walk from the Aluthagama train station so great for people who are coming with the train from Colombo. The hotel is lovely and small so perfect for people who don't enjoy the huge crowds of tourists in some of the larger hotels. My room was very spacious and had a lovely high ceiling. It was also clean and comfortable and had a large balcony with a stunning view of the river and the swimming pool in the garden. Perfect for relaxing in the afternoon. The swimming pool is great if you are feeling a bit too lazy to walk to the beach (Bentota beach is a 10 min walk away) or if the waves are too large for swimming that day. The breakfast was delicious - always came with plenty of fresh fruit and enough coffee to last you the day. The hotel owners/staff were lovely and accommodating hosts and I would definitely stay there again.

Family run hotel who couldn't do enough for me, making me tea and coffee during the day and never charged me. Clean swimming pool and not overcrowded. Hotel is about a kilometre from Bentota beach. Eat at Pier 88 which is a hundred metres away overlooking the river which is mainly used by tourists or try Ruwan cafe on the way to the beach which is used by the locals. They are all friendly and their curry is tasty and ridiculously cheap. Monday morning is market day 50 metres from the hotel and mainly sells fruit and vegetables, every type you can imagine. Besides the big tourist hotels and places like Pier 88, most places don't sell beer or spirits but there are three liquor stores along the main high street where you can buy cold beer or spirits. Tuck tuks are everywhere if you don't fancy walking in the high humidity. There are numerous touts who will try to get you on every trip going and accompany you into the shops so they get their commission but after a couple of days they usually give up if they see you are not interested. Overall, a friendly place so smile at the locals and enjoy their warmth. Would I go back? Yes definitely !

The Riverbank Bentota is an excellent guest house. The rooms are large and comfortable, and the Wi-Fi worked well during our stay. There is a pool, which was most welcomed in the heat. The included breakfast was very good, and the family also fixed us lunch and dinner (at modest additional cost) when the local restaurants were closed due to a holiday. They also gave us complementary rides to the beach (about 1.5 km away) and provided a convenient ride to the airport at the going price. The local area is not as nice, as the guest house is on a busy street, with many shops and a market mostly used by the locals. The large tourist hotels are across the river (about a 15 min walk). There are limited restaurants near the guest house, but we found the Happy Fish Restaurant (next to the bridge across the river) a good choice.

Das Riverbank empfehlen wir ohne zu Zögern weiter. Herrlicher Ausblick auf den Fluss, während man sich im Pool erfrischt. Tolles Frühstück und persönliche Betreuung bei allen Fragen. Danus Mama hat sogar für uns Sri Lankisch gekocht. Tausend Dank!

Wonderful atmosphere and great location by the river. Organise river cruise right from pier from your garden with a pool. Friendly family and lovely dog (silent one).

Hotel with very friendly staffs. Clean room with comfortable bed, pillow & duvet cover. Nice environment. I think the swimming pool is a heated pool, nice to swim in.

This is the 2nd time we've been to Villa Bentota. The hospitality and the service from the staff was excellent. The food was fantastic and tasty. The service was great too - cannot complain at all. There's someone coming to clean the room twice a day which is excellent. The garden which is directly parallel to the railway line is beautifully maintained. The pools are clean. We love the privacy afforded to us when the pool is used. The surroundings are tranquil and the building is beautiful.

Beautifully designed, and gifted with a gorgeous garden and pool, this is a lovely place to stay, very close to the beach, but close to Bentota town, and Lunuganga, if you're a Bawa fan. It's a quiet, intimate place, ideal for relaxation. My room was exceptional, in design and comfort, up a flight of steps, with views of the garden and pools, and with privacy too. The staff were friendly, and the breakfast was delicious. I am very happy to recommend it.

The hotel was total luxury from when you enter. Great welcome by the staff, beautiful grounds, beautiful pool and lovely rooms. Trains going past was a cool touch and can walk straight down to the most stunning beach. Can walk along and there are great beach bars and loads of people playing volleyball. We were at the hotel for a family wedding and it was incredible. Would find it difficult to find a hotel that comes close to it in the area.

We absolutely loved our stay here, it's a 10/10 and we cannot wait to come back. Everything was great: The friendly and helpful staff, beautiful property, located directly by the beach, the stunning pool, the food and drink options, walkability to other restaurants and the village. We definitely recommend staying here!

Well designed buildings and particularly beautiful and large bar area. The room (luxury seafront) was spacious and well furnished, with the housekeeping team providing a great service. A few niggles regarding other service levels and amenities, though (given that it’s a 5 star hotel): - No regular drinks waiter service at the beach - No regular drinks waiter service around the pool areas - We asked a pool bar man who happened to be passing by our loungers if he would bring us the drinks menu, he said ‘yes’ and that was the last we saw of him - Once phoned front desk from the room but it just kept on ringing with no answer The spa was superb, even though the prices are the same as in the UK. Generally, the prices of food and drink are very high which probably explains why the main bar and restaurants were pitifully empty every night we were there.

We arrived at the hotel late at night, but was greeted with a great surprise that our room was upgraded to a corner suite! (as other rooms were fully booked on that day) The view from the room was fantastic with river, pools, sea views on the both sides. Also there were Dilmar tea prepared in the room which we enjoyed so much during our stay! The highlight for me was the breakfast - the restaurant was so beautiful, and the food was amazing with lots of Sri Lankan and other food options! Very accessible to the peaceful beach and we enjoyed the sunset on the beach bed too. I would really love to stay longer in this resort, so would definitely be back soon!

We had a brilliant stay. Our room was gorgeous, the grounds and facilities were beautiful and the service was 10/10. Special shout-out to the pool bar staff for being particularly great and the management for shorting out a last minute request to extend our stay there.

Beautiful destination - lovely appointed rooms with beautiful hotel amenities and pools

A fair hotel in a good location. Pool area is nice and direct access to the beach. The restaurant offers a large buffet with all you can ask for, except for gluten free options that is limited. The rooms are of OK standard.

It was an awesome stay. Aruni from the reception has upgraded our stay to pool access rooms. View and great and the rooms are so modern.

We enjoyed our stay at the Ekho (4 adults 2 rooms). We were there for two weeks at the end of September - we were upgraded to the rooms above the pool as it looked as though there was work going on in the other 'Superior' rooms. The long pool is the best ever! Immaculately kept and we were will looked after by the guys at the pool. All the staff were wonderful. We did think the pool is missing a public toilet at this end of the hotel though - reception was the nearest. Food was great but we ate out a few times as well - our favorite was Ayesha - a 5 minute Tuk tuk ride. It's right on the river and we watched hundreds of Fruit Bats and Fish Eagles hunting as we ate our dinner! We used the guys on the beach, (right in front of the Hotel), Sudu and Chami, to visit Udawalawe safaris. Well worth a visit and we had a great day with them. You will definitely do a boat safari as your minutes away. This was a great experience, especially where the river meets the sea. A tip - the Tuk Tuk guys at the gate sorted everywhere we wanted to go nearby and know their area well (obviously). We found the deals they sorted and took us good value compared to others. We loved the Sri Lankan people - lots of smiles and always helping you out. We'll go back one day!

The pool was fabulous and having two was a bonus. There is surf lessons right next door also, so we didnt have to walk very far at all. There are such lovely treats with this hotel such as the delicious cocktails, the pool lunch and bar service, the friendly staff, beds and pillows are really comfy. What lets it down is the basics - towels in bathrooms are dated, the door of the bathroom stays closed so the room is damp, and in need of a redo. On our last day a lot of staff slow down around you and pretty much hover to get a tip, which is the norm i know in SL, but it still disheartening. Overall lovely hotel, sitting by the pool or beach all day is amazing! Both of which we found to be really spotless. I'd still recommend.

Large Hotel With Large Pools I stayed at The Surf Hotel, Bentota for 2 nights. The hotel boasts a prime location on Bentota Beach. It covers a large area of land and it has two nice swimming pools, one of which is 52 meters long. They are both clean and well maintained. The rooms are large enough and have a balcony that overlooks the beach. However, they are infested by ants and other insects. We had to call the reception on two occasions to spray insect repellent. I had to use my personal mobile on both occasions as the room telephone was out of order. Moreover, the furniture needs renovation. The staff were very prompt and helpful and deserve a thumb up for their promptness and amiability. Breakfast is copious with many Sri Lankan specialties. Wherever we go in Sri Lanka we are informed that food is halal. I really appreciate this gesture from the Sri Lankan government which has made it mandatory to hotels to cater for Muslims. We also had dinner at the hotel coffee shop and enjoyed the seafood platters, though the salad portion was very little. We found out that the prices at this coffee shop were reasonable compared to other outside eateries. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves especially at the surf a d we had the opportunity to meet the squirrel there.

We a family of 12 adult and 1 child recently stayed in this hotel for 2 nights. Our initial encounter was not pleasant as we have arrived at 5pm only but our rooms were not ready. After a 7 hour journey from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota, we were all knackered and just wanted to get into our rooms to rest but was delayed. The manager tho had upgraded us to the rooms right infront of the pool. Though the upgrade was timely but we had to wait for each rooms to be given the keys. However the manager made up for it again by providing us with light snacks. The rooms were amazing and the beds were extremely comfortable. Imagine waking up to the pool and the beach right infront of you. The sunset was a spectacular view as well. Breakfast was amazing with vast spread of food. From continental to english to typical Sri Lankan food. Heard the dinner was good to tho we opted t have it outside. Overall we really enjoyed our stay in The Surf Bentota and would highly recommend to anyone.

Das Zimmer und das Bad waren sehr groß, alles sauber. Der Garten ist wunderschön, der Pool sauber. Sehr ruhig gelegen. Das Personal sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Das Essen war hervorragend, jeden Abend wurde für uns das gekocht, was wir uns am Tag zuvor gewünscht hatten (z,B. frisch gegrillter Fisch). Die Traumvilla wird ihrem Namen durchaus gerecht.

This was such a great stay at the Traum Villa; after some negative experiences at the the tourist places, which Bentota is one off, we were sceptic, but it was absolutely lovely. The staff is so friendly, always helpful and made us feel really welcome. We will go back there very soon.

The staff are great! The breakfast is good. The pool is a bonus. The location is not great but away from the hustle and bustle and within easy walking distance of the beach,railway station, shops and restaurants. I can recommend this hotel with a clear conscience.

This hotel has breakfast included (verry good) it is walking distance to the most beautiful beach I've seen so far no river to cross nothing. The train station Bentota is 50 metres away next to Coco's restaurant for fresh fish and cold beer ! Staying a few days here is a must !

There is something so calming and relaxing about this place. The understated elegance, tasteful decor, attentive, smiling staff. It is every bit as beautiful as the photos show, with spacious rooms and terraces. The fourposter beds with mosquito netting were kingly, bathrooms large and shower pressure strong. We would start every day with a long, relaxed breakfast, sipping cappucinos from 7.30 and often not finishing till 9.30, moving straight to the poolside. The egg hoppers benedict are to die for! The selection within the breadbasket hard to resist. The location is also great. Just a short walk to the surfers beach and to great restauranta like Nova Seafood and Boss of Prawns. Or from 4pm you can cross the road and get feeshly made roti and hoppers on the roadside. Overall, we were delighted and could not have had a better time. Two things to note: the pool is very shallow at one end, so not great for swimming lenghts but ideal for small kids; there is wine and beer but no hard liquor.

We stayed 4-nights in a beach view room on the first floor. Room was a good size and well appointed with large patio area for relaxing. The property had lots of relaxing lounges including library and a small gym. The pool had sun loungers that could be transferred to the beach if preferred. Pool was lovely and refreshing after walks along the beach. Direct access to the beach, across the local railway line (local train passes around once an hour - this didn’t impact our stay at The Long House). Walk into Bentota via the beach was about 20-minutes or 5-minutes in a Tuk Tuk. The staff were amazing and nothing was too much trouble. We loved our stay.

Great location, awesome beach with large strip of sand, not crowded. The premium room is really big, great and huge bathroom, perfect terrace with comfy seating overlooking the pool. The pool and the grounds are brilliant. The staff tries really hard to meet the needs of their guest. Great find for the price range

We absolutely loved this hotel. Out of all the hotels we stayed in for a month in Sri Lanka we liked this one and one other hotel the best. We got the room at a reduced rate online and the value for money was exceptional. The property has small number of rooms yet has so much space and so many sitting areas. The gardens and decor are really nice. The pool was really nice and clean. The beach area is really nice to walk and clean, really great beach for walking and just ten minutes walk on beach to main area. The rooms are really nice, very large, very clean, great bed and linen and areas to sit and big balcony with very comfortable seating. The bathroom is large and good. The bathroom is a bit open but they put mosquito prevention items etc and there weren’t any mosquitoes as they fumigate but would be easier if they just put flyscreen in bathroom. The staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was good. The property feels very luxurious and intimate. The dinner menu was limited with western food only that was very formal and no snacks etc. It is understandable to have limited menu because at the time we stayed there were only three groups of guests. However there are many eating options in Bentota so there was no problem at all, the place across the road was cheap and cheerful and Nova Seafood was really, really good.

We were welcomed with popsicles when we arrived. Our room was massive, clean and had all the updated appliances. There was a private patio with a sun bed as well. The staff were incredible welcoming, friendly and helpful. They made the bed everyday, sometimes even twice a day, and they had all the mosquito repellents in the room and even replaced the mosquito lamps, incense and more (although we had no issues in the room probably because of that!). Breakfast selection was amazing and delicious. It was also really fun to watch the train go by in the morning during breakfast. Pool was clean and was really nice to dip in to escape the heat. Super convenient location, just walk across the railway tracks and you’re at the beach. There’s 24 hour security to open the gates for you no matter what time you come back. We started our trip here and it has been so hard to live up to those expectations. It is probably the best hotel we’ve ever stayed in.

Lunuganga is exceptionally relaxing, peaceful and visually beautiful. Bawa’s style and vision has been perfectly preserved and is something to be seen. The staff were so wonderful, calm and helpful - a perfect alignment with the property itself. The tour of the property allowed us to see the incredible design and thought put into each dwelling, including the gardens. We were lucky enough to stay in the Gate House, which was ideally located. We had a swim in the pool which was so serene and private. Some staff have been working here for 15+ years making them amazing custodians of the property. We stayed for two nights and enjoyed all meals at the main house, allowing us time and space to wander around, swim, read and take it all in. This is a truly special place and a must visit.

It's a really extraordinary place to spend some quiet time contemplating the world. I stayed in the Gallery Studio which was a really calm and beautiful space. One suggestion is to have at least one comfortable chair inside in addition to the day bed/sofa. Gorgeous spaces, Wonderful staff, beautiful grounds, lovely pool, it's verging on magical.

Staying at Lunuganga was like stepping into a living work of art. The estate’s serene beauty, with its lush gardens and tranquil lake views, offered a peaceful retreat. The blend of architecture and nature created an inspiring atmosphere that made our brief stay truly memorable.​ The pool is a perfect paradise

Absolutely amazing place - the location, the design, the gardens, the infinity pool, the food, G&T on the terrace as the sun went down. Highly recommend to anyone - unique and special place.

The garden environment on the river, friendly and helpful staff, great food, interesting and stunning architecture with many of the Geoffrey Bawa original furnishings. Gorgeous swimming pool?!