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Thaala Bentota is located on the best beach strip along Sri Lanka’s western coastline. The property is 62 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport and 41 mi away from the city of Colombo. Designed by world-renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, who took inspiration from an 18th-century Dutch village. The property has a contemporary feel and offers a tropical island beachside haven. Thaala Bentota houses two outdoor pools and ample parking facilities. The luxury guest rooms feature modern designs furnished with an executive desk, 42” flat screen television, luxury amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each room has a private balcony or courtyard facing the ocean. Guests can choose from the extensive multi-cuisine buffet that is on offer at the Breeze Restaurant or for contemporary Asian cuisine head over to the Frangipani Restaurant and experience bold flavors in specialty dishes. The hotel’s watering hole Chatters Bar offers live entertainment and the best of local and international spirits & cocktails along with pub grub food. Guests can visit the water sports center which is in close proximity to the property that has water skiing, wake boarding and windsurfing facilities on offer or enjoy indoor games including a game of pool, darts or learn the local’s favorite game carom. Visit the Avani spa to unwind and relax after a heavy day of activities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Bentota, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Free Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Fishing

    • Spa


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paulius
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Its a big resort, spacious room, friendly staff, really great breakfast with very big variety of food, very clean, there is coffee and dessert shop inside the hotel, couple bars/restaurants. Hotel is on the beach, beach was great suited for kids...
  • Ed
    India India
    Huge property right by the scenic beach... We received a warm welcome and our rooms were very spacious..they even provided us with a bunk bed for our daughters.. We ordered the room service..who served a limited but tasty menu which was reasonably...
  • Govind
    United States United States
    Walk to the beach, pool was good. Breakfast was above average.
  • Pamela
    United States United States
    We met the manager the first day. We saw him everyday. He was so very accommodating and kind. The food was fabulous. Quite private!
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    Location was great and Bentota beach very clean. Pools are excellent and great for laps. Gardens lovely and everything well maintained. Staff friendly and polite.
  • Noor
    Pakistan Pakistan
    The staff was very welcoming. Beautiful property in Bentota. We got a free upgrade which was wonderful. Spacious, clean rooms, good air-conditioning. Gorgeous beach.
  • Anna
    Poland Poland
    During our vacation, we visited five different hotels in Sri Lanka, and while the service was friendly everywhere, the level of care we received at Thaala Bentota was truly exceptional. The hotel manager and his team went above and beyond to make...
  • Emanuele
    Italy Italy
    Directly on a beautiful beach, clean and organized
  • Sharjilkhan
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    It’s magnificent stay and the detail attention of staff with their smiling face and extra ordinary service as like cherry at the top of the cake
  • Stephan
    Germany Germany
    Nice seaside resort. Staff, room, Wifi, breakfast buffet , pool, beach all excellent. Location close to town and beach. SPECIAL THANKS TO STAFF FRIENDLYNESS & HOSPITALITY.

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Breeze Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Frangipani Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Resort facilities at Thaala Bentota
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
Thaala Bentota takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making payment at the resort.

If you are making payment using another cardholder's credit card, kindly provide the following to the resort prior to your arrival:

1) Authorization letter with cardholder's signature

2) Copy of the cardholder's card (front and back of card with cardholder's signature)

3) Copy of the cardholder’s passport or driver’s license

Please note that the resort may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Thaala Bentota of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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