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Reviews of Palm Beach Inn & Sea Shells Cabanas This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

200/1, Robolgoda,Galle Road, 80500 Bentota, Sri Lanka

#65 of 72 hotels in Bentota

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Review Score

Based on 100 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    8.0
    Meet the expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff are helpful and polite. Closer to the beach.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    6.0
    Swapped the booked room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They swapped our room for a lower class room and took the same price for it. The room was tiny and the bathroom shower was next to the commode, was very uncomfortable. On the beach they don't maintain any chairs, day beds or seating, so u have to go to another properties restaurant.

    Property is beautiful and access to the beach is lovely.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    8.0
    Does the job
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was perfectly adequate.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small bathroom

    Big room Nice staff Beach is right in front of the hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked a standard double room. The AC didn't work properly and it was so noisy. The staff tried to fixed it but they couldn't do it. They gave us another standard room which was a very small room and we were not satisfied with that room at all. Then we paid for a deluxe room which was more comfortable and everything was fine in that room.

    It's less than 2 minutes to the huge , calm and relaxing beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms could be a bit more clean

    The location is great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mango juice with breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast could be better

    Considering the price you pay, it is a good option.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    7.0
    Nice short stay, staffs are great. Breakfast is ok. The Cabanas definitely beed a make over, but the executive rooms are
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cabana (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had the Cabana’s booked for a family of four. I had to book 2 rooms as only two people can stay in each room. The bed area itself is fine, however the bathroom very small and shower is tiny. I’m only small build and I could get in sideways, stay still and let the shower wet me and get out in the same way. One of the cabana’s started leaking as it rained heavily. We got moved to one of the executive rooms and the executive room is spacious and has a balcony view. There is a train track right next to the property. It is bit noisy when the trains pass through, but not a big deal.

    The executive rooms are great. It is big, the bathrooms are fairly large. Shower is decent size. The beach is just 5 mins walk from the back of the property through a little green area and there are wooden lounges with cushion is there just for the property renters. Location wise it is a great place.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabana (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The washroom was not cleaned properly and had a bad smell. That was a major turn off. Its also very small and some one big would definitely have a problem using it. Had it not been for these issues I might have rated the property with a 9 or 10.

    Superb staff and location was awsome!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2023

    8.0
    Amazing location with lovely staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The internet is only on between certain times - they turn it off at 11pm for the night which can be a bit annoying!

    Amazing location near a gorgeous beach - literally a two minute walk away. Great value for money especially if you’re on a budget - our room was £11 a night and had everything we needed. The room didn’t have AC, just a fan that wasn’t that strong but you can’t really complain for the price and they do have other rooms with AC in. The staff are super lovely and gave us welcome drinks - we would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    good location, but certainly needs renovation.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2022

    7.0
    Good value for money and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location: Very closer to the Bentota beach

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabana (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a look at the cabana, the shower cubicle was too small about 3*5 feet. Something to think about if you're a large person. The breakfast could have been better.

    Very accommodating staff and owners. We booked the cabana, but due to an air-conditioner malfunction- they provided us a room for the same price. Direct access to a private beach area, very short walk away.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabana (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a wonderful stay at this place.This is the second time we had this awsum tranquility.So much of attraction around the place including the beach.Its always better to reserve a Cabana where u will have much more privacy. Place is clean and tidy and the care taker is doing a great job.Their breakfast is amazing with traditional Srilankan food. I recommend this place who ever wanna enjoy their holidays for a reasonable price. The couple who runs the business tries to offer their fullest support and drop by the place to have a nice chat with us. Keep up the good work guys.We will be their soon 👍

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent value, and Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At this value, there is nothing not to like

    The hosts were very good and extremely attentive. Sajee, who served us breakfast , went out of his way to ensure we had everything we wanted. He suggested a typical Sri Lankan breakfast , which was delicious. Thanks, Sajee.. We had a room that was much bigger than expected with good air conditioning and plenty of cupboard space . Excellent value for money, and a wonderful beach just a few meters away. Everyone was so helpful. We would return if only to see the two delightful gardeners, who smile and .8ensure you are comfy, each time you visit the beach ⛱️

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    1.0
    Very bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I recently stayed at Sea Shells Cabana, and I am very disappointed with my experience. The room provided was completely different from the photos shown online, which is extremely misleading. The quality of the room was poor, and it did not meet basic expectations for cleanliness and comfort. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Extremely dissatisfied.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    9.0
    nice comfy as expected for the cost surrouned by expensive hotels so no problem finding restaurants
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    sadly as off season restaurant not open could do with some decent seating down by the beach

    staff were great room clean and comfortable always able to get tuk tuk at gate if we wanted to go further

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    noice above the ceiling

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No value for money. Some devices did not work in our room. The A/C takes a long time to cool.

    The staff is very good. Helped us when needed. The surroundings and room are clean. Very close to the beach.If you want to go to the beach here is good.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    4.0
    We will never book this property again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The standard room was musty smelling very small with only a bed and a small bathroom . Delux room was better in size but was Also had a strong musty smell. The view from rooms is an unkempt garden area not pleasant to look at. Sea cannot be seen from the property. We asked for cancellation but they asked 50% cancellation fee..WiFi useless.

    Upon our deep displeasure on rooms provided the staff arranged one deluxe triple room with an extra bed for all 4 of us. That room was ok.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    5.0
    I don’t recommend this place.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were no basic facilities. Water supply got stopped in the night. AC was not working properly

    It was average

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

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