Avani Bentota (Serendib)
At relaxed, informal Avani Bentota you’ll find personal service, excellent value and a great choice of meal plans. Set in spacious gardens by gorgeous Bentota beach, this is a popular Kuoni resort.
Float in the swimming pool or unwind in the indulgent spa. Take an introductory scuba diving lesson (at extra cost), head to the beach for watersports including windsurfing (seasonal), or take a free shuttle to the nearby sea sports centre and try motorised watersports.
Later, dine in the restaurant before sipping sundowners at one of the bars. Other hotel facilities include a coffee shop, children’s pool, volleyball, indoor games (including chess, draughts, carom and pool), shops and a lounge and television room.
Accommodation
90 rooms, each with airconditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, television, DVD player, shower, and balcony or terrace with sea view.
Standard rooms are as above.
Superior rooms are more luxurious, with mini-bar and tea/coffee facilities.
Restaurants
• Main restaurant - Serves international, Chinese, Italian and Sri Lankan cuisine. • Beach Bar – Take a break from swimming for a refreshing drink. • Resident Bar – Sip drinks on the open terrace. • Coffee Shop – Catch up here over a hot drink.
All Inclusive (optional)
- All meals and selected drinks
- Evening entertainment and games
Avani Bentota (Serendib)
At relaxed, informal Avani Bentota you’ll find personal service, excellent value and a great choice of meal plans. Set in spacious gardens by gorgeous Bentota beach, this is a popular Kuoni resort.
Facilities
- Swimming pool and children’s pool
- Indoor games including chess, draughts, carom and pool
- Free shuttle to nearby sea sports centre
Swimming Pools
One freshwater swimming pool and a separate children's pool.
Spa and Beauty
Therapies at the spa:
- Massage
- Facial
- Body care
- Nail care
- Foot massage
Location
About a 3-hour drive from the airport, Avani Bentota sits in a peaceful beachfront setting a short stroll from a handful of shops and local restaurants in Bentota village.
Beach Description
White to golden sand
Avani Bentota (Serendib)
Explore the surroundings
Destination introduction
Sri Lanka’s scenic southwest coast is dotted with luxurious Kuoni resorts where you can unwind on sandy palm-fringed beaches, such as sun-drenched Bentota. While away the days trying thrilling watersports, diving in azure waters and sampling delicious cuisine.
Active types can book a range of exciting excursions to attractions such as Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery or Muthurajawela Bird Sanctuary, or take advantage of the land sports on offer at your resort.
Southwest Coast Holiday Highlights - Bentota is famous for its watersports – dive into an underwater wonderland and try jet-skiing, windsurfing and parasailing.
- Stay at Club Bentota, an excellent value all inclusive resort.
- Many of our Sri Lanka Southwest Coast resorts boast pampering spas where you can indulge in blissful treatments.
- Indulge at the wonderful LIME Spa at Koggala’s five-star Fortress.
Sports
Diving
Many of our resorts have PADI centres. Sri Lanka’s waters are home to historic sunken shipwrecks and vibrant coral reef teeming with tropical fish.
Watersports
Hit the azure ocean and try scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, waterskiing, jetskiing, banana boating, catamaran sailing and kayaking.
Shopping
- In Bentota, browse the colourful bazaar and pick up souvenirs, batik and brassware.
- Negombo is home to jewellers and gift shops selling local handicrafts.
- In Colombo you can barter at Pettah Bazaar, buy an exquisite sari and famous Ceylon tea, and admire local artists’ work. You’ll also find gem-studded jewellery (only buy from shops licensed by the National Gem & Jewellery Authority).
- Galle is famous for its antique shops selling colonial furniture and ornaments, porcelain and pottery.
- A short drive up from Galle is Ambalangoda, selling antiques and intricately carved ‘devil masks’ traditionally worn to banish demons.
- Further south in Koggala, purchase delicious cinnamon from the local plantation.