Bentota Beach
With a river bank on one side, a sandy sea shore on the other and a freeform pool in between spacious gardens, this is a very popular hotel with great facilities and exceptional value.
Float in the freshwater pool, try watersports on the lagoon in the hotel gardens and learn to dive at the PADI school (open from Dec01-Mar31). Dine at a choice of restaurants before sipping a nightcap at the airconditioned lounge bar.
Other facilities include floodlit tennis and squash courts, table tennis, archery, badminton, beach volleyball, a fitness centre and a spa.
Accommodation
133 rooms, each with air-conditioning, television, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, shower and balcony or terrace with river or partial ocean views.
Standard rooms are as above.
Deluxe rooms are on upper floors with river or sea views, superior furnishings and double bed only.
Suites are more spacious and have large balconies.
Restaurants
• Peacock – Serves delicious local and international cuisine. • Araliya – A fine dining restaurant. • Sooriya Pool Bar – Serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
All Inclusive
• All meals and unlimited selected drinks – beer, soft drinks, selected spirits, plus wine with lunch and dinner.
Bentota Beach
With a river bank on one side, a sandy sea shore on the other and a freeform pool in between spacious gardens, this is a very popular hotel with great facilities and exceptional value.
Facilities
- Floodlit tennis and squash courts
- Watersports including windsurfing, jet-skiing and banana boat rides
- PADI dive school (open from Dec01-Mar31)
Swimming Pools
One outdoor freshwater pool.
Spa and Beauty
Therapies at the spa include:
- Massages
- Wraps
- Manicures
- Pedicures
Location
Between the river and the beach, close to Bentota village shops and restaurants, about three hours drive from the airport.
Beach Description
3km golden sandy beach.
Bentota Beach
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.