Saman Villas
Everything about this recently refurbished boutique hideaway says luxury: the magnificent headland setting down to the beaches, the infinity pool and indulgent spa, the attentive service and spacious suites. Idyllic escapism.
Dine in the open-air terrace restaurant or elegant dinner restaurant before heading for a nightcap in the lounge bar. Unwind in the infinity pool with poolside bar and snack service, enjoy a game of badminton or table tennis, or head to Sahana Spa for a steambath and sauna.
Other hotel facilities include a library, jewellery shop, boutique and fitness centre.
Accommodation
27 suites, each with air-conditioning, lounge area, minibar, television, CD player, telephone, dressing room, open-air bathroom with bath and shower and balcony or terrace with a daybed, dining table and ocean views. Superior suites are located on the first floor.
Deluxe suites are slightly more spacious and on the ground floor.
Deluxe suites with pool also have a 20 foot swimming pool.
The Grand deluxe suite has a 23 foot pool.
The Saman villa is set over two floors with a 22 foot pool.
Restaurants
• Main restaurant - Serves Asian, European and vegetarian cuisine; open for dinner. • Terrace Restaurant - Enjoy continental, Sri Lankan, Asian and Far Eastern cuisine; open for breakfast and lunch. • Lounge Bar – Enjoy poolside drinks.
Saman Villas
Everything about this recently refurbished boutique hideaway says luxury: the magnificent headland setting down to the beaches, the infinity pool and indulgent spa, the attentive service and spacious suites. Idyllic escapism.
Facilities
Swimming Pools
One infinity-edge freshwater swimming pool.
Spa and Beauty
Sahana Spa:
Relax in a deluxe suite with sauna, steam shower, Jacuzzi, mud bath, treatment room and dining pavilion.
Therapies at the spa include:
- Massages
- Wraps
- Reflexology
- Manicures and pedicures
Location
In Aturuwela, Bentota, three hours drive from the airport.
Beach description
3km of golden sand
Saman Villas
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.