Luxury hotels in Bentota

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Bentota. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Taru Villas The Long House - Bentota Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Located in Bentota, 200 metres from Bentota Beach, Taru Villas The Long House - Bentota provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel each room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room has a kettle, while certain rooms include a terrace and others also offer sea views. At Taru Villas The Long House - Bentota every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, British and French cuisine. Vegan, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Taru Villas The Long House - Bentota offers a barbecue. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Induruwa Beach is 2.5 km from the hotel, while Bentota Lake is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 67 km from Taru Villas The Long House - Bentota. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $220.

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• 2 Heritance Ahungalla Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Heritance Ahungalla is luxurious beachfront hotel located 76 km from Colombo. It offers stylish 5-star accommodation with an outdoor pool, a golf putting green and free parking on site. Air-conditioned guestrooms are equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. Accommodation and meals are free for hired drivers of in-house guests. Hotel Heritance offers a tennis court, a well-equipped gym and karaoke rooms. The tour desk can assist guests with making travel and trips arrangements. Laundry services are available on site. The hotel’s restaurants serve a wide variety of Sri Lankan and international cuisines. Casual and fine dining experiences are both available. Bandaranaike International Airport is located 115 km from Heritance Ahungalla. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $90.

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• 3 Jetwing Saman Villas Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. Jetwing Saman Villas is located in the peaceful fishing village of Aturuwella in Bentota. Enjoying a beachfront location on the golden sands of Bentota, it offers an infinity-edge pool, a spa and beautiful suites with private balconies. Spacious suites have elegant wood flooring and furnishings. They come with a day bed, ample seating space and private bathroom facilities featuring both an open-air bathtub and shower. Suites enjoy sweeping views of the ocean. Massages are available at Villa Saman. The hotel also provides a sauna and a hot tub. Other facilities include a book and CD library. Saman’s main restaurant offers an international menu and local specialities for dinner, while the terrace restaurant provides breakfast and lunch. Guests can also enjoy stunning views of the ocean with their drinks at the bar. Villa Saman is surrounded by tropical gardens and coconut plantations. It is located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, about 65 km from Colombo. The International Airport is about 92 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $420.

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• 4 Taru Villas - Rock Villa - Bentota Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Featuring free WiFi in the public areas of the property, Taru Villas - Rock Villa - Bentota offers accommodation in Bentota, 1.2 km from Bentota Lake. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool, barbecue and terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV is provided. Some units have a seating area as well as an iPod docking station. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. This hotel has a private beach area and car hire is available. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 86 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $350.

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• 5 Cinnamon Bentota Beach Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. Situated in Bentota, less than 1 km from Bentota Beach, Cinnamon Bentota Beach features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star resort offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Italian options. At Cinnamon Bentota Beach you will find a restaurant serving American, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a terrace. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for cycling. Induruwa Beach is 2.9 km from Cinnamon Bentota Beach, while Bentota Lake is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 66 km from the resort. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $204.

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• 6 Club Villa Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. A short 1-minute walk from Bentota Beach, Club Villa provides an outdoor pool and massage treatments. Its air-conditioned rooms are decorated with handwoven batiks and paintings. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Featuring colonial Dutch-style furnishings, all rooms come with a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. En suite bathrooms have a shower and running hot water. Club Villa is 2 km from Bentota Railway Station. It is 62 km from Colombo City and 97 km from Katunayake International Airport. On-site parking is free. The restaurant serves fresh seafood, European food and Sri Lankan dishes. Wines and fresh fruit juices can be enjoyed at the bar. Guests can watch TV, play board games or play chess in the common room. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $195.

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• 7 Avani Bentota Resort Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. Avani Bentota Resort is located on the best beach strip along Sri Lanka’s western coastline. The property is 99 km from Bandaranaike International Airport and 66 km 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. Avani Bentota Resort 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $231.

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• 8 Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Located on the beachfront in Induruwa, Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a barber/beauty shop. Its rooms offer sea views and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Fitted with a balcony, rooms feature a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a minibar. The en suite bathroom offers shower facilities and a hairdryer. Guests can dine at the resort’s restaurant, which serve à la carte delights and buffet spreads. Room service is also provided. Staff at the 24-hour reception can assist with laundry, fax/photocopying, ironing and currency exchange services. Free private parking spaces are available. The resort is 89 km from Bandaranaike Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $90.

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• 9 Lunuganga Estate Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Lunuganga Estate in Bentota provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around a few steps from Lunuganga, 5 km from Bentota Lake and 5.5 km from Bentota Railway Station. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. A continental, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Aluthgama Railway Station is 6.3 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 70 km from Lunuganga Estate. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $292.

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• 10 The Palms Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Situated on Beruwala Beach, The Palms offers rooms with sea views. Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, the resort also offers a fitness centre. Fitted with tiled flooring, air-conditioned rooms at the resort feature a TV with cable channels. The modern rooms include a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. The Palms is a 10-minute drive from Kande Viharaya Buddhist Temple and about an hour’s drive via the Southern Expressway from Mirissa, a popular site for whale watching. The open-air restaurant at Palms offers Asian and Western dishes overlooking the garden. Seafood lovers can dine outdoors at Fisherman’s Wharf. Other dining options include a bar and a coffee shop. The resort’s front desk can arrange for day trips to Galle City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Activities such as deep-sea fishing and parasailing are also possible. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $101.

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• 11 Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Hotel. Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort has free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Bentota. Boasting a kids' club, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort guests are welcome to take advantage of a spa centre. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the hotel. Kosgoda Beach is 700 metres from Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort, while Galle International Cricket Stadium is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 58 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $101.

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• 12 Cinnamon Bey Beruwala Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. Surrounded by coconut trees and vast green lawns, Cinnamon Bey features bright and spacious rooms with a private balcony. It features an outdoor pool and 6 food and beverage options. The sea-facing rooms are air-conditioned and are equipped with a minibar, a safe and satellite TV. The private bathroom includes shower facilities and a hairdryer. Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 55 km away from Cinnamon Bey. Guests have access to the fitness studio and spa, which has a sauna and steam room. Laundry, ironing and airport transfer services are also available. A range of mezze and grills are served at the Arabic Mezz2 restaurant, while handmade ice cream, sorbets and frozen yogurts are available at I.C.E Ice Cream Emporium. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $83.

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• 13 Taj Bentota Resort & Spa Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Resort. Taj Bentota Resort & Spa - Level 1 Certified is located in Sri Lanka's Galle District, offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Pampering spa services, an outdoor pool and 5 dining options are provided. The property's well-lit rooms come equipped with a minibar and tea/coffee maker. It provides a cable TV and safety deposit boxes. Private balconies have outdoor seating areas and overlook the sea. Taj Bentota Resort & Spa is 60 km from South Colombo. It is approximately 90 km from Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests who drive can enjoy free parking. Guests can enjoy a workout at the fitness centre. The hotel also provides a business centre and room service. The Palms 24-hour restaurant serves international cuisine, while authentic Chinese food is offered at Oriental Pavilion. Other dining options include fresh seafood at the open-air S.H.A.C.K., fine dining at Sea View and cocktails at the hotel's 2 bars. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $150.

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• 14 Yathra Houseboat by Jetwing Bentota, Sri Lanka

  

  Boat. Set within 800 metres of Lunuganga and 3.5 km of Bentota Lake in Bentota, Yathra Houseboat by Jetwing provides accommodation with seating area. A balcony with river views is offered in each unit. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. Guests can opt for a 5 hour cruise trip while making a reservation at Yathra Houseboat by Jetwing. Bandaranaike International Airport is 86 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $197.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!