Thaala Bentota

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

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Thaala Bentota 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. Thaala Bentota 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Bentota, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Buffet

Options with:

  • Sea view

  • Garden view

  • Pool view

  • Terrace

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fitness centre

  • Fishing

  • Spa and wellness centre

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Ocean Facing Superior Room with 15% off from F&B
We have 4 left

Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, DVD player and minibar. Bathroom has a rainshower.

Room
411 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Max persons: 2
US$117 per night
Original price
US$495
Late Escape Deal
- US$108.90
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$386.10
US$117 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
22% off
22% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$113 per night
Original price
US$478.50
Late Escape Deal
- US$105.27
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$373.23
US$113 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
22% off
22% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Ocean Facing Deluxe Room with 15 Min Complimentary Spa Treatment for 1 per stay
We have 2 left

Facing the sea, rooms feature a flat-screen TV, DVD player and minibar. Bathroom has a bathtub and rainshower.

Room
893 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$156 per night
Original price
US$660
Late Escape Deal
- US$145.20
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$514.80
US$156 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
22% off
22% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$152 per night
Original price
US$643.50
Late Escape Deal
- US$141.57
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$501.93
US$152 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
22% off
22% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Thaala Suite
We have 1 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed

The spacious suite features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Private suite
1496 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Garden view
Pool view
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$351 per night
Original price
US$1,485
Late Escape Deal
- US$326.70
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$1,158.30
US$351 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
22% off
22% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$347 per night
Original price
US$1,468.50
Late Escape Deal
- US$323.07
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$1,145.43
US$347 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
22% off
22% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Bawa Villa
We have 1 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed

This air-conditioned villa is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Entire villa
1184 feet²
Sea view
Garden view
Pool view
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$468 per night
Original price
US$1,980
Late Escape Deal
- US$435.60
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$1,544.40
US$468 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
22% off
22% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$464 per night
Original price
US$1,963.50
Late Escape Deal
- US$431.97
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$1,531.53
US$464 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
22% off
22% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

Arpita
India India
“Beautiful location, old heritage property with decently sized rooms. Staff was courteous and friendly ; spl thanks to Saman- our housekeeping staff who surprised us everyday with Towel animals :)”
Diane
United States United States
“A very pleasant stay at Thaala Bentota - wonderful location on long Bentota beach (clean, flat, good surf, safe - 3.5 mile walk 2 ways), excellent pool (very clean and well maintained) with plenty of sun beds at the pool and around the garden,...”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place to stay. Clean room and bathroom. Very inviting. Well organised hotel. Members of staff are very attentive and always smiling. Food was really nice. Lot of choices. I would love to go back. Nice pool and a great beach. The stay will...”
Geoff
Australia Australia
“The rooms are very comfortable. Direct beach access. Breakfast options are good for different nationalities. The pools are excellent and well maintained.”
Nehmeh
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“I loved everything about the hotel, from the staff to the cleanliness to the food...”
Eimear
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely relaxing stay at Thaala Bentota. The hotel staff were friendly and accommodating, the room was clean and both pool areas were very relaxing. The breakfast was superb and the hotel even gave us a breakfast bag to go as we left early for the...”
Ayush
India India
“A resort where you don’t need to go anywhere else. Pristine golden beaches.”
Chelvathy
Australia Australia
“We liked the hospitality, as the staff were very friendly and accommodating with a late checkout, paying a little extra. We liked the pools and proximity to the beach. Surf was rough but it was lovely to go for a walk and enjoy the ammenities at...”
Scruffydog01
Australia Australia
“Thaala Bentota has a relaxed, welcoming vibe and a great location near the beach. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and spacious enough to feel at home. The pool areas are lovely and a perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring. Breakfast...”
Ayesha
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The Staff was excellent and very friendly and helpful. I had made a request when booking that the room should be near the entrance/restaurant as I was travelling with my mother and she finds it difficult to walk and they had made a note of this...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Breeze Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American • British • Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
Frangipani Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern

House rules

Thaala Bentota takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making payment at the resort.

If you are making payment using another cardholder's credit card, kindly provide the following to the resort prior to your arrival:

1) Authorisation letter with cardholder's signature

2) Copy of the cardholder's card (front and back of card with cardholder's signature)

3) Copy of the cardholder’s passport or driver’s license

Please note that the resort may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Thaala Bentota in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.