Thaala Bentota Hotel

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Thaala Bentota Hotel
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Overview

Offering fitness classes, a sauna, and live entertainment, the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel lies in a quiet area of Bentota, a mere 5 minutes' walk from Budist Temple and around 3 km from Jeffry bawa's garden. Providing access to an outdoor pool as well as water sports activities, windsurfing, and snorkelling, this Bentota resort is located within walking distance of Ventura Beach.

Location

The 5-star designer property in the Bentota Beach district, at a distance of 2.5 km from Sea Turtle Hatchery. The Thaala Bentota places you at a 550-metre distance from Bentota. Visit Bentota Lake, at a distance of 700 metres from this superb accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Sri Lanka. Thaala Bentota Hotel stands at a distance of 3.2 km from Kande Vihare Temple, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.

For those travelling from afar, Bentota River Seaplane Base airport is 10 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with Wi-Fi and a TV as well as a minibar, and some of them include an adjoining terrace and a balcony. They are decorated with modern furniture. For more comfort, a dryer, along with a spa bath and a rain shower, are provided. Guests can also enjoy sea views.

Eat & Drink

The Thaala offers on-site breakfast in the restaurant. The American-style restaurant has a spacious terrace. The restaurant serves American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Drinks and pool views are available at the lounge bar. Trax Garden Restaurant offers a variety of Asian delicacies and lies just 7 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

Guests also have access to a sundeck and an outdoor pool provided at an additional cost. A day of pampering at the Thaala Bentota can include sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool. There is a fitness suite with a wide range of sports. A comfortable stay at the accommodation awaits you with a wellness area and a spa lounge featuring body treatments and pampering facials. A business centre with a desk and a photocopier are available for those travelling for business.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
At the hotel Thaala Bentota guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of rooms:75
Former name
Hotel Serendib
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Rooms and availability

Villa
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Ocean view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Superior Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Ocean view
  • Balcony

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Valet parking

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Children's pool

Children's menu

Cots

Board games

Private beach

Beach access

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Billiard tables
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Ocean view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Thaala Bentota Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 176 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 600 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.2
✈️ Distance to airport 700 m
🧳 Nearest airport Bentota River Seaplane Base, BJT

Location

Address
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Bentota, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Bentota, Bentota, Sri Lanka
  • City landmarks
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180 m
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Reviews of Thaala Bentota Hotel

8.7 /10
Great
734 reviews
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  • C
    Connor
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 16 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    comfort
    pool
    staff
    noise
    dining

    1 Comfortable rooms, excellent pool, friendly staff

    1 Noisy weekends, limited dining choices

    Ocean Facing Superior Room With 15% Off From F&b
  • Wrote a review on 12 Nov
    Perfect
    9.6

    The best hotel we stayed at in Sri Lanka.Avani spa and resort, hotel looks great, nice room spacious, clean, modern. Two pools beautiful,right on beach. Universal adaptors built in, Modern flat screen with plenty of channels Would definitely recommend this hotel.

    Air con smelt a bit mildewy at first

  • Wrote a review on 12 Nov
    Great
    8.4

    The setting, pool and beach. Very nice and clean rooms with the perfect ocean view.

    Food and coffee needs improvement. Buffet needs to be themed and have better choice and quality.

  • C
    Connor
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 10 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    well-furnished room
    direct beach access
    limited breakfast variety

    What a grand spot! The room was dead handy with lovely coffee maker and fab beach just a stone's throw away. Only downside was the breakfast could've used a bit more variety, but the local dishes were mighty tasty!

    Ocean Facing Deluxe Room 15 Min Complimentary Spa Treatment 1 Per
  • B
    Bertram
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 09 Nov
    Nice
    6.0

    exceptionally nice units for a camp bed. unbeatable location in bentota, really close to train station and a long stretch of beach, a beautiful, long beach, with a very nicely groomed garden, always kept clean, and the railway too.

    Beds were not comfortable.

  • S
    Simon
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 08 Nov
    Great
    8.0

    The room was well air-conditioned and reasonably large with coffee and tea making equipment, very good WiFi, and nice sheets.

    Units for a camp bed.

  • S
    Steven
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 07 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    10
    beautiful surroundings
    distracting noise

    The beachfront location was fine, and our

    Family enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. We found the noise from nearby events a bit distracting at times. The staff's attention to detail, and the pools were perfect for our children.

    Ocean Facing Superior Room With 15% Off From F&b
  • Wrote a review on 06 Nov
    Needs improvement
    5.8

    loction

    not clean room and the food expansive

  • Wrote a review on 05 Nov
    Perfect
    10

    Everything from the staff to the food was fantastic. Rooms were spotless The head chef especially made baby food for our son everyday.

  • G
    Grace
    United Kingdom
    left 11 reviews
    Wrote a review on 30 Oct
    Needs improvement
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service5.0
    Dining6.0
    5.0
    check-in delay
    poor communication

    My experience was disappointing from the start. We had to wait over an hour to check into our room. On top of that, the noise from the beach party on our final night was unbearable, as management failed to inform us about it ending later than stated. The lack of communication from staff about local attractions and their unhelpful responses to our requests left us frustrated.

    Ocean Facing Deluxe Room With 15 Min Complimentary Spa Treatment For 1 Per Stay
  • Wrote a review on 28 Oct
    Great
    8.8

    All facilities were good and had a comfortable stay .

    More options required in Indian cuisine.

  • Wrote a review on 27 Oct
    Perfect
    9.6

    The staff were absolutly lovely and very helpful. The surroundings of the gardens was very relaxing and charming. For an easy going holiday close to all the bars and resturants along the waters in Unawatuna its perfect.

  • E
    Emerson
    United Kingdom
    left 9 reviews
    Wrote a review on 15 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    staff effort

    Staff effort made for a pleasant check-in.

    Ocean Facing Deluxe Room With 15 Min Complimentary Spa Treatment For 1 Per Stay
  • D
    Deborah
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 14 Oct
    Needs improvement
    5.8

    The location was beachfront, amazing to nice pub. The breakfast was local with the many options, and all the food was outstanding.

    The hotel staff was very unfriendly.

  • Wrote a review on 13 Oct
    Great
    8.4

    Nice Location and beautiful beach...

    Pathetic Spa, Very bad service...

FAQ about Thaala Bentota

How far is the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel from the city centre?
The superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel is located in the Bentota Beach district.
Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at Thaala Bentota Hotel?
Budist Temple, placed a 5-minute walk from Thaala Bentota Hotel, as well as Barberyn Island Lighthouse (6 km away) are worth visiting.
Is airport shuttle provided by the resort?
Shuttle which will take you to the resort with a 10-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at the hotel?
Yes, guests of the hotel can take advantage of public parking on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel?
Guests of the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-seafood restaurant Trax Garden Restaurant offering Asian cuisine.
Does the Thaala Bentota Hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Thaala Bentota Hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel?
Guests of the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What payment methods are available in the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel?
At the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel, you can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa.
What are the room types offered by the Thaala Bentota Hotel hotel?
The Thaala Bentota Hotel hotel provides such room types as Superior Queen Room, Standard King Room, and Villa.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel?
Most rooms of the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel include an adjoining terrace and a balcony as well as Wi-Fi and a TV set.
Does the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel there are rooms with accessible facilities and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.
Which facilities does the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel provide?
Top locations of the superb 5-star Thaala Bentota Hotel include a shop and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
Is swimming pool available at the Thaala Bentota Hotel?
Yes, the Thaala Bentota Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
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