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Thaala Bentota

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Bawa Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bawa Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bawa Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • Beach view
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Thaala Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Thaala Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • Beach view
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Thaala Bentota Resort, Bentota, Southern Province, 80500

What's nearby

  • Bentota Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moragalla Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Induruwa Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Beruwela Harbour - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuze - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Amal Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nebula Pier 88 Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chaplon Tea Center - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Thaala Bentota

Luxury resort near Bentota Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Thaala Bentota. Adventurous travelers may like the volleyball and fitness classes at this resort. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a sauna.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 75 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shampoo
  • 42-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arab (Sign language), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 20 for adults and LKR 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Breeze Restaurant
  • Chatters

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Treatment room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1971
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately LKR 20 for adults and LKR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 165 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 165 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

AVANI Bentota
AVANI Bentota Resort
Avani Bentota Hotel
AVANI Resort Bentota
Bentota AVANI
Bentota AVANI Resort
Bentota Resort
Resort Bentota
Avani Bentota Hotel Bentota
Avani Bentota Resort And Spa
Serendib Hotel Bentota
AVANI Bentota Resort Spa
Avani Bentota Hotel Bentota
Serendib Hotel Bentota
Thaala Bentota Hotel
Avani Bentota Resort
Thaala Bentota Bentota
Thaala Bentota Hotel Bentota

Frequently asked questions

Does Thaala Bentota have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:30 PM.

Is Thaala Bentota pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thaala Bentota?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thaala Bentota?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thaala Bentota?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Thaala Bentota provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 165 per vehicle applies.

Where is Thaala Bentota located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bentota resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bentota Beach, Kaluwamodara Bridge, and Kande Vihare Temple. Moragalla Beach and Induruwa Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Thaala Bentota Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 165 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great buffet and friendly staff.

10/10

Amazing staff, super helpful, got an upgrade, couldn’t have asked for better!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

We were welcomed with big smiles and fresh complimentary juices. Our room was upgraded without additional fees. Good variety of breakfast. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Mendis & Sudish who work at Breeze Restaurant. The hotel and surroundings are very neat, also easy access to the beach. Near to seafood restaurants. Excellent service throughout the stay. Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10

Good staff but hotel needs more maintenance & renovations in superior rooms at least.. flooring & bathrooms needs more more care of maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10

Överlag är vi nöjda och det var väldigt avslappnat, vilket var syftet med hela resan. Menyn vid poolbaren behöver verkligen förbättras. Inget av det vi beställde smakade som det skulle
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10

Beautiful beach and nice hotel garden with two beautiful pools. Quite and calm and pleasant atmosphere. Not crowdy. Good food at the restaurants but boring breakfast with very little to choose from with focus on indian style breakfast. Cheap cheese, cheap juices, cheap yoghurt. Perfect location for a beach holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

8/10

Great beach location, amazing breakfast at property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Sehr schöne großzügige Anlage, toller großer Pool, unglaublich freundliches Personal, das sich gerne Zeit nimmt für eine kleine Unterhaltung, wunderbare große Frühstücksauswahl, schöner Strand.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10

Although the facility and location were lovely, the value for what staying here cost was not what I expected. For example, my room was provided only 2 small courtesy bottles of water a day. I guess I just expected more service and “perks” for the princely sum I paid per night. The first day I had no towels. I called the front desk before heading outside but they still were not delivered and I had to go in person to request them. The food in the breakfast buffet and one restaurant I ate at was only so-so. It seems they are catering more toward westerners who don’t want a local experience, but would rather stay in their comfort zone. I had a delicious meal outside the resort for much less money. When I was shown to my room, the resort features were pointed out including the restaurants, spa, and pools. I was cautioned about swimming in the ocean because of currents, but it felt like the staff was just trying to keep guests within the resort. The proximity to the beach is why I chose the location and despite the warnings I spent considerable time on the beach and in the ocean which was warm and inviting with gentle waves and no undertow.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

Расположен на жд станции Бентота. Ухоженная чистая территория с бурундучками, пляж желтый песок, море с волнами. На территории чистые бассейны в которых в основном все купались. Поезда изредка слышны, но это не напрягает. Отель советую на несколько дней
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

Fantastic location where you could easily walk out to local restaurants or jump on the train for a day trip
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018

2/10

Det her er alt andet end 5 stjernet! Værste hotel jeg nogensinde har været på! Da vi ankom havde de ikke vores booking, og de havde en arrogant opførelse. Vi fik hotels.com til at ringe til dem og bekræfte, og de løftede bare røret og lagde på igen. Efter næsten en time fik vi et værelse der havde mug på væggene og gulvet boblede op grundet vandskade. Der var spindelsvæv alle steder. Da vi gjorde opmærksom på dette blev vi mødt med en uinteresseret og arrogant attitude. De ville ikke engang se værelset. Vi fik nu et værelse der lå langt fra alt andet, lige ud til en jernbane, der holdte os vågen hele natten. Ved poolen fik vi en parasol der var levende! Flere 1000 myrer kravlede inde i den, da medarbejderen fra poolen åbnede den. Han lukkede den blot sammen og viste os over til en anden, der var helt gennemhullet. De gjorde ikke mere ved problemet efter. Der var et par der havde sex i poolen, foran 2 medarbejdere, der blot kiggede på. De gjorde intet ved dette problem heller ej. Halvdelen af restauranterne på hotellet, er lukket. De sprøjter gift mod myg på hele hotellet uden advarsel, så man indånder det. Generelt en forfærdelig oplevelse, hold jer væk fra det her sted.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10

Check-in & check-out seemed to be at the same time so it was very chaotic when we arrived, we didn't get our room until 430pm but the manager was very lovely & gave us free drinks & food while we waited. Great size room with all the facilities we needed. Great choice at the buffet for breakfast. Overall we enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10

Nice hotel with clean rooms and awesome views but the staff lack a basic sense of service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10

Veldig fornøyd med dette hotellet. Meget god service. Rent og pent. Noen mygg inne på rommet som kom inn mest sannsynlig under de daglige rengjøringene (morgen & kveld), men foruten om det var alt meget bra. Sluket og vannet trakk ned noe tregt. Fint området & basseng. Grei mat i bufféen. Fin romantisk middag på stranden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

the staff were lovely the food was fantastic the location could not have been better right on a lovely beech 5 minutes walk to the local shops or a short tuk tuk ride to town or a nice easy walk all the staff were courteous and always smileing we would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10

Mooie tuin met twee zwembaden , tevens kort loopje naar het strand.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2019

10/10

Allt var superbra och personalen jättetrevlig!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019