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Thaala Bentota

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Bentota Beach

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Bawa Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Thaala Bentota Resort, Bentota, Southern Province, 80500
  • Bentota Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Moragalla Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Induruwa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

  • 893 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bawa Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bawa Suite

  • 1195 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Thaala Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Thaala Suite

  • 1496 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bentota

Beachside getaway.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bentota Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kaluwamodara Bridge with a stay here. Also, Kande Vihare Temple is within 3 miles (5 km) and Moragalla Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

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

5-star beachfront resort near Bentota Beach
As a guest of Thaala Bentota, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Thaala Bentota. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Bentota resort.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1971
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Thaala Bentota offers 75 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

This Bentota resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.

Languages

Arab (Sign language), English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thaala Bentota

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Thaala Bentota to the airport?

Thaala Bentota is 65.7 mi (92-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Thaala Bentota have an airport shuttle?

Thaala Bentota offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of LKR 165 per vehicle.

How close is Thaala Bentota to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Thaala Bentota offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Thaala Bentota, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of LKR 20 for adults and LKR 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Thaala Bentota?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

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.

Is there free parking at Thaala Bentota?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Thaala Bentota have a pool?

Thaala Bentota features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does Thaala Bentota have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, ocean views, and brunch.

Does Thaala Bentota have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Thaala Bentota to downtown Bentota?

Thaala Bentota is 0.2 mi away from Bentota.

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 Excellent

Adli

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Hiam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Resort

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 Excellent

Gamage

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

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

8/10 Good

EISSA, DOHA

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location, amazing breakfast at property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Westernized Resort with Western Prices

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

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Max, Sydney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel with clean rooms and awesome views but the staff lack a basic sense of service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Lori, Toronto Canada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on a fantastic beach. I booked the cheapest room through Expedia but for some reason management gave us a free upgrade to a spectacular villa. Gotta love that!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Jean

I’ve been to a number of hotels in Sri Lanka. This one disappointed. The linen and room were a bit worn down. The staff did not always speak sufficient English (simple utterances). Breakfast was excellent though, but the rooms were definitely stuck in the previous century.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deepa

We enjoyed our stay at Avani Bentota. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The food was outstanding and so was the hospitality. Great location, would like to be back sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bhushan, Douglas, Isle of Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our first visit to Shri Lanka. Our stay at the resort was excellent and comfortable stay. The room was very clean which made our stay very comfortable. All the staffs are very polite and offer great customer service with a smile. We were only not satisfied with the massage and the gym facility is very poor so did not use it. Chatters can be improved with more entertaining facilities in the evening, having said that the service is great. In the chatters they should have facilities for the smokers outside the eatery/bar place. The beach is excellent with golden sand. We will definitely visit Shri Lanka and stay at Avani. Breakfast, lunch and dinner facilities are excellent and very appetizing.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Alex, Portsmouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NIce hotel, shame it was raining

Quite a nice hotel resort, we made the mistake of being there during monsoon season. it was quite quiet while we were there because of the season, so one of the restaurants and bars was closed unfortunately. the main restaurant that was open for the breakfast and evening buffets was amazing though. the selection of food was great, form local sri lankan dishes to western continental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Esther, Dubai and Atlanta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rating online For this property didn’t match what we found and we immediately left. The room were musty and the floors were worn out. The only thing that looked like the photos online was the bathroom which looked like it had been recently renovated. There were insects from the reception during checkin until we got to our room which was the last straw. We turned around and checked out. Overall very very dissappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Paul, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise island hotel

Great hotel right on the beach. Beautiful views over palm trees and sand. Hotel is going through some renovation work at the moment including a new pool which will look amazing when finished. Staff are very attentive and helpful especially Jay de Silva one of the reception staff. Food always good. Can't fault it. It's a tipping culture so be ready for hands held out! Mainly outside the hotel but still goes on inside. I would go back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Omer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below average, over priced, in need of renovation

This hotel needs renovation, they have already started and closed one of the pools. We have booked 2 deluxe rooms, when we arrived to checkin got told only one room is available and they gave us a second room across the hotel which isn't practical with children. When we complaints the manager offered two superior rooms with full board, however food is average and due to the low number of guests they don't really spend that much effort in cooking. On the checkout they've added more that $150 on top of the price paid at Hotels.com, claiming it's some sort of local taxes. Very unhappy and will never come close to it again. Way Overpriced for the services offered
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A night in Bentota, Sri Lanka.

At first we had issues with construction work around the room till 5pm, and problem with check in due to a mistake from my side reserving 1 adult instead of 2, they could have allowed us to check in and resolve that issue later but we were held up for a bit, that aside they gave us free dinner and late checkout therefore I am happy with how they handled it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel and relaxing location.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with wide beach front

Nice experience oveall. The hotel arranged a small cake for my daughter's birthday during the last day of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018