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Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas

3.0 star property
3-star beach inn near Bentota Beach, connected to the airport

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Garden view
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Lobby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
200, Galle Road, Bentota
  • Induruwa Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bentota Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Moragalla Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

  • 233 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Cabin, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 228 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Garden Area

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bentota

Oceanside stay.You'll find Bentota Beach and Moragalla Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Also, Kaluwamodara Bridge is within 3 miles (5 km) and Induruwa Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Induruwa Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bentota Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Beruwela Harbour - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Moragalla Beach - 11 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuze - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Amal Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nebula Pier 88 Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chaplon Tea Center - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas

3-star beach inn near Bentota Beach, connected to the airport
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas. The inn can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bentota inn.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas offers 12 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.0 per day.

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 USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 69 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.0 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas to the airport?

Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas is 66.8 mi (96-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

As of May 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas on May 11, 2025 start from $27.54, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas have an airport shuttle?

Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 69 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas to the beach?

This inn is 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Bentota Beach and 1.9 mi (3-min drive) from Induruwa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas have a pool?

Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas does not have a pool.

Does Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas have a restaurant?

Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas is home to The Red Fish Seafood Rest, which features seafood.

Does Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas to downtown Bentota?

Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas is 0.8 mi away from Bentota.

Palm Beach Inn and Sea Shells Cabanas Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

ILIA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No POOL! Очень скромно и запущено.

No POOL! На мой вопрос - а где же бассейн? Был дан идиотский ответ - вон там море, там и купайтесь! Море необорудованное, все очень запущенное, лежаков мало и они обычно поломанные, нормальный есть только один. За кондей требуется доп/оплата 3000 рупий. Холодильника в номере стандарт нет, но хоть разрешили пользоваться холодильником в столовой, но часто его отключали чтобы включить вентилятор. В целом персонал старается помочь, однако руководство недружелюбно. Больше чем на 1 ночь останавливаться смысла нет.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel backs on to a beach that is amazing, by far the cheapest hotel on the main strip, freindly attentive staff, very clean and situated in the centre of the main strip. Booked one night. Stayed for 4

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Nice place

Great place.. Nice and big room.. Everything super clean.. Comfy bed.. 10 min walk to the centre.. Everything fine 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Pirathapan , Colombo

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

No value for money

Staff were not helpful. Both manager & chef were on leave. No dinner arranged as restaurant was closed & not informed in advance. WiFi & TV were not working & there was no one to resolve this. Staff don’t know how to respect guests. Overall no value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

RJ

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

8/10 Good

Karim

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Great stay

We were staying at this hotel for one night as we are travelling and we were pleasantly surprised. The staff were welcoming and accommodating on arrival and throughout our stay. The room was spacious and clean. The hotel is situated on the beach with sunbeds available. It was a great overnight stay, we would would definitely come back!

2/10 Terrible

Mirko, Belgrade

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

Don't book this hotel!!!

The worst hotel and service ever! Don't stay there!!! The room we got wasn't the same as on the photo when booking. We felt deceived! Check in was also the slowest ever with an older lady who couldn't understand English and wasn't kind at all. We were looking forward to check out. Expensive for what you get!!! We would suggest hotels.com not to have this hotel in their offer!

4/10 Poor

nishantha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Georg, Mumbai

Disliked: Room comfort

Awesome beach access, average hotel for high price

The key point of this Hotel is its location next to the beach. You leave the hotel garden, pass the train rails and are basically on the beach, which is in wonderful condition (cleanliness, sun beds, etc.) and calm (only few people there, no vendors strolling around). The hotel itself is still in the process of refurbishment. Our room was brand-new refurbished, however, the standard (e.g. bathroom, fridge, AC) was mediocre by best. Additionally, pests were present (mosquitoes, roaches), since you couldn't close windows / doors entirely during the nighttime. That is all fine for a backpacker budget hotel, however, if you charge 75 USD per night like the hotels next to it (Wunderbar Hotel, Amal Hotel), you should meet their higher standards as well. Payment via card wasn't possible, which is ridiculous with that price if you stay some days. I wouldn't recommend it if you get something else in Bentota for the price.

8/10 Good

Merce Martos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen servicio, muy amables, esta bien para pasar una noche
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Camilla

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

Jättefint

Jättefint Hotell Bra service Nära till stranden

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Billigt

Lyhört och knarriga sängar, inte helt fräscht badrum

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

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

Great hosts and perfect location

Fantastic little hotel right in front of a great ocean view. Just 5 minutes from city Weligama. The hotel service, Noel and his family was absolute perfect. Highly recommended!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Alle waren sehr freundlich.wir haben auch ein kostenloser Upgrade bekommen.war einfach und sauber aber wir haben deutlich schönere Unterkünfte für den gleichen Preis gehabt. Besitzer waren sehr bemüht. Abendessen war sehr lecker! Strand war traumhaft und menschenleer da wir in November waren (Vorsaison)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

anika, Zell, Anika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Zu Hohe Erwartungen

Ich habe mir anhand der Bilder mehr von diesem Hotel erhofft. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und war mit einer Klimaanlage und Deckenventilator ausgestattet. Das Bett war ziemlich hart, mag aber jeder anders. Leider funktionierte das kostenlose Wifi nur an der Rezeption und im Restaurant (dort auch nur schwach). Beim Frühstück war die Inhaberin sehr nett, wirkte aber schon fast aufdringlich. In dem Hotel gibt es einen Tuk-Tuk Fahrer, der uns erzählte es wäre ein Hotelservice. Dieser Service kostete aber mehr als Tuk-Tuks, die wir direkt an der Straße anhielten. Auf dem Weg zum Strand sollte man acht vor den vorbeifahrenden Zügen geben!! Es ist kein Warnhinweis angebracht. Erst dachten wir es wäre ein stillgelegtes Gleis, aber dann brauste auf einmal ein Zug an uns vorbei. Der Strandabschnitt ist sehr sauber und mit Liegen und Schirmen ausgestattet.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Om du vil være alene..

Fantastisk beliggenhet på den fineste delen av Bentota Beach. Veldig rolige omgivelser, man er nesten alene på stranden! Personalet var fantastiske, ordnet med alt vi hadde behov for! Virkelig en plass verdt å besøke!

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Malmö

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Helt okej, hade kunnat komma tillbaka

Vi blev varmt välkomnade och fick hjälp med väskor, rummet var fint och välstädat. Tyvärr luktade lite konstigt i rummet, vet inte om det var något sorts rengöringsmedel eller fukt, men det gick hur bra som helst att sova. Vi hade ac i vårt rum. Frukost ingick och vi fick snabbt hjälp och frukosten var vanligt turistfrukost som man får i landet. Hotellet är precis vid en järnväg, går några tåg om dagen, men det störde inte oss. Ligger en liten bit från vägen där det är mycket trafik, men det hör man inte alls inne på hotellet.

6/10 Okay

anthony, colmar 68

Disliked: Staff & service

Mauvais rapport qualité/prix

Mauvais rapport qualité/prix, chambre beaucoup trop chère pour la prestation de l'hôtel (aucune). Vous ne faites qu'y dormir, il n'y a rien d'autre à y faire. Statue du patriarche russe à l'entrée. Mince filet d'eau dans la douche, qui fuit. Bonne literie et bonne CLim. Nourriture qui arrive après 1h d'attente minimum et de la saucisse bas de gamme dans les nouilles à la place des crevettes, poulet et calamars!!! Chambre jamais nettoyée ni serviettes changées même après demande, nous avons fini par passer le balai nous même.Pourtant, c'était notre chambre la plus chère au Sri Lanka!

6/10 Okay

Veronica, Stockholm

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seashell cabanas bentota

Fantastisk strand. Trevlig personal och tillmötesgående. Ok rum, vi hade standard dubbelrum. Dåligt tryck i duschen.Hade dock ingen koll på vår bokning vi gjort. Och vi fick visa bokningsbekräftelse flera gånger. Och betala rummet kontant. Fanns ingen fungerande kortläsare.

8/10 Good

Linn, Oslo

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

Nice place

Wery nice place, nice host/hotelowner. She makes nice curry. Authentic place. Quiet beach.

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service