Thaala Bentota Hotel

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Thaala Bentota Hotel
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Overview

The designer Thaala Bentota Hotel features a good location about a 5-minute walk from Bentota Lake. While staying only steps away from the Ventura Beach, guests can go for a swim in a swimming pool or enjoy facials, a sundeck, and a ping - pong table.

Location

The Masjid ul Abrar stands 4.9 km away, and the Sea Turtle Hatchery is 3.1 km from this 5-star resort. The city's quiet area gives access to Budist Temple, which is just near the Thaala Bentota. This superb hotel is also within a few blocks of West Coast. The Bentota River lies within 25 minutes' walk of the property.

Rooms

The accommodation offers 75 rooms with climate control, as well as self-catering options such as a minibar fridge and tea/coffee making equipment. The rooms at Thaala Bentota Hotel are furnished with a fresh design. Bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, also include hairdryers and bath sheets. Guests can take advantage of views of the sea.

Eat & Drink

Buffet breakfast is provided daily. Frangipani Restaurant restaurant offers Asian cuisine for dinner, while lunch can be enjoyed at Breeze restaurant. This hotel has an Asian restaurant for on-site dining with ocean views. Cocktails and complimentary instant coffee are offered at the pool bar.

Leisure & Business

The Thaala has walking access to a sand beach with towels. With a fitness suite that offers yoga classes, this property caters to guests' physical well-being. Onsite treatments include body treatments, facials, and spa service along with a sauna and a foot bath. The hotel also features conference equipment and a photocopy machine for those arriving on 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:73
Former name
Hotel Serendib
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Rooms and availability

Ocean Facing Superior Room from F&B
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Room size:

    38 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Ocean Facing Deluxe Room 15 Min Complimentary Spa Treatment 1 per
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Room size:

    83 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Standard Double Room from F&B
  • Room size:

    31 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
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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

  • 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 76 £
📏 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
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Bentota Lake
180 m
Beach
Ventura Beach
160 m
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AIDA Seafood Restaurant
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530 m
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Trax Garden Restaurant
540 m
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Happy Fish Restaurant
49.2 km
Restaurant
Rana Seafood Restaurant
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Restaurant
Malu Banna Restaurant
49.1 km

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...  

  • 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....  

  • 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 Thaala Bentota Hotel from the city centre?
The superb Thaala Bentota Hotel is located in the Bentota Beach district.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from Thaala Bentota Hotel hotel?
Guests of Thaala Bentota Hotel hotel can visit Budist Temple (merely a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Ventura Beach placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Does the hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 10-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Does the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel offers public parking on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel hotel?
Guests of the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-seafood restaurant Trax Garden Restaurant offering Sri Lankan cuisine.
Can I have breakfast at the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the resort?
Guests of the resort can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
How much does a room at the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel cost?
The price for a room in the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel starts at $109.
What payment methods are available in Thaala Bentota Hotel hotel?
At Thaala Bentota Hotel hotel, you can pay using Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
What are the room types offered by the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel?
Deluxe Queen Room, King Suite, and Villa are among the room types available at the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the hotel?
Every room at the hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a personal safe for guests' security.
Which facilities are available in the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel hotel?
Top locations of the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel hotel include a storage for belongings and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
Is there a swimming pool in the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel?
Yes, the superb Thaala Bentota Hotel features a swimming pool.
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