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Thaala Bentota

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront resort with pool bar, near Bentota Beach

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
No 03 Hotel Road, Bentota, 80500

What's nearby

  • Bentota Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kaluwamodara Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Induruwa Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Beruwela Harbour - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Moragalla Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 94 min drive
  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 2 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Thaala Bentota is a great choice for your beach stay in Bentota, putting you near activities like scuba diving, surfing/body boarding, and parasailing. 2 outdoor pools provide plenty of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. Breeze Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 75 units
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 2:00 PM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Volleyball
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1971
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Breeze Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Chatters - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this theme restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 165 per vehicle
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs USD 165

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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
Avani Bentota Resort
Thaala Bentota Resort
Thaala Bentota Bentota
Thaala Bentota Resort Bentota

Frequently asked questions

Does Thaala Bentota offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thaala Bentota does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Thaala Bentota?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Thaala Bentota?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thaala Bentota?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Thaala Bentota?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 165 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thaala Bentota?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 2:00 PM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Thaala Bentota and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like parasailing, scuba diving, and body boarding. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, volleyball, and yoga. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a sauna. Thaala Bentota also has a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Thaala Bentota?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Thaala Bentota like?
Thaala Bentota is located a short 4-minute walk from Bentota Beach.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 Exceptional

Adli, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hiam, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
George, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great buffet and friendly staff.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Amazing staff, super helpful, got an upgrade, couldn’t have asked for better!
Rob, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good staff but hotel needs more maintenance & renovations in superior rooms at least.. flooring & bathrooms needs more more care of maintenance
EISSA, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great beach location, amazing breakfast at property
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Sharon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Anna, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location where you could easily walk out to local restaurants or jump on the train for a day trip
9-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Max, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel with clean rooms and awesome views but the staff lack a basic sense of service!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Lori, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay at the Avani Resort. The location was wonderful, the combination of the beach, which is amazing, and the Avani grounds with the pools and chairs and shade was really relaxing. The staff was super helpful and the food and spa also great.
7-night family trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Jean, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Deepa, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bhushan, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Alex, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Esther, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Paul, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Omer, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel and relaxing location.
Verified Hotels.com guest review