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Thaala Bentota

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools

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Thaala Bentota

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2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bawa Villa
Deluxe Room | View from room
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 20 per person)
Luxury Double Room | Bathroom

Overview of Thaala Bentota

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
No 03 Hotel Road, Bentota, 80500
  • Popular LocationBentota Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationInduruwa Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMoragalla Beach9 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)94 min drive

Room options

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The price is CA $219
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CA $286 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
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About the area

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).
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What's nearby

  • Bentota Beach - 4 min walk
  • Induruwa Beach - 8 min drive
  • Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - 8 min drive
  • Beruwela Harbour - 9 min drive
  • Moragalla Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cafe Bem - 13 min walk
  • Amal Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Pizza Hut - 2 min drive
  • Nebula Pier 88 Restaurant - 13 min walk
  • Breeze Avani Resort & Spa - 2 min walk

About this property

Thaala Bentota

Upscale beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools
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 WiFi and wired Internet for a fee.

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)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Thaala Bentota offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

This Bentota resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge), Wired Internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Spa services
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
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

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

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 USD 30.0 per night.
  • 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 USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 165 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 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: USD 30.0 per night

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

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