Planning your stay
Bentota is about an hour and a half south of Colombo. The river and the beach make it popular with families and water sports fans, and the sea is calmest from about November to April.
Things to do nearby
Try water sports on the river, go diving and snorkelling, relax on Bentota beach, or visit Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa's country garden.
For more ideas, see things to do in Bentota, or compare all hotels in Bentota.
- Check-in1400 hrs
- Check-out1200 hrs
Accommodation
Room types include Superior Rooms, Superior Ocean View, Deluxe Ocean View, Deluxe River View and Deluxe Poolside Terrace rooms, Family Residences, Deluxe One Bedroom Suites and a Royal Suite.
Superior rooms
The entry-level room is 43 sqm with a view of the river or the garden. It has a king size bed or two doubles and sleeps two adults and two children. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV are included.
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Superior ocean view rooms
A 39 sqm room with a side view of the ocean and the pool, a balcony and an ensuite shower. It has a king size bed or two doubles and sleeps two adults and two children, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV.
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Deluxe ocean view rooms
These 42 to 44 sqm rooms have earthy interiors and a large balcony facing the beach. Choose a king size bed or two doubles for up to two adults and two children. There is a minibar, a safe, tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV.
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Deluxe river view rooms
A 37 to 43 sqm room looking over the Bentota river and the mangroves, with a balcony with chairs and a large ensuite bathroom. It sleeps three, with a king bed and an extra single, or two doubles for two adults and two children.
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Deluxe poolside terrace rooms
Set a few steps from the pool, these 42 to 44 sqm rooms have a king size bed or two doubles and sleep up to three adults or two adults and two children. They have a minibar, a safe, tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV.
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Family residence
A 65 sqm family room with simple decor, a king size bed and bunk beds for two adults and two children. It has ocean views, an ensuite bathroom with a shower and bathtub, a minibar, a safe and satellite TV.
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Deluxe one bedroom suite
There are six of these 65 sqm suites on the upper floors, each with a large balcony facing the ocean. They have a king size bed and a single bed, sleeping three or two adults and two children, and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower.
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Royal suite
The 139 sqm Royal Suite has ocean views, an outdoor private terrace for dining and an indoor dining area. It has a king size bed, a bathtub and a Jacuzzi, along with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV.
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Facilities
- Large swimming pool with jacuzzis overlooking the sea.
- Spa and fitness centre.
- Water sports centre.
- Kids' club and babysitting.
- Conference halls and banqueting facilities.
- Free Wi-Fi and free parking.
- Swimming pool
- Babysitting
- Beachfront
- Excursion desk
- Wi-Fi
- Kids playground
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Water sports
- Free parking
- Ayurveda spa
- Kids playroom
- Daycare
- Gym and fitness centre
Food and drink
There are several restaurants and bars, and a cafe.
- Main buffet restaurant
- Dining room with meals cooked to order
- A la carte dining
- Room service, limited hours
- Sri Lankan
- Asian
- Continental
- Thai cuisine
- Bar
- Tea lounge or cafe
- Outdoor dining
- Banqueting facilities
- Meeting rooms
How to Get There
You will find Centara Ceysands on the strip of land between the Bentota river and the sea, reached by a short boat ride. The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport covers roughly 105 km and takes 2 hours or so, travelling via the Southern Expressway, leaving it near Welipenna for the coast.
If you start in Colombo, it is around 65 km, about 1 hour 15 minutes on the road.
The coastal railway from Colombo Fort also runs along this shore, a slower but scenic alternative if you travel light.
To keep arrival simple, ask us for a private transfer with a chauffeur who meets you outside arrivals. You can keep the car for touring afterwards. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, especially around Colombo.