Hotels in Bentota
Avani Bentota Resort & Spa
AVANI Bentota Resort and Spa is a fine example of Geoffrey Bawa's architecture, inspired by an 18th century Dutch village. It looks out over the ocean and a (...)
Centara Ceysands
Centara Ceysands Resort and Spa is a beachfront resort at Bentota on the south-west coast, between the Indian Ocean and the Bentota river. Guests reach it by a (...)
EKHO Surf
EKHO Surf is a beachfront resort on a kilometre long stretch of beach at Bentota.
Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa
Pandanus Beach Resort and Spa is on a quiet stretch of beach at Induruwa, just south of Bentota, a peaceful setting for a beach break.
Saman Villas
Saman Villas is a five star boutique hotel on a rocky headland above a quiet, uncrowded stretch of beach near Bentota, on the south-west coast. Its infinity (...)
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
Taj Bentota Resort and Spa is a luxury beach resort at Bentota on the south west coast, with spacious rooms in colonial style furnishings. A business centre (...)
Taru Villas - Rock Villa
Taru Villas Rock Villa is a boutique retreat set in a 170 year old walauwa, a traditional manor house. It mixes modern design with colonial heritage, with (...)
Classic beach resorts
Avani Bentota was designed by Bawa, with inspiration from an 18th-century Dutch village, and has 75 rooms. Taj Bentota is a large five-star hotel on the beach. EKHO Surf runs along a kilometre of sand and is a good choice for families. Centara Ceysands sits on a strip of land between the sea and the Bentota river and is reached by a short boat ride.
Boutique and quiet
Saman Villas, perched on a rocky headland south of the centre, has suites with private pools and sea views. Taru Villas Rock Villa is a small boutique retreat in a 170-year-old walauwa. Pandanus Beach Resort is further south at Induruwa, on an isolated stretch of beach.
At a glance
| Hotel | Area | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Avani Bentota | Bentota beach | Luxury, Bawa design |
| Taj Bentota | Bentota beach | Luxury |
| Centara Ceysands | Between river and sea | Luxury |
| EKHO Surf | Bentota beach | Mid-range |
| Saman Villas | Headland south of Bentota | Boutique, suites |
| Taru Villas Rock Villa | Bentota | Boutique, heritage |
| Pandanus Beach Resort | Induruwa | Mid-range, quiet |
What to do
Water sports on the lagoon, a boat trip up the Madu or Bentota river, and a visit to Bawa's country estate at Lunuganga fill a few days easily. Go between about November and April for calm seas.
See our Bentota guide or things to do in Bentota.
Quick picks
- Design lovers: Avani Bentota
- Families: Taj Bentota or EKHO Surf
- Couples: Saman Villas or Taru Villas Rock Villa
- Quiet: Pandanus Beach Resort at Induruwa