Hotels near Bentota River airport

Pros: We had a great time and hope to visit again.

Pros: Fabulous villa and beautiful gardens / pool area. Good location near Bentota but far enough away to enjoy the peace. Definitely recommend.

Pros: Location is tranquil and beautifully landscaped. Rooms are comfortable, spacious, and airy. The food here is excellent, served by attentive, well-trained staff. At night we saw fireflies in the garden.

Cons: The beachside restaurant Sun and Sea owned by the family is not of the same calibre at all. It is basically a shack overlooking the beach from a walk across hot sand. The food is overpriced for the quality of ingredients and cooking. We agreed to lunch there at the suggestion of the hotel owner who drove us to S&S in the hotel’s tuk tuk. On the way back to the hotel we had to pay a family tuk tuk driver for the return journey, despite the fact that we had already paid a very large amount for lunch and expected that the transport was a courtesy. Apparently the cook at the hotel had to leave because his Dad was seriously ill, which is why we were diverted to Sun and Sea instead. I raised the matter of excessive pricing and the tuk tuk charge with the English co-host but found that her replies negated my feelings of being ripped off. Her husband did not even say goodbye to us. He stared at us in an unfriendly manner. Since the hotel prices have risen substantially since our last visit 15 months ago, I came away with a rather disillusioned feeling despite the beauty and other attributes of this place. We will not return

Pros: This property set the benchmark for the rest of the places we stayed during our trip. Amazing service. Superb location - very relaxed and tranquil, yet not too far from anything. Wonderful team of people working there - friendly, efficient, attentive. Rooms were huge and very comfortable! Food was great with lots of choice. Even our fellow travellers were delightful. We're definitely going back to the Shangri Lanka!!

Cons: Wouldn't change a thing!

Pros: The property is to a very high standard . It’s probably been one of the nicest if not the nicest place I’ve stayed . The staff are unbelievably friendly and will do anything for you . The food is delicious and the rooms are very spacious and clean . Loved every minute of being in the Shangri-Lanka and will definitely be returning !!!

Pros: Beautiful large room and balcony with picturesque views of the surrounding jungle and pool. Only a short tuk tuk ride to the lovely Bentota beach. Very helpful staff and a perfect place to relax for a few days.

Pros: We stayed in a 3-bed room and it was very comfortable. Bathroom, pool, breakfast and location was great. The staff is very friendly and helpful, in particular Indika, he helped us with everything we needed.

Cons: Can't think of anything.

Pros: This is just a perfect place! We spent 2 nights and were lucky to be the only guests for the whole villa :) 1) Personnel is extremely kind, friendly and helpful! We felt just the right amount of the care and attention and it was really pleasant! 2) "hotel tuk-tuk" service with the reasonable prices was very helpful...actually it was even like VIP service :) 3) The breakfast was just perfect! and besides that, the food in the restaurant was so tasty - special thank you to the Chief! Again with reasonable prices! 4) River safari - highly recommended to try and especially to use hotel offer (the guide was really master to find the crocodiles/varans, etc.) and again at a great price! 5) The big pool was cleaned every day in the morning

Cons: The location specified in the booking was a bit wrong... So, definitely check it in the beginning, not to have a long walk trip, as we had... or just use tuk tuk :)

Pros: Very kindly, helpful & pleasant staff (Indika he was so helpful at all time) Location quite and beautiful never crowded (only 6 rooms) Food was fantastic

Cons: 🤔

Pros: Everything. Especially the staff (Indika alway was a great help in everything)

Cons: The location on the map here is not accurate, the hotel is about 500 more inland

Pros: Very helpful staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Very accommodating.

Cons: Bit far from the centre but this wasn't a problem as tuk tuks arranged for us at any time.

Pros: Lovely villa, extremely spacious rooms.. felt like we were in a King-size suite with a river-facing balcony.. The restaurant chef Indika helped us throughout our stay and also arranged for a reliable, local TukTuk driver and a boat safari at discounted rates. The in-house food and drinks were also great. The villa has a clean swimming pool and a lovely garden. Overall we had a memorable stay.

Cons: Nothing! It was fabulous

Pros: Location on the river is excellent. Staff are super-attentive. Food is very good and nicely presented.

Cons: Can’t think of any negatives.

Pros: Very pleasant place and staff. Very helpful. Always ready to go extra mile to provide support

Cons: Everything was nice.

Pros: We like the lagoon and the boat trip . Also the man who took us in the boat is very nice . Also the bit cooler plc and pool is nice too...

Cons: 1) Location difficult to find as not clearly indicate any road signs .. 2) in the room number 1 toilet bide shower can’t hold it and it’s a mess. Also shower water pressure very low and difficult to bath . And one sync totally block. 3) main fan in the room was not working and we asked stand fan as we don’t like AC 24/7. 4.) AC also very noisy and disturb our sleep. 5.) missed coffee set in the room, 6). Bfast was not really exciting with comparing to other hotels which we stayed in similar room rates . Should improve and give more choices ..

Pros: The location is next to the river in a luxuriant ambiance of the lagoon. The swimming pool is nice, clean and the water is warm. Mr Indika is very friendly and courteous staff member. He takes good care of his guests. Highly recommended!

Pros: The location of the property and the calm and quietness of the surrounding. I also really liked the back yard which continues to the railway tracks and then to the beach.

Cons: Hoped for an bath tub in the washrooms.

Pros: The place is just amazing, one of the best places we have stayed in Sri Lanka. It exceeded our expectations. The staff was amazing, super caring and attentive to our needs. We got a double upgrade and were offered to stay in the best room of the hotel (thank you!), which was so gorgeous. The place has a very good restaurant with a very tasty food (and cheap!). The garden is huge, making the whole place very chill and peaceful. The swimming pool is very nice. And the 1-min walk to the beach is very beautiful and special (you cross the train tracks) and the beach is huge and beautifully natural. We will come back for sure!

Cons: Nothing! Everything was perfect!

Pros: Expansive well maintained grounds and the architecture. Privacy of the room.

Cons: The proximity of the room to the railway track. The noise of the train was too loud and disturbing

Pros: Every aspect of the place from the room, pool, furniture to the sea shore

Pros: Absolutely everything. The staff were amazing, very attentive and friendly. Management top notch. Room very quaint and comfortable. Very quaint, relaxing and ambience second to none. So close to the beach. Would definitely recommend a visit and I'm definitely hoping to get back.

Cons: Absolutely nothing!!!

Pros: Tropical modernism by Bawa. Beautiful landscaping,decor and pool. Wonderful staff always smiling and offering assistance. Courtesy late checkout. Beautiful room. More than clean!

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Breakfast was super complete and attending to all kind of preferences. Staff was always exceeding expectations they remember all what me and my daughter would like to eat and drink!

Cons: The ants in the bed and in the bathroom :)

Pros: Very friendly staff, excellent cooking (both european kitchen and ayurvedic). Clean and large rooms with balcone, well equipped with comfortable big beds, strong conditioning and everything needed. Nice green territory of the hotel, good services of massages, ayurveda and the same things

Cons: A little bit small territory of the hotel, no private beach (but it is as everywhere in Sri-Lanka).

Pros: Location is great, right beside the sea, attentive staff and comfortable environment.

Cons: There are two restaurants which gives a reasonable choice for residents. Would suggest the chefs get some training on cooking beef and eggs, but otherwise food is good.

Pros: The ambience is spellbinding. Staff is courteous and helpful.

Cons: A better a la carte menu

Pros: Every things will be good with miss Anjela, she try to do the best with the costumers . Many thanks for all and see you soon

Cons: Nothing , Every thing good

Pros: I liked that it was small children not allowed hotel.

Pros: everything

Cons: nothing

Pros: Beautiful Garden & Pool as well as the beach in front of the Hotel is worth a visit!

Cons: The hotel is over 20 years old and despite some renovations it looks old. The staff except for one lady at reception were rude and unprofessional and expecting to be tipped for every service. Pool chairs are reserved by the guest and labeled by the pool attendant, once again for a tip! Most Guests are over 50 and German, so everywhere you go in the hotel you are addressed in German. If you are anything else than German you get ignored and if you are Indian looking and female, no attention is given what so ever! The western food presentation is outdated and the taste blend, the local food is westernized with no hint of spice at all! The room was very spacious, but old and worn out, located directly over the restaurant. Mattress was old, hard and supported by a wooden board underneath.

Pros: Lovely staff, lovely beach, delicious food, very clean

Cons: A little bit out of date. Could do with a change of style. Needs air con in lounge area.

Pros: manegment!!!italian-german

Cons: 👍

Pros: Comfortable Clean Great staff

Cons: Airport taxi cost is expensive Food is just ok - not much western food

Pros: The employees and the natural surrounding of the property. Such a beautiful and nice vegetation in and around the hotel.

Cons: The experience I had from the reservation team. Many times I have to call the operator to reach someone from reservation.

Cons: Very good location. Food was average for the money spent. Did not taste great . Possibly that was the only downside . Everything else was simply superb.

Pros: Staff were amazing, went above and beyond. Food was good, buffet.

Cons: Unfortunately alcohol and spa services are not operating, where they are in other hotels.

Pros: Room, bathroom, Pool and sun deck chairs and the food. The restaurant staffs are very good, and courteous. They do really do their best. Tip them when u can. I think they deserve it.

Cons: The private beach is scattered with plastic waste washed from the ocean mostly. And perhaps some by tourists. However, hotel should come up with initiatives to have them cleaned up. Beach clean up whether by employees or nature loving tourists. I understand it's not always the hotel's problem but together we can make a difference. But even the guard kick the bottle back into the sea. Sometimes, it's the behavior of the ignorant we should be concerned about. That include environmentally uneducated tourists.

Pros: The location of Taj Bentota is perfect at a beautiful beach and a breathtaking garden with pool area. The rooms are big and super clean! We are vegan and the stuff arranged everything perfectly. The food at Palms restaurant was very good and everything was super freshly made! Congratulations to the Chef’s and the server team! Thank you for the nice and relaxing time, we felt very save and would recommend to stay at yours!

Pros: Everything was great and everybody was so friendly, with a special mention of the tennis coach Chamra 🎾🏆

Pros: The Staff are exceptional in their service. Always smiling and willing to help ensure we had a great stay. Under the Government COVID rules, we could not leave the resort and whilst this was frustrating, we had a very good time, mainly due to the staff and management

Cons: The first night we had bed bugs in one room. We were bitten all over and the bed was actually crawling with them. A complaint to the manager resolved the problem, but in my opinion, this should never happen in a Taj hotel. The toilets at the pool were also not really up to the Taj standard that we are used to elsewhere in the world. The hotel also needs a bit of a revamp as its looking rather tired

Pros: The location is stunning. The lobby is nice. Nice staff.

Cons: The Hotel was packed with all inclusive Russian guests. They all had their own boomboxes by the pool which was highly disturbing and the staff did not stop them. Without those guests, the place would need refurbishment but would have been nice as the natural location is stunning. The place has great potential but if you fill it up with all inclusive guests and don't even clean the beach at your doorstep its poor. the food was also very poor - given that they would like to be 5 star. The Taj chain would need to invest heavily to get the place back on a 5 star track.

Pros: The staff made th experience incredible. The facilities were very nice and the amenities excellent. The pool and beach are beautiful.

Cons: The rooms need an upgrade as they are a bit dated.

Pros: The pool is a great temperature. The breakfast was ok. Location is good, if you are looking for somewhere a bit remote, close to a beautiful not crowded beach. We spent our last two days at this hotel before flying back to the UK so just wanted to relax a bit. There is a turtle hatchery within walking distance and we went on a river safari organised by the hotel, but there is otherwise not much going on in the close vicinity of the hotel. If you get to the beach early enough you will catch the fishermen hauling in their catch for the day which is super interesting to watch.

Cons: The hotel is clearly a bit old and requires some maintenance.

Pros: It was amazing. Very friendly stuff - quick response at our requests. good rooms, pool. Breakfast was very good. At restaurant was good food - big portions

Cons: Not good WiFi connection

Pros: Very nice hotel! The staff is amazing and very friendly. The food is nice. The pool is clean and the surroundings are beautiful. If you have any requests just ask for Udesh, Dinesh (tuk tuk driver) or Sanka! I will definitely go back there! I highly recommend this place.

Pros: Rooms in old house beautiful clean cool .Staff lovely food very good.This is our second visit here in 2 weeks 😀 thank you we will be back in the future

Pros: Fab staff and food.Great location going back soon

Pros: The private beach was excellent , the gardens and pool area were really well tended. Staff were friendly. Bedrooms and balcony were nice size

Cons: No mattress protector on bed so didn’t feel clean, just a single sheet on bare mattress, showers not clean looking, room needs updating , breakfast disappointing and no fresh fish for dinner so had to go out every night. Bar under stocked

Pros: breakfast was excellent, fruit, nice fresh toast, eggs, bacon and sausage although the sausages were slightly small and weird tasting. We were offered coffee and tea and fresh juice each morning - this was excellent

Cons: the facilities - bathroom was outdated and slightly ugly, the doors in the room slammed shut which made it dangerous for little fingers, the room could do with a little updating and fresh paint including new facilities like working plug sockets and larger tv with actual digital channels not snow scene

Pros: Jungle feel hotel close to the beach Some people might hate it but amongst the tranquility there is a train line travel nearby to the hotel .very authentic feel and only the odd train passing through which makes for add experience Private beach resort is brilliant

Cons: The hotel beach is not connected to the hotel although other facilities are just over the road distance. Hotel Tuk tuk driver required for the 30 second drive up to an amazing beach resort which offers everything

Pros: Good beach and clean ocean Perfect breakfast Very comfortable and spacious terrace

Cons: One team that was with us made perfect service but another one was very slow and some times they can’t reply on your request properly It’s good hotel but it could be not the 5* that you expect Not good for vacation with children - very high waves

Pros: The hotel is very beautiful. Huge grounds with fantastic swimming pools. It's set between a river and the sea. One of the nicest beaches in Sri Lanka. The food is amazing. Staff so helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

Cons: I loved it all

Pros: Everything was amazing. The architecture of the newly refurbished place is just beautiful. Traditional Sri Lankan Style meets modernism. The food was outstanding and the staff very friendly. Good for families with small kids as they run a new kids area (indoors).

Cons: The one thing which was a bit odd was that they played loud music for guests in the evening because a handful of guests asked for "entertainment". Its a place which is so peaceful that anyone who wants a party should book elsewhere - should have been the answer. Instead they tried to accommodate for those strange guests which ended up disturbing everyone else.

Pros: Amazing location, even better staff and the food was simply mouthwatering. Highly recommended, also thank you to their manager Jake for ensu6our stay was such a pleasant one.

Cons: Nothing to complain on.

Pros: Everything, including staff, rooms, environment, food were perfect.

Cons: Nothing to unlike

Pros: Customer service is very good.

Cons: Entire room floor is wet (Humidity),slippery most of the time. Because of that not safe of children's and old people.

Pros: The staff is very nice and very helpful

Cons: The food was not that great and it’s over priced.

Pros: Nothing

Pros: Location, design, calm

Cons: No bar neither restaurant

Cons: They just didn’t listen Staff eating in the same restaurant as guests!!!

Pros: Really lovely anniversary surprise in our room on arrival. Thank you!

Cons: Check in was really poor - especially as they let you know you can check in in advance. Rooms are a little tired - especially the bathroom. Quite a lot of noise if you are in the rooms by the reception area. Hard to get a lounge by the pool - people leave towels and don’t actually use them. There is no policing of this (even though they say they do) If you want to have a lounge on the beach you have tk pay for it.

Pros: The room was very spacious and the cot bed was all ready set up on our arrival. We were provided at least 2 bottles of water everyday free of charge, room service left me a clean wine glass on the second night without me asking - as I had asked for one to be sent up on the first night. The bathroom was lovely, with a strong overhead walk in shower big enough for all 3 of us to get in after a day at the beach. The food at a the a la carte restaurant and Chatters bar was lovely - although a little over priced I thought for food in Sri Lanka. The gardens are beautiful and lined with palm trees, and there's a nice breeze which helps with the heat. The hotel is right on the beach and you can rent sun beds from vendors as you walk onto the beach (1000 rupees for 2 beds for the whole day). The staff were absolutely faultless. Everyone was super helpful at the bars and pool especially, helping with sunbeds etc if we struggled to find any free in the shade. Everyone was really friendly and especially with our baby girl, they seem to love babies in Sri Lanka. We would definitely stay here again.

Cons: Our room was a sea view room, and from the photos it looks like you have a really good view of the sea (from the rooms on the top floor). We had a room on the first floor so the view was obscured by trees, and the canopy over the balcony.. It would be better if there were photos of the view from these rooms too, to avoid disappointment. Also we had a baby and chose to leave the puchchair at the bottom of the stairs every evening as there is no lift.

Pros: Location was great with our reservation breakfast buffet was included. Had many choices, very helpful and friendly staff.

Cons: Only issue was at the check out time extras that was billed to the room was not notified to the front desk. Had to wait for those to be posted to system.

Pros: Everything , specialy the Beach , fine sand and clean Beach

Cons: Nothing

Cons: Substantial lack of umbrellas around the pool and garden area to provide shade. Refusal by the staff to move other umbrellas which were not in use in the restaurant area even early in the morning. Rude staff, inability to communicate even in basic English. Arrogant and useless management.

Pros: A very good location close to the beach, a very friendly and helpful staff

Cons: Could be cleaner especially in the bathroom

Pros: Rooms good big and clean

Cons: Train line on edge of property

Pros: The peaceful beach and colonial style of the hotel. Not so many choices of the food during the breakfast. Very delicious (good prices) dinner served in the hotel restaurant. Nice view from the restaurant. Beware mosqitos in the open spaces.

Pros: Short walk to lovely beach. Spacious room and nice pool area.

Pros: The property was really quite and had all that you needed.

Cons: The air con wasn’t working properly and the reception weren’t available when we discovered the problem.

Cons: Air con kept breaking. Electrics looked dangerous. Tv and fridge didn't work. Very old tired hotel that needs a complete refit. Dangerous chipped paving all round the property. Never saw anyone cleaning the pool. Residents tutu drive had the monopoly on were he would take you. Avoid staying there.

Pros: On the beach, spacious room and lovely staff.

Cons: No buffet breakfast or buffet lunch /buffet dinner

Pros: Awesome location and a beautiful beach.. quiet and relaxing.. food was ok. Room basic but nice.. pool area nice..

Cons: Room could just do with a little updating..

Pros: The private pool and location near the river for easy boat trip was pretty great The staff was super in their service and very friendly

Cons: None

Pros: We like the location of the villa, and the river. Arrangement of villa is tremendous to us. Private pool is a good option.

Cons: Pool is not clean for days, we didn't dive. Property should renovate immediately, as it looks like very old abandoned place. Totally ambiance is not so good.

Pros: Room size and reaort location.

Cons: Room layout and window positions facing no view. Poor breakfast service. Poor lighting condition in room. Sad and dark circulation spaces in resort.

Pros: Situated in great location with the Unforgettable see view from the room.

Cons: Room's are not properly arranged also need to think twice about the cleanliness.

Pros: Direct access to the beach and wonderful views.

Cons: Pool furniture needs updating.

Pros: Location that’s about it.

Cons: Terrible food, no sunbeds ever available, staff not very useful, strong smell in bathroom, air con old and extremely loud all night, bugs in room.

Cons: Hotel is good & the staff also friendly. Good room, housekeeping boy was good & friendly,

Pros: Very near to the beach.

Cons: Nice stay.

Pros: The rooms are straight onto the beach. Staff fantastic and happy to help in any way. All meals good quality and reasonable prices. There are two fantastic pools. I will be back.

Cons: Nothing to dislike at all.

Pros: Hospitality of the staff Nice breakfast buffet Very nice beach and both pools. Spa was good. Fitness center was perfect(though would benefit from a more flexible opening time)

Cons: Although it is a 5 star hotel, there were incomplete bathroom accessaries upon arrival. There was no comb, tooth brush, shaving kit, and many other accessaries one would normaly expect from a 5 star hotel. Even had to ask them to provide many things which were not provided/available at arrival. There was no waste bin in the room, no tissue box provided, telephone did not function, but promptly fixed upon complaining. Minibar was jealously locked away, and had to ask them to come and unlock it(never experienced this in any other hotel). Safe/safety box was not functioning properly. Despite all the loopholes, no objection on the hospitality of the staff, who went out of the way to facilitate us every minute, were extremely friendlly, and worked very hard to make our stay comfortable. But still i would suggest that for a much lower expense, a similar or even a better hotel would be a nicer option. One example may be the blue water wadduwa.

Pros: Everything good

Cons: Nothing

Pros: This is our 2nd trip to this place. Location is exceptional; calm and quite environment. Cabana concept is good. Room is OK. Food was grate. Ideal for budget travellers.

Cons: Bathroom is way too small, and need ventilation. Twice the power went off, and it is good to have a generator atleast. Bed was making creaky noises always, and sadly bit uncomfortable.